MSc in Software Engineering and Technology
Lindholmen, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
SEK 160,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Software is rapidly becoming the main driving force for innovation and development in a wide range of fields, including the automotive, telecom, and defense industries. Studying in this program will give you a unique combination of advanced technical knowledge and management skills, preparing you for a dynamic and hugely exciting career in a fast-moving field.
The search for new hardware and software solutions is increasingly turning to dynamic technologies, rather than static ones — solutions that can grow and develop during their life cycle. Consequently, the software is becoming larger and more complex than ever. As this software gradually becomes more and more relied upon to carry out vital functions, the pressures and demands for accuracy, reliability, and high-quality performance in turbulent and fast-changing environments are becoming enormous.
This program combines a number of perspectives on software engineering, all of which are targeted at the goal of producing engineers skilled in designing the highest quality software, at low development and maintenance costs. The program can also serve as a platform for future researchers, who will graduate with the ability to perform advanced technological and methodological experiments in software engineering.
The program offers a mixture of conventional lectures, seminars, and project work, as well as real industrial collaborations with industry representatives from major international companies such as Ericsson, Volvo AB, Volvo IT, Volvo Cars, Saab, and Astra Zeneca. You will be prepared for a career in which you become a true team player, with a holistic perspective in software engineering that is in real demand in the industry. You will be equally equipped to handle organizational as well as technical challenges.
Projects, group work, and student presentations are also important parts of the program. Three main competencies in software engineering are addressed — advanced technical knowledge and skills, advanced knowledge of methods and processes, and advanced knowledge of industrial activities and practices.
The combination of these three areas of knowledge is greatly valued and in real demand in the software industry. You will be excellently placed to support, innovate, and improve practices through new methods and tools, beginning a fascinating and challenging career in the area.
Career
Studying software engineering opens up a wide range of career opportunities within the development, design, management, and research of manufacturing and engineering companies, consulting organizations, and supplier companies. Examples are:
- Software Developer: Design and implement the software modules of a system.
- Test Engineer: Design test cases and carry out system testing.
- Project Manager: Organize and lead software development projects.
- Software Architect: Design system architecture and make key technical decisions.
- Software Quality Manager: Select processes and check software quality.
- Doctoral Student/Scientist: Study and conduct research to obtain a Ph.D. degree in software engineering.
In these roles, graduates contribute to the technological development of society, its well-being, and competitiveness. They can be found in companies such as Volvo AB, Ericsson, Spotify, or various software companies within and outside of Sweden.
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year, the programme starts with four compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Software engineering and technology. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.
- Empirical software engineering
- Advanced requirements engineering
- Project management
- Quality assurance and testing
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year, you must complete a master's thesis to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Software evolution project
- Master's thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Studying software engineering opens up a wide range of career opportunities within development, design, management, and research at manufacturing and engineering companies, consultant organizations, and supplier companies. Examples are:
- Software Developer: Design and implement the software modules of a system.
- Test Engineer: Design test cases and carry out system testing.
- Project Manager: Organize and lead software development projects.
- Software Architect: Design system architecture and make key technical decisions.
- Software Quality Manager: Select processes and check software quality.
- Doctoral Student/Scientist: Study and research to obtain a PhD degree in software engineering.
In these roles, graduates contribute to the technological development of society, its well-being, and competitiveness. They can be found in companies such as Volvo AB, Ericsson, Spotify, or various software companies within and outside of Sweden.