Software Engineering M.S. with a Specialization in Gaming and Robotics Software
Prepare for Leadership in Software Development
Ready to take on an advanced leadership role for a company, one that requires complex software systems to be specified, designed,
built, deployed, tested and maintained? You might be interested in a Master of Science
in Software Engineering from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. And with a Specialization
in Gaming and Robotics Software, you’re making yourself even more attractive to employers.
This program addresses foundation, methodologies and tools used in the management,
planning, design and engineering of software systems. It also provides a careful balance
between theory and practice, the plan prepares you for key software positions in industry,
government and institutions where software engineering has become a key activity.
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Specializations Create Employment Opportunities
The core focus of this degree plan strengthens collaboration in the building and managing
quality software products. Courses are also available in reuse and re-engineering,
design patterns, service oriented architectures (SOA), aspect oriented software development
and software safety. The expertise you gain in developing software for gaming enables
you to be involved in all aspects of a game’s creation from concept and story writing
to coding and programming. With your skill in designing automated robot systems that
are used to increased production and precision levels within specific industries,
you should possess a very positive employment outlook after graduation.
Admission Requirements
Take your education to new heights in University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Learn the next steps to being admitted now.
- Software Engineering M.S.
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Admission DeadlineStandard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
- 3.0 GPA
- GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative)
- Not required with cumulative GPA >= 3.0
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other computing or engineering discipline.
- Foundation Courses: Data Structures and at least two other programming classes. Programming classes such as C, C++, Java or Object Oriented Programming are examples.
Degree Requirements
UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
Software Engineering M.S.Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
UHCL Online
Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611
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Software Engineering M.S. with a Specialization in Gaming and Robotics Software Faculty
Soma Datta
Associate Professor of Software Engineering,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3838
Email: datta@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 106
James Carlton Helm
Associate Professor of Software Engineering,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3875
Email: helm@uhcl.edu
Office: D101
Sharon Andrews White
Professor of Software Engineering, Program Director of Software Engineering,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3867
Email: whites@uhcl.edu
Office: D105