Software Engineering

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

3 Years | Online

Development of agile software engineering and freelancing skills
Portfolio building to get you job-ready
Best digital content and an extensive e-library with interactive live workshops
Individual and group support through peer-reviews, action learning sets and mentoring

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

WITH US, YOU GRADUATE WITH TWO PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND A MASTER DIPLOMA

SOFTWARE ENGINEER CERTIFICATE

Year 1 & 2 | Online

AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & FREELANCER CERTIFICATE

Year 3 | Online

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Year 3 | Freelance Project & Online

WHY SOFTWARE ENGINEERING?

INCREASE YOUR FREEDOM OF CHOICE

Some software engineers work for the world’s top tech companies, others work for themselves. As a software engineer, you can work anywhere in the world and under the terms you want.

GAIN A HIGH-VALUE AND A VERSATILE SKILL SET

Both a designer and a developer, a software engineer is a critical chain to any business. Gain next generation skills that you can apply in any industry.

INCREASE YOUR JOB PROSPECTS

Start a reputable career with endless job opportunities. The demand for software engineers is projected to continue to increase, find a high-paying job when you graduate.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME?

ARE YOU TIRED OF ENDLESS LECTURES, EXAMS, AND TEXTBOOKS? AT ELU, YOU JOIN A NEW APPROACH TO LEARNING AND EDUCATION THAT VALUES AND EMPOWERS THE LEARNER.

LEARN EVERYWHERE, ANYTIME

With our online programme, you can study anywhere in the world. Since our degrees are part-time, you have time to start or continue your professional career while you master software engineering.

COMMUNITY OF EXPERTS

Online studies are not necessarily lonely. You will have weekly workshops with your course facilitator and live sessions with your mentor and peers to get the best of ELU's experience.

BUILD A PORTFOLIO

Increase your practice by working on real projects. Showcase your learning in a strong portfolio that shows you are ready to join the job market by mastering the world's most in-demand skills.

BECOME A TRUSTED LEADER

Our courses teach you more than tech. Learn the tools, techniques, and strategies you need to excel in leadership skills like communication, teamwork, and consultancy.

ENROLMENT DATES

February, May, November

Total duration of the Bachelor Programme is 3 years. | Average course load is 12-20 hours per week.

PROGRAMME FEE

2900 Euro per year.

Students can pay in 1, 2 or 4 installments per year.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We accept applications on a rolling basis.

No application fee. Pay the 250 Euro registration fee only when you are accepted and are ready to book your seat.

EQUIP YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT SKILLS

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

AGILE FRONT-END & BACK-END PROGRAMMING

DEVELOPING & DEPLOYING SOFTWARE

ANALYSING SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORYTHMS

DESIGNING SOFTWARE & ARCHITECTURE

ENSURING SOFTWARE SECURITY

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

ANALYTICAL THINKING

SELF-AWARENESS

STRUCTURED PROBLEM SOLVING

COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT

TEAM PLAYING

TRUSTED ADVISOR

ARE YOU READY TO CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE?

CURRICULUM

YEAR 1: Developing Software Engineering Competencies

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING & CODING

Coding basics and fundamentals, variables, loop statements, the coding environment, the terminal, imperative programming, basic architecture, coding norms, basic algorithms, basic data structures, and scripting.

MODULE 2: GET THE FUNDAMENTALS

Re-build basic C libraries, SSL, RSA, memory management, graphical interfaces, basic blockchain, basic Unix programming, printf, LS; ends with the classic Core War (compiler and virtual machine in Assembly).

MODULE 3: GET INTO SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Basic web development, event programming, declarative programming, databases, algorithms, data structures, Bash/Shell, software architecture, web application architecture, memory allocation, using APIs, object-oriented design.

YEAR 2: Developing Software Engineer Competencies

MODULE 4: BUILD HARD STUFF

Distributed computing, FTP and network programming, protocols, rebuilding Slack, servers, Elixir and functional programming, advanced databases, artificial intelligence, Unix low-level debugging, system admin work, Kubernetes, deep software architecture, rebuilding video conferencing application, imperative programming, expert C++, pub/sub.

MODULE 5: END OF THE YEAR PROJECT

Kernel, open source projects, final project chosen by learner in area of specialty or industry in which they want to work.

YEAR 3: Developing Agile & Freelancing Competencies

MODULE 6: AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Get the agile fundamentals, the mindset and the frameworks like Scrum to build software more efficiently.

MODULE 7: ESTABLISH YOUR PRESENCE AS A FREE-LANCER

Prepare yourself as a free-lancer, discover your drivers and strength, and present yourself in the free-lancing world.

MODULE 8: CONNECT WITH & UNDERSTAND YOUR CLIENTS

Discover how to appeal to clients, understand and assess their needs to offer a software solution.

MODULE 9: OFFER THE SOLUTION & GET THE COMMITMENT

Learn how to establish the dialogue with clients and get the formal commitment to deliver results.

MODULE 10: ENSURE CLIENT LOYALTY

Establish trust and maintain rapport with the client to ensure client loyalty.

MODULE 11: PUT YOUR FREELANCE SKILLS INTO REAL LIFE

Get and complete a client project as a free-lancer.

TAUGHT BY A MIX OF PRACTITIONERS AND ACADEMICS

WHO CAN JOIN THIS PROGRAMME?

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is a rigorous, entry-level bachelor’s programme. Whether you have 10 years of work experience, or are just getting started, this programme will help you gain all the skills you need to start working as a software engineer.

This programme is suitable if:

You are a high-school graduate ready to start a hot job in tech.
You are a working professional ready to make your next career move.
You have an associate’s degree or had to interrupt your undergraduate education and are now dedicated to getting your bachelor’s degree.
You got a taste of coding during a bootcamp and want to make this your career.
You breathe tech.
You are both a learner and a mentor.
You want to be part of transforming education.
The Bachelor in Software Engineering is a rigorous, entry-level bachelor’s programme. Whether you have 10 years of work experience, or are just getting started, this programme will help you gain all the skills you need to start working as a software engineer.

If you are unsure whether you meet the prerequisites for the course, please write us at admissions@elu.nl

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN