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Contact Information:
Software Engineering Department, Monmouth University
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764 USA
| Phone: | 1-732-571-7501 | | Fax: | 1-732-263-5253 |
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 Program Overview
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Monmouth University is one of a few universities in the United States offering an undergraduate program in Software Engineering. Graduates earn a Bachelor's of Science degree in Software Engineering (BSSE) that is unique in combining the study of computer science, software engineering, mathematics and physical science with humanities to provide students with a well-rounded education.
The university has seen increased demand for highly skilled software professionals for companies ranging in description, location and size such as automobile manufacturers, defense contractors, financial institutions, e-commerce, and the news and entertainment programming sector. Software engineers are in high demand for a growing market and are generously paid. The market is currently experiencing a critical shortage of highly skilled, qualified, and talented software engineers.
The program is designed to be comprehensive and rigorous and is taught by qualified faculty without the help of teaching assistants in the classroom or labs. All class sizes are small and the program benefits from the university's close proximity to leading high technology firms as well as the multi-media industry of New York City.
Basic principles of engineering and computer science are taught to provide students with the skills to be successful in the professional work force. Students are also taught to work together as members of a team, whether it is large or small.
A broader perspective is given to students with courses in liberal arts, culture and humanities. These courses provide students with the ability to think critically and analytically and broaden the imagination for a more well-rounded education.
Students are exposed to a problem solving approach and are given an understanding of business needs, an ability to synthesize a variety of potential solutions, evaluate those alternatives, and implement the best alternative to bring success to the company they are working for.
Courses taken include: computer programming; English; western civilization; requirements engineering; software verification and validation; software project management; calculus; geometry; physics; microeconomics, probability and statistics; human-computer interaction; ethics and professionalism; and electives as chosen by the student.
Graduates enter the workplace or attend graduate school well prepared with the BSSE from Monmouth University.
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| Highlights
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- Special endowed scholarships for SE majors
- All faculty members have extensive industrial experience
- The first software engineering department in the US
- One of the first BSSE programs in the US
- All courses taught by university faculty–no teaching assistants
- Small class sizes
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| Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 2000 | | Program Length | 4 years | | Degrees Offered | BSSE | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
Sept–Dec (fall)
Jan–May (spring)
May–Aug (summer)
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| Disciplines
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| Study Options
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co-op/work internship, part-time
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| Recognition
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- ABET accredited by Engineering Accreditation Commission
- Monmouth University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | 35 | | Students Accepted/yr | 27 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 23 | | Total Program Enrollment | 50 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 12 | | Senior Level | 12 |
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| University and Location
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Monmouth University was founded in 1933 and is a moderate-sized, coeducational, comprehensive university. The campus is approximately 70 minutes south from New York City, 60 minutes north from Atlantic City and five minutes from the New Jersey shoreline. The campus is situated on 155 acres and contains 53 buildings.
Monmouth's campus is located in the town of West Long Branch and offers small-town charm with big-city amenities close by. Sandy Hook National Park is located fifteen minutes north and the popular beach area of Belmar is located twenty minutes south. The nearby town of Red Bank offers shopping malls, movie theaters, restaurants and trendy shops.
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| Admissions
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Students applying for admission to Monmouth University must submit a completed application for admission along with the non-refundable application fee of US$35. Students must also submit secondary school transcripts and SAT or ACT test scores.
International students applying to the university must also submit a completed application form, application fee, secondary school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. Students who have attended secondary school outside the United States must submit official evidence of secondary school completion. Documents must be translated if not in English. Students whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL scores of at least 525 (pbt) or 197 (cbt).
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| Support for International Students
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The Office of International Student Services supports 125 students from 35 different countries at Monmouth University. The office helps international students with immigration, visas, practical training, change of status, advising, counseling, housing, homesickness, culture shock, obtaining a driver’s license and social security card, on-campus employment, and informs students of their rights and responsibilities. The office also works with other departments on campus to ensure a smooth transition into life in the US.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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Software engineering classes are held in Howard Hall, Bey Hall or Edison Hall, all of which are within a short distance of each other. The Department of Software Engineering has six laboratories for instruction, student lab work and research. In addition, courses that are taught in support of the software engineering program are held in the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Medical Technology and Physics classroom and laboratories.
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| Institute at a Glance
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| Total Enrollment | 6,500 | | Private vs Public | private | | Campus Setting | suburban | | # in College Housing | 1,800 |
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| Location at a Glance
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| City Population | 8,300 | | Climate Range | 20° to 90°F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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Minimum Academic Requirements:
3 Carnegie units of math and 9 other units
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 525 (pbt), 197 (cbt)
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
Early Decision: Dec 1
Regular Decision: Mar 1
International Student Application Deadlines:
Early Decision: Dec 1
Regular Decision: May 1
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| International Students
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| Institute Enrollment | 125 | | Program Enrollment | 4 | | % of Program Enrollment | 8% | | Admitted/yr to Program | 2 |
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $21,511 | | Out-of-State Tuition | $21,511 | | Int'l Student Tuition | $21,511 | | Int'l Student Fees | none | | Co-op Term Fees | none | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $86,045 | | Out-of-State Students | $86,045 | | International Students | $86,045 | | Books | $800 | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $6,276–10,800 | | Private | $10,800 | | Homestay | n/a |
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