The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Degree program (B.Sc. SE) provides students with the applied knowledge, skills, dispositions and competencies needed for careers in the field of Software Engineering.
This is a four-year Science degree that leads graduates into specific jobs within the field of Software Engineering. All students in this program study general courses in the domain of Computing Science and Systems requirements, which enables them to understand and contribute to the information systems context in which software engineering functions are performed.
The program prepares students to design, implement, and maintain advanced software development, mobile and web development, or conduct database design and& administration within Information Technology environments. These skill sets, when consolidated through the completion of two Industry Work Placements (internships) and Practicum/Capstone project in addition to courses on software project management and entrepreneurship, prepare graduates for an exciting career in contemporary Software Engineering.
Admission Requirements:
- High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one final year Mathematics, and one final year Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) or Technology (Algorithms, Programming, Network, Computer Science, or equivalent);
OR
- Two-Year Information Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
- The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;
OR
- A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;
OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1.Must achieve the required score on the University Math Placement Test;
OR
2.A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480;
OR
3.Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
Program Duration:
Four years
To see the 2023-2024 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!
2024-2025 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | requisite | CR | HOURS/WEEK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-req | CO-req | LEC | LAB | |||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
|
INFS1101 |
Introduction to Computing & Problem Solving | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MATH1030 | Calculus I |
MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% |
- | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1020 | General Physics | - | PHYS1021 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PHYS1021 | General Physics (Lab) | - | PHYS1020 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 16 | 14 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| INFS1201 | Computer Programming | INFS1101 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| INFT2101 | Networking I | INFT1201 OR Min 16 Credits | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| MATH1050 | Linear Algebra | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Elective: Select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| SCIE1001 | Science & Its Applications | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SCIE1002 | Science & the Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 17 | 15 | 7 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| INFS1301 | Computing Ethics & Society | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| MATH2010 | Calculus II | MATH1030 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 39 | 35 | 13 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | requisite | CR | HOURS/WEEK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-req | CO-req | LEC | LAB | |||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| BIOL1001 | Inquiry-based Biology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| DACS2101 | Discrete Structures | INFS1101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS2201 | Database Management Systems | INFS1201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS3102 | Object Oriented Programming | INFS1201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| SOFT2101 | Software Engineering Principles | INFS1201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 15 | 11 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| DACS2201 | Introduction to Data & Cyber Security | INFT2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS2101 | Web Technologies I | INFS1201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS3103 | Systems Analysis & Design | INFS2201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS3104 | Data Structures & Algorithms |
(INFS3102 & DACS2101) OR (INFS3102 & INFT2102) |
- | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MATH2020 | Numerical Methods | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 15 | 11 | 13 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| SOFT2301 | Software Project Management | Min 50 Credits | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Social Sciences, Humanities, & the Arts Elective: Select 1 of 6 | ||||||
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 6 | 5 | 3 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 36 | 27 | 28 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | requisite | CR | HOURS/WEEK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-req | CO-req | LEC | LAB | |||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| DSAI2201 | Introduction to Data Science & AI | INFS1201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS3201 | Web Technologies II | INFS2101 INFS2201 INFS3102 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFT2201 | Introduction to Operating Systems | INFS1201 & (INFT1201 OR SOFT2301) | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| RSST3002 | Probability & Statistical Analysis | MATH2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: Select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| SCIE1001 | Science & Its Applications | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SCIE1002 | Science & the Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 15 | 12 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| INFS3203 | Systems Deployment & Implementation | INFS3103 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| SOFT3201 | Software Architecture & Design | INFS3103 INFS3201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| SOFT3202 | Design Pattern & Modeling | INFS3102 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Global Awareness & Regional Challenges Elective: Select 2 of 4 | ||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 15 | 12 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| COMP3301 | Work Placement I | SOFT2301 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 33 | 24 | 18 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | requisite | CR | HOURS/WEEK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-req | CO-req | LEC | LAB | |||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| COMP4101 | Practicum | Min 80 Credits | - | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| INFS4202 | Software Testing & Quality Assurance | INFS3103 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| SOFT4102 | Design Thinking for Software Entrepreneurship | INFS3102 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS4103 | UI/UX Design | INFS3201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 12 | 7 | 15 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| COMP4201 | Capstone Project | COMP4101 | - | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| DACS3203 | Secure Software Development | INFS3102 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| INFS4101 | IS Management & Strategy | INFS3103 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: Select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| INFS4104 | Mobile App Technologies | INFS4103 OR (INFS3201 & INFS3301) | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| SOFT4101 | Game Engineering | INFS3201 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 12 | 7 | 15 | |||
| SEMESTER 12 | ||||||
| COMP4302 | Work Placement II | COMP4201 | - | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 12 Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 30 | 14 | 30 | |||
| B.Sc. SE Program Total: | 138 | 100 | 89 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (B.Sc. SE) degree program may choose to continue studies in their field or conduct research.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (B.Sc. SE) is an applied degree with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Software Analyst
• Software Engineer
• Systems Consultant
• Systems Designer
• Software Tester
• Application Architect
• Automation Engineer - Software
• Backend Engineer
• Cloud Administrator
• Cloud Architect
• Cloud Engineer
• Computer Applications Engineer