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M.Sc. Software Engineering, Two Years
Malardalen University
| Application deadline: | January 15 |
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| Credits: | 120 ECTS |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
Description
The growth and influence of software in business and our daily lives have been phenomenal. Software Engineering deals with design and development of high quality software systems and hence an increasingly important area in computer science. In these programs you will gain theoretical knowledge and excellent practical skills in software engineering.
The Programme
During this programme, students will acquire fundamental knowledge and excellent expertise in engineering software intensive systems, which imply the ability to cope with complexity of understanding, designing and implementing such systems in the global work place. The students will obtain knowledge in principles for the analysis, design and implementation of large and complex software systems. The modern trends that will dominate future software development including component-based software engineering, service-oriented architectures, interoperability and global system development will be taught.
Our program reached new heights of excellence with recent successes at the software engineering project contest (SCORE) in ICSE, the topmost software engineering conference. During 2009, four of the ten teams that reached the finals including the final winning team was from our program. During 2010, two of our teams reached the finals including the runner-up in the competition.
A special feature of the program is its four different tracks known as industrial, research, general and international tracks. The industrial track will involve mentoring and thesis projects related to partner industries, where as the research track provides enhanced exposure to the state-of-the-art research themes. In the international track, a student has the possibility to study the second year at one of our partner universities in Europe and obtain a double degree (
Research
This master programme is hosted by the Division of Software Engineering at Mälardalen University. The division has several internationally acclaimed researchers with proven records of excellence and active involvement in world leading conferences. The major areas of research at the division includes Component-Based Software Engineering, Software processes, Software Testing, and Dependable Software Engineering. All research is performed in projects with specific goals with respect to publications, collaborations, and prototype tools.
We transfer our research results to our education as far as possible. Most of the advanced level courses in the second year will cover state-of-the- art research in software engineering, and they will be taken jointly with the PhD students of the department.
Employment and Future Prospects
The two-year Master Programme in Software Engineering provides you with advanced knowledge concerning the development of high quality software systems, which is essential for software architects, project leaders, and technical specialists, especially within a global development context.
The extensive research elements in the programme will also provide you with a head-start for an academic research career. After your studies, you will be able to work nationally or internationally as a software architect, developer or project manager in industry, or as academic researcher.
Contents
The programme consists of 90 credits of theoretical courses along with an independent
project (degree project) in Computer Science at second-cycle level, comprising 30 credits.
Year 1
Computer Science
- Software Engineering, 15 credits
- Software Verification and Validation, 7.5 credits
- Component-based Technologies, 7.5 credits
- Advanced Software Engineering, 7.5 credits
- Project in Software Engineering, 15 credits
Elective 7.5 credits:
Computer Science
- Intercultural Competence in Global Engineering, 7.5 credits
- Advanced Software Verification and Validation,7.5 credits
- Design of Reliable Systems, 7.5 credits
- Advanced Component-based Software Engineering, 7.5 credits
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
- Numerical Methods with MATLAB, 7.5 credits
Elective in addition:
English
- English for Academic Purposes, 7.5 credits
Computer Science
- Development of Industrial Systems, 7.5 credits
- Research Methods in the Natural Sciences and Engineering, 7.5 credits
Year 2
Computer Science
- Research Methods in the Natural Sciences and Engineering, 7.5 credits
- Distributed Software Development, 7.5 credits
- Model-driven Software Development, 7.5 credits
- Second-cycle Degree Project, Computer Science, 30 credits
Elective 7.5 credits:
Computer Science
- Development of Industrial Systems, 7.5 credits
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
- Calculus II, 7.5 credits
Elective in addition:
Computer Science
- Advanced Software Verification and Validation, 7.5 credits
- Design of Reliable Systems, 7.5 credits
- Advanced Component-based Software Engineering, 7.5 credits
Choices within the program
The programme consists of compulsory, elective and optional courses (optional in addition to the compulsory ones). The student will select at least 90 credits of courses at second-cycle level and a degree project in Computer Science at second-cycle level corresponding to 30 credits. The student also has the opportunity to choose between various projects, and also the specialisation of the degree project. All courses are selected in consultation with the programme coordinator to ensure the fulfilment of requirements for a degree.
University degree
The degree programme is so designed that the studies will lead towards fulfilment of the requirements for the following degree(s):
- Master of Science (120 credits) in Computer Science with Specialization in Software Engineering
Requirements
A completed Bachelor's degree from an institution of higher education of three years or more, equivalent to 180 credits, of which at least 90 credits are within Computer Science or Computer Engineering and at least 22,5 credits in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics.
A TOEFL test result, with a minimum score of 575 with a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT) or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and no band score below 5.5 or equivalent is required.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 575 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 90 |
Funding
Scholarships
Mälardalen University scholarship of excellence
Mälardalen University (MDH) is offering our international students with top academic results from MDH, to apply for a scholarship to cover the entire tuition fee for their continued studies at MDH for the next academic year, 2013/2014.
The scholarship is granted on the basis of previous academic performance at MDH.
The following criteria must be met:
- Registered as a full time student on a program at MDH
- Planning to continue already started studies at MDH
- Be a citizen of a country outside of the European Union/European Economic Area, including Switzerland
- Be required to pay tuition fees
The Mälardalen University scholarship of excellence is not open for students from the following 12 countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
The scholarship will not be paid directly to the student. Instead it will directly reduce the tuition fee for the next academic year, 2013/2014.
Only one scholarship is available.
The receiver of the scholarship is expected to participate in different activities organised by the university.
How to apply
- By filling in the Application form (pdf 103 kB)
- Write a motivation letter on why you should receive this scholarship (except of financial reasons)
- Attach your cv with the application
- Attach your transcript from MDH with the application
Scan your documents and send your application together with your supporting documents no later than May 15, 2013 to mima@mdh.se
Scholarships offered by the Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute administers over 500 scholarships each year for students and researchers coming to Sweden to pursue their objectives at a Swedish university.
Swedish Institute scholarships for students applying to programs in Sweden are mainly for master’s level studies or advanced studies/research.
There are several different kinds of Swedish Institute scholarships available.
For further information about scholarship opportunities offered by the Swedish Institute and other organizations, please visit the home page Study in Sweden
Mälardalen University scholarship program
Mälardalen University offers a limited numbers of scholarships to students that have applied to us as their first or second choice.
The scholarship is aimed at especially qualified students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and who are required to pay tuition fees.
The scholarship is NOT open for students from the twelve countries which Sweden has long-term development cooperation (Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Students from these countries should instead apply for the Swedish Institute Study Scholarship (www.studyinsweden.se).
The scholarship will cover 100% of the tuition fee of the program as long as you follow the normal study plan (minimum 22,5 credits/semester, minimum 45 credits/academic year).
If you change your student status (from being a fee-paying student to a non-paying student) during the study period of the program you will no longer be granted the scholarship.
Only students admitted to Mälardalen Universitey will be granted the scholarship.
The scholarship does not cover living expenses.
How to apply (the application period is closed)
1. You apply for the scholarship by filling in the form.
2. Write your cv (max 1 page) and save it as a pdf with your name and send it to us with your name in the subject line. Only documents in pdf-format will be considered. The document should be sent to mima@mdh.se.
The last day to apply was March 1, 2013. Students who are awarded a scholarship will be notified by e-mail in the end of March.
We do not accept late applications.
If you need more information you are welcome to contact mima@mdh.se.
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