Masters of Science in Software Engineering

Masters of Science in Software Engineering

San Jose State University

San Jose, California, USA
Masters of Science in Software Engineering
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Program provides students with an educational experience that builds on traditional computer science and engineering, and then takes an integrative approach to software engineering
  • The program offers a strong testing and quality assurance component
  • Four specializations are provided in this program: Enterprise Software Technologies, Cloud Computing and Virtualization, Software Systems Engineering and Networking Software
  • Students of this program will be able to tackle complex engineering problems and tasks, using contemporary engineering principles, methodologies and tools
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1226990 INR
Hostel & Meals1239514 INR
Insurance136446 INR
Transportation80125 INR
Books and Supplies75803 INR
Miscellaneous fees150728 INR
Student Council Activity Fee8789 INR
Total1691405 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must have a four year bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
  • Applicants are expected to have math and physics background consistent with an Engineering or Sciences undergraduate degree program
  • Applicants are also considered if they have GPA as low as 2.75 (or equivalent)
ExamsTOEFL: 80

IELTS: 6.5

PTE: 53

GRE: 294
  • Quantitative + Verbal (GRE q+v) score = 294 or higher
  • Analytical Writing (GRE AWA) score  = 3.0 or higher
  • GRE score is not required from students with an undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited university
  • Applicants with five years of professional software development experience can apply for GRE waiver by sending a detailed resume

Additional info
  • Applicants that have at least five years of professional software development experience following completion of their undergraduate degree and prior to the opening of admissions for the academic term where the application is being made can request a GRE test waiver by sending a detailed resume.
  • Applications are submitted using the graduate admissions selection at Cal State Apply 
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