The best of both worlds Software engineering brings together the disciplines of computer science and information technology. The Massey Bachelor of Information Sciences (Software Engineering) gives you a highly-practical and sought-after qualification. What is it Like? Studying software engineering will see you gain knowledge, tools and practical skills to be able to design, construct, test and maintain large software applications. The software engineering major is a joint one - that means you will learn about both computer science and information technology. You will focus on learning about: The design and construction of large software applications The technical knowledge of computer programming from computer science combined with the design and team skills of information technology. The Bachelor of Information Sciences is one of the first computing degrees in New Zealand to be accredited by the IT industry. Massey University’s majors in computer science, information technology and software engineering are all endorsed by the Institute of IT professionals, the professional body for those working in the IT industry. Create real applications, while you study An exciting part of the joint major is the team project in the third year, when you will work together with other students to create a new application. Note that you can change your major within the degree up until the end of your first year. Careers Graduates with the software engineering joint major possess a broad range of skills and practice and are able to move into any one of a wide range of employment opportunities. The programme will give you the skills to enter the computing profession at the level of software engineer. Later, you may be able to move into management of large software projects, including those in safety critical systems. You will also have the necessary background to fully participate in software development teams. You will be particularly well-equipped to hold positions in the design and management of large software systems. Roles available to programme graduates include: Software engineer Systems analyst Requirements engineer Software developer Usability engineer There are a huge number of job opportunities in this area worldwide