Software Engineering

What you'll learn as a Software Engineering major at UW-Platteville

Gain extensive practical experience in design and development of software systems as a software engineering student with the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. The field of software engineering plays a crucial role in technological progress, improving business operations, and enhancing everyday life. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the demand for skilled professionals in this dynamic field is on the rise. If you have a passion for technology and innovation, a career in software engineering could be the perfect fit for you.

Employment for software developers is projected to grow significantly faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to result in job openings for developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers. As businesses and industries continue to integrate new software solutions, the need for highly skilled software engineers will remain critical.

Software engineering degree programs include not only software engineering but computer science, math, and electrical and computer engineering. You’ll focus on the development of real-time embedded systems, such as those that control appliances, security systems, automobiles, aircraft, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled devices.

You’ll enjoy hands-on learning opportunities that focus on creating solutions. Plus, internship opportunities and team projects with industry partners help prepare you for success after graduation.

The Software Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Software and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Our rigorous program and our high placement rate of graduates in the program will ensure you succeed in any area of software engineering or development.

The Software Engineering Program’s Student Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives are available in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Careers in Software Engineering

Software engineering focuses on the software aspects of computing rather than hardware, allowing professionals to design, develop, and maintain complex software systems across a variety of industries. They play key roles in creating, testing, and maintaining the software programs most of us use every day on computers and mobile devices.

Nearly every sector, including healthcare, finance, aerospace, and entertainment, relies on software engineers to create innovative applications and systems that meet evolving technological challenges. As a software engineering professional, you may work independently or as part of a larger team to build code, ensure a consistent user interface, test software before it is rolled out, and maintain it.

When you earn a Bachelor of Science in software engineering, you will graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a variety of roles. Some of the most popular and fastest-growing jobs in this field include:

• Applications developer
• Computer programmer
• Data scientist
• Full-stack developer
• Game developer
• Information systems manager
• Machine learning engineer
• Multimedia programmer
• Software architect
• Software developer
• Software engineer
• Software tester Web developer

As nearly every industry uses software technology in various forms, this is a field that is expected to continue to grow, creating increased opportunities for well-qualified applicants. Acquiring a BS in software engineering prepares you to succeed in careers related to software programming, user interface design, and more.