Master of Science in Software Development

Become a highly sought-after software development professional

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected growth rate for software developer jobs is 22% by the year 2029. Candidates who have a master’s credential are highly sought after for employment and promotions. Make yourself more competitive in the workforce by earning your master’s degree with American National University.

Enhance Your Software Development Career

American National University’s Master of Science in Software Development (MSD) program was designed for those who already have their bachelor’s degree and are seeking to continue their postgraduate education in the field of software development.

Whether you’re an IT professional looking for a promotion, or you’d like to build on your software development skills for future jobs, the ANU Master of Science in Software Development program allows students to gain an advanced knowledge of how to evaluate a business or technical problem and effectively design software solutions that are secure and reliable. Students will study real-world problems and opportunities with software-intensive systems, and learn methods to evaluate, adopt, and exploit emerging technologies

Software Development Program Content

In the program, students will enhance their software development skills with a focus on understanding and application of Web Development, Mobile Application Development, Database Management, Software Design, Operating Systems, and Programming Language principles.

Why American National University?

• Convenience and flexibility – With day and evening classes¹ you have the flexibility to work as you earn your degree.
• Personal attention – You’re not just a face in a crowd, our small class sizes allow for personal attention from instructors.
• Career professionals as instructors – With current and relevant curricula, you will learn from instructors with real-world field experience who will guide and mentor you.
• Career services – Our career services team starts to help you before you graduate with your resume, cover letters, interviewing techniques and how to search for great career opportunities.
• Alumni benefits – Our support doesn’t end at graduation, as an alumnus you will have access to our career services and refresher² courses available throughout your career.

· ¹Refresher training is tuition-free for qualified students. Additional costs such as lab fees, books and supplies are the responsibilities of the student. Retraining is limited to the program from which the student graduated and is subject to space available.