Title :
Software engineering programs: dispelling the myths and misconceptions
Author :
Saiedian, Hossein ; Bagert, Donald J. ; Mead, Nancy R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of EECS, Kansas Univ., Lawrence, KS, USA
Abstract :
New software engineering programs are popular but controversial, and they have been the subject of much hype. The article addresses the academic considerations involved in developing software engineering programs, describing seven common myths about software engineering and shedding light on the tradeoffs and decisions required.
Keywords :
computer science education; educational courses; software engineering; academic considerations; industrial software development; software engineering degree; software engineering programs; undergraduate programs; Computer industry; Computer science; Costs; Educational institutions; Government; Industrial training; Investments; Job shop scheduling; Programming; Software engineering;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MS.2002.1032852
