Master of Software Development
Victoria University of Wellington
Subject area
Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
A bachelor's degree with an average grade of B or better in a discipline other than software development, computer science, or related subject, and a basic level of programming skill.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have the technical knowledge and skills to develop practical software systems, be able to independently learn and use new software technologies and tools, and have the professional and enterprise skills necessary for working effectively in ICT organisations. The MSwDev is intended to lead to working as a professional in the IT industry, but graduates seeking further qualifications could progress to a research-based master's degree. Graduates will be able to work as programmers/software developers or closely related positions in the IT industry.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$76,000
Median earnings one year after study
$81,000
Median earnings two years after study
$100,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
79%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz
Sources
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