Software Engineering Bachelor's Degree
Program Overview
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of Engineering
School
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department
Systems and Enterprises
Available
On campus
The Stevens Advantage: Hands-On Learning, Real World Experience
At Stevens, you’ll learn to think like an engineer. Our design-focused curriculum features a hands-on course every semester that will instill you with broad, foundational knowledge, the complete fundamentals of engineering, and entrepreneurial thinking. Learn more about what makes an engineering education from Stevens a unique experience:
- The Design Spine: a unique, design-focused, hands-on course every semester that incorporates entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning, culminating with Senior Design, a team capstone project working on prototypes for real business problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company
- Innovation Expo: an exciting design and entrepreneurship competition where students showcase their senior design prototypes and pitch business ideas
- Engineering Cooperative Education Program: nearly 30% of all engineering students participate in Stevens’ Cooperative Education Program where you get on-the-job experience working for real companies
- State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities: our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student
More Opportunities for Stevens Undergraduate Students
- Internships
- Study Abroad Program
- Flexible minors and double majors
Double count undergraduate course credits toward a graduate degree and earn your master's faster – in just five years through Stevens'Accelerated Master's Program
An ABET Accredited Program
The Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Software and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Mission
The mission of the bachelor of engineering in Software Engineering program is to provide an education based on a strong engineering core, complemented by a strong thread of systems thinking and critical thinking.
Program Educational Objectives
The Software Engineering program produces graduates who in several years will:
- Be known for applying systems thinking in a professional setting to design solutions that satisfy the requirements, meet project cost/schedule objectives, and emphasize smooth interaction with humans and machines.
- Be recognized for their embrace of ethical principles in the application of systems and software solutions to societal and organizational needs.
- Acquire cutting-edge technical proficiencies by pursuing formal and informal lifelong learning, and adapt to the rapidly changing environment.
- Be known for their adaptability as evidenced by career satisfaction, advancement and leadership at levels appropriate to their experience.
- Assume leadership positions in culturally diverse teams, becoming global collaborators.
Student Outcomes
By the time of graduation, Software Engineering students will have:
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- A fundamental knowledge and an appreciation of the technology and business processes necessary to nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization.
Enrollment and Graduation Data
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The Software Engineering bachelor's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for a highly flexible and successful career path. Career opportunities include:
- Software and system engineer
- Software and systems architect
- Web developer/designer
- Applications developer/designer
- Software programmer, developer and tester
- Cyber security analyst
- Project leader
- Information systems manager
- Senior computer applications engineer
Potential hiring organizations include companies like: Amazon, American Express, Apple, AT&T, Comcast NBCUniversal, Deutsche Bank, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, M&T Bank, Pfizer
A Tech Forward Education
The educational experience in our programs is designed to imbue you with the mindset, skills, and abilities you need to stay relevant in a rapidly-evolving technological and professional landscape.
Undergraduate Programs Facts & Statistics
12th in the Nation
Best Career Placement
The Princeton Review, 2024
Top 15 in the U.S.
Best 20-yr ROI for Graduates, 2023
PayScale College ROI Report
14th in the Nation
for Early/Mid-Career Salary
PayScale.com 2023 College Salary Report
#9 in the U.S.
Best ROI value 40 years after enrollment
U.S. News and World Report,
#1 in New Jersey
Best-value Colleges
PayScale, 2024
100% Finalized
Outcomes 6 Mos. After Graduation
Stevens Careers Report, 2024
$85,400 Average
Starting Salary of Graduates
Stevens Careers Report, 2024
Top 100 in the U.S.
Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
U.S. News and World Report,
#2 in New Jersey
by Salary Potential
PayScale.com, 2023
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