Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the employment outlook for software developers is far above average for all occupations. The projected growth of 22 percent is estimated between 2012 and 2022. This rapid growth is attributed to the foreseeable increase in the demand for computer software in all sectors of the economy. The bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering at Embry-Riddle provides the foundation essential to enhance students’ math, analysis, and problem-solving skills to build software systems that can have immeasurable influence in our daily lives. At Embry-Riddle, students start with a hands-on experience from the first day. Working both individually and in teams, Software Engineering students progress through the discipline of learning to develop computer and software systems.

Year after year, employers return to Embry-Riddle to meet with those who are approaching graduation from Software Engineering. They have enjoyed tremendous success from the level of preparation and the skills Embry-Riddle students have attained.

Software Engineering graduates are prepared to enter the workplace with teamwork experience, industrial-strength documentation knowledge, familiarity with design and development and quality assurance processes, and employers know this.

Graduates in the Software Engineering program have a 100 percent effective placement rate, meaning that each graduate has found a position in his or her field or has opted to continue studies in a graduate program. Students often report multiple offers at the time of graduation.

In this program, students collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and determine a customer’s requirements for a system to design, implement, build, and test the product. Students will learn to document the entire process, which will be essential in successfully completing your final capstone project.

Software Engineering students have access to the state-of-the-art tools and technology for which Embry-Riddle is known.

Students can also join academic competitions through the student branch of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers or with hosted competitions such as the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International.

The Software Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

About Software Engineering at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus

Housed in the Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering Department of the College of Engineering, the B.S. in Software Engineering degree program prepares students to begin careers in industries ranging from aerospace to video game development. Using real-world, hands-on projects like flight control of an autonomous aircraft or power control in a hybrid automobile, Daytona Beach Campus students develop the knowledge, skills, and ways of thinking required to design and implement software for embedded computer systems. These technologies lie at the heart of everything from smartphones to the control systems of modern aircraft and spacecraft.

• Students begin by completing the College of Engineering’s Freshman Engineering Program, which includes a general education core of Speech and College Success, introductions to Engineering and Computing, plus courses in Calculus and Analytical Geometry, and Physics for Engineers.
• The Daytona Beach Campus features a cybersecurity engineering lab, a digital systems lab, and a real-time systems lab, so students have broad opportunities for hands-on learning, such as designing embedded systems for aviation/aerospace applications and even video games and smartphones application design.
• Qualified students earn the chance to begin graduate work in a master's program while finishing their bachelor's degree by enrolling in the Master of Science in Software Engineering’s accelerated option.

About Software Engineering at the Prescott, AZ Campus

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering degree program prepares students for software engineering positions in industries ranging from aerospace to video game development. With real-world, hands-on projects like flight control for autonomous aircraft or power control in a hybrid automobile, this program gives students a chance to develop the knowledge and skills they need to create, test, and evaluate software applications and systems. They also gain a clear understanding of network integrity and learn about the technical aspects of cybersecurity to keep those systems safe.

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering degree is housed in the Department of Computer, Electrical, and Software Engineering in the College of Engineering.

This degree features an optional focus on cyber-security. Students who select this focus will be prepared to support the government and industry needs for people skilled in software development as well as in cyber-security.

Students have access to and will use in their coursework specialized and high-tech labs and facilities specific to the engineering field.

The curriculum includes courses in general education, math and science, and computing. The latter is divided into computing fundamentals, advanced concepts, applied computing, and software engineering. In addition, a student can acquire a minor or a concentration in a domain area of interest.

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The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we know today is the product of a long and prestigious history.

In 1925, barnstormer John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 137,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively.

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Embry-Riddle offers a first-rate education to recent high school graduates, working adults, active service members, veterans, classroom students, and online learners.

Our campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida , and Prescott, Arizona , feature a traditional residential experience, complete with classrooms and labs, dorms and clubs, sporting events, and performances.

Embry-Riddle Online and our Worldwide Campus feature state-of-the-art online technology that offers you the flexibility of learning whenever and wherever you want.

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At Embry-Riddle, our expert professors are leaders in the industry. They share the knowledge they’ve gained from decades of industry and higher-learning experience with our students to ensure graduates have a competitive edge in the workforce.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is committed to being a global leader in diversity and inclusion in higher education.

We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate the differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe environment where self-expression is welcome. We aim to create a campus free of discrimination, so that networks, partnerships, and cultural competency are fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect. We are Embry-Riddle.

It is All in Who You Know

Whichever campus or program you choose, you will meet lifelong friends in classes, dorms, and student organizations. Our graduates work for some of the world’s biggest companies, so the relationships you make on campus can continue throughout your career.

When you earn your degree from Embry-Riddle, you become part of a network of more than 137,000 alumni who will support you throughout your working life.

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