Master of Science in Software Engineering
University of Houston – Clear Lake

Program Details

The online Master of Science in Software Engineering is tailored for students with a computer science background and provides quality training to advance in the software engineering industry. This degree can be completed in fifteen months if students take three courses each semester across the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Emphasis is placed on technical competencies and managerial capabilities.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

  • Software architecture
  • Requirements engineering
  • Software construction

Students learn the complete life-cycle of software products and use the latest resources and technology. Career opportunities include jobs in healthcare, finance, research, development, technology, government, defense, and more. Graduates will have the skills needed to succeed in top software engineering careers.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Houston – Clear Lake is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Must hold a degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a closely related field
  • GRE waiver for eligible applicants

Restricted States

District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Wisconsin