Software Development

Overview

No more do software providers enable corporations. Software makers 'are' the corporates. 

AirBnb - the largest accommodation company, does not build hotels; Facebook - the largest media company, does not produce content; Uber - the largest taxi company, does not manage cabs; They all just make amazing software. No wonder they say "Software is eating the world". 

These software makers are competing among themselves to hire quality talent to fulfil their R&D ambitions. 

The Doctorate of Software Development from University of Fairfax is perfect for software professionals like you who are interested in a research career in this fast-growing field.

This preeminent developer’s curriculum at the University of Fairfax has been specifically designed for the IT professional looking to advance and leverage their career as a Chief Software Engineer or Developer. Students will acquire an advanced understanding and expertise in big data, security, architecture, design, and programming expertise required by the software developers of the next generation.

Specific studies will delve into the core and future areas that are expected of senior and chief software developers and offer an advanced understanding of software engineering, architecture and design, comprehension and maintenance, and programming problem solving techniques that are needed to acquire senior level positions in the software development field.

Program Format

The program is offered in both 100% online, and a hybrid format with one 4-day on-campus residency every 16 weeks.  The hybrid delivery model is approved for international students on an F-1 visa.  Both synchronous and asynchronous online delivery are utilized in the program.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree program, graduates will be able to:

• Evaluate organizational issues and recommend database solutions.

• Evaluate appropriate design choices when solving real-world problems.

• Develop software engineering process models and management approaches for design and architecture of large software systems.

• Design technical documentations to include the technical aspects of architecture, design, and quality assurance.

• Develop Business Intelligence (BI) using a wide range of applications, practices, and technologies for the extraction, transformation, integration, visualization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data to support improved decision making.