Post Grad Certificates in Software Engineering

The demand for expert software engineers is consistently on the rise as a result of the fast pace at which technology is advancing in today’s world. Software engineering, a popular discipline at present, involves the study of how to engineer software i.e. how to design, develop, test, implement and maintain software/ software applications so as to permit their proper functioning in a cost effective, reliable and efficient manner.

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Program Structure and Coursework
It is necessary that prospective students wishing to pursue a postgraduate certificate in software engineering possess an undergraduate degree at the time of enrollment. Candidates with 1-2 years of work experience in a related field are preferred. Previously acquired programming skills are helpful, though not necessary. During the course of the program, students will be able to expand and consolidate their knowledge and skill set by choosing from a variety of taught courses (both core and elective). These include information and technology systems, network security, data security, software development management, object oriented programming, database design and computer architecture.

Careers in Software Engineering
Software engineering is a relatively recent discipline. There is, however, great scope for employment in this sector, not just in software companies, but across a wide spectrum of organizations. These include private companies, non-governmental organizations and government agencies. In today’s world, almost every organization has some software development requirement or the other. In addition, there is a degree of flexibility associated with this certification; Software engineers can engage in free lance, project-based work.  Software engineers can expect anywhere between U.S$ 53,000 - 87,000 a year.