Software Engineering
Diploma
Our Software Engineering Program teaches you more than just code – you will be actively designing the technologies of tomorrow. Boring theory is a thing of yesterday, learning by doing is what our courses at SAE Institute are all about. Shape tomorrow’s world.
Software Engineering Department
In our Software Engineering Department, you will learn to think logically, find solutions and implement new ideas. In other words, you will optimize processes and simplify tasks, make them easy, fast and secure to give computer users room for creativity. You will make a valuable contribution to a digitized world and acquire comprehensive knowledge in the areas of security and sustainability in programming.
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Excerpts from the curriculum
Our curriculum combines theory with practice: first you learn the basics of your field, then you apply them in real projects – with a focus on industry standards, interdisciplinary cooperation and market economy aspects. This is the best way to prepare for your career!
Planning and Software Architecture
Debugging, Arduino Basics, Basics of the C/C++ Language, Version Control, Agile Development, Procedural Programming
Programming Basics
Backend Development, Algorithms and Data Structures, Pointer Logic, Unit Testing, Programming Patterns
Automated Testing and Workflow
System Architecture, Multithreading, WPF Window Applications, Network, Advanced Algorithms, Soft Skills
Databases & advanced techniques
Authentication & Authorisation, Code Documentation, Agile Development, Rapid Application Development
Industry workflows
Scripting, Security, Cryptography, API, Microservices, Bash, Frameworks & Libraries, Python, Assembler
Possible Final Projects
App with API connection, Robotics Microcontroller Project, Embedded System, Server-Client Application
Learning and studying
At the SAE Institute, you will find exactly the right model that suits your life situation, depending on the qualification you are aiming for. Whether vocational training, bachelor’s or master’s degree, part-time or full-time – we will accompany you on your way into the media industry.
Professional Qualification
The SAE Diploma provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to carry out work assignments from industry correctly and to a high standard in just 18 months. You will learn about modern hardware and software and current work processes, from the basics to specific applications, and put this knowledge into practice in exercises and projects. The SAE Diploma therefore provides you with the ideal preparation for a career in the creative industries.
The SAE Advanced Diploma builds on the SAE Diploma and expands it to include essential soft skills and market economy aspects. You will work on a larger team project and gain additional routine in your field. In addition, you will be confronted with teamwork and the organisation of team projects, which are an important part of today’s working world. The SAE Advanced Diploma is supplemented by business management aspects such as financial calculation of the project, implementation of project-specific marketing measures and considerations regarding possible distribution channels. This qualifies you for the planning and organisation of more complex media projects.
Academic Degree
Together with our partner university, the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom, you can continue your studies from the SAE Advanced Diploma to a bachelor’s degree.
Interdisciplinary teaching is supplemented by topic-specific support in small groups by specialist lecturers from the Germany-Austria region. These formats take place online – but you continue to use the resources (equipment, facilities, assistance from other students) of your home campus for your projects.
In the Top Up Bachelor’s programme, your project ideas are taken to the next level under the supervision of the partner university. You will acquire additional specialised knowledge and skills and learn to approach creative projects in a structured and planned manner. You will take on the perspective of the creative director, contribute your skills to the project and organise additional people to help you turn your vision into reality.
The Bachelor Programme combines the SAE Diploma, the SAE Advanced Diploma and the Top Up Bachelor into one comprehensive programme. You will receive several intermediate qualifications, gradually qualifying you for your bachelor’s degree. Depending on your personal circumstances, the programme can be completed as a 24-month ‘Fast Track Programme’ on a full-time basis or as a 36-month ‘Extended Programme’ on a part-time basis.
