Software Engineering, M.S. (online only)

Admission and Program Continuation Requirements

Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a master’s degree program. Please consult the Graduate Admissions  section in this catalog for complete information. Additional requirements for admission to conditional classified standing in the program include:

• A minimum grade-point average of 2.5 in the last 60 semester units attempted as documented by two official copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
• The deadline for completing online applications is July 1 for the following fall semester (see calstate.edu/apply). Mailed applications need to be postmarked by the same deadline; however, deadlines may be changed based upon enrollment projections

In addition, students must meet the following program requirements:

• For international students from countries where English is not the official language, a minimum passing score on TOEFL, ILETS or PTE. Please consult the Graduate Admissions  section in this catalog for complete information
• Introductory undergraduate software engineering course (CPSC 362  or equivalent work experience) and/or phone interview to determine whether the student possesses work experience in the area of software development to satisfy program prerequisites (i.e., the equivalence of CPSC 362 )
• Technology requirements as follows: e-mail account and dependable Internet connection

Study Plan

• Attendance at the initial orientation
• Attendance at the midpoint symposium

• CPSC 541 - Systems and Software Standards and Requirements (3)
• CPSC 543 - Software Maintenance (3)
• CPSC 544 - Advanced Software Process (3)
• CPSC 545 - Software Design and Architecture (3)

Total (30 units)