Software Engineering

Software is critical in almost every industry, every business, and every function – from healthcare and information technology to the R&D industry and public sector organisations. The demand, complexity and impact of software are constantly increasing, and today, large-scale software systems form the backbone of society and the economy. In the major Software Engineering, you will build strong technical skills in software engineering while learning how to apply business skills critical for the design, development and implementation of large-scale software systems. Software engineering is at a turning point. Rapid advancements in AI are shifting the needs of the software industry away from pure technical skills and highlighting the role of software engineering as a key management and strategic discipline. This major will train you to meet these fundamental changes through a focus on system and service design, software engineering processes, quality assurance, and decision-making under uncertainty. This major is a good fit for students with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field, who already have a basic understanding of software engineering and experience in programming. Upon graduating from the major, you will have: The ability to design, develop, and manage digital products and services. You will have mastered the art of digital value creation and understand how software can accelerate business growth in modern organisations.An end user and customer-centric approach to engineering. Graduates understand the necessity of in-depth and continuous understanding of customer needs as an indispensable part of building successful software products.The technical and leadership skills to manage the creation of software-based systems. You will build hands-on experience in running real-world projects, from idea to delivery.Strong problem-solving skills. You will have the skills and knowledge to tackle highly complex problems taking human, societal and organisational factors into account.Strong interpersonal skills. You will graduate with strong communication skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Software is increasingly driving large-scale societal systems, with wide-reaching implications for its impact on sustainability, security and societal wellbeing. This major will help you understand these implications and guide responsible decisions as a software engineer. This major will equip you with some of the most in-demand technical and business skills in today’s job market. You will graduate prepared to build and manage software systems across innovative startups, large-scale businesses and societal institutions.