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IIHEM Programs

“Le système de formation nord-américain adopté par l’IIHEM se distingue des autres écoles et offre aux étudiants une grande flexibilité.” Amina & Radia Saadaoui, IIHEM Laureates - 2010

Software & Network Engineering

Program Content

Software engineering is concerned with the requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, production, improvement and maintenance of complex software systems that behave reliably and efficiently and are deployed in local or networked environments. Software engineering differs from other engineering disciplines due to the intangible nature of software and to the rapid development of the software life cycle. It seeks to integrate the principles of mathematics and computer science with the engineering practices developed for tangible, physical artifacts.

Software Engineering education is designed to enhance the ability to apply the principles and techniques of computer science, engineering and mathematical analysis to the software development process. Software engineers must be capable of developing complex application software or designing computer-based systems that pilot different types of computer systems or components (embedded systems), allowing such systems to perform together seamlessly. Software engineers may also be engaged as information system specialists, primarily concerned with the information that computer systems can provide to aid an enterprise in defining and achieving its goals, and the processes that an enterprise can implement and improve using information technology. They understand both technical and organizational factors and help an organization determine how information and technology-enabled processes can provide a competitive advantage.

YEAR ONE

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
CODE COURSE CODE COURSE
ENG072 Listening and Speaking CMP120 Computer Information Systems Applications
ENG082 Grammar PHY105 General Technical Physics I
ENG092R Reading MAT115 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
ENG092W Writing MAT135 Linear Algebra II
ENG062 Preparation for the TOEFL ENG100 Fundamental Reading and Writing Skills
MAT105 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I CHE200 General Chemistry I
MAT125 Linear Algebra I    

YEAR TWO

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4
CODE COURSE CODE COURSE
CMP150 Advanced Computer Information Systems Applications CMP130 Introduction to Computer Programming
PHY200 General Technical Physics II EE250 Circuits and Systems
CHE210 General Chemistry II CMP250 Computer Information Systems Development
MAT215 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III MAT225 Mathematical Methods for Engineering Analysis
ENG110 Freshman Composition IE240 Management for Engineers I
IE350 Engineering Probability ENG201 Advanced Reading and Writing
    IE360 Engineering Research Methods

YEAR THREE

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6
CODE COURSE CODE COURSE
CMP305 Discrete Structures II CMP330 Data Structures
CMP315 Numerical Methods with Programming CMP370 Database Management
OR325 Operations Research Techniques I CMP375 Automata, Computability and Complexity
EE340 Electronic Devices OR335 Operations Research Techniques II
IE390 Engineering Economy I CMP410 Program Specification and Design
CMP360 Introduction to Computer Systems IE475 Management for Engineers II
ENG210 Analytical Reading and Writing Skills IE395 Engineering Economy II

YEAR FOUR

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8
CODE COURSE CODE COURSE
CMP320 Information Systems Analysis and Design EE325 Digital Design
CMP420 Machine Architecture CMP560 Advanced Computer Networks
CMP445 Analysis of Algorithms CMP415 Management Information Systems
CMP480 Software Engineering CMP425 Operating Systems
CMP450 Computer Networks and Protocols CMP470 Artificial Intelligence
MNG405 Technical Communication CMP430 Computer Graphics

YEAR FIVE

SEMESTER 9 SEMESTER 10
CODE COURSE CODE COURSE
CMP475 Software Project Management CMP537 Advanced Information Technology Systems
CMP520 Programming Languages and Compilers CMP575 Software Engineering Laboratory II
CMP570 Software Engineering for Web Applications EE560 Embedded Systems II
EE550 Embedded Systems I CMP592 Senior Project in Software and
Networks Engineering
MNG415 Advanced Technical Communication    
CMP545 Software Engineering Laboratory I    

Employment Opportunities

The Software and Network Engineering curriculum consists of intensive studies related to different aspects of the software life cycle coupled with in-depth studies in computer network design, deployment and maintenance. Its curriculum covers the fundamental theory and practice of computer science that are necessary for software engineers and computer network managers: design and development of algorithms, automata theory, computer architecture, software analysis and modeling, software design, artificial intelligence and computer networks. Graduates of the Software and Network Engineering program will be professionals involved in software development, software development management, information systems management, IT technology management, computer network development and computer network management.

Graduate Education In Finance

Holders of software engineering diplomas may wish to pursue advanced studies in specialized fields related to their fields of study. Graduate university programs permit engineers to hone their skills and acquire professional profiles that are in great demand in the industrial and service sectors. Many software engineering and computer science university departments offer such graduate programs, leading to Master's and Doctoral degrees. Among the degree programs that can be pursued are the following:

  • Master of Science in Software Engineering
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Computer Networking
  • Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Master of Science in Information Systems

Most of the above Master's programs also have a continuation path to a Doctoral program.