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Software Design and Development Graduate Certificate

Program Details

Degree

Certificate

School

Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science

Department

Systems Engineering

Available

Online

Contact

Office of Graduate Admissions 1.888.783.8367[email protected]

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This graduate program certifies that the student has a sound mastery of software development methods, processes and techniques. Students who complete the program should be well-positioned to take technical leadership positions in software design and development.

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