Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) from West Virginia University is now on Coursera!

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  1. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    A little promotion for the degree program.
    I'm not affiliated nor represent the school.
    I'm a fan of Coursera :)

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    Earn your MS in Software Engineering from West Virginia University

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    We are thrilled to share that the Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE) from West Virginia University is now on Coursera! In this industry-focused degree, you’ll become an expert in the design, development and management processes of software applications and systems.

    The Master of Science in Software Engineering program is an ideal way to prepare for career advancement. You will learn how to identify and analyze user and client needs while gaining the skills to create and implement software-based solutions. The degree will prepare you for industries like technology, healthcare, automotive manufacturing, green energy, remote sensing, aeronautics and finance.

    You’ll learn from industry experts with professional experience in everything from healthcare to homeland security, and veteran leaders who have held positions such as tenured and emeritus faculty, vice president, executive director, chief of technology, senior engineer and more.

    Applications for the Summer 2023 intake are now open!
    Learn more
     
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  2. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

    Is there a benefit to this being on Coursera? The program is kind of expensive, and the admissions requirements aren't exactly flexible.
     
  3. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    Usually - online master’s degrees tend to cost less.
    For the universities that use Coursera, I'm told is supplemental to their own On Line delivery platform for this type of content, geographical separation technology that offers greater access and flexibility, support and cost reduction.
    WVU university offers this program only via Coursera.
    They have multiple degree programs via online from WVU business school and others etc but for this program they choose Coursera, (Outsourcing the education delivery technology EaaS - Education as a Service?).

    From student side, I guess standardized on line platform . The cost of the program is 21K.
    Similar program at HES is 37 K
    WGU from 16K to 19 K.
    University of Minnesota - $10,990 per semester. 2 year program. 44 K
    • Tuition
    • All University-related fees
    • Parking
    • Textbooks
    • Catering
    • Graduation
     
  4. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    It seems cheaper to go with a Master of Science in Computer Science at Arizona State University (Coursera) or the University of Texas (edX). If you are looking for the prestigious, University of Pennsylvania's Master of Computer Information Technology has a better curriculum.
     
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  5. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    I wander if Engineering vs other disciplines may have weight on the decision.
    For those who are Software Engineers vs developers etc.
    At one point this was a professional engineering license designation in some states.
     
  6. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    I like WVU, but you raise a good point. I wonder how thoroughly the people who run mid-tier universities realize that they're competing against very well known schools, and that just signing up with a marketing firm like Coursera has become won't necessarily save them.
     
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  7. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

    WGU doesn't really have a comparable master's degree that focuses on engineering or development, but for their IT programs, if you can finish in one year, then tuition will be just under $8,600 (e-books are included in the price). If you take 1.5 years, then tuition and fees will be $12,870. WGU has the bonus of being self-paced and including certification training and vouchers in the cost of the program. The EC-Council certifications along with the required authorized training for those without related experience can run thousands of dollars.

    Like others have said, there are more prestigious universities offering cheaper computer science and IT-related degrees via Coursera and edX. UPenn is just a little more expensive but far more prestigious than WVU. With those things in mind, this WVU program is not competitive. I'd expect a podunk-ish state university like this to be cheaper without the assistance of Coursera or edX, but there's nothing wrong with having more options. I kind of thought, though, that the point of using these MOOC platforms was to make education more accessible. WVU doesn't even have earn-your-way admissions.

    ASU has an MS in Computer Science that is $15,000 and an MSE in Software Engineering that is $17,608.
     
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  8. TEKMAN

    TEKMAN Semper Fi!

    I wonder if WGU is the answer; my nephew graduated from WGU with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He has not been able to find a job in the Northern Virginia area.
     
  9. sanantone

    sanantone Well-Known Member

    There have been a lot of tech layoffs because a recession is coming. During the Great Recession, computer science majors had one of the highest unemployment rates. Of course, there are other factors. I still come across people who call WGU a for-profit college, big tech companies discriminate based on program rank, and it's difficult to find entry-level employment outside of helpdesk without an internship or at least a portfolio.
     
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  10. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    Degree + Certifications + Experience. I know WGU IT degrees incorporates a few certifications in the program.

    The secret in landing a job is to offer the employers what they are looking for. Not a generic approach but skill based one.
    Also the beauty of the USA is that temporary one can move to another state to get their foot in the door or when recession comes and job needed.
    I took contract jobs in other states when hard times came.
     
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