You don’t have to be a computer expert to be aware of the tremendous impact technology has had on our everyday lives. If you have a computer science background and want to advance your skills to take advantage of the strong demand it’s created for software engineers, this is an ideal time to get started. During the next decade as technology and software continue to evolve the need for professionals in this field is expected to increase by 32%*.

This unique online master’s degree program is designed to give you a strong foundation in the software engineering process. It allows you to focus on the organization and control of software development and use current software engineering techniques to deliver software systems that require a multi-person effort. Equally important, it can help you develop the leadership strategies and research skills to incorporate new technologies in a rapidly expanding range of applications.

In addition to your regular coursework, you will have the opportunity to earn resume-enhancing CTU Academic Certificates in “Computer Systems Architecture”, “Software Development”, and “Software Systems Engineering”.


In some cases there may be an option to begin a doctoral program while you are in the process of completing your CTU Master’s degree. This could enable you to complete both degree programs in just four years. Contact an admissions advisor for more information.

*Local employment markets may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Computer Software Engineers and Computer Programmers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos303.htm (visited December 21, 2009).

This program requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related IT area and an intermediate level of ability to program in a current object-oriented programming language such as C++ or Java.

CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.