COURSE CURRICULUM

The Software Engineering post-baccalaureate diploma program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with essential skills for a successful career in software development. The program includes foundational courses such as Introduction to Programming (COMP 150) and Object-oriented Programming (COMP 155), along with advanced topics like Data Structures and Algorithms (COMP 251), Design and Analysis of Algorithms (COMP 359), and Software Engineering (COMP 370). Students will also study key supporting subjects including Systems Hardware Concepts (CIS 190), Introduction to Networking (CIS 192), and Databases and Database Management Systems (COMP 230), ensuring a well-rounded understanding of computer systems and network infrastructures. Courses like Intermediate Web Programming (CIS 245) and Object-oriented Modeling and Design (COMP 371) prepare students for modern software development challenges, while Operating Systems (COMP 340) provides insight into system-level programming. The inclusion of Project Management (CIS 385) equips students with skills to lead and manage software projects effectively. The program also integrates critical mathematical foundations with Introduction to Discrete Mathematics (MATH 125). Altogether, this 54-credit program blends theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing graduates to meet the demands of the evolving software engineering industry with confidence and professionalism.