Software Engineering Program Overview
December 6, 2023 2023-12-07 9:23Software Engineering Program Overview
Program Overview
This software engineering major aims to prepare students for a career in software engineering by teaching them the complete process and methodologies for software engineering including business requirement elicitation, software architecture design and analysis, software development, software testing and project management. The curriculum is designed to provide lifelong learning covering essential knowledge for algorithm and problem solving and system design and analysis. Using project-based learning, students will gain industry-level experience in the early years of the program through collaborative teamwork and the use of the latest industry tools and technologies. This hands-on approach helps students to develop essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork that are essential in the workplace. In addition to the hand-on approach in the university, the one-year industry placement program will provide students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment, helping them acquire practical knowledge and skills that can prepare them for a successful career. Graduates of this program will have the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue various software engineering roles, including but not limited to, software developer, full-stack developer, front-end or back-end developer, DevOps engineer, software architect, database administrator, quality assurance and more. Potential employment opportunities are diverse, ranging from healthcare and finance to technology and government sectors.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Learn foundation knowledge of industry tools/technologies and software engineering principle and practice (knowledge)
- Analyse business requirement as well as tools and technologies used to solve real case project effectively (cognitive Skills)
- Apply Software Engineering principle and practice to develop high quality software application (Cognitive Skills)
- Develop software applications using suitable tools and technologies to solve a given problem (Cognitive Skill, Information Technology, and Numerical Skills)
- Learn and adapt to new technologies that emerge in the rapidly changing field of software engineering with professional ethic (Interpersonal Skill and Responsibility)
- Apply project management process and methodology to ensure effective teamwork and communication (Communication, Psychomotor Skills)
Program Structure
The 4-year Bachelor’s Degree program contains 156 credits combining from 106 credits of coursework, 48 credits of internship and 2 credits of Industrial Placement Report. The courses are divided into three categories, including Common Courses, Specialized Courses, and Elective Courses.
Common courses
ENG101: Core English
ENG102: Core English
ENG103: Academic Writing Skills
RES101: Research Methods
PRO101: Computer Fundamentals
CHN101: Chinese
CHN102: Chinese
STA101: Statistics and Probability
SDE101: Social and Digital Entrepreneurship
PHI101: Philosophy and Anthropology of Technology
Internship
9 internships (3 internships per term)
Specialised courses
MAT101: Applied Math
PHY101: Physics
P001: Algorithms
ISP201:Introduction to Software Engineering
DSA202: Data Structure and Algorithms
CA203: Computer Architecture
DB204: Database
OOC205: Object Oriented Concept
AI206: Introduction to AI
OSCN207: Operating System and Computer Network
SDS208: Software Design and Security
ICPS209: Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems
SE311: Software Engineering
DBM312: Database Management
ADA313: Algorithm Design & Analysis
EE314: Engineering Ethics
PM315: Project Management
SMD316: Software Modeling and Design
DO317: DevOps Engineer
EA328: Enterprise Applications
AI319: AI and Its Applications
Elective courses
HUM101: Introduction to Humanities
GLO101: Global Studies
ENV101: Environment and Geography
PRO102: Object-Oriented Programming
MAT101: Applied Math
ATR101: Fine Arts
ARC101: Computer-Aided Design
PHY101: Physics
RES101: Research Methods
COM101: Computer Fundamentals
(other 6 elective courses from other faculties)
Job Prospects
- Software Developer (Mobile/Web/Backend)
- Quality Assurance and Tester
- Business Analyst
- System Architect
- Team Lead Project Manager
- Head of Product
- Chief Technology Officer