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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Michigan Technological Universityhe BS in Software Engineering at Michigan Technological University provides a rigorous, hands-on education that applies engineering principles to software development. The program prepares students to design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software systems used across industries including automobiles, aviation, defense, robotics, and biomedical instrumentation.
Students build a strong foundation in computer science, progress to advanced software engineering practices, and gain extensive real-world experience through team-based projects, the Enterprise Program, and industry-sponsored initiatives.
The curriculum emphasizes usability, reliability, security, and project management, with opportunities for undergraduate research and participation in competitive programming events like the BonzAI Brawl.
Course Overview:
Year 1: Explorations in Computing, Intro to Programming I, Calculus I, Intro to Programming II, Linear Algebra
Year 2: Discrete Structures, Data Structures, Team Software Project, Intro to Databases, Programming at Hardware/Software Interface
Year 3: Computer Organization, User Interface Design, Formal Models of Comp, Ethics & Social Aspects of Comp, Systems Programming
Year 4: Software Process and Management, Model-Driven Software Development, Introduction to Algorithms, Concurrent Programming, Senior Design Project
Enterprise Teams: Work on real-world, industry-sponsored software projects in student-run teams like Husky Game Development and IT Oxygen
Capstone Design: Team-based senior design or multi-year Enterprise projects simulating professional engineering environments
Competitions: Participate in AI programming contests like BonzAI Brawl
Internships & Co-ops: Strong employer partnerships and frequent recruitment by companies like American Express, Boeing, Epic, Microsoft, and Lockheed Martin
Undergraduate Research: Faculty-led research opportunities in cutting-edge software applications
Graduate Study: Option to pursue an accelerated master’s degree in one additional year
Career Prospects: Graduates are in high demand in sectors such as business applications, operating systems, telecommunications, computer games, defense, robotics, and biomedical systems
Industry Connections: Alumni work at leading companies like Microsoft, Motorola, Boeing, Epic, and the US Air Force
Professional Skills: Emphasis on teamwork, communication, leadership, ethical responsibility, and adaptability
International applications are closed for spring and fall 2025. Applications for 2026 will open in September.School Report & Final Report RequiredInternational students have a $35 application processing fee. Michigan Tech does not approve any requests for fee waivers.College questions: 2 requiredThis college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.Application can be done via Common App or University websiteABET-accreditedSoftware EngineerProgrammer/AnalystSoftware Quality EngineerProgram ManagerProject LeaderQuality Assurance CoordinatorSenior Applications EngineerSenior Software EngineerSenior Systems Analyst
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