Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

The B.S. in Software Engineering degree program has been created in response to the growing importance of software to the national infrastructure and the rapid rise in demand for professional software engineers. Software engineering is a top-rated profession. It was named one of the best jobs of 2013 by CareerCast.com, based on work environment, physical demands, outlook, income and stress. The hiring outlook for software engineers is favorable, thanks largely to new, exciting technology like smart phones, tablet applications and cloud (online-hosted) software. Likewise, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job opportunities in the field of software engineering will continue to expand through 2018—and a bachelor’s degree will be a prerequisite for many of these positions.

The program is a multidisciplinary university degree which draws on the strengths of existing Lipscomb University programs in computer science, information technology and mathematics. It provides a curriculum that encompasses behavioral and technical aspects of software engineering, focusing on the most advanced practices, including the equally critical human factor in software development, testing and validation for producing high quality, sophisticated and dependable software products. The program is designed specifically for students interested in a range of application domains, including game development, database systems and security, information technology entrepreneurship, mobile computing, programming theory and applications, and Web application development.