Why Software Engineering at Franklin College?

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A degree in software engineering prepares students for software development careers in business, industry and government environments. Students often couple a major in software engineering with an additional major or minor in computer science, business, accounting or economics.

The computing curriculum culminates in students developing a software system for a real client from beginning to end. This involves writing requirements, designing the system, coding, testing, delivering the solution and training people who will consume the end product.

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Students who chose the software engineering program will interface with industry-leading technology and gain conceptual knowledge, problem-solving skills and technical expertise as a computing student. Our computing program is recognized as one of the best in the country by leading employers like Geico, Allegiant and Cummings — all of which come directly to Franklin College to recruit top tech talent.

Rise above the rest

Software engineering majors at Franklin College have the opportunity to pursue the Game Development track that will help them gain an distinct advantage in the marketplace by developing a holistic understanding of game development, from systems and architecture to aesthetic design.

This program features interactive experience developing in the Unity game engine — the go-to resource for small-to-medium sized studios that have developed titles such as Minecraft, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Stardew Valley, The Bridge, Rocket League and more.

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