Agents of Change: Educating Software Engineering Leaders

  • Authors:
  • David Garlan;David P. Gluch;James E. Tomayko

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-;-

  • Venue:
  • Computer
  • Year:
  • 1997

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Abstract

For the past nine years, Carnegie Mellon has been developing and refining a master of software engineering (MSE) curriculum. In the process, the university has had to determine how the curriculum would differ from traditional ones, what kinds of hands-on experience would be offered, and how much specialization to require. The result is a novel approach that aims to cultivate future leaders in software engineering. CMU's program combines a long-term, mentored software development project with an unusual core curriculum that stresses broad-based models and problem-solving skills. CMU's experience is that its graduates return to work with technical knowledge, well-developed skills, and a breadth of experience that prepares them to be agents of change in the industry.