Dec 18, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Software Engineering, MSSWE

Location(s): West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Online, Hybrid


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About the Program


Purdue University’s online and residential Master’s in Software Engineering will mold the next generation of software professionals to help meet society’s need for skilled software engineers and entrepreneurs. Students will study under Purdue’s renowned faculty in software engineering, computing systems, and cybersecurity, and can further customize their experience toward specific topics.

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Program Requirements


30 Credits Required

Required Courses (9 credits)


Core Courses (6 credits)


Math Course (3 credits)


Students may choose any 500/600-level MA course, except seminar courses and teacher training courses, to fulfill this requirement..

Focus Area Selectives (12 credits)


Students should choose one or more focus areas, listed below, and take courses to fulfill this credit requirement.

Any Software Engineering


These courses are suitable for any focus area.

Cybersecurity


Embedded Software, Robotics, and Controls


Machine Learning and Data Science


Systems Software


GPA Requirements


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