Software Project, Process and Quality Management
In this course, you'll learn about project management, risk management, configuration management and quality management. you'll also encounter simulated project management experiences.
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Program description
Engineering Science (Software Engineering), MSE
As software systems grow more complex, engineers who understand both the technical and managerial dimensions of building and maintaining software are in high demand.
The Master of Engineering Science with a concentration in Software Engineering offers specialized coursework grounded in the fundamentals and principles of software engineering. Students develop expertise in major software development methodologies, tools, techniques and processes for managing software projects, drawing on the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge established by the IEEE Computer Society, with coursework emphasizing assignments applicable to real workplace settings. Graduates are prepared to serve as software engineers or technical leads on projects of any scale, whether managed through agile approaches or formal capability maturity model integration methodologies.
Curriculum
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Admission requirements
Program requirements
For admission requirements, refer to the academic unit program page. Some programs have additional requirements — check with your local Enrollment Advisor for details.
Engineering Science (Software Engineering), MSE, MS →Transfer applicants
International graduate and undergraduate transfer applicants should review ASU's international transfer guidance before applying.
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Outcomes
Career opportunities & applicable roles
Software engineers solve a wide variety of disciplinary and transdisciplinary problems and apply new technologies to improve quality of life. Graduates prepare for advanced study and leadership roles in software development projects and teams, with practical experience using the software development life cycle and tools to tackle complex problems. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, software engineers command strong compensation with growing employment prospects. Typical work includes developing software to manage new regulatory requirements in industries such as health care and administering existing policies digitally, identifying requirements and developing testing plans for computer systems being built into consumer electronics, and leading software development teams and projects for organizations of various sizes and complexities.
Career examples include
Application Software Engineer
The school
Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest and most comprehensive engineering program in the United States, with students from 150 countries and all 50 states. It offers 28 undergraduate and more than 55 graduate programs across eight schools.
Faculty lead high-impact research, including EPIXC, a $70 million clean energy institute funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and the $39.8 million SWAP Hub supported by the CHIPS and Science Act. The college is also home to five Science and Technology Centers.
U.S. News & World Report ranks its graduate engineering programs No. 23 among public universities (2025–2026), and its faculty have received more than 130 U.S. patents and launched 13 startups.
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