Software Engineering
Build Global Solutions
Design, develop and maintain complex, high-impact software systems for any field.
Software Engineering (SFWE) at the U of A prepares students to build the programs that run our world. Take on every stage of software production – from theory and ideation to lifecycle development, DevOps, agile methodologies, continuous integration and deployment – to create a better digital world.
Curriculum Shaped by Industry
Since its launch in 2021, the program has been guided by top industry partners to meet modern demands. Courses focus on large-scale software product development and system-level design, giving graduates the tools to create solutions that scale. Classes are available on the main Tucson campus, Yuma, Chandler, or fully online. Degrees are offered for BS, MS, and PhD, including an accelerated master's program.
Hands-On Experience for Job Success
Graduates are equipped for success in virtually any area, including:
- Aerospace
- Artificial intelligence
- Health care technology
- Smart infrastructure
- Financial systems
- Data science
- Automation
High-Demand Career Skills
Graduates are ready to jump into rewarding jobs with companies like Google, Raytheon, Intel, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, Snap Inc. Honeywell and Amazon, along with national research centers such as Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Sandia and Oak Ridge.
These partners serve as program mentors, ensuring students have experience in the latest tools, cloud infrastructures, and open-source platforms.
Take the Next Step in Software Engineering
Launch your career in one of the most in-demand and future-focused fields.
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Education though innovation
"Combining hardware, software and intelligent systems under one department creates an environment where innovation thrives and where students can lead the technologies of the future."
Michael Wu, Thomas R. Brown Leadership Chair and head of ECSE
A new landscape for engineering
"What excites me most is connecting software engineering with ECSE and computer science. I look forward to collaborating on interdisciplinary projects that combine software methodologies with hardware-aware optimization and system design."
Sen He, ECSE assistant professor
By the Numbers
# 1
tech job in U.S.
(U.S. News & World Report)
$ 110,000 +
median salary
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
#1
online BS in software engineering
(OnlineU.com)
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