Mercyhurst University Mercyhurst University offers software engineering courses to provide students with the expertise and tools necessary for developing, testing, and maintaining effective software systems.

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Mercyhurst University is proud to offer a top-notch education for aspiring software engineers. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mercyhurst has been providing a high-quality educational experience since 1926. The Software Engineering Program at Mercyhurst is a rigorous, four-year degree that prepares students to meet the modern software engineer’s challenge: to create, develop and maintain software applications in an ever-changing industry.

The program offers students an interdisciplinary approach to software engineering that includes courses in computer science, mathematics, engineering and information systems. The curriculum emphasizes the design and development of computer programs and systems, as well as the detailed understanding of their underlying technologies. Students also have the opportunity to customize their program to their individual interests by selecting electives in topics such as bioinformatics, embedded systems and artificial intelligence.

Software engineering at Mercyhurst also provides students with internships, co-ops, research and project opportunities that allow hands-on experience in the field. The Software Engineering Resource Center is equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software, serving both faculty and student research teams. Here, students are able to gain knowledge on the latest technologies and work on projects geared towards real-world problem-solving.

The direct outcomes of a degree from Mercyhurst’s software engineering program are well-rounded software engineers who are ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow’s technology. Graduates of the program often find employment with leading software companies, electronic design automation (EDA) companies, consultancies, financial institutions, defense departments and other technology-driven organizations. With Mercyhurst’s distinctive combination of educational excellence and applied knowledge, graduates are prepared to make an immediate impact in the technology world.