Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (B.Sc. SE)

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Degree program (B.Sc. SE) provides students with the applied knowledge, skills, dispositions and competencies needed for careers in the field of Software Engineering.

This is a four-year Science degree that leads graduates into specific jobs within the dynamic field of Software Engineering. All students in this program study general courses in the domain of Computing Science and Systems requirements, which enables them to understand and contribute to the information technology and information systems context in which software engineering functions are performed.

The program prepares students to design, implement, and maintain advanced software solutions, mobile, web, and game development, perform software system testing within information technology and information system environments. These skill sets - when consolidated through the completion of two work-placements and a capstone project in addition to courses on software project management and entrepreneurship - prepare graduates for an exciting career in contemporary Software Engineering.

Program Duration:

4 years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one final year Mathematics, and one final year Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) or Technology (Algorithms, Programming, Network, Computer Science, or equivalent); OR

2. Two-Year Information Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Must achieve the required score on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (B.Sc. SE) program, graduates will be able to:

PEO02. Develop policies and procedures for approval by executive officials to ensure adherence to best practices in software management and governance, including software availability, reliability, safety, and security

PEO03. Evaluate current and emerging software engineering practices to ensure better use of software applications allowing businesses continuity, sustainability, and growth

PEO04. Support digital transformation through software applications and shape the future for the better by adhering to strict ethical principles

PEO05. Appraise information technology employees in terms of their performance and development needs

PEO06. Value the importance of lifelong learning, professional development, and ethical practices

PEO07. Apply best communication, teamwork, and collaboration practices among all software applications’ development stakeholders

PEO01. Demonstrate software applications design, development, and maintenance in response to changing contextual conditions

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (B.Sc. SE) program, graduates will be prepared to:

SLO03. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences

SLO04. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in software engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of software engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

SLO05. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

SLO06. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation and simulation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

SLO07. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

SLO01. Identify, formulate, and address complex software engineering problems by applying principles of software engineering, science, and mathematics

SLO02. Apply software engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
INFS1101 Introduction to Computing & Problem Solving - - 3 2 3
MATH1030 Calculus I MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85% - 3 3 0
PHYS1020 General Physics - PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab) - PHYS1020 1 0 3
Elective - Effective & Experiential Learning: select 1 of 3
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1003 Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 16 14 6
SEMESTER 2
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
INFS1201 Computer Programming INFS1101 - 4 3 3
INFT2101 Networking I INFT1201 or INFS1101 - 4 3 3
MATH1050 Linear Algebra - - 3 3 1
Elective: select 1 of 2
SCIE1001 Science & Its Applications - - 3 3 0
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 17 15 7
SEMESTER 3
INFS1301 Computing Ethics & Society - - 3 3 0
MATH2010 Calculus II MATH1030 - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 6 6 0
Year 1 Total: 39 35 13
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
BIOL1001 Inquiry-Based Biology - - 3 3 0
DACS2101 Discrete Structures - - 3 2 3
INFS2201 Database Management Systems INFS1201 - 3 2 3
INFS3102 Object Oriented Programming INFS1201 - 3 2 3
INFS2101 Web Technologies I INFS1201 - 3 2 3
Semester 4 Total: 15 11 12
SEMESTER 5
DACS2201 Introduction to Data & Cyber Security INFT2101 - 3 2 3
INFS2101 Web Technologies I INFS1201 - 3 2 3
INFS3103 Systems Analysis & Design INFS2201 - 3 2 3
INFS3104 Data Structures & Algorithms INFS3102 & DACS2101 OR INFS3102 & INFT2102 - 3 2 3
MATH2020 Numerical Methods MATH2010 - 3 3 1
Semester 5 Total: 15 11 13
SEMESTER 6
SOFT2301 Software Project Management Min 50 Credits - 3 2 3
Elective - Social Sciences, Humanities, & the Arts: select 1 of 6
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 6 Total: 6 5 3
Year 2 Total: 36 27 28
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
DSAI2201 Introduction to Data Science & AI - - 3 2 3
INFS3201 Web Technologies II INFS2101 & INFS2201 & INFS3102 - 3 2 3
INFT2201 Introduction to Operating Systems INFS1201 & INFT1201 OR SOFT2301 - 3 2 3
RSST3002 Probability & Statistical Analysis MATH2010 - 3 3 1
Elective: select 1 of 2
SCIE1001 Science & Its Applications - - 3 3 0
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 15 12 10
SEMESTER 8
INFS3203 Systems Deployment & Implementation INFS3103 - 3 2 3
SOFT3201 Software Architecture & Design INFS3103 & INFS3201 - 3 2 3
SOFT3202 Design Pattern & Modeling INFS3102 - 3 2 3
Elective - Global Awareness & Regional Challenges: select 2 of 4
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar COMM1020 - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 8 Total: 15 12 9
SEMESTER 9
COMP3301 Work Placement I SOFT2301 & CGPA > 2.0 This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. 3 0 0
Semester 9 Total: 3 0 0
Year 3 Total: 33 24 19
COURSE
NUMBER		 COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
COMP4101 Practicum Min 80 Credits - 3 1 6
INFS4202 Software Testing & Quality Assurance INFS3103 - 3 2 3
SOFT4102 Design Thinking for Software Entrepreneurship INFS3102 - 3 2 3
INFS4103 UI/UX Design INFS3201 - 3 2 3
Semester 10 Total: 12 7 15
SEMESTER 11
COMP4201 Capstone Project COMP4101 - 3 0 0
DACS3203 Secure Software Development DACS2201 AND INFS3102 - 3 2 3
INFS4101 IS Management & Strategy INFS3103 - 3 3 0
Elective: select 1 of 2
INFS4104 Mobile App Technologies INFS4103 OR INFS3201 & INFS3301 - 3 2 3
SOFT4101 Game Engineering INFS3201 - 3 2 3
Semester 11 Total: 12 7 6
SEMESTER 12
COMP4302 Work Placement II COMP4201 - 6 0 0
Semester 12 Total: 6 0 0
Year 4 Total: 30 14 21
Program Total 138 100 81

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (B.Sc. SE) degree program may choose to continue studies in their field or conduct research.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (B.Sc. SE) is an applied degree with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Software Analyst
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Consultant
  • Systems Designer
  • Software Tester
  • Application Architect
  • Automation Engineer - Software
  • Backend Engineer
  • Cloud Administrator
  • Cloud Architect
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Computer Applications Engineer