Master of Professional Studies - Software Engineering (STEM)

EDUCO - University of Maryland - Baltimore County

USA,Maryland

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 25,920/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Maryland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1966

Total Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, United States

Master of Professional Studies - Software Engineering (STEM)

Program Overview

The Master of Professional Studies in Software Engineering is a ten-course program designed for professionals interested in developing software at all levels. 

In this interdisciplinary graduate program, students will gain both comprehensive software engineering knowledge and skills, in addition to increased exposure to coursework in leadership, communications, management, and ethics.  The MPS degree provides hands-on applied experience, real-world application of relevant concepts, mentorship, and industry connections.

  • Students will learn modern approaches to software development: requirements analysis, system design techniques, formal specification techniques, implementation, testing, debugging, metrics, human factors, quality assurance, cost estimation, maintenance, and tools.
  • Students will be introduced to, and gain firsthand experience on, the fundamentals of software testing and the main phases in the software development process.
  • Students will gain experience working on hands-on programming projects that prepare students to work in co-located or geographically distributed software development team environments