Doctorate of Software Development

The Doctorate of Software Development program is designed for working professionals in the computer science arena interested in pursuing their doctorate in the field of software development. There are rapid advances in technology and engineering and their contribution to national development and prosperity in the last few decades have resulted in fundamental changes in global economy. Success lies with organizations that exploit technology and innovate in a timely and cost-effective manner. There is a critical need for researchers and doctoral practitioners with an emphasis on intensive research and subject matter expertise in Software Development. This program puts equal emphasis on advanced doctoral coursework and relevant research, in which candidates would be grounded in the broad fundamentals of their fields and gain expertise in a variety of subfields.

Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device, and others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.

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.

A Program for Professionals, Taught by Professionals

The Doctorate of Software Development program will prepare students to identify high-level functional and technical requirements that encompass the interactions within an enterprise architecture environment. 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.

Doctorate of Software Development Program Format

The program is offered in both 100% online, and a blended format with one 4-day on-campus residency every 16 weeks.  The blended 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.

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