May 15, 2023
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Courses Required
$698
Cost Per Credit Hour
15
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The Software Engineering Graduate Certificate, offered by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, is for individuals who are currently working in information technology or the computer industry and who want to enhance their career opportunities. Software engineering skills are critical to implement new technology, and this is one of the fastest-growing professions throughout industry and government. Professionals in this field are in high demand and fill crucial roles in healthcare, manufacturing, energy, aeronautics, technology, and finance. The certificate may be completed as part of a graduate degree program, or as a separate credential.
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Degree Awarded: Software Engineering Graduate Certificate
Professionals in the information technology and computer industries can enhance their education and career possibilities by earning a graduate certificate in Software Engineering. The courses are offered one evening each week, live, via the Internet. Graduates apply their software development skills to implement new technologies in one of the fastest-growing professions throughout industry and government.
In addition to this graduate certificate, WVU offers an online master’s degree in Software Engineering.
A bachelor’s degree in any field. Minimum 3.0 GPA. At least one (1) year of software engineering industry experience outlined in a resume.
Students seeking admission to the Certificate in Software Engineering program must meet the following requirements to be admitted:
Students may enroll in core courses in the M.S.S.E. program to complete the certificate. They may apply to the M.S.S.E. program; WVU policies on residency and credit sharing by programs should be considered for planning multiple programs.
Application Requirements
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. WVU accepts either the TOEFL or the IELTS for this purpose.
Software Engineering Graduate Certificate requires 15 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $698.
$10,470 – Residents and Non-Residents
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This graduate certificate is not eligible for financial aid.
Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Software Engineering Graduate Certificate degree may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).