Software Development and Software Engineering Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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Upon completion of this certificate program, participants will have gained:

Knowledge of tools, techniques, and theory associated with software development.
Understanding and breadth of knowledge of software engineering.
Understanding of fundamental issues associated with software engineering of parallel and distributed software systems.
A route into the MS programs in either Computer Engineering or in Computer Science at UMass Dartmouth.

Requirements

CIS 525 - Parallel and Distributed Software Development 3 credits
CIS 531 - Software System Specification 3 credits
CIS 532 - Software Systems Design 3 credits
CIS 552 - Database Design 3 credits
CIS 580 - Paradigmatic Software Development 3 credits

Total credits for certificate: 15 credits

Note

The five courses that students take for this certificate are compatible with MS degree requirements for Computer Science, enabling certificate recipients to transition to degree program without loss of credit.