Online Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering
Online Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering
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The coursework for the graduate certificate in software engineering is designed to help prepare you to manage complex software projects and contribute to strategic technical decision-making.
Some of the topics covered in your courses include:
A graduate certificate, along with a degree program, can help you develop professional skills and demonstrate your commitment to professional development in your field.
Based on your bachelor’s or master’s education, experience and goals, this certificate may help you explore the following roles:
Architectural and engineering manager
Software quality assurance analyst and tester
Postsecondary engineering teacher
Database architect
Software developer
Median annual wage for software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers as of May 2024(See disclaimer 1)
Estimated number of new computer and information technology occupations to open from 2023 to 2033(See disclaimer 2)
Online: $600 per credit [More Info]
The University will accept one course of the total certificate requirements in transfer.
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Master's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an accredited college or program that has been approved by GCU.
** Combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011 (1,000 combined verbal and quantitative, prior to August 2011).
If you are interested in growing your computer software skills, consider a graduate certificate in software engineering. Our online certificate can teach you the technical competencies, ethical decision-making abilities and communication skills to produce, evaluate and maintain software. This program is designed for professionals with a bachelor’s degree in a different field who would like to change careers or gain new qualifications in software engineering.
Enhance your software engineering skills with our graduate certificate in software engineering, focused on advanced software engineering fundamentals.
Earning an online certificate in software engineering can strengthen your skills and expand your qualifications for a range of career opportunities. You will study advanced statistics, software architecture, software management and database design. Along with technical skills, you will have the opportunity to look ahead to future trends in database design and make ethical decisions when designing software.
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If you are interested in our online certificate in software engineering, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions to help you decide whether this certificate is right for you.
Is a graduate certificate in software engineering worth it?
Can you become a software engineer with a certificate?
What is the difference between a certificate in software engineering and computer science?
It is important to earn your graduate certificate from an accredited institution to ensure the quality of instruction meets the standards of an accrediting body. GCU has been institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968, and the College of Engineering and Technology upholds the university’s commitment to academic excellence.
