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Master Of Software Development

Change careers, Develop software, Change the world.

Join Utah’s first graduate program in software development that’s geared specifically for those with no computer science background — from the Kahlert School of Computing at the University of Utah.

The Master of Software Development (MSD) is a comprehensive and rigorous 16-month* STEM program producing capable coders, AI system integrators, big-data analysts, computer-security professionals, and more for graduates looking to carve out a new career path. It’s the perfect next step for those with no CS background who want to enhance their careers by learning software development.
*20 month option available by postponing the MSD Capstone to Spring(2) and taking courses outside of the MSD program.

Why the MSD program might be right for you

For a new digital era. Development workflow.

Whether it's in finance, retail, government, or even the arts, software and AI are critical component to every industry. Software development has become a vital — and valuable — work skill as companies have turned to mobile apps and cloud computing to boost productivity and make life easier.

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New possibilities.

Feel like you've reached a career dead end or realized your bachelor's degree hasn't opened as many doors as you once thought? Here's a chance to reset your earning potential. The Master of Software Development is a key to new possibilities.

No CS degree? No problem!

This innovative STEM program requires no computer science or related degree, but it will engage students in an extensive 40-credit-hour curriculum that covers everything from writing high-quality software to data analytics and security. We're looking for hard-working graduates with strong analytical thinking skills.

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Expert faculty.

The MSD courses are taught by faculty from the University of Utah's world-renowned Kahlert School of Computing. A pioneer in computer graphics, computer networking, computer architecture and digital media, the Kahlert School of Computing has faculty that touch every aspect of modern computing research.
Feel like you've reached a career dead end or realized your bachelor's degree hasn't opened as many doors as you once thought? Here's a chance to reset your earning potential. The Master of Software Development is a key to new possibilities.

"Employment of software developers is projected to grow 25 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. "

- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics