Software Engineering and Information Management

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

The Software Engineering and Information Management major readies students for careers in a wide area of computer technology. Students are exposed to important programming techniques, including visual, procedural and object-oriented programming. Other aspects of computing are covered, including web page programming, database management and structured query language. Hardware interfacing and robotics are another important part of the studies for this major.

Why pursue Computer Studies at KWU? Great mentoring faculty and exciting majors!

Because of the small class sizes at Kansas Wesleyan, the Computer Studies faculty are able to work closely with the students and can provide their attention and assistance when it is needed. The Department of Computer Studies at Kansas Wesleyan University will provide the student with an understanding of computers and their place in today’s society, while fostering an ethical and professional attitude. The Student Technology Assistants Program and internships with leading industries are exciting opportunities for the students.

This program is offered:

On Campus

What can I do with this degree?

The Software Engineering and Information Management major can make you competitive for many mid-level positions in software development and in related fields such as cyber security. Software engineering programs prepare students to do more than code. Bachelor’s-educated software engineers may work at any stage of the software development life cycle. Duties can include eliciting project requirements, writing algorithms, coding, testing, deployment or maintenance. There’s a good deal of variety. You can vie for positions in the business, communications, health care or gaming industries. You can also work on embedded software projects; this type of software is used in virtually every industry, from medicine to aeronautics.

REU Opportunities

There are opportunities for KWU students to pursue a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at a major research university, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Laura Nivens ’17, from Junction City, KS, made the transition from being a Music major to Computer Studies, where she has drawn praise from faculty. She did her summer 2015 REU at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, AR, in the field of Cybersecurity. Her research team worked on a type of database security that combines two methods, encryption and information hiding, to allow users to search encrypted data without having to first decrypt the sensitive information and risk possible theft of the exposed data.

Cole Loewer ’17, from Burden, KS, was accepted to a summer 2015 Smart Spaces REU at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. For his faculty-mentored project, he and his research partner worked in the area of augmented reality using the Leap Motion Controller to create a first-person view adventure type game controlled by hand motions, such as swiping to look around, pointing to move forward, or slicing to chop down a tree. They then had other the REU students do comparative testing of the game against one operated with a standard mouse and keyboard.

Program Contact

For more information, contact Dr. Annie Hoekman, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Studies, or call (785) 833-4441.

Software Engineering and Information Management Four-Year Plan

View and download the four-year plan for a Software Engineering and Information Management degree at KWU.