Gain Software Engineering Skills for Diverse Career Options

Earn your Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSWE) at Kennesaw State University, located in metro Atlanta, Georgia. Develop software products and systems (web, mobile, cloud, and AI-enabled applications) through analysis, design and architecture, system verification, and data management to prepare yourself for a wide range of career opportunities.

Program Snapshot:

  • Format: In Person or 100% Online
  • Credit Hours: 30
  • Cost: Tuition/Fees
  • Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Time to Complete: 1-2 years
  • Application Deadlines:  
    • Fall: July 1 
    • Spring: Nov. 1 
    • Summer: April 1

Information Session:

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Career Options

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you have an undergraduate degree or experience in an area outside of computing, you can transition into the software engineering graduate program by completing assigned foundation courses that provide the background knowledge needed to be successful. You may be assigned up to a maximum of four foundation courses.

  • Software engineering represents the fastest-growing segment of technology and computing professionals. An MSSWE degree can prepare you for numerous job roles across business and industry. Below are a few of the titles our MSSWE graduates have achieved:

    • Software Engineer
    • DevOps Engineer
    • Agile Scrum Master
    • Software Project Manager
    • Software Developer
    • Solution Architect
    • Software and System Analyst
    • System Designer
    • Application Developer
    • Data Analyst
    • Quality Assurance Analyst
    • Software Consultant
    • Cloud Engineer
    • Multimedia Programmer
    • Video Game Designer
    • Data Scientist
    • UI/UX Designer
    • AI Software Engineer
    • LLM Application Developer
    • MLOps Engineer

  • The College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE) is pleased to offer financial assistance to our graduate students which includes Out of State Tuition Waivers and Graduate Assistantships: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) and Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA). Submit your contact information to the request for information form for more details.

  • International applicants should submit all documents at least one month before the domestic application deadline. Requirements vary by visa, country, and academic history. Submit your contact information to the RFI form to learn more about the international admission requirements.

  • Double Owl Pathways offer undergraduate students the opportunity to obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees faster and at a significantly lower cost than if they pursued each degree independently.

    Current KSU undergraduate students interested in the MSSWE degree may have an option for a Double Owl Pathway. Complete the RFI form to receive information about the available pathways.

 Program Benefits

  • Flexible and Convenient: Choose online or in-person courses that best fit your schedule.
  • Program Track Options: Thesis and capstone options to fit your specific professional goals.
  • Career Transition Opportunity: Foundational courses available for those without a computing background.
  • AI-Ready SWE Practices: Create advanced AI-enabled systems, responsibly using AI-assisted development tools.
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Department Contact Information

Department of Software Engineering
Kennesaw State University
Marietta Campus
1100 South Marietta Parkway
Atrium (Building J)
Mail Drop #9046
Marietta, GA 30060

Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (M-F) 
Email: swe@kennesaw.edu
Phone: (470) 578-3790