Learning Outcomes

Engineering programs
M.S. in Software Engineering program
Design Specialization
Quality and Testing Specialization
Engineering Management Specialization
Project Management Specialization

In Walden’s engineering programs, you will

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to
    a. Identify and solve real-world problems.
    b. Design products to meet specific criteria and constraints.
2. Identify and take into account economic, social, political, and ethical concerns in problem solving and design.
3. Apply knowledge of health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability in problem solving and design.
4. Understand the global societal impact of engineering solutions and the role of such solutions and work in positive social change.
5. Communicate effectively and efficiently.
   a. Engage in discussion with co-workers and stakeholders to solve problems and share ideas.
   b. Develop presentations to communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.
   c. Develop written papers to communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences.
6. Participate on multidisciplinary teams.
7. Recognize the need for and develop the ability to engage in life-long learning.

In Walden’s M.S. in Software Engineering program, you will

1. Appropriately apply discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, and relevant topics in computer science and supporting disciplines to complex software systems.
2. Analyze, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain software systems.
3. Work in one or more significant application domains.
4. All seven outcomes listed above

In Walden’s Engineering Design specialization, you will

1. Elicit requirements for software products from stakeholders.
2. Create or select architectures and design to meet requirements for products and product lines.
3. Apply mathematical techniques to establish the soundness of designs.
4. Establish performance metrics for software systems.

In Walden’s Quality and Testing specialization, you will

1. Test software at the unit and system level.
2. Apply probabilistic and statistical methods to the testing and measurement of software systems.
3. Apply quality management techniques to the development and testing of software systems

In Walden’s Management specialization, you will

1. Understand the functions and responsibilities of an engineering manager and apply this knowledge to the management of software engineering groups.
2. Apply the principles of software quality management to the development and maintenance of software products and product lines.
3. Understand marketing considerations for software products and the financial risks associated with software development.

In Walden’s Project Management specialization, you will

1. Create schedules and budgets for software engineering projects.
2. Apply the concepts of earned value, risk management, contract management, and stakeholder management to manage software engineering project activities.
3. Present information to, communicate with, and negotiate with all stakeholders to achieve successful project completion.