Masters of Science in Software Engineering

Computer Science is an exciting, challenging, and growing field that impacts everyday life in countless ways. Computer scientists are involved in creating technology and systems that are used in a wide range of industries, including medicine, communications, entertainment, manufacturing, business and science. The Department of Computer Science at Lyle offers students the ability to study a broad range of topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, software design and many more. We offer doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees.

Students will gain real-world experience with the theory and practice of Computer Science as they explore algorithms, programming languages and operating systems. Students interested in research can seek out opportunities with faculty members, develop independent projects and pursue research-driven, relevant coursework. Career paths in the field range from web development to cybersecurity and information technology, with jobs available in data science, software engineering, application development and numerous other areas.

In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following:

A bachelor\u2019s degree in one of the quantitative sciences, mathematics or computer science, or in one of the engineering disciplines.

A minimum of one year of college-level calculus.

A minimum of two years of experience in software development and/or maintenance, or submission of official GRE graduate school admission test scores.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) \u2013 The minimum TOEFL score required is 80.

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) \u2013 The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version. IELTS General Training results are not acceptable. There is no IELTS institution code for Southern Methodist University.

Duolingo English Test (Online examination) - The minimum required Duolingo score is 110. There is no institutional code for Duolingo, but applicants will need to select "Lyle School of Engineering" as the institution. Duolingo scores are reported within 48 hours.

All international students use the following dates: May 15 for fall admission, and September 1 for spring admission.