This program develops skills to enable you to design, code, test and manage large quality-measured software systems. Working on complex software development environments, operating systems, communications, web software, databases and varied applications, you will undertake studies in all facets of the software engineering process. Software engineering focuses on software development life-cycle, but goes beyond programming to assess and meet customer needs, and design and test software. Developing software solutions often involves assembling extensive amount of code into working applications, as well as updating and fixing problems in existing software. This program is particularly suited to students with strong communication skills who will work at the interface between a software system and a business organisation.

As everyday life becomes more dependent on computers and computer systems, the need for highly skilled software engineers grows. There are almost limitless opportunities for qualified graduates. You could gain employment as a software developer, tester, architect or designer. There are also team leader, project manager and executive-level positions in software development projects. Professional recognition and accreditation This program is accredited at the professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), which accredits Information and Communication Technology related programs that are offered by Australian universities, both onshore and offshore. ACS has reciprocal membership agreements worldwide. ACS Certified Professional status gives you global recognition.