
Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering
Engineer the software behind the systems that power the world in Stevens' software engineering bachelor's program.
In today’s world, software isn’t just part of the system—it is the system. From smartphones and smart cars to healthcare networks and financial platforms, software drives the technologies that shape modern life.
At Stevens, you’ll learn to engineer software that’s intelligent, secure and built to perform in complex, high-stakes environments. The Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering program gives you a strong foundation in engineering and science, then builds your expertise in designing, developing and managing software-centric systems that are efficient, resilient and market-ready.
You’ll gain the skills to analyze, architect and implement software as the core engine behind advanced systems—and graduate ready to lead in a world where software is everywhere.
The Stevens Advantage: Hands-On Learning, Real World Experience
At Stevens, you’ll learn to think like an engineer. Our design-focused curriculum features a hands-on course every semester that will instill you with broad, foundational knowledge, the complete fundamentals of engineering, and entrepreneurial thinking. Learn more about what makes an engineering education from Stevens a unique experience:
The Design Spine: a unique, design-focused, hands-on course every semester that incorporates entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning, culminating with Senior Design, a team capstone project working on prototypes for real business problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company
Innovation Expo: an exciting design and entrepreneurship competition where students showcase their senior design prototypes and pitch business ideas
Engineering Cooperative Education Program: nearly 30% of all engineering students participate in Stevens’ Cooperative Education Program where you get on-the-job experience working for real companies
State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities
Undergraduate Research Opportunities: our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student
More opportunities for Stevens undergraduate students include:
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An ABET Accredited Program
The Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Software and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
The Software Engineering bachelor's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for a highly flexible and successful career path. Career opportunities include:
Software and system engineer
Software and systems architect
Web developer/designer
Applications developer/designer
Software programmer, developer and tester
Cyber security analyst
Project leader
Information systems manager
Senior computer applications engineer
Potential hiring organizations include companies like: Amazon, American Express, Apple, AT&T, Comcast NBCUniversal, Deutsche Bank, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, M&T Bank, Pfizer
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