Saint Cloud State University

What you'll study

The program mixes general education, major-specific courses and electives to reach 122 total credit hours. Coursework exposes students to core engineering topics, operating systems, database systems and application-domain work. Example core modules listed on the course page include:

• GENG101: Ethics and the Engineering Profession — professional responsibilities, social impact, teamwork and design (3 credits).
• CYB270: Operating Systems of Microcomputers — introduction to OS design, installation, configuration and troubleshooting for Windows and Unix (3 credits).
• SE211: Introduction to Database Systems — (course listed in catalog; description truncated on source).

Program outcomes emphasize mastery of current theories and techniques underpinning software life cycles; competence in planning, analysis, design, construction and deployment; use of engineering tools and techniques; and the ability to work individually and within multidisciplinary teams.

Entry requirements

The program uses a streamlined admissions process aimed at transfers and working learners. Key published requirements include:

• No SAT/ACT required.
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative college GPA for applicants who have completed 12 or more college credits.
• Applicants with fewer than 12 college credits are evaluated under freshman admissions rules; a published freshman threshold is a 2.25 high school GPA.
• Students with fewer than 15 college credits must submit official high school transcripts or a GED.
• Up to 90 transfer credit hours may be applied; potential transfer credit is evaluated during admission.

Career prospects

The program lists common career paths graduates can pursue, including roles such as Software/System Analyst, Software/System Architect and Software Developer/Programmer. The curriculum's focus on the software life cycle, agile methods, human–computer interaction and domain-focused projects is intended to prepare graduates for both individual contributor and team-based engineering positions.

Scholarships & funding angle

Tuition is stated per credit hour and per course; the published per-credit estimate is $385.67 and a typical 3-credit course is shown as $1,157.01. The program page highlights the North Star Promise Scholarship (for eligible Minnesota residents) which may cover remaining tuition and fees after other aid; additional fees may apply and tuition is subject to change.