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BSc. (Hons) Software Engineering

Nurturing graduates with a deep understanding of technology, the skills to lead ethical digital transformations, and a global and Pan-African consciousness to solve complex problems

Duration

Years (Full time)
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Award

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Software Engineering

Accreditation

Mauritius Higher Education Commission

About the
Program

Tuition
(Mauritian Students)

$ 0

Tuition
(International Students)

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Embark on a mission to drive technological change on the continent with industry-relevant software engineering knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout your learning journey at ALCHE. The BSE program will challenge you to innovate and learn by doing right from day one at ALCHE. 

Students of the BSE program are equipped with a deep understanding of complex problems on the continent, how technology and innovation is defined in Africa and the role they will play as entrepreneurial technology leaders in solving Africa’s grand challenges. During their learning journey, BSE students gain the technical foundations of being excellent software   engineers who will lead the fourth Industrial Revolution (4iR) and digital transformation of Africa.

Graduates of the Software Engineering program stand out from the crowd with a strong portfolio of hands-on technical skills in mobile and web development, cloud computing, user experience design, and artificial intelligence and machine learning, bolstered by a plethora of in-demand skills like critical thinking, ethics in software engineering, leadership, quantitative reasoning, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Why study Software
Engineering at ALCHE

While our Computer Science degree provides a broad overview of computing technologies, the Software Engineering program focuses specifically on the complete process of building software. It teaches you how to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, along with strong coding and programming fundamentals.

High Demand, High Rewards

Software engineers are in hot demand! With technology shaping every industry, businesses crave skilled developers. Enjoy excellent job prospects and competitive salaries in a field experiencing rapid growth.

Work Your Way, Your Time

Enjoy flexibility in your software engineering career. Choose from various roles, work remotely or in-office, and balance your work and life on your terms.

Never Stop Learning, Never Stop Earning

The tech world moves fast. As a software engineer, you’ll constantly learn new skills and stay ahead of the curve. This continuous learning boosts your career and earning potential.

Plan of Study

The Bachelor of Software Engineering program aims to produce graduates who have the knowledge and skills to apply best practices in software development, understand the software lifecycle, recognize ethical and professional responsibilities, and demonstrate an understanding of engineering design.

The BSE curriculum also emphasises the importance of social innovation and systems thinking, as well as the ability to analyse data, make evidence-based decisions, and consider the impact of solutions on various factors. At the end of the program, BSE students should be able to situate their chosen challenge/opportunity within a broader context, considering key stakeholders and ethical implications.

Year 1

Term 1

  • Learning Processes
  • Reflective Thinking

Term 2

  • Introduction to Linux and IT tools
  • Introduction to Python Programming & Databases
  • Self Leadership & Team Dynamics

Term 3

  • Introduction to Front-End Web Development
  • Web Infrastructure
  • Responsible Enterprise

Year 2

Term 1

  • Communicating for Impact
  • Enterprise Web development
  • Foundations-Project

Term 2

  • Introduction to Software Engineering
  • Skills Immersion 1

Term 3

  • 1 Specialisation Module
  • Mobile Application Development

Year 3

Term 1

  • 2 Specialisation Modules

Term 2

  • 2 Specialisation Modules

Term 3

  • Ethics in Software Engineering
  • Capstone

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