Software engineering is concerned with the requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, production, improvement and maintenance of complex software systems that behave reliably and efficiently and are deployed in local or networked environments. Software engineering differs from other engineering disciplines due to the intangible nature of software and to the rapid development of the software life cycle. It seeks to integrate the principles of mathematics and computer science with the engineering practices developed for tangible, physical artifacts.

Software Engineering education is designed to enhance the ability to apply the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering and mathematical analysis to the software development process. Software engineers must be capable of developing complex application software or designing computer-based systems that pilot different types of computer systems or components (embedded systems), allowing such systems to perform together seamlessly. Software engineers may also be engaged as information system specialists, primarily concerned with the information that computer systems can provide to aid an enterprise in defining and achieving its goals, and the processes that an enterprise can implement and improve using information technology. They understand both technical and organizational factors and help an organization determine how information and technology-enabled processes can provide a competitive advantage.

YEAR ONE
SEMESTER 1		SEMESTER 2
CODE	COURSE	CODE	COURSE
ENG077	Listening and Initiation to TOEFL	CMP132	Introduction to Computer Programming
ENG088	Grammar	PHY105	General Technical Physics I
ENG099	Reading and Writing	MAT115	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
MAT105	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	MAT135	Linear Algebra II
MAT125	Linear Algebra I	CMP105	Discrete Structures I
CMP122	Computer Information Systems Applications	ENG100	Fundamental Reading and Writing Skills
AF100	Techniques de Communication I	AF110	Techniques de Communication II

YEAR TWO
SEMESTER 3		SEMESTER 4
CODE	COURSE	CODE	COURSE
CMP240	Structured and Object Oriented Programming	CMP340	Information Systems Programming
PHY200	General Technical Physics II	EE250	Circuits and Systems
CHE200	General Chemistry I	CHE210	General Chemistry II
MAT215	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III	MAT225	Mathematical Methods for Engineering Analysis
IE240	Management for Engineers I	PHY210	Statics and Dynamics
ENG110	Freshman Composition	ENG201	Advanced Reading and Writing
IE350	Engineering Probability	IE360	Engineering Research Methods

YEAR THREE
SEMESTER 5		SEMESTER 6
CODE	COURSE	CODE	COURSE
CMP305	Discrete Structures II	CMP330	Data Structures
CMP315	Numerical Methods with Programming	CMP370	Database Management
OR325	Operations Research Techniques I	CMP375	Automata, Computability and Complexity
EE340	Electronic Devices	OR335	Operations Research Techniques II
IE390	Engineering Economy I	CMP410	Program Specification and Design
CMP360	Introduction to Computer Systems	IE475	Management for Engineers II
ENG210	Analytical Reading and Writing Skills	IE395	Engineering Economy II

YEAR FOUR
SEMESTER 7		SEMESTER 8
CODE	COURSE	CODE	COURSE
CMP320	Information Systems Analysis and Design	EE325	Digital Design
CMP420	Machine Architecture	CMP560	Advanced Computer Networks
CMP445	Analysis of Algorithms	CMP415	Management Information Systems
CMP480	Software Engineering	CMP425	Operating Systems
CMP450	Computer Networks and Protocols	CMP470	Artificial Intelligence
MNG405	Technical Communication	CMP430	Computer Graphics

YEAR FIVE
SEMESTER 9		SEMESTER 10
CODE	COURSE	CODE	COURSE
CMP475	Software Project Management	CMP537	Advanced Information Technology Systems
CMP520	Programming Languages and Compilers	CMP575	Software Engineering Laboratory II
CMP570	Software Engineering for Web Applications	EE560	Embedded Systems II
EE550	Embedded Systems I	CMP592	Senior Project in Software and Networks Engineering
MNG415	Advanced Technical Communication
CMP545	Software Engineering Laboratory I

The Software and Network Engineering curriculum consists of intensive studies related to different aspects of the software life cycle coupled with in-depth studies in computer network design, deployment and maintenance. Its curriculum covers the fundamental theory and practice of computer science that are necessary for software engineers and computer network managers: design and development of algorithms, automata theory, computer architecture, software analysis and modeling, software design, artificial intelligence and computer networks. Graduates of the Software and Network Engineering program will be professionals involved in software development, software development management, information systems management, IT technology management, computer network development and computer network management.

Holders of software engineering diplomas may wish to pursue advanced studies in specialized fields related to their fields of study. Graduate university programs permit engineers to hone their skills and acquire professional profiles that are in great demand in the industrial and service sectors. Many software engineering and computer science university departments offer such graduate programs, leading to Master's and Doctoral degrees. Among the degree programs that can be pursued are the following:

• Master of Science in Software Engineering
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Computer Networking
• Master of Science in Computer Engineering
• Master of Science in Information Systems

Most of the above Master's programs also have a continuation path to a Doctoral program.