Master in Engineering (MEng)
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Program overview
The MEng in Software Engineering is an advanced program in which students and IT professionals broaden their understanding of software engineering and its applications. Software engineers apply engineering principles and practices to design, test, operate and maintain computer softwares. Students in the program will enhance their analytic and design skills and improve their ability to present technical material in written form. Graduates are trained to work on all aspects of the software product life cycle. They learn how to develop high-capacity computer software in a controlled, systematic and quantifiable manner and to ensure that it is reliable, efficient and financially viable. The normal duration of the program is two years, but it is also open to those interested in part-time study.
Program details
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or a graduate diploma in Software Engineering with very high standing. Applicants holding an undergraduate degree with very high standing in another discipline such as engineering, science, computer science or mathematics must have at least two years of experience in IT or related industry.
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Computer Science and Software Engineering Courses page for course descriptions.
Software Engineering MEng (45 credits)
| 16 | credits chosen from the Software Engineering MEng Core Note: All core courses must be successfully completed withinthe first four terms of the program. |
| 29 | credits chosen from the Software Engineering MEng Electives list |
Software Engineering MEng Core (16 credits)
| • COMP 6481 Programming and Problem Solving (4.00) • SOEN 6431 Software Comprehension and Maintenance (4.00) • SOEN 6441 Advanced Programming Practices (4.00) • SOEN 6461 Software Design Methodologies (4.00) |
Software Engineering MEng Electives (29 credits)
| 20 | credits minimum chosen from the following Topic Areas: C08 - Developments in Software Engineering C09 - Software Development C10 - Software Architecture and Design C11 - Software Maintenance and Quality C12 - Software Development Processes and Management C13 - Software Engineering |
Remaining credits may be chosen from the topic areas and C01 - Developments in Computer Science C02 - Parallel and Distributed Systems C03 - Image Processing/Pattern Recognition and Graphics C04 - Software Systems and Languages C06 - Scientific Computation and Algorithms C07 - Artificial Intelligence and Human-Machine Communication C08 - Developments in Software Engineering C09 - Software Development C10 - Software Architecture and Design C11 - Software Maintenance and Quality C12 - Software Development Processes and Management C13 - Software Engineering C16 - Cognate Disciplines | |
Students may select a maximum of five one-credit courses from the following:
E09 - Professional Leadership Skills |
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $100 CAD application fee. A student ID number will be issued
2. Upload your documents online. You can also upload your documents by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account.
3. A completed file that is ready to be assessed will include:
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Reference and assessment form
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts (with mark sheets if applicable) for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
For initial assessment purposes, scanned and uploaded copies of documents are accepted. To finalize a file, once admitted, Concordia University will require official documents.
| DEGREE |
FALL (September) |
WINTER (January) |
SUMMER (May/June) |
| Software Engineering |
| Visit the GCS programs page |
Sample classes
- Advanced Software Architectures
- Software Systems Requirements Specification
- Software Project Management
- Software Comprehension and Maintenance
Curriculum
To see curriculum requirements, please visit the section above on degree requirements.
For topic area course lists, please visit the Graduate Calendar.
For course descriptions, please visit the Graduate Calendar.
Graduate students of computer science and software engineering may apply for positions as teaching assistants within the department. All candidates must have good language skills.