Overview

When you earn your Software Systems Development degree atTufts University, you'll graduate with diverse and long-term options in the fast-growing industries of systems programming and engineering.

Learn how to design, build, and test systems programs in C and C++ through a set of courses containing practical experience in all aspects of software development. Areas of study include: systems programming, program security, software development, systems engineering, and data management.

Careers

The software development industry is booming, with a projected job growth of 25 percent in the United States within the next 10 years‚ much faster than the average occupation. As smartphones, tablets, and the applications that make programs accessible to the average consumer continue to integrate into our lives, the demand for software developers will increase.

Careers for graduates include:

Front-end developer
Mobile engineer
Game developer
Back-end developer
Application developer
Tools and enterprise software developer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming Languages

Networks

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Advanced Computer Architecture

Computer Graphics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Software Engineering View 344 other Masters in Software Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee

Resume/CV

Personal Statement

Transcripts

Three letters of recommendation

Official GRE scores (if applicable)

Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)

Portfolio (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53970 USD / year

≈ 53970 USD / year
Out-of-State

53970 USD / year

≈ 53970 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53970 USD / year

≈ 53970 USD / year

Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Medford

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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