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Graduate Programs
in Software
Build practical key skills to excel in the fast-changing software and data science field with an established leader in software education.
Graduate Programs in Software, part of the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, was founded in 1985, and is one of the most respected, largest, and longest running software engineering programs of its kind in the U.S. As a leader in software education, we were recently ranked #5 in the Nation by Fortune Magazine for Best MS in Data Science.
Join the over 4,000 alumni from 39 states and 14 countries with graduate courses built for immediate career value:
- Built for working professionals, you can earn your degree at your own pace - we offer in-person, online, and hybrid courses. With evening classes and three starts a year - spring, summer, and fall - you can begin when you are ready.
- Our reputable programs provide graduate students with a high-quality, dynamic education that integrates software technologies into workplace solutions, offering immediate career value and a strong foundation for the future.
- Our innovative curriculum is continually updated, based on the changing needs of the industry. You will learn state-of-the-art technology skills taught by faculty with extensive industry experience.
- We offer countless opportunities for research, networking, and job placement. St. Thomas has deep connections with the software and technology community. Many of the school's alumni work for Twin Cities-based economic drivers, such as 3M, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Cargill, Mayo Clinic and Target.
- No GRE/GMAT - we are interested in you, not an entrance exam
If you want to advance your career, or start a new career path in software, data science or IT, we have a graduate program for you. With over 40 electives, four master’s degrees, and nine graduate certificates, you can tailor your education to your interests.
Graduate Programs in Software Events
School of Engineering News
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In the News: Manjeet Rege on National Push to Standardize AI Oversight
Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about the potential impact of shifting AI regulation from the state level to the federal government. Rege said the rapid evolution of AI… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on National Push to Standardize AI Oversight appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Tommie Innovators Spark Big Ideas at the Fowler Business Concept Challenge
When Xinsheng Tang ’26 MS looks at a municipal wastewater outfall pipe, he doesn’t see an endpoint; he sees possibility. Standing before a packed room of 63 judges, visitors and peers at the 17th annual Fowler Business Concept Challenge, he explained how cities could turn a constant, gravity-fed stream of wastewater into clean electricity. “Cities… The post Tommie Innovators Spark Big Ideas at the Fowler Business Concept Challenge appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Real-World Uses of the Metaverse
Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, spoke with TechTarget about the growing number of real-world use cases for the metaverse as immersive technologies rapidly advance. Rege explained how digital twins, AR-supported retail and large-scale virtual environments… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Real-World Uses of the Metaverse appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Engineering Alumni Society at Villanova University Honors St. Thomas’ Mahmoud Kabalan
Mahmoud Kabalan, associate professor and Bright.Green director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently honored with the Carl T. Humphrey Award from the Villanova University Engineering Alumni Society (EAS). The award recognizes Villanova engineering graduate alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, management excellence and significant… The post Engineering Alumni Society at Villanova University Honors St. Thomas’ Mahmoud Kabalan appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.