Computer Science (Software Engineering) (MS)

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This program seeks to prepare students for an industrial leadership career in software engineering. It also serves as an introduction to this area for students who wish to pursue advanced studies and research leading to a PhD. Students may also include research for an optional master's thesis in their programs.

Students must satisfy all requirements for the Master of Science degree in Computer Science. Applicants to this program must meet the admissions standards of the Viterbi School of Engineering.

Core Requirement (4 units):

CSCI 570 Analysis of Algorithms Units: 4

Emphasis Requirements (16 units):

CSCI 510 Software Management and Economics Units: 4
CSCI 577a Software Engineering Units: 4
CSCI 577b Software Engineering Units: 4
CSCI 578 Software Architectures Units: 4

Emphasis Electives (12 units):

CSCI 512 Testing and Analysis of Software Systems Units: 4
CSCI 568 Requirements Engineering Units: 4
CSCI 591 Computer Science Research Colloquium Units: 1
CSCI 590 Directed Research Units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
CSCI 599 Special Topics Units: 2, 3, 4
Non-Computer Science Course from the approved list Units: 3-4
600-level CSCI Course with adviser approval Units: 4
Additional 500-level CSCI course Units: 4

Note:

A maximum of 2 units of CSCI 590 and a maximum of 2 units of CSCI 591 may be applied.
Thesis courses (CSCI 594a , CSCI 594b , CSCI 594z ) and Internship courses (ENGR 596 , ENGR 597x , ENGR 598 ) are not eligible for elective credit.

Computer Science (Software Engineering) (MS)

Core Requirement (4 units):

Emphasis Requirements (16 units):

Emphasis Electives (12 units):

Note:

Total units: Minimum 32