Today, software engineering skills are in high demand, and the demand increases year on year. This master’s is an intensive, 10-month program in software engineering with a hands-on approach, an entrepreneurial focus and the flexibility for students to design their own learning path. The broad overview of theoretical and practical classes that this program offers makes it suitable for a wide range of career paths, providing practical opportunities to take part in research through deep tech ventures such as the Impact Xcelerator , as well as participation in hands-on initiatives including the Venture Lab, Venture Days and the annual entrepreneurship event South Summit. Through these and other initiatives, you’ll gain practical experience of every stage of the product development process, from conception through development and testing to managing and selling your product.

The program puts a spotlight on the most in-demand knowledge and skills in the software development market, preparing you to obtain specialized certifications from relevant tech leaders. Its ultimate aim is for graduates to be able to build, test, implement and even sell their own solutions to technological challenges with a firm understanding of state-of-the-art programming tools. Classes are primarily taught by our faculty of industry experts with hands-on experience in the software industry.