Software Development and Engineering

Become a programming leader

Earn your MS degree in NYC

Hone your skills for success in an in-demand market. Earn your degree with the only software development program on the East Coast recognized by the prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Our MS in Software Development and Engineering is an advanced program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the software development process. It provides a rigorous, in-depth study of the problems of managing, designing, developing, delivering, and maintaining software. After completing the program, you’ll be prepared to sit for the exam leading to the Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) credential developed by the Computing Society of the IEEE, the world's leading organization of computing professionals.

Students in this program learn about the entire software development life cycle to give them the foundation needed to build a successful career as a manager and leader in the field.

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$91,035
Average salary for Seidenberg's master's-level graduates —Pace University Career Services
98%
of Seidenberg's 2023 master’s-level graduates are employed or continuing their education —Pace University Career Services
Top 9%
of US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment —PayScale.com

Cutting-Edge Tech and Management Skills

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

  • Duration: 2 years
  • 36 credits required
  • Core Requirements: 18 credits
  • Electives: 12 credits
  • Capstone Project: 6 credits

This STEM-designated MS in Software Development and Engineering at Pace University’s Seidenberg School is split into three core areas:

  • System and software design/architecture/development
  • Software management and evolution
  • Management of human resources in a software development environment

Once you’ve completed the core, pick a concentration to focus and refine your skills:

  • Programming languages, tools, and methods
  • Internet software development
  • Human computer interaction
  • Software process management
  • Secure software development

CAREER PATHS

  • Software Development
  • Usability
  • Application Development
  • Cybersecurity

Featured companies

Students have access through coursework, internships and recruitment to Seidenberg’s extensive partnership and alumni network at leading companies including:

  • IBM
  • Google
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft
  • PwC
  • Citibank
  • US Department of Justice
  • Morgan Stanley
  • SpaceX
  • NBCUniversal
  • Mastercard
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It gives me a sense of validation and solving real world problems."

– Thomas Milgrew
Pace University

About Seidenberg

Pace University's Seidenberg School has a vision to prepare students for careers that don’t yet exist, using tools that have not yet been invented. The faculty and staff of the Seidenberg School are deeply committed to educating the next generation of leaders in the field of information technology, in all its many disciplines. At a time when opportunities within this dynamic field are growing, a degree from the Seidenberg School will maximize your potential for success in whatever career you decide to pursue.

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