Software engineering industry experience: the key to success

  • Authors:
  • John D. Fernandez;Mario Garcia;Delilah Camacho;Andrea Evans

  • Affiliations:
  • Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX;Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX;Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX;Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
  • Year:
  • 2006

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Abstract

Computer science graduates of most university programs are knowledgeable of computer science concepts and theories. Most graduates experience a variety of languages and associated programming techniques. Few graduates are exposed to software engineering industrial strength analysis and design tools. The growth of outsourcing is primarily prompted by financial criteria, but there are some indicators that U.S. software professionals don't have sufficient experience with tools that support the first half of the software engineering life cycle. In order to counteract this situation, universities need access to software engineering tools that can be incorporated into the computer science curriculum. This is necessary to ensure the successful employment of computer science graduates.