The Master of Science in Software Engineering program is designed for students and software professionals to add teamwork, methodology and advanced topics in computing to their existing skills, within a Christian context. Faculty with diverse and relevant professional experience use a combination of instruction, independent work and teamwork to guide students as they discover and develop the key principles of producing quality software. Students conduct a multi-semester project, in collaboration with an industrial or academic client, demonstrating their skills and producing a useful and practical deliverable.

Admission Requirements

Master of Science in Software Engineering Admission Requirements

Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the Admissions section of the University Catalog. Specific admission requirements for the graduate program in Software Engineering are:

1. Grade Point Average
   • A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA for unconditional acceptance
   • Applicants with an undergraduate GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for admission with a 3.25 GPA from nine (9) or more units of relevant graduate coursework
   • Submission of Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score is strongly recommended
2. Prerequisites (one of the following):
   • Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or the evaluated equivalency.
   • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in another field of Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or the evaluated equivalency with at least fifteen (15) units in computer programming, software design and construction, discrete math, computer architecture, and/or algorithm design and analysis
3. Three Recommendations, completed on forms provided, from sources who can address your potential for success. Family members and friends may not complete recommendations.
   • At least two recommendations should be from previous faculty or from qualified professionals if academic references are more than ten years old
4. Comprehensive Essay of at least 1,000 words that includes the following:
   • Academic/career goals and interests
   • Experience with and interest in research and development
   • Readiness for graduate study
   • If you have external funding such as a government fellowship, corporate sponsorship, etc.
5. Current Resume that includes the following:
   • Up to ten (10) years professional experience
   • All postsecondary education
6. Successful interview with the Director of the graduate program in Software Engineering.