Software Engineering
Software Engineering is the application of engineering concepts, techniques and methods to the development of mission-critical software systems.
The software engineering major builds on the computer science major with advanced course work in software architecture and design, software metrics, verification and validation, requirements analysis and specification and the software engineering process.
The goal of our software engineering program is to develop technical professionals who can develop and deliver software systems that are reliable, cost effective and adaptable to developing country environments.
Computer science supplies the theoretical and technical basis in the fundamentals of computing in such areas as principles of programming, algorithms, data structures, databases and programming languages.
Graduates of our software engineering program will be prepared for careers requiring skills in the design, implementation and testing of a variety of software systems. They will also be equipped with requirements analysis and product and process measurement and will be able to contribute hugely in any software development project with flexible roles. 156
Graduates of the AUN Software Engineering program are expected to be ready for the growing software & IT industry. Some of the possible job titles our graduates can expect to hold include:
The software engineering major builds on the computer science major with advanced course work in software architecture and design, software metrics, verification and validation, requirements analysis and specification and the software engineering process.
The goal of our software engineering program is to develop technical professionals who can develop and deliver software systems that are reliable, cost effective and adaptable to developing country environments.
Computer science supplies the theoretical and technical basis in the fundamentals of computing in such areas as principles of programming, algorithms, data structures, databases and programming languages.
Graduates of our software engineering program will be prepared for careers requiring skills in the design, implementation and testing of a variety of software systems. They will also be equipped with requirements analysis and product and process measurement and will be able to contribute hugely in any software development project with flexible roles. 156
Graduates of the AUN Software Engineering program are expected to be ready for the growing software & IT industry. Some of the possible job titles our graduates can expect to hold include:
- Programmer
- Systems Analyst
- Software Developer
- Web Developer
- Software Consultant
- Systems Administrator (DBA, network administrator, deployer)
- Software Consultant
- Software Engineer
- Systems Architect
- Information Technology Specialist
- IT Project Manager
- Systems Engineer
- IT Director
In addition to the General Education requirements, Software Engineering majors are required to successfully complete the courses listed below:
Software Engineering majors are also required to successfully complete the following seven (7) courses (23 credits) outlined below:
^After initial assessment (i.e. Freshman Math Placement Exam), students may be required to begin with Pre-calculus or University Algebra. Software Engineering majors who are placed in University Algebra are strongly recommended to complete a CIE 101 (Programming Logic). This course (CIE 101) will prepare students for the rigorous coursework required in the degree program.
- CIE 105: Principles of Programming I (3)
- CIE 106: Principles of Programming II (3)
- CIE 231: Introduction to Databases, Web Technologies & Applications (3)
- CIE 302: Principles of Operating Systems (3)
- CIE 321: IT Project Management (3)
- CSC 102: Introduction to Computer Science (3)
- CSC 202: Data Structures & Algorithms (3)
- CSC 213: Discrete Structures (3)
- CSC 214: Logic in Computer Science (3)
- CSC 232: Computer Organization & Architecture (3)
- CSC 384: Principles of Database Systems (3)
- SEN 301: Introduction to Software Engineering (3)
- SEN 306: Object-Oriented Software Construction (3)
- SEN 312: User Interface Design (3)
- SEN 400: Software Engineering Professional Ethics (3)
- SEN 405: Software Requirements Analysis &Specification (3)
- SEN 406: Technical Report Writing (3)
- SEN 415: Software Testing & Quality Assurance (3)
- SEN 416: Software Design & Architecture (3)
- SEN 490: Software Engineering Capstone Project (3)
Software Engineering majors are also required to successfully complete the following seven (7) courses (23 credits) outlined below:
- PHY 131: College Physics I (4)*
- PHY 132: College Physics II (4)*
- MAT210: Calculus I (3)^*(formerly MAT 121)
- MAT211: Calculus II (3)(formerly MAT 210)
- MAT 312: Linear Algebra (3) (formerly MAT 212)
- ECO 101: Introduction to Economics (3)*
- STA 301: Probability& Statistics II (3)*
^After initial assessment (i.e. Freshman Math Placement Exam), students may be required to begin with Pre-calculus or University Algebra. Software Engineering majors who are placed in University Algebra are strongly recommended to complete a CIE 101 (Programming Logic). This course (CIE 101) will prepare students for the rigorous coursework required in the degree program.
*These courses can be used to satisfy both major and general education requirements. Prerequisites are strictly enforced.
Major Electives
Software Engineering students should consult with their Chairs in selecting elective courses that will augment their program of study and their preparation for careers. Students may choose any two (2) from the list below as major advised electives (6 credit hours).
Additionally, Software Engineering students are encouraged to use most of their free elective credits to specialize further in a specific area of software engineering.
- SEN 321: Formal Method of Specification in Software Engineering (3)
- SEN 408: Software Engineering Processes (3)
- SEN 469: Software Testing: Verification & Validation (3)
- SEN 470: Engineering Economics (3)
- SEN 474: Principles of Information Systems Design (3)
- SEN 478: Engineering of Software Sub-Systems (3)
- CSC 456: Design of Web-based Systems (3)
- CSC 453: Advance Database Systems (3)
- CSC 465: Artificial Intelligence (3)
- CSC 470: Numerical Analysis (3
- CSC485: Advanced Object-Oriented Analysis (3)
- MAT 310: Calculus III (3) (formerly MAT 211)
2023/24 Annual Tuition
N2,442,000
Course Duration
Full Time: 4-year average
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