MSSWEUG · Current · 119 CUs
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering (BSSWE to MSSWE)
Source: WGU Program Guide·v202504·1/3/2025·medium confidence
About This Degree
WGU Catalog 2026-03Students enrolled in the Accelerated Software Engineering Bachelor's and Master's Degree program will first complete the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering portion of the program, and after completing the necessary bachelors and bridge course work, will receive the Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering degree. Students can then determine which masters specialization they would like to enroll in: Master of Science, Software Engineering, DevOps Engineering, Master of Science, Software Engineering, AI Engineering, or Master of Science, Software Engineering, Domain Driven Design. From there, students will then progress to the remaining graduate course work, and upon completion will receive the Master of Science, Software Engineering Management degree within their chosen specialization.The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (SW) degree program provides a solid foundation in software engineering systems and technologies. In addition to the SW content, the degree program includes a broad collegiate-level education. The program is primarily designed for those seeking a career or to advance their current career as software engineering professionals by developing levels of expertise required for increased responsibility in the software engineering field. At the end of the program, students develop a comprehensive portfolio and complete a capstone project.The Master of Science in Software Engineering is a competency-based degree program representing a path for successful software engineering professionals to launch their careers and build them to an executive level. The graduate will advance their knowledge and skills through a practical, real-world program based on sound principles of Software Engineering. This program revolves around the following primary themes: communication, technical competence, and strategic vision.
Official catalog text — WGU-authored.
Degree History
First offered2025-02StatusCurrentCUs119
Program Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes are not available in the current catalog edition.
Industry Certifications
This program includes coursework aligned with:
- CompTIA Project+via Business of IT - Project Management
Cert alignment is informational — preparation depends on individual coursework and study.
Areas of Study
10 groups · 38 coursesCourse groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.
Course Roster (38 courses)
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| Code | Title | CUs |
|---|---|---|
| D424 | Software Engineering Capstone | 4 |
Total: 119 CUs across 38 courses. Degree total per catalog: 119 CUs.