Software engineering is a computer-focused career that involves developing computer programs and systems that are user-friendly, innovative, and fit the desires of customers and clients. Software engineering students learn about applying engineering principles to the development of software and computer programs used and accessed on different devices.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.