Software Engineering
Graduate Certificate
Expand Your Software Engineering Skillset
No matter what your field of expertise, there is never been a better time to gain new software engineering skills. Having a firm grasp on the foundations and underlying principles of software development is a surefire way to stand out and elevate your career potential.
The Software Engineering Graduate Certificate at Regis is a 12 credit-hour program comprised of one required course and three electives chosen from the broader M.S. in Software Engineering degree program. As you experiment and learn within the proprietary Regis Cloud network environment, you will gain new skills in software architecture, design, implementation, testing and security.
Interested in earning your master's degree? All four courses earned as part of the graduate certificate program can be applied to the M.S. in Software Engineering degree.
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Program Snapshot
Program Format
Online courses
8-week terms
Time Commitment
6-12 months
Key Dates
Starts are offered in January and August
By the Numbers
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Software Developers
Program Details
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MSSE 601: Software Engineer Fundamentals
Fundamentals course focused on teaching core components of Software Engineering in relation to SWEBOK as a foundation, and how to leverage fundamentals throughout the remaining courses.
MSSE 610: Software Requirements and Processes
Project research, planning and execution course focused on building analytical skills and delivering a practical, executable plan using time, budget and scope.
MSSE 635: Software Architecture and Design
Introduces students to assembling and building the architecture for a planned project. Covers practical coding exercises for various architectural and design patterns.
To apply to the Software Engineering Graduate Certificate program, you will need:
- Completed online application
- Official degree-bearing transcripts
- Three or more years of relevant work experience, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant computer science field
- Resume
Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year: $986 per credit hour
Total program credits: 12
Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Adult Undergraduates and Graduate Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Earning your Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering from Regis sets you apart and expands your professional network — think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Explore our Investing in Your Future graduate financing guide or visit our Office of Financial Aid on the web.
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The Software Engineering Graduate Certificate program is offered by the Computer Science and Information Systems Department in the Anderson College of Business and Computing.