Master of Science in Software Engineering
West Virginia University
Intakes and deadlines:
Applications for Spring 2024 are open.
Spring 2024 application priority deadline: October 30, 2023
Spring 2024 application deadline: December 11, 2023
Application Process:
Review and gather the required application materials (outlined below), depending on whether you fall into Category A or Category B.
Create an account and complete the WVU Online Application including uploading your required documents.
Pay the graduate application fee and submit the application for admission.
Submit official undergraduate transcripts. WVU cannot accept scans, uploads, faxes, or unverified photocopies of transcripts as official.
It is preferred that official transcripts be sent via an online, secure service such as eScrip-Safe, National Student Clearinghouse, or Parchment to graduateadmissions@mail.wvu.edu.
Requirements for Admissions:
All students must fulfill all items required in Category A or Category B:
Category A Admission Requirements
For students with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a closely related field
- Submit official transcripts showing degree completion of a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited University, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) or better.
- Submit the GRE General Test results only if from a non-ABET accredited universities with under a 3.5/4.0 GPA.
- Your personal statement should be 750 to 1,000 words and double-spaced. This is an opportunity to tell the admissions committee more about your reasons for your desire to earn an MSSE Degree and should not repeat your resume. Please refer to the personal statement/essay prompt within your application for more details.
- Resume that should reflect your education and experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- They should discuss your education or experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Once you enter their information into the online application, your recommenders will be notified to submit a letter of reference or complete a brief online information form. Letters of reference can be received after an application is submitted.
- Letters must come directly from the recommender. Letters submitted by the applicant are not accepted.
- International applicants must meet the WVU requirement of English language proficiency.
Category B Admission Requirements
For students with a bachelor’s degree in any field
Students should use Major Code 3081 when completing the application.
- Submit official transcripts showing degree completion of a Bachelor degree in any field of study from an accredited University with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) or better.
- Your personal statement should be 750 to 1,000 words and double-spaced. This is an opportunity to tell the admissions committee more about your reasons for desire to earn an MSSE Degree and should not repeat your resume. Please refer to the personal statement/essay prompt within your application for more details.
Submit a resume that should reflect education and 1 year of experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- They should represent 1 year or more of software engineering experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in any industry.
- At least one should be from a current or former supervisor and the other can be from a colleague or customer.
- Once you enter their information into the online application, your recommenders will be notified to submit a letter of reference or complete a brief online information form. Letters of reference can be received after an application is submitted.
- Letters must come directly from the recommender; letters submitted by the applicant are not accepted.
- International applicants must meet the WVU requirement of English language proficiency.
- It is strongly recommended that students without a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field complete SENG 505: Programming Applications with JAVA. Note: the credit earned for the SENG 505 course does not apply toward the required hours for the MSSE Degree.
If you do not fall in Category A or Category B but still believe that the Master of Science in Software Engineering is the correct program for your academic goals, please reach out to Statler-MSSEsupport@mail.wvu.edu.
Who is this degree for:
This degree is an ideal choice if you’re a professional working in the information technology and computer programming fields and are eager to enhance your career possibilities. The curriculum is built to help you get to the next level of your career and to continue your software engineering education with the most up-to-date skills in the industry.
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