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• No prior knowledge in AI, software development or programming needed
• 100% online format with optional weekly small group synchronous meetings
• Two required courses that can be completed in a single semester
• Practical learning opportunities to explore how AI is used in your current job—helping you stay competitive and increase your job security
• Courses completed for the certificate can be applied toward the full Master of Science in Software Development degree

• Develop a deeper understanding of creative and ethical applications and uses of AI.
• Learn how to write effective prompts for using AI tools.
• Understand effective agile project management skills to implement initiatives created with AI tools.
• Enhanced research capabilities and critical thinking skills when using AI tools, specifically in inherent biases in current tools and dataset used for AI.
• Explore practical applications of AI in a specific field or occupation.

Software is fundamental to modern life. Every sector of the economy—from government to academia to business and beyond—relies heavily on highly skilled software developers to create everything from social networking applications to wearable technology. Jobs in the software development field are growing rapidly. Whether you’re a recent college graduate, a career changer or a career advancer, ���ӽ�’s master’s in software development will prepare you to meet the market’s voracious demand for advanced technical knowledge and to thrive throughout a long and rewarding career.

• Applications programmers
• Java developers
• Web developers
• Software developers
• iOS/Android/.NET developers
• Database analysts
• Systems architects
• Systems analyst
• Technology managers

No. You don’t need a four-year degree in computer science to enter our software development master’s program and succeed in technology careers. In fact, a liberal arts background may give you a competitive edge as businesses seek technology leaders able to understand the human contexts critical to solving today’s toughest social and technological challenges. That trend is sure to continue as the IT industry evolves, for instance, in deploying low-code and no-code development platforms used by citizen developers. There are fewer barriers to entering the field.

At the same time, the need for developers skilled in the intricacies of traditional programming and capable of building complex enterprise systems is surging. Whether you’re already fluent in today’s coding languages or just starting out, you’ll be prepared to succeed in ���ӽ�’s master’s in software development and beyond.

In ���ӽ�’s software development graduate program, you’ll find students from all academic backgrounds, including many career changers who earned liberal arts degrees as undergraduates.

At ���ӽ� we believe in the compatibility of the liberal arts/humanities and STEM fields like computer science. To develop technology that responds to real human needs, a new generation of troubleshooters needs to include professionals who can think critically, communicate effectively, understand human behavior and act ethically. These are skills many liberal arts graduates possess. So, no matter your background or whether your path has been full of twists and turns, here you’ll fit right in.

Our expert faculty, too, come from different fields and backgrounds. They prepare aspiring and current developers to thrive in careers that will span decades. You will master current technology as well as gain insights needed to become a leader in imminent and future innovations.

Yes, you will be encouraged to use all resources available to become a better developer. Additionally, specific courses are offered in the MSSD program introducing you to these tools.

Now is a great time to enter or take steps to boost your career in the software development field. The “Best Jobs” list by U.S. News & World Report ranks software development among the Top 5 out of 100 jobs. It’s not hard to see why. The job has a high degree of upward mobility and work-life balance with ample opportunities for both onsite and remote work. But the skills gap is large, and many jobs remain unfilled because of a lack of qualified candidates. Those with high-quality graduate-level training stand to benefit.

As a graduate student at ���ӽ�, you’ll find the resources to help offset your tuition and costs. Options range from scholarships and student loans to campus employment and graduate assistantships. We will help craft an individualized plan for you to meet these costs. A 20% tuition discount is also available to ���ӽ� alumnae/i. Contact the  Office of Financial Aid  to learn more. 

We can be reached at (708) 524-6809 or finaid@dom.edu.