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Executive MBA in Software Engineering Program Overview

NEC’s Executive MBA in Software Engineering offers core MBA courses alongside specialized software engineering classes for aspiring and established software engineering and technology leaders alike.

The program’s four concentration courses coupled with management courses provide students with a comprehensive foundation in software engineering, emphasizing the intersection of technical knowledge and business strategy. The curriculum prepares graduates to lead software development initiatives, make informed technology decisions, and communicate effectively with technical teams while maintaining a focus on business outcomes and organizational success.

This 40-credit program can be finished in fewer than two years.

Hybrid Delivery

NEC’s hybrid Executive MBA in Artificial Intelligence program requires students to attend all residencies to continue enrollment. Learn more about executive residencies.

Attendance Policy

In-person attendance on campus in New Hampshire is mandatory for the residency weekend sessions. These sessions are an exciting and valuable component to the curriculum and provide extensive networking opportunities.

Pre-Requisites

• This executive-level program requires a completed master’s degree from a U.S.-accredited institution or three years of relevant work experience, along with a bachelor’s degree.
• You must be eligible for an internship/job in the U.S.

Executive programs are built for working professionals. At NEC, we believe academics should be anchored in real-world practice—and that industries are strengthened when practitioners advance their expertise through graduate study.

Additional Information

A virtual orientation session to cover immigration issues, academics, login processes, and billing and payments and to provide an opportunity to meet the faculty and staff of NEC will take place a week before the term starts. Admitted students will receive the link to access the orientation session.

An internship for one credit is a required component of this program. Internship is an integral part of the executive program.

Students must take at least seven credits per semester to be considered full time.

Why Earn Your Executive MBA in Software Engineering?

Employer demand for software developers, QA analysts, and testers remains robust at both technical and leadership levels. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 15% job growth from 2024 to 2034, with around 129,200 openings each year.

Industry trackers like CompTIA also show the U.S. tech workforce expanding in scope, even during cyclical hiring fluctuations. This is another sign that companies need leaders who can deliver software at scale, manage risk, and turn software engineering challenges into measurable business results.

Executive MBA in Software Engineering Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from this program will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrate professional-level knowledge of business administration functions.
• Demonstrate collegiate-level skills in the language of instruction.
• Synthesize business concepts and methods to achieve organizational objectives.
• Achieve organizational objectives with business concepts and methods.

Recognition and Rankings

NEC Ranked Top Master’s Program

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in the state for Master of Business Administration program, as acknowledged by , a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

NEC Ranked Top MBA Program

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a top online master’s in business program in NH, as acknowledged by , a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

NEC Ranked Top Online College in New Hampshire

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best Online Colleges in New Hampshire, as acknowledged by  a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.

Degree Requirements

Course MG5125: Leadership and Change Organizations
Course MG5415: Organizational Communications for Leaders
Course: MG5902: Internship I in Business Administration
Course AC5255: Accounting for Leaders
Course MG5315: Marketing Strategies
Course MG5902: Internship II in Business Administration
Course FI6315: Managerial Finance
Course MG6265: Business and System Requirements Engineering
Course MG5903: Internship III in Business Administration
Course MG6115: Strategic Project Management
Course MG6275: Software Design and Engineering Practices
Course MG5904: Internship IV in Business Administration
Course MG6285: Enterprise Software Architecture and System Design
Course MG6295: Software Quality Assurance and Implementation
Course MG5905: Internship V in Business Administration
Course MG6615: Operational Planning and Policy
Course MG5906: Internship VI in Business Administration