Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Software Engineering

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Software Engineering

Mississippi State University

Starkville, Mississippi, USA
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Software Engineering
Duration4 Years
LevelBachelors Program
  • Software Engineering is the application of engineering practices to the design and maintenance of software
  • The Software Engineering degree program prepares students for careers in the engineering of large complex software systems and products
  • These systems often involve millions of lines of code and frequently operate in safety-critical environments
  • The Software Engineering major contains courses related to the study of software engineering in practice necessary to manage these development processes
  • The Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering requires the completion of a total of 128 credit hours of general studies, computer science, industrial engineering, mathematics and science, supporting technical courses, and free electives
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1746042 INR
Hostel & Meals639092 INR
Insurance146773 INR
Transportation165229 INR
Books87888 INR
Student Activity Fees732 INR
Personal Expenses227190 INR
Capital Improvement Fee7324 INR
Total1274228 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must have passed high school 
  • College Preparatory Curriculum:
    • English: All must require substantial communication skills (i.e., reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Compensatory Reading and Writing may not be included
    • Mathematics: Algebra I or its equivalent, Math higher than Algebra I
    • Science: Biology I or its equivalent, Science higher than Biology I
    • Social Science: Integrated courses of social sciences and humanities promoting civic competence
    • Arts: Includes any visual and performing arts course(s) meeting the requirements for high school graduation
    • Advanced Electives:
      • Option 1: Foreign Language I and Foreign Language II
      • Option 2: Foreign Language I and Advanced World Geography
      • Option 3: Any combination of English, Mathematics higher than Algebra I, Science higher than Biology I, Advanced Elective category, any AP course, any IB course
    • Technology or Computer Science Course: A course that emphasizes the use of technology as a productivity tool
      • Instruction should include utilizing various forms of technology to create, collaborate, organize, and publish information
      • The application of technology as a productivity tool, rather than specific hardware and/or software packages should be the focus of the course
  • Applicants must fulfill one of the requirements below:
    • Complete the above-mentioned College Preparatory Curriculum with a minimum 2.50 grade-point average and a composite score of 20 or higher on the ACT or a combined score of 1030 or higher on the SAT. OR
    • Satisfy the National Collegiate Athletic Association standards for student-athletes who are full or partial qualifiers under Division I guidelines
ExamsTOEFL: 71

IELTS: 6

Additional info

Beginning fall 2021, MSU will use the super score (highest ACT or SAT subject test scores from the same test type when scores from more than one test date are submitted.)

  • A combination of ACT and SAT subtest scores cannot be combined to calculate a super score
  • Students who are unable to participate in ACT or SAT testing due to COVID-19 will be reviewed for admissibility
  • This review will involve consideration of high school performance, placement testing, special interests, and skills as well as other non-cognitive factors
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