What is the difference between the MSE and MSIT-SE degree programs?
The most significant difference between the two programs lies in the size and scope of their application-based projects, the Studio and the Practicum. The Software Development Studio is an intense, 12-month project that spans the entire MSE program, commencing the day that students enter the program and concluding with graduation. It accounts for 40% of the total student academic load, serving as a laboratory where you can apply the knowledge gained from core and elective courses in realistic, yet mentored, environments. The MSIT-SE Practicum, completed either on or off campus, serves to demonstrate the your understanding of the material learned in the core and elective courses. Its primary focus is to analyze in depth a major aspect of the software development life cycle by solving a substantial practical problem in a realistic setting.
