Software Engineering
Engineering discipline focused on building software systems — design, testing, and shipping production code.
Core courses
- • Data Structures
- • Algorithms
- • Software Architecture
- • Testing
- • Databases
- • Operating Systems
- • Software Project Management
- • Capstone
Career paths
- • Software Engineer
- • DevOps
- • Backend/Frontend Specialist
- • Mobile Development
- • Embedded Software
- • Tech Lead
- • Engineering Management
- • Graduate School
What to expect
Less theoretical than CS — more focused on build/test/ship. Industry experience (internships, projects) matters more than GPA.
How Fennie helps
Fennie covers the foundation: data structures, algorithms, databases, software engineering practices.
FAQ
SWE or CS major?
CS for theory, ML, research. SWE for engineering practice. Many programs are similar in practice.
Is the SWE job market saturated?
More competitive than 5 years ago but still better than most majors. Strong portfolio matters.
Does company care which I picked?
Generally no — coding interviews test foundations, not your major name.
Get through your Software Engineering coursework with Fennie
Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.
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