Software Engineering Management Certificate Program

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Software Management

Drexel University’s online graduate certificate in software engineering management helps you pair your technical background with the management skills you need to advance your career. This certificate was designed specifically for those who have an understanding of software engineering technology and wish to move into a management position. Courses focus on skills like requirements engineering, communicating with stakeholders, and managing time, budget, and personnel for software engineering projects.

This program culminates in a graduate certificate, but is not a formal certification program.

Online Software Management Certificate Program Features

100% online
Five-course, 15-credit program
May be stacked with other College of Comping & Informatics graduate certificates to customize your education and/or serve as an entry point to the Master of Science in Software Engineering

Online Software Management Certificate Program Requirements

To be eligible for Drexel’s virtual software engineering management certificate, you should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in computer science, software engineering or related STEM degree. Your GPA in these completed degree programs should be 3.0 or higher. You should also have work experience equal to Drexel's Graduate Certificate in Computer Science.

For more information, including prerequisites and additional requirements for international students, please see the Admissions Criteria page.

What Is the Salary for A Software Engineering Manager?

Salaries will vary based on factors such as job title, years of experience, and location. However, some common job titles and salaries that this certificate prepares you for include:

Engineering Manager - $149,530
Software Developer - $110,140
Software Quality Assurance Analyst - $114,270

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020

Online Software Management Certificate Program FAQs

Is programming experience required?
Knowledge of software development is needed, but extensive programming experience is not required.

Is work experience required?
It's recommended that you have work experience before beginning this program.

Do I need to come to campus?
This certificate is 100% remote, and you do not need to come to campus to complete it.

Related Programs

State restrictions may apply to some programs.

Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

Required Courses
SE 627	Requirements Engineering and Management	3.0
SE 630	Software Engineering Economics	3.0
SE 638	Software Project Management	3.0
Elective Course (Choose 1)		3.0
CS 500	Fundamentals of Databases
CS 502	Data Structures and Algorithms
CS 590	Privacy
INFO 605	Database Management Systems
INFO 608	Human-Computer Interaction
INFO 620	Information Systems Analysis and Design
INFO 646	Information Systems Management
SE 576	Software Reliability and Testing
SE 578	Security Engineering
SE 610	Open Source Software Engineering
Total Credits		12.0

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Admissions Criteria

A four-year bachelor's or master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM degree, plus work experience equal to Drexel's Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Foundations
A GPA of 3.0 or higher, in a completed degree program, bachelor's degree or above

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.

A completed application
Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended (including trade schools)
One letter of recommendation required, two suggested (academic, professional, or both)
Essay/Statement of Purpose
- In approximately 500 words, describe what professional goals you hope to achieve, how an advanced degree facilitates that success, and anything else you want the Admissions Review Board to know about you.
Resume
Additional requirements for International Students

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2024-2025 is $1438 per credit.

For the academic year 2024-2025, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

Academic Calendar

2024-2025 Academic Year

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Exams Begin

Exams End

Fall 2024

September 23, 2024

December 7, 2024

December 9, 2024

December 14, 2024

Winter 2025

January 6, 2025

March 15, 2025

March 17, 2025

March 22, 2025

Spring 2025

March 31, 2025

June 7, 2025

June 9, 2025

June 14, 2025

Summer 2025

June 23, 2025

August 30, 2024

September 2, 2025

September 6, 2025

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Software Engineering Management Online Graduate Certificate Program