HELP 2009-2010 University Catalog Web-Based Software Engineering Graduate Certificate Print-Friendly Page

Banner Code: VS-CERG-WBSE

School:  The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering 

Department:  Computer Science 

This graduate certificate program provides knowledge, tools, and techniques to those who are working in or planning to work in software engineering but do not want to complete requirements for a master’s degree in the field. The certificate may be pursued concurrently with any of the graduate degree programs in the Volgenau School.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and have earned a GPA of 3.00 or better in the last 60 credits. Applicants must complete a  self-assessment form, which can be obtained from department or the department web site. The form provides information concerning background and preparation for the program.

Applicants must possess knowledge equivalent to that provided by the following courses: INFS 501 Discrete and Logical Structures for Information Systems, SWE 510  Object-Oriented Programming in Java, INFS 515 Computer Organization, and INFS 519 Program Design and Data Structures.

Students not enrolled in a Mason graduate degree program should apply to the certificate program through the Volgenau School Graduate Admissions Office. Students enrolled in a Mason graduate degree program should contact the department for admission to the certificate program. Admission to the certificate program does not guarantee admission to any MS program.