Online Computer Engineering Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

Two marketable degrees. Two dynamic industries. One big leap forward for your career.

That's the formula for Excelsior College's online Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology with dual degree option for MBA (Cybersecurity).

A national leader in adult education and workforce development since 1971, Excelsior designs educational solutions for working adults. We offer one of the nation's only ABET-accredited online nuclear engineering technology degrees, providing a superior education in a format that works for busy adults.

Excelsior's flexible online nuclear engineering technology BS / MBA dual degree program allows you to:

- Balance school with work and family commitments. You'll take online classes from your own computer at the times that are convenient for you.

- Graduate in less time by satisfying many degree requirements in advance. Excelsior grants maximum transfer credit for approved courses from other accredited colleges, military programs, and industry-accredited training programs.

- Save money by taking advantage of Excelsior's reasonable tuition and flexible payment plans.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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Building on the Master of Science in Computer Science program core, the concentration courses provide the foundation and focused knowledge for those interested in the software engineering field. The continued explosive impact of computers and information technology on our everyday lives has generated a need to design and develop new computer software systems and to incorporate new technologies into existing ones. The Software Engineering concentration provides the opportunity to attain education competencies in the organization and control of software development and the use of industry-recognized software engineering techniques to successfully deliver software systems requiring a multi-person effort.

Entry Requirements

Interview. Connect with an Admissions Advisor, in person or by phone, to explore your goals and confirm your decision to pursue your degree at CTU.

Apply. Submit a completed Colorado Technical University graduate admission application online.

Submit documentation. Submit an official transcript verifying completion of an accredited baccalaureate degree by the end of the first session. If you do not have an official baccalaureate transcript on file, you may be admitted as a non-regular student. Additionally, non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS or other English proficiency assessment results, prior to admission.

Colorado Technical University seeks students who desire to build upon their undergraduate degree and career experiences by pursuing graduate study. Colorado Technical University will accept baccalaureate degrees earned with a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) from any United States institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or from internationally recognized foreign institutions of higher education. International institutions must be licensed or officially recognized by the Education Department or Ministry of the country where the institution is in operation to be eligible for transfer of credit or degree status.

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Sanford-Brown's Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering degree takes a systematic approach to the analysis, design, assessment, implementation, testing, maintenance and reengineering of software. Along with software engineering skills, you can develop your technical and professional communication skills and get experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Our program is designed to help you prepare to:

Solve complex problems through the ability to program in at least one high-level programing language;

Implement the goals, processes and techniques of software engineering through the development of a complex software application supported by a project plan;

Create and design enterprise architecture;

Apply database concepts and capabilities through the creation, organization and maintenance of modern database systems;

Differentiate and categorize the legal, ethical, and social issues of information technology;

Distinguish between the principles, concepts, and fundamentals of operating systems;

Categorize the fundamentals of computer system security requirements;

Differentiate between current computer networks, protocols, and the role of network management software in organizations; and

Demonstrate effective use of technical and professional communication.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have completed high school diploma or graduation from an institution providing secondary education.

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Computing technology touches every segment of society, driving change and innovation in industries such as banking, manufacturing, medicine, aerospace, defense, and more. As organizations integrate new technologies to compete in the global environment, they require more computer software engineers to implement those new technologies.

As a software engineer, you can develop software products and services for industry and government through software analysis, design and architecture, system verification, and data storage and retrieval — all while managing globally distributed development.

Why Software Engineering Online at Penn State?

Drawing on the successful resident program offered by the Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies, the online master of software engineering program addresses the need for software engineers to have a body of knowledge covering a wide array of software engineering topics.

The course content is enhanced through interactions with your fellow students and the faculty. You will move through the program as a cohort, creating a broader environment for collaborating and networking with your peers and faculty, while reinforcing instruction and content.

Who Should Apply?

If you have an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or information sciences — and you want to enhance your professional competencies, advance your career, or change careers altogether — Penn State’s online master of software engineering degree may be right for you.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

From the auto industry to gaming and from cell phones to defense, software engineers are changing the way the world does business. The skills you learn are widely applicable and in high demand across many industries. As a software engineer, you can advance your career in:

aerospace
defense
telecommunications
pharmaceutical industries
consumer products
biomedical
intelligence
nonprofits
government
finance
insurance
health care

Consulting opportunities for software engineers are also increasing as technology evolves and becomes a part of everyday life.

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

The program requires an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or information science. Students from other undergraduate majors with extensive work experience in the software engineering field may be considered.

All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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In this program you can learn everything that Information Technology (IT) entails – and develop the skills needed to use technology in a variety of ways to contribute to an organization’s productivity. Colorado Technical University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a specialization in Software Systems Engineering program will familiarize you with the current computer networks, protocols and operating systems. This specialization puts extra emphasis on the area of Software Systems Engineering and will challenge you to implement the goals and techniques of software engineering through the development of a complex application.

Entry Requirements

Proof of high school graduation* is an admissions requirement for new undergraduate students.

Interview. Connect with an Admissions Advisor, in person or by phone, to explore your goals and confirm your decision to pursue your degree at CTU.

Apply. Submit a completed Colorado Technical University undergraduate admission application online.

Submit documentation. Submit valid proof of high school graduation or equivalency documents. Non-native speakers of English are additionally required to provide proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS or other English proficiency assessment results, prior to admission.

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