The Computer Science and Software Engineering Department offers two distinct graduate degrees: the Master of Science in Computer Science and the Master of Software Engineering. The department also offers three graduate certificate programs: the Computer Science Fundamentals certificate, the Software Architecture and Design certificate, and the Software Project Management certificate. The particular objectives and admission requirements for these two degree programs and three certificates are found in the sections that follow.

The Master of Software Engineering (MSE) program at Seattle University is designed for working professionals. Our classes are typically offered in the evenings. The program builds on the computing experience of its students by providing course work in a variety of software engineering and computer science topics, with an emphasis on teamwork and a disciplined approach to software development. We offer a balanced curriculum of technical and management courses, with a choice of elective streams to address areas of personal interest. The principles and techniques learned throughout the course work are integrated into a year-long software project as the capstone experience. Seattle University has long been a leader in software engineering education. It established its pioneering MSE program in 1979, and awarded the world’s first MSE degree in 1982. Our graduate faculty has extensive industrial experience as well as strong academic credentials. Our curriculum has been shaped by close contacts with local industry, ensuring that courses are relevant to the workplace and that projects are tailored to the professional needs of our students.