Software Engineering

Program Summary

The MSc specialization in Software Engineering aims to enable the learner to develop and build software systems according to proven engineering methodologies and approved standards with an emphasis on quality and cost elements and mechanisms for the automated systems developed. The student is encouraged to use engineering methods and tools in building and maintaining software applications.

Software engineering is an curriculum concerned with the software development and creation cycle that includes both requirements analysis, design and construction, testing and maintenance, and economics of software engineering. The job of software engineer is one of the most requested jobs in every segment of the business sector interested in computing technologies as well as all software producers and companies based on the Internet, private or government information centers, computer management, electronic business organizations, research and development laboratories, airlines, banks and insurance companies And industrial enterprises concerned with information technology. Software engineers are concerned with the theoretical and practical aspects of software technology, both the cost and the social impact of software systems that combine effectiveness and efficiency.

And have benefited from the experiences of some of the leading universities in the same specialization. A systematic plan was also made to set the academic standards and objectives of the program in a way that is in line with the latest developments in the field of software engineering, while not neglecting similar disciplines in several other prestigious universities to reach quality from two aspects, including the comprehensiveness and completeness of the plan, the contents and description of the scientific subject for each course presented second so that it is tracked The latest developments and developments in the field, especially as this field is an emerging field that is developing at a very fast pace, which requires a great deal of flexibility in future change procedures if necessary.

The program also aims to study the best methods in designing, building and maintaining software systems, using many technical results of software engineering and applying theory in the system design and construction process. The program combines theory and practical application. Software systems, for the most part, even small ones, have many complications, and therefore engineering foundations must be used in the process of developing these systems. So software engineering is an engineering specialty where the software engineer uses methods and applies them effectively to solve difficult and complex problems.

The Master of Science degree in Software Engineering is designed for software engineers interested in expanding their knowledge and experience in developing and modifying complex computer software systems. The program is also concerned with the technical aspects of engineering process management. The program offers an experience that reflects both academic and applied practical views in the job market and this is done through learning to apply practices, tools and techniques in the environment of projects in circulation in reality.

This program is designed to produce leaders of the software industry and researchers with distinguished technical and managerial and leadership skills and communication skills. Graduates of this program are expected to have the ability to lead and improve this industry in the coming years. This may certainly contribute to diversifying and strengthening the Saudi economy by creating jobs and developing a new industry and growth in GDP per capita.