BS Computer Science (Software Engineering)

The software engineering concentration of the BS program in computer science is appropriate for computer science students seeking careers as software engineers. Students learn advanced processes, methodologies and tools for developing and testing large and small software applications in emerging areas such as:

Databases
Enterprise Systems
Interoperable Systems
Mobile Computing
Service-orientated Computing

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

120

Study method

Online or campus immersion

STEM-OPT option

Available

Campus

ASU Tempe campus

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University is the largest and most comprehensive engineering program in the United States, with 31,752 students enrolled in Fall 2023 and 209 National Merit Scholars for 2022-23. Recognized for its excellence, the school ranks #2 for its online Master's in Electrical Engineering and #34 overall for undergraduate engineering programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2024).

Students at the Fulton Schools benefit from a globally diverse student body, bringing a wide range of perspectives and ideas to tackle the world's most significant challenges through engineering and technology.

ASU Degree Pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Model available: Undergraduate dual degree and pathway to ASU degree only.

Bridge Courses at Home University

Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred

from ACI to ASU

Students must earn a “C-” or

higher for courses to transfer to ASU

Graduation requirements at partner institution.

Courses at ASU

Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU

English Composition I & II

General Education and Graduation requirements must be

met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU.

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in transfer courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
*A specific plan of study will be agreed upon between institutions, but here are general requirements to be completed at each institution.

Featured Courses

CSE 301: Computing Ethics

Ethics for computing majors: history of computing, intellectual property, privacy, ethical frameworks, professional ethical responsibilities and risks of computer-based systems.

CSE 310: Data Structures and Algorithms

Advanced data structures and algorithms, including stacks, queues, trees (B, B+, AVL), and graphs. Searching for graphs, hashing, external sorting.

CSE 330: Operating Systems

Operating system structure and services, processor scheduling, concurrent processes, synchronization techniques, memory management, virtual memory, input/output, storage management, and file systems.

Career Opportunities and Applicable Roles

Graduates find employment in large and small organizations that develop, deploy and manage software systems. They work on all types of projects that include large, complex engineering systems, distributed banking, financial and government software, and gaming.

Computer Programmer

Computer Science Professor

Computer Scientist

Computer Software Quality Engineer

Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Architect

Corporate Web Developer

Database Administrator (DBA)

Information Security Analyst

Software Developer

Admission Requirements

Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet either the primary or the secondary criteria (not both)
Primary criteria: minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours, and no high school math or science competency deficiencies*.
Secondary criteria: minimum transfer GPA of 2.75 for 24 or more transfer hours, and minimum GPA of 2.75 in CSE 110 Principles of Programming, CSE 205 Object-oriented Programming and Data Structures, MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I, and MAT 266 Calculus for Engineers II.

Proof of English proficiency: 79 iBT TOEFL; 6.5 IELTS; PTE 58; Duolingo 105 or equivalent; Global Launch’s online English for Undergraduate Admission or full-time English Language Program (campus or online immersion).

You must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.

You must submit official transcripts from every high school, college and university you attended, regardless if a degree was earned.

$85 USD for campus-bound international students.

$70 USD ASU online

2024-25 Tuition and Fees

Enrollment Path BS Computer Science (Software Engineering)	Credit Hours Completed at Institution	Credit Hours Completed at ASU	Estimated Duration	Total Program Cost
Articulated Pathway(Immersion)	90	30	1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2)	~$43,630 USD (3+1) ~$87,260 USD (2+2)
Direct ASU Enrollment(Immersion)		120	4 years	~$174,520 USD
Articulated Pathway(Online)	60	60	1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2)	~$23,089 USD (3+1) ~$46,178 USD (2+2)
Direct ASU Enrollment(Online)		120	4 years	~$92,356 USD

Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published online tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.

Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway is based on the minimum credits required to be completed at ASU: 15 credits (Fall) and 15 credits (Spring).

Note 3: Articulations may require additional credits for viability, which could increase the cost.

Note 4: Additional Scholarship may be available for qualifying students.

2025-26 Important Dates and Deadlines

Program Start	Application Deadline	Classes Begin	Tuition Payment Deadline
Fall start (August)	February 29, 2024	August 22, 2024	January 25, 2024
Spring start (January)	September 26, 2024	January 13, 2025	January 25, 2025