Certificate Program in Software: Management & Development
A Comprehensive Program of Courses for Software Developers and IT Managers
The certificate program in Software Management & Development incorporates management theory and technical practice to develop the well-rounded, flexible skill set today's employers and clients demand. State-of-the-art course offerings equip you with the technical, business and interpersonal skills required by successful IT project managers. You'll learn processes and procedures for establishing effective software engineering practices, implementing quality assurance standards, and managing people as well as products. Throughout the program, you'll cultivate the effective communication skills you need to work effectively with clients, supervisors, technical and non-technical colleagues. The certificate is awarded after successful completion of six courses.
As some of the main benefits of this certificate program, you'll learn how to:
- perform object-oriented programming
- improve productivity in your workplace
- guarantee the quality of your products to your customers
- develop effective hiring practices
- create strategies for coping with rapid organizational change
- communicate more effectively with coworkers and customers
Admission RequirementsThis program is intended for software practitioners who have at least one year experience working in the industry.
Admission with Advanced Standing
An exemption of up to two courses may be granted to students who have successfully completed equivalent courses.
Certificate Requirements
The certificate is awarded after successful completion of six courses, of which one must be Introduction to Software Engineering.
There is a student evaluation at the end of each course. Candidates for the certificate program must attain a minimum of 50 percent in each individual course and an average of at least 60 percent in the program.
The progress of students may be reviewed at any time; in the case of unsatisfactory performance, the student may not be permitted to continue in the program. All requirements must be met within four years.
SchedulingTypically each course has 36 contact hours spread over 12 sessions of 3 hours each. Thirty-six hours of approved learning in Continuing Technical Education seminars may be considered equivalent to one optional course. Students are required to apply for approval.
Required Course
- Introduction to Software Engineering
Electives
Category I - A More Detailed Study of the Phases of the Lifecycle:
- Requirements Analysis and Specification
- UML
- User Interface Design
- C++ for C Programmers
- Data Modeling
Category II - Quality Assurance and Quality Standards:
- Quality Assurance and Testing of Software
Category III - Management Courses:
- Software Project Management
- Management of Information Systems
- Human Resource Development
- Managing Product Development
- Technical Writing
- Agile Development
- Business Analysis Essentials
- IT Service Management Foundation V3
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