Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSWE) degree at Kennesaw State University prepares students to create systems that meet specified requirements, are built with mission-critical quality levels, and are within cost and schedule requirements. Software Engineering focuses on software aspects of computing, rather than hardware. Graduates from this program typically work in programming, either testing or developing software, or work as software consultants.

Program Snapshot

• Program Format: Face-to-Face, Online, or Hybrid
• Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours
• Entry Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Time to Complete: Four-year Program
• Primary Campus: Marietta

Software Engineering Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

• Top 20 Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend, as reported by U.S. News and World Report
• Over 7,100 companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020
• Flexible Course Options: The Software Engineering degree offers flexible options to fit students' needs and busy schedules, including day and after-hour classes and online courses. Small class sizes ensure that students get the opportunity to know and work with their professors and classmates.
• Hands-On Experience: Students receive hands-on training through labs and classroom work. They have the opportunity to work in teams and participate in group projects to learn how to deliver high-quality software products and experience what it means to be a software engineer in a "real-world" environment.
• Diverse Career Options: As an SWE graduate, students will have varied career choices, including software engineer, software system developer, software application developer, embedded systems developer, computer systems analyst, and technical project manager, among others.

What can you do with a Software Engineering degree?

• Application Developer
• Software Developer
• Software Quality Assurance Engineer
• Web Developer
• Software Architect
• Cyber Security Manager
• IT Consultant
• Multimedia Programmer
• Video Game Designer
• Data Scientist

Double Owl Pathway

Double Owl Pathways allow undergraduate students to obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees at significantly lower costs and in less time than pursuing each degree separately. KSU offers a variety of Pathways to choose from in various disciplines, allowing students to graduate sooner and get a head start on their future careers.

• Computer Science MS
• Information Technology MS
• Software Engineering MS

Related Degrees & Programs

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Computer Game Design & Development

Department of Software Engineering and Game Design and Development

Kennesaw State University, Department of Software Engineering and Game Design and Development, is located on the Marietta Campus, Atrium (Building J) Room 371B, 680 Arntson Drive, Marietta, GA 30060.