Software Engineering

Engineering the Future

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Area of Study: Software Engineering

Campus Availability: Daytona Beach, Florida | Prescott, Arizona | Worldwide

Degree Level: Undergraduate

Career Outcomes:  IT Architect, Network Engineer, Software Developer

Credit Hours: 120-126

Learning Modality: In-Person, Online

Engineering the Future

Are you ready to lead the way in technology? Embry-Riddle's B.S. in Software Engineering equips you with the essential skills needed to thrive in today's competitive workplace. Offered through our flexible online Worldwide Campus, as well as onsite at our beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, campuses, you can choose the learning environment that best fits your lifestyle as you pursue your degree.

As a student in our Software Engineering degree, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform customer requirements into fully functional systems. This hands-on approach will guide you from initial design to implementation, building and testing of your projects. You'll gain invaluable experience in documenting each phase, ensuring you're prepared for the high-stakes final capstone project.

What You'll Learn

Courses in the Software Engineering program are designed to be directly applicable to your work after graduation while building upon previous learning.

This program consists of areas of study including computer science, software engineering and mathematics. Courses in this program include Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms, Files and Database Systems, Information and Computer Security, Analysis and Design of Software Systems, and more.

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I’m glad I picked this school because the software engineering program [here] is small. You get that one-on-one time with your professors and all my professors know me by name. I love the software program here. 
Saima Teasha (’23), B.S. in Software Engineering 

Key Benefits

Postgraduate Preparedness
B.S. in Software Engineering graduates are ready for postgraduate programs, with knowledge that is directly applicable to many degrees at Embry-Riddle Worldwide.

Have an Impact on Industry
Gain the knowledge, experience and problem-solving techniques needed to solve complex challenges and advance organizational success.

Online, On Your Time
Thanks to the flexibility of programs offered through Embry-Riddle's Worldwide Campus, you can complete your coursework from anywhere you are, at any time!

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Instruction
Curriculum covers various aspects of software engineering to ensure graduate readiness for whatever career they may wish to pursue. 

Lead and Collaborate
Lessons encourage team collaboration while developing individual skills and interests, allowing Worldwide students to form connections with their peers.

Real-World Applicability
The realistic capstone design and the real-world engineering processes used in the program are applicable to many different industries.

Program Outcomes

    Potential Careers

  • Software Engineer
  • Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Mobile Application Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • System Engineer
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    Top Employers

  • Amazon
  • The Boeing Company
  • Flexjet
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Northrop Grumman

Scholarships & Aid

When it comes to educational funding, you have options at Embry-Riddle. Don’t let the cost of attending deter you from advancing your education and your career.

Our dedicated counselors can advise you on ways to help finance your future and focus on your studies. You can be assured an investment in Embry-Riddle is a wise one.

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