Programmes

B.Sc. Software Engineering — NUC CCMAS curriculum. 52 courses across four levels (120 credit units), with practical training in the Software Engineering Lab, two SIWES placements, and a two-semester final-year project.

52Courses in catalogue

120Total programme units

120Minimum for graduation (UTME)

4 yrsDuration (UTME entry)

2SIWES placements

430Current enrolment

Academic programmes

Undergraduate & postgraduate

BSc Software Engineering

A CCMAS-aligned degree covering software process, quality assurance, web and mobile development, systems architecture, and professional practice — with laboratory work, SIWES placements, and a final-year project.

Duration: 4 years (UTME) · 3 years (Direct Entry)

Programme structure

Four-year progression

The curriculum is organised by level and semester under NUC CCMAS. Each year builds on the last toward advanced practice and the final-year project.

Level 100

Foundations

Mathematics, physics, statistics, and introductory computing — establishing the scientific basis for software engineering.

Level 200

Core engineering skills

Programming, digital logic, computer architecture, system analysis, and SIWES I.

Level 300

Software systems

Software engineering process, testing, mobile and web development, operating systems, and SIWES II.

Level 400

Integration & capstone

Advanced software architecture, cloud/distributed systems, open-source development, and the two-semester final-year project.

Curriculum focus

What you will study

Courses are grouped into thematic areas that reflect the department's curriculum focus and graduate outcomes.

Software process & quality

Requirements, design, testing, verification, and software metrics.

SEN 301 SEN 303 SEN 401 SEN 403

Programming & algorithms

Structured programming, data structures, algorithms, and complexity.

COS 201 COS 202 SLU-COS 303 SLU-SEN 302

Web & mobile development

Web technologies, mobile applications, and user-centred design.

SEN 203 SEN 303 SEN 304 SEN 310

Systems & architecture

Computer architecture, operating systems, distributed and cloud computing.

IFT 212 SEN 305 SLU-SEN 412 SLU-SEN 408

Databases & integration

Database design, enterprise systems, and system integration.

INS 204 SEN 307 SLU-SEN 406 SLU-SEN 404

Professional practice

Entrepreneurship, SIWES, research methodology, and final-year project.

ENT 211 SEN 299 SEN 399 SEN 497 SEN 498

Quick reference

Credit units by level

Level 100: 30 units per session (15 first semester · 15 second semester)
Level 200: 30 units per session (15 first semester · 15 second semester)
Level 300: 30 units per session (15 first semester · 15 second semester)
Level 400: 30 units per session (15 first semester · 15 second semester)

C = Core · E = Elective · Total programme units (UTME): 123 · Minimum for graduation: 120 (UTME) / 90 (Direct Entry)

Curriculum

Entry pathways & handbook

The curriculum adheres to NUC CCMAS and integrates university-wide GST courses with faculty core courses, SIWES industrial training, and a final-year project.

JAMB UTME — five O'Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, and Physics (or equivalent science subject)
Direct Entry — A'Level, NCE, ND, or HND in relevant fields such as Computer Science or Software Engineering
Transfer or special admission subject to Senate approval

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Graduation requirements

Academic policies

Students must pass all core (C), faculty, and GST courses and complete both SIWES placements.
Minimum graduation load: 120 credit units (UTME) or 90 credit units (Direct Entry), with CGPA ≥ 1.00.
Course registration is completed online each semester via the student portal.
Full course descriptions, prerequisites, and academic regulations are in the departmental handbook.

Career pathways

Where graduates work

Software engineer, QA engineer, mobile developer, systems architect, and technical lead in startups, enterprises, and public-sector IT.