Academic Distinction Statement

As our world grows more connected and complex, the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development makes our world more creative too. A leader of innovative software development methodologies and first-rate games, we construct reliable, secure and modern software and imagine immersive, extended realities and lush simulations.

Our faculty’s breadth of expertise, buoyed by the resource richness of the greater Atlanta area, offers our students support, opportunities and memorable moments to build magic. 

 

Degrees and Programs

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Game Design and Development
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Software Engineering
  • Minor in Computer Game Design and Development
  • Minor in Software Engineering
  • Master of Science (MS) in Software Engineering
  • Certificate in Software Engineering
  • Certificate in Software Engineering Foundation

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design and Development is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Software Engineering.

Why ABET Accreditation Matters

Faculty & Staff

Advisory Boards

Our department benefits from the guidance of two dedicated advisory boards composed of experienced professionals from software engineering, game development, simulation, and interactive media industries. These boards play a vital role in ensuring our programs remain aligned with evolving industry standards, technologies, and professional practices.

Advisory board members collaborate with faculty and leadership to:

  • Validate curriculum relevance and reflect current workflows and tools.
  • Provide insight into emerging trends and best practices.
  • Support experiential learning through capstone projects, game jams, workshops, and student engagement events.
  • Strengthen connections between the classroom and industry by promoting internships, employment pathways, and networking opportunities.

Through ongoing collaboration, our advisory boards help us prepare graduates who are technically strong, creative, and ready to contribute effectively in professional environments—whether in software engineering, game development, or related fields.

Contact Us

Phone: (470) 578-3790
Email: swe@kennesaw.edu 
Location: Atrium Building J370
Address: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, MD# 9034, Marietta, GA 30060