Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering
The Software Engineering Graduate Certificate focuses on building the foundations to design high-quality software as well as it leaves students the possibility of choosing part of their courses to make the certificate in line with their career goals.
The Graduate Certificate in SWE assumes that students have a significant background in computing. It will help them to expand their software engineering knowledge by building a set of skills that will prepare them for positions of more responsibility in the computing industry.
Admission Requirements
- Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
- Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. Must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.edu.
- Resume - (Can be uploaded into the online application)
- Statement of Purpose
- Optional Two Letters of Recommendation
Program Requirements
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Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
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Required Courses: 9 hours
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SWE 6733Emerging Software Engineering Processes3
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* Select two of the following
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SWE 6613Requirements Engineering3
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SWE 6633Software Project Planning & Management3
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SWE 6653Software Architecture3
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SWE 6673Software Testing and Verification3
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Note: SWE 6613 is a prerequisite for SWE 6673Total Required Course Credit Hours:9
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Elective Courses: 6 hours
Choose two additional courses for a total of six credits. One course should be 6000-level SWE or from the list below. The second course can be any 6000/7000-level CS or SWE course. -
CS 7125Cloud Computing3
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CS 7385Human Factors3
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CS 7455Mobile App Development3
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CS 7535Software and OS Security3
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CS 7827Real Time Systems3
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CSE 7983Graduate Internship3
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Program Total:15
APPLICATION AND DOCUMENT DEADLINES
This program accepts applications in Fall, Spring and Summer; the deadlines are:
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TermDate
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FallJuly 1
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SpringNovember 1
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SummerApril 1
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Program Director: Reza Parizi
Program Office: 470/578-2118 rparizi1@kennesaw.edu and gradccse@kennesaw.edu
Program Website: http://ccse.kennesaw.edu/swegd/programs/cert-swe.php