Course details

Summary

Overview

The Master of Software Development is a one-year 180 point Master’s degree delivered through a combination of course work and an in-work (industry placement) research and development project.

It is a graduate programme designed to equip students from a range of backgrounds with an industry focused qualification that prepares them to develop real-world software-based systems.

The degree may appeal to graduates who are seeking employment in the IT industry.

Programme structure

The programme is made up of five courses which are a combination of taught courses and a large research and development project.

Taught courses

You’ll start by enrolling in the following courses before you tackle the research and development component project:

• SWEN 501—Professional Programming Skills
• SWEN 502—Software Development Studio I
• SWEN 503—Software Development Studio II
• SWEN 505—Professional Seminar.

Entry criteria

To apply for the programme, you are required to have:

• A university New Zealand bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification.
• A basic level of competence in programming.

Entry into the Master’s programme is based on excellent academic performance in your bachelor’s degree.

Other English Language requirements:

• IELTS overall band of 6.5, no sub-score below 6.0; or
• TOEFL 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing; or
• A minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 65 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 58).