Brandeis Online
Software Architecture Online Master's Certificate
Program Snapshot
- 100% online
- Part-time
- 4 courses (12 credits)
- Complete in 1 year or less
- GRE not required
- Pathway to online MS in Software Engineering and MS in Applied Leadership
- Offered through Rabb School of Continuing Studies
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Design complex software systems with confidence
This certificate prepares learners to architect modern software systems using disciplined, engineering-driven design approaches. Through applied coursework in architectural patterns, cloud-based system design, and secure software engineering practices, learners develop the skills needed to make sound architectural decisions and design resilient, scalable solutions. Graduates are equipped to create software architectures that support long-term system stability, security, and growth in today’s fast-evolving technology landscape.
The Master’s Certificate in Software Architecture will prepare you to:
- Architect and design software solutions using different technologies and architectures, with demonstrated software expertise.
- Apply a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the cost-effective and secure design and architecture of software systems.
- Apply secure software engineering best practices to architecture and design of software solutions.
Prerequisites
In addition to the general admissions requirements, those applying to the Software Architecture program should meet the following criteria:
- 1 year of professional programming experience in Java or C++ or Python, or equivalent coursework.
MS in Software Engineering Pathway
With just six more courses, individuals in the Software Architecture Master's Certificate program can earn an MS in Software Engineering through Brandeis Online.
MS in Applied Leadership Pathway
With just six more courses, individuals in the Software Architecture Master's Certificate program can earn an MS in Applied Leadership through Brandeis Online.
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