Department of Computing and Software Engineering

A degree from the Department of Computing and Software Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University prepares you for a variety of careers in computer and information technology occupations thanks to a foundation of traditional computer science courses and specific software engineering courses in a variety of cutting-edge areas. 

Employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Today, the software industry makes software products to be used by most, if not all, fields. Because of this, students with degrees in software engineering and computer science are in high demand both in government agencies and private sectors. Graduates can also further their education at the graduate level in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business, etc.

The B.S. Software Engineering Program at FGCU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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