Overview

Pennsylvania State University's Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, offered online through World Campus, provides students with a strong foundation in software engineering using a combination of classroom study, software development experience, and design projects. The undergraduate program blends engineering principles, computing skills, project leadership, and software construction to supply students with a comprehensive understanding of the field and to prepare graduates for the workforce or future study.

The program offers students the opportunity to develop strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with the development of teamwork skills. Students will also be exposed to state-of-the-art technologies for developing mobile applications, web applications, and software for embedded systems.

Careers

Possible software engineering jobs may include:

computer systems analyst

software developer (embedded, web, and mobile)

user interface designer

software testing engineer

video game designer

computer systems administrator

project manager

sales engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Design: Theory and Practice
Microprocessors
Operating Systems
Communication Networks
Intermediate Programming
Database Management Systems
Programming Language Concepts
Data Structures and Algorithms

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

High school transcripts or GED transcript

Official college or university transcripts, if you attended another institution, and/or official military transcripts (if applicable).

Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

Submit official documents by mail

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15510 USD / year

≈ 15510 USD / year
Out-of-State

15510 USD / year

≈ 15510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15510 USD / year

≈ 15510 USD / year

Additional Details

$8,288 per semester if you have 60 or more credits.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

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