Purdue University Offering a New Online MS in Software Engineering

Purdue University is offering a new, 100% online Master of Science degree in software engineering designed for professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of how to identify, formulate and solve complex software engineering problems. Purdue’s online software engineering master’s degree also is designed to develop expertise in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, controls, cybersecurity, embedded software, robotics and systems software. Students in the program work as a member of a team to solve software engineering problems and effectively communicate decisions about software design and development, with consideration for global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors as well as public health, safety and welfare. “There are relatively few universities that offer master’s degrees in software engineering,” said James Davis, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering who has been involved in developing the program. ... Read full article.