Management
Gain expertise in the latest software development theories and the engineering principles that support software design. Learn the functions and responsibilities of an engineering manager and apply this knowledge to the management of software engineering groups, learn to apply the principles of software quality management to the development and maintenance of software products and product lines, and gain an understanding of marketing considerations for software products and the financial risks associated with software development.Completion Requirements
- 33 total semester credit hours
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Estimated time to completion: 18 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NMGT 6310 | Introduction to Engineering Management | 3 |
| NMBA 6130 | Leadership and Teamwork: Accomplishing Momentum Transfer Using Power, Influence, and Collaboration | 3 |
| NMBA 6140 | Strategy and Negotiation: Solving the Boundary Value Problem | 3 |
| NSEN 6001 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| NSEN 6251 | Software Specification | 3 |
| NSEN 6301 | Object-Oriented Analysis and Design | 3 |
| NSEN 6511 | Software Project Management | 3 |
| NSEN 6471 | Software Quality Management | 3 |
| NSEN 6421 | Software System-Level Testing | 3 |
| NMBA 6170 | Accounting and Finance: Measurement and Flow Control for the Economic Engine | 3 |
| NMGT 8735 | Marketing of Advanced Technologies |
3 |
Thesis Option
Students may replace NSEN 6301 and NSEN 6421 with a 6-semester-credit thesis upon approval by the program director. For more information about this option, call a Walden enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Foundation Courses
Foundation courses may be available for those students who do not have adequate preparation to begin the M.S. in Software Engineering. Please call 1-866-492-5336 for more information.
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