B.Sc in Software Engineering is an undergraduate course in the area of computer science. The duration of the course is 3 years. The course study helps the candidate to develop skills in software development, programming, and in allied operations. All aspects regarding software life cycle design, its implementation and maintenance are covered under the course. Apart from programming, the course study helps candidate to acquire knowledge in areas of operating systems, object oriented concepts, web technology, digital electronics, etc. Concepts of software testing as well as date base administration are also covered under the course.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Software Engineering Course has wide scope in the present world. Owing to the rapid growth of IT sector and e-commerce, software engineering professionals can find various career opportunities. The candidate can earn lucrative salaries by working in IT/ITES or other related areas.  The course study also acts as the base for various higher study courses with in the sector.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

Those candidates who have passed the intermediate class studies from any of the recognized educational institutions are eligible to apply. The qualification must be obtained with science as the core subject. The candidate should possess minimum 50% marks in the qualifying exam. The selection to the course is offered on the basis of the marks of the qualifying 12th class exam.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

The candidate can apply for the course through the official portal of the institution that offers the course. They can collect details degrading the application procedure, the course details, the important dates related to application collection and submission from the website. Course details can also be obtained from the official website of the University that offers the course. After filling up the application form correctly, the candidate can submit the same to the concerned address.

Higher study options after Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

• Master of Computer Application (MCA)
• MCA (Software Systems)
• Master of Computer Management
• M.Sc Computer Technology
• M.Sc Software Engineering
• M.Sc Software System and Multimedia
• M.Sc Software System
• M.Sc Computer Applications
• Post Graduate Diploma in Software Marketing
• Post Graduate Program in Software Enterprise Management
• Master of Business Administration

Colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Software System

• Agurchand Manmull Jain College (Evening College), Meenambakkam, Chennai
• Apollo Arts and Science College, Kanchipuram
• Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Udumalai Road, Coimbatore
• Karpagam University, Pollachi Main Road Eachanari, Coimbatore
• Madurai Sivakasi Nadars Pioneer Meenakshi Women’s College, Poovanthi, Tirunelveli
• Maharaja Arts and Science College, Neelambur Arasur (P.O), Coimbatore
• Maharaja Co-Education College of Arts & Science, Erode
• N.P.R. College of Arts and Science, Uluppakudi Natham, Dindigul
• Nehru Arts and Science College, 451-D, Palakkad Road, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore
• Paavai Engineering College, Paavai Nagar NH-7 Pachal, Namakkal
• Pannaikadu Veerammal Paramasivam College of Arts and Science (P.V.P)
• P.V.P. Nagar Dindigul-Batlagundu Highway K.Singarakottai, Dindigul
• Sree Amman Arts and Science College, Chithode, Erode
• Thiruthangal Nadar College, Selavayal, Chennai
• Vivekanandha Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Elayampalayam Tiruchengode, Namakkal

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

First Year

• Language - I
• Language - II
• Computer Oriented Numerical and Statistical Methods
• Digital Fundamental and Architectures
• Data Structures and C Programming

Second Year

• Object Oriented Programming with C++
• Internet and Java Programming
• Software Engineering
• System Software and Operating System

Third Year

• Lab1: C++ and Java Lab
• Computer Networks
• Java Programming
• Data Base Concepts & Visual Programming
• Web Technology
• Lab2: Java & VB

Text Books on Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

• ABC of Mathematics by J.P Mahendru
• Accounting Principal by Antony & Reece
• Algorithm + Data Structures & Programs by Niclaus Wirth
• An Integrated Approach to Software Engineering by Jalota
• An Introduction to Data Base Systems by C.J. Date
• An Introduction to Data Structures Applications by Trembley & Soreson
• An Introduction to Database System by Bipin C. Desai
• Analysis and design of information system by Sen James A
• Andrew Computer Networks by Tanne Baun
• Applied Discrete Structure of computer Science by Doerr A& Kenneth L
• Computer Fundamentals by P.K.Sinha
• Computer Organization and Architecture by J.P.Hayes
• Computer System Architecture by M.M. Mano
• Computer Today by S.K. Bansandra
• Data Communication System by Black, Ullysee
• Data Structures by Tanenbaum
• Database System Concepts by Henry F. Korth
• Digital and electronic circuits by T.C. Bartee
• Digital fundamentals by Floyd
• Essentials of management by Koontz
• Fundamentals of Computers by V.Rajaraman
• Graphics Networks and Algorithms by Swami M.N.S & Thisiraman E
• Introduction to Computers and Information Technology by Sons, Bhop & Ram Prasad
• Introduction to Database Management by Naveen Prakash
• Management by Y. K. Bhushan
• Modern Digital Electronics by R.P.Jain
• Object Oriented Programming by Lafore R
• Refresher Course on Mathematics by Manjit Singh
• Software Engineering - A Practitioner’s Approach by Roger. S. Pressman
• Software Engineering Concepts by R.E. Fairley
• System analysis and design by Awad Elias N
• The C programming language by Kerighan & Richie

Jobs and Career after Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

The candidates who have completed the bachelor degree in software engineering can find endless career opportunities in IT sector. They can search for matching jobs in public as well as private sector organizations. These professionals are highly demanded in software developing firms and also in service sector. CDIT, CDAC, KELTRON, etc are some of the government sector firms where graduates in software engineering are highly demanded. Banks, Financial institution, academics, etc are other areas where the candidate can find job openings. The candidate can get in to any of the job profiles mentioned below.

• Application Programming Experts
• Database Administrator
• E-commerce Programmers
• Internet Programmers
• Java Programmers
• ASP.NET Programmers
• TPF Programmers
• PHP Programmers
• ABAP Programmers
• SAP Consultants
• SEO Specialists
• Software Design Engineers
• Software Tester
• System Designers and Developers
• Trainee Software Developers
• Website Design Developer
• Desktop Engineers

Remuneration after Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

A career in software engineering is considered highly lucrative and prestigious nowadays. The candidates are appointed as junior programmers at the entry level. At the initial stage, the candidate can expect salary package with in the range of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per month. Experience and performance are two important factors that determine the salary of the individual (in software sector). In well-established organizations, the employees (one-year experienced) are offered with salary with in the range of Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month.