
Dual MS-MBA in Software Engineering Master's Programs
Program Details
Degree
Master of Science or Dual-Degree MBADepartment
School of Business Graduate ProgramAvailable
On campusThis dual degree teaches you about the software life cycle process and how to build sustainable products along with preparing you to become a leader capable of making fast, data-supported decisions.
The Software Engineering Program exceeds Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) software engineering curriculum standards.
Build a strong foundation in software creation through the inception, design and build, and testing and maintenance phases.
Learn about the software life cycle process and how to build sustainable products.
Develop the skillset necessary to manage software projects with optimal efficiency.
Become more innovative about developing and deploying technologies that help businesses accomplish strategic priorities.
Learn how technology creates strategic advantages for businesses.
The dual MS/ME-MBA degree is designed for students that seek to have a deep technical knowledge in Software Engineering Management as well as strong management skills and qualifications. A software engineering degree coupled with an MBA provides a great mixture of education and creates a well-rounded employee. This joint degree will give software engineering students strong business management skills to complement their Software Engineering degree, accelerating their growth into management positions and opening up a more diverse selection of career choices. The students will earn two separate Master’s degrees in succession in this dual degree program. The MBA degree will be completed first; the Software Engineering degree is considered the primary degree and will be finished last.
Core Courses
About The M.S. Software Engineering Program
The M.S. in Software Engineering offers rigorous, hands-on project- and team-based study that exceeds Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) software engineering curriculum standards, equipping students with advanced knowledge in software architecture, project management, technical planning, risk management and software assurance. Students can expect to learn about the software life cycle process and how to build sustainable products while developing the skillset necessary to manage software projects with optimal efficiency.
The software engineering master’s program combines a deep core in software engineering principles and practices with application to a series of increasingly complex systems challenges drawn from the real world. Our students are trained in all aspects of software creation: from specification through analysis and design, to testing, maintenance and evaluation of the product. They are equipped with advanced knowledge in software architecture, project management, technical planning, risk management and software assurance – areas that are essential in implementing and overseeing software-intensive projects of high technical complexity.
About The Stevens MBA Program
Few MBA programs consider how rapidly the data revolution has changed the ways managers recognize opportunities and identify trends. This innovated STEM MBA is taught by faculty who understand the traditional managerial toolkit — marketing, strategy and finance — must be complemented by skills in technology and analytics to create success.
Your MBA courses will feature applied exercises that prepare you to be a leader who is capable of making fast, data-supported decisions. MBA coursework emphasizes collaboration through group projects and presentations and develops your creativity and critical thinking skills through the incorporation of new analytical tools and the latest research insights.
*A STEM-designated program allows students from outside of the U.S. to be eligible for a 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Stevens MBA Careers
The Master of Business Administration develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:
Strategy Consultant
Data Analyst
Operations Consultant
Sales Operation Consultant
Risk Manager
Investment Manager