Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering Foundations is intended to provide a computer science foundation-building opportunity to the students who do not have an undergraduate degree in the discipline. Throughout the certificate program, the students will be able to develop a breadth of knowledge across the computer science subjects, essential to pursue a career in the relevant fields or to continue graduate study in the Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSWE) program. The MSSWE admissions committee may conditionally admit applicants lacking foundational knowledge in computer science, with the requirement to take some courses from this certificate program. 

The Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering Foundations assumes that students do not have a significant background in computing. It both deepens and broadens their knowledge of computing, and prepares them for positions of more responsibility in the computing industry, as well as for further postgraduate studies. Students interested in the Graduate Certificate will typically not have a first degree in computing. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of fundamental principles, methods, and elements of software development life cycle.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform software development and project management activities on basic problems.

This program is a part of the College of Computing and Software Engineering .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s Graduate admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION . 

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Program Course Requirements