Design software systems that drive our modern world

Gain expertise in developing complex systems for a tech-driven workplace.

Key program takeaways

10 Courses

With Industry-Leading Faculty

Nov. 15

Priority Application for Spring

Flexible

Explore our Learning Formats

30 Credit Hours

To Complete Your Master's

About the program

Software engineers are in high demand to support digital transformation in business environments and improve efficiency, customer experience, data-driven decision making and overall competitiveness.

51²è¹Ý Lyle’s prepares students to become leaders in the field with a balanced approach to teaching management skills – such as directing programming teams, scheduling and budgeting – and technical expertise necessary to succeed. Many courses are based upon those proposed by the Software Engineering Institute, specifically founded by the Department of Defense to assist in the development of a sound foundation for this maturing field.

To learn more about the program, contact Program Director Jeff Tian.

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Envisioning a brighter future? Think grad school at 51²è¹Ý, where you join a lifelong family network and see immediate returns on your educational investment. Take your next big step at 51²è¹Ý.

The 51²è¹Ý Lyle Difference

Practical

Students gain skills they can immediately use, creating scalable software architectures for their organizations.

Broad

Learn a wide range of topics from a faculty of experts in the field, from advanced algorithms to emerging technologies.

Lucrative

51²è¹Ý graduates are in the top 5% of highest paid alumni across a variety of fields. (College Factual 2022)

Student Experience

 

 

Industry-Leading Faculty

 

Students experience a curriculum designed by experienced faculty and highly experienced practitioners, and sync sessions for online students offer the chance to gain valuable face time with professors.

 

CS Software

 

Flexible Learning

 

Tailor your experience with our Lyle Anywhere® flexible learning platform, a mixture of in-person or synchronous online classes. 

 

Software Engineering

 

Software Engineering Research

Our research opportunities include:

  • Software testing
  • Usability and user experience (UX)
  • Software measurement, reliability and safety
  • Cloud and service computing
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Jobs You Can Land

Potential roles include: 

  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Deep Learning Engineer
  • Senior Data Scientist
  • Computer Vision Engineer

 

Admissions Requirements

In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following additional requirement: a B.S. in one of the quantitative sciences, mathematics, computer science or a closely related engineering discipline.

Tuition and Fees

For a complete graduate cost per semester click here.

Application Deadlines

The priority date for applications to the Spring 2025 term is November 15, 2024.

Begin Your Journey

Take the next step towards an exciting future by starting your application for our graduate program at 51²è¹Ý Lyle. Ready to explore other academic opportunities? Discover our range of exceptional programs to find the perfect fit for your academic aspirations.