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The Evolution of Wang Institute’s Master of Software Engineering Program

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Master of Software Engineering (MSE) programs are relatively new. Starting such a program is expensive in terms of human and capital resources. Some of the costs are: preparation of new course materials, acquisition of sophisticated equipment and software, and maintenance of a low student/faculty ratio. In addition, MSE students and faculty have special needs, such as technical background and familiarity with current industrial practices.

Wang Institute’s MSE program has evolved rapidly in response to many of these demands. Capital expenditures have been large, and much time and effort have been spent creating and polishing the curriculum. Constant evaluation and refinement have proven invaluable in assuring the success and growth of the program.

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  1. IEEE, USA

    Mark A. Ardis (Member)

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  1. School of Information Technology and Engineering, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 22030, USA

    Richard Fairley

  2. Department of Information and Computer Science, University of California-Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92717, USA

    Peter Freeman

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Ardis, M.A. (1989). The Evolution of Wang Institute’s Master of Software Engineering Program. In: Fairley, R., Freeman, P. (eds) Issues in Software Engineering Education. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9614-7_27

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