MS in Software Engineering (90 ESTS) | American University Kyiv

Master of Software Engineering (90 ECTS)

Learn how to adapt to emerging technologies. Expand your knowledge of the local and global impact software engineering has on individuals, organizations, and society. With the Master of Software Engineering (MSE) degree program, develop the necessary skills to solve a broad range of disciplinary and transdisciplinary problems, and apply new technologies to improve the quality of life.

This curriculum centers on the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge, under the leadership of the IEEE Computer Society. The MSE degree program addresses novel software development methodologies, techniques, tools, and processes for developing and managing software projects. In addition, you will learn about the major trending topics in software engineering through a range of elective courses, strengthened by a team of practitioners representing software development industrial partners.

The MSE degree will prepare you for the independent planning, organization, and implementation of projects in the field of software engineering. It will not only help you become a team leader but equip you with the skills to become an architect of projects and startups. Guided by international faculty and business leaders, you will gain the knowledge necessary to manage the development and deployment of information systems of different levels of complexity.

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Learning outcomes

Understand the SDLC

Understand the Software Development Life Cycle. Develop and coordinate its processes, stages, and iterations.

Analyze problems and identify solutions

Analyze software engineering problems and design algorithms.

Apply design principles

Understand and apply software architecture principles, techniques, and patterns. Design architectural solutions and present them to software development teams and stakeholders.

Employ state-of-the-art technology

Use and apply practical knowledge in the state-of-the-art areas and technologies of software engineering, such as Big Data, Data Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence.

Communicate concepts that meet client needs

Communicate effectively considering engineering culture.

Lead with knowledge and confidence

Demonstrate the technical competencies and organisational skills needed to succeed in the industry in a leadership role.

Career opportunities

Software engineers are in high demand. There is a significant growth in employment opportunities with substantial salary packages and benefits. The MSE program will prepare students for the independent planning, organization, and implementation of projects in the field of software engineering, helping them to become team leaders and architects of projects and startups.

Who should apply?

Experienced software developers who want to obtain wider insight of high standard software development process and advance themselves in state-of-the-art topics of software architecture and engineering
Managers who work with high-tech and IT projects and want to improve their efficiency by using new approaches in software development and management
Software developers who want to expand their skills in leadership of software development process, communication and management, including work in international software engineering projects
Bachelors (and masters) in computer science or software engineering who want to deepen and expand their knowledge in software development process and architecture

International faculty

The MSE program faculty are international English-speaking professors and lecturers from all over the world including leading scientists from Ukraine. Among them Fulbright and Alexander von Humboldt Scholars, recipients of prestigious European and US grants and awards as well as experienced practitioners representing software development industrial partners. Our faculty have taught at different universities across America and Europe including University of Toronto, University of Amsterdam, RWTH Aachen University, University of Kassel and others.

Program structure

The MSE students will take the following required and elective courses.

Core courses (66 ECTS):

Software Engineering Principles and Concepts (6 ECTS)
Software Design and Architecture (6 ECTS)
Software Project, Process and Quality Management (6 ECTS)
Software Verification, Validation, and Testing (6 ECTS)
Data Processing at Scale (6 ECTS)
Technology Entrepreneurship (6 ECTS)
Professional English (6 ECTS)
Professional Effectiveness (6 ECTS)
Capstone Project (6 ECTS)
Internship (12 ECTS)

Elective courses (24 ECTS):

Foundation of Algorithms (6 ECTS)
Software Integration and Engineering (6 ECTS)
Data Science, Analytics, Machine Learning and AI (6 ECTS)
Data Management, Distributed and Cloud Computing (6 ECTS)
Data Mining (6 ECTS)
Analytical Decision Modeling (6 ECTS)
Leading Digital and Data Decision Making (6 ECTS)
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (6 ECTS)

Applicant requirements

Working experience in software development 2+ years
English language level B2+
Bachelors/ Specialist/ Master's degree

Admissions

If you currently hold a state-recognized Bachelor’s (Specialist) or Master’s degree, you are eligible to apply for an AUK Master’s degree program.

Apply to AUK

Complete the application form found on the program page.

Talk to an enrollment advisor to find the best option for you

Once you submit your application, one of our enrolment advisors will contact you to walk you through the admissions process, and explain the documents you will need to prepare.

Interview with the Rector of AUK and receive scholarship options

Selected applicants will be invited to interview with AUK’s Founding Rector, Roman Sheremeta, PhD. Successful interviewees will be offered a place and provided with scholarship options and details.

Sign the contract with AUK

To complete your enrollment, you will need to accept our offer by signing the full educational contract and submitting the required official documents (passport, previous academic certificates etc). Once your documents have been validated, you will receive confirmation of your enrollment.