MASTER’S IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

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⬜ 20% annual growth in New York’s dynamic software development industry

⬜ Join our 10-month, hands-on, intensive, mentor-led program to fast-track your career

⬜ Earn master’s credits, complete your bachelor’s, and submit your final project to earn your MS Software Development

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About the Program: MS Software Development

Fast-track your career with our intensive Master’s in Software Development program, blending academic theory with hands-on application. Open to all final-year BA/BSc Graduates – no Computer Science background required. Based on the leading start-up nation high-tech career integration program, you will acquire the tools and methodologies to research, learn, and master new technologies and languages.

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January 2025

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Program Duration

10 months

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Unique Methodology, Unparalleled Results

Our mentored social learning methodology prioritizes practical learning while covering in-depth theory. This unique approach is changing the way people learn and work through the formulization of autodidactic learning of technical subjects. Graduates emerge with the capability to independently learn new technologies and the skills to successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the world's fastest-growing industry, staying at the forefront of innovation and relevance.

Tailored for Success

Exclusively developed to meet the demands of today's dynamic industry landscape, the program offers a career-centric hands-on approach to software development education. Program materials remain accessible for 1-year post degree completion. Graduates are equipped with the skills and experience necessary to thrive in positions typically demanding 2-3 years of industry experience.

Accelerate your Career

Students cultivate vital soft skills essential for professionalism through mentorship and teamwork. Under the guidance of the program's occupational psychologists, students emerge uniquely equipped to excel in professional interviews, paving the way for quality employment opportunities and unlocking higher earning potential. Over 2000 Infinity Labs R&D graduates are employed at more than 300 different tech companies.

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A total of 16 courses. The courses within each module of the program are interwoven to provide a holistic approach to learning software development.

Students are required to first complete the core curriculum (Open Lab) courses, then one of the specialization tracks (Real Time Embedded System Programming or Full Stack Frontend and Backend Software Development).

9 Core curriculum courses (Open Lab) and
7 Specialization courses - Real Time Embedded System Programming (RD) or Full Stack Frontend and Backend Software Development (FS)

Open Lab

All core curriculum Open Lab courses are required as prerequisites to the specialization tracks. The Open Lab (OL) encompasses the core fundamentals and pre-requisites that every software developer needs to know, including:

Essential concepts and behind-the-scenes workings of system programming
Tools and resources
Procedural programming languages
Agile software development methodologies
Professional skills (effort optimization, accurate time estimation)
Software development traps & pitfalls
Soft skills (personal effectiveness, interpersonal skills, communication)
Technology research skills
Software development as an individual and as part of a team

Courses:

Linux Development Environment and Tools 1
Foundations of Procedural Programming
Implementations of Applied Data Structures 1
Fundamentals of System Programming
Linux Development Environment and Tools 2
Algorithm Interfaces and Implementations
Implementations of Applied Data Structures 2
Cyber Threat Landscape and System Programming
Open Lab Final Project

Specialization Tracks

After completion of all the Open Lab courses, students select one of the following specialization tracks:

Real Time Embedded System Programming (RD) track
Full Stack Frontend and Backend Software Development (FS) track

The following are fundamentals common to both tracks:

Advanced system programming
Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Distributed systems
Networking & network software development
Design patterns
Building user-friendly interfaces
Multi-tier architecture
Debugging complex systems
Project architecture & design
UML
Testing strategies
Asynchronous communication
Client / server
Event-driven development
Code refactoring
S.O.L.I.D. principles
Strictly layered systems / layered architecture
Real-world software engineering practices
Separation of Concerns (SoC)
Backward compatibility
Quality-driven development
Dynamic programming
Technical presentation

Real Time Embedded System Programming (RD) track

The RD track provides a ‘bottom-up’ approach to learning – with in-depth theory and an array of under-the-hood technologies and respective skills that are relevant for a wide range of software development disciplines. C++ is serves as the primary framework for learning programming and procedural languages, facilitating independent and efficient learning across all systems and languages. Topics covered include systems, networks, architectures & topologies, environments, frameworks, professional tools, coding styles, development environments, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), as well as additional programming languages and implementation techniques.

Courses:

Introduction to File System
Object Oriented Programming, C++ Internals and Applied C++
Networking and IPC
Implementations of Design Patterns
Final Project – Infrastructure
Final Project – NBD Application and Communication
Final Project – Embedded
Methods and Applications of Interviews

Full Stack Frontend and Backend Software Development (FS) track

The FS track provides a ‘top-down’ approach to learning, with a comprehensive exposure to the technologies, tools and trends of back-end Web development and Web services. Java serves as the framework for learning programming and procedural languages, facilitating independent and efficient learning across all systems and languages. Topics covered include specialized and best programming practices, multiple types of system development, databases, APIs, languages, UI/UX basics, networks, and cloud computing.

Courses:

Object Oriented Programming, Java Internals and Applied Java 1
Object Oriented Programming, Java Internals and Applied Java 2
Implementations of Design Patterns
Applied Backend Development
Applied Databases
Introduction to Frontend Development
Final Project
Methods and Applications of Interviews

For a full description of program courses download the MS Software Development Syllabus.

Accessibility and Accommodations

The Office of Disability Services collaborates with students, faculty and staff to provide reasonable accommodations and services to students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who are enrolled in this course and who will be requesting documented disability-related accommodations should make an appointment with the Office of Disability Services, (646) 592-4132, rkohn1@yu.edu, during the first week of class. Once you have been approved for accommodations, please submit your accommodation letter to ensure the successful implementation of those accommodations. For more information, please visit: http://yu.edu/Student-Life/Resources-and-Services/Disability-Services/

Academic Integrity

The submission by a student of any examination, course assignment, or degree requirement is assumed to guarantee that the thoughts and expressions therein not expressly credited to another are literally the student’s own. Evidence to the contrary will result in appropriate penalties. For more information, visit http://yu.edu/registrar/grad-catalog/

Student Support Services

If you need any additional help, please visit Student Support Services: http://yu.edu/academics/services/

Admissions

Applications open	1 April 2024
Applications close	31 December 2024
Registration deadline	7 January 2025
Program starts	13 January 2025

Applications will be assigned to the faculty on the MS Admissions committee and will pass through several stages of review.

Take our proficiency tests to challenge yourself and assess your compatibility with the program. This evaluation will provide insights for both you and us, helping determine your potential for success. The following must be completed prior to the examination day (access the link via email upon online program application submission):

Interactive Tutorial and Testing Program. The program takes up to 2 weeks to complete and is completed at your own pace, remotely.
Psychotechnical survey form (approximately 20 minutes).

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Meet Our Alumni

Our graduates consistently rank among the top professionals in the field.

Tsella | Software developer

Global Tech Company

Neithan | Software developer
Meta

Shir | Software developer

CitiBank

Infinity Labs R&D is a research and development company that has pioneered technology prototypes, products and services. Since 2014, our revolutionary software development programs have empowered participants from diverse backgrounds (STEM and others) to excel in software development roles by changing the way they learn and work. We partner with the leading high-tech companies, and offer consulting and tailored training programs for software development teams. Our graduates work at the top high-tech companies in the world.

Our intensive MS Software Development program provides hands-on training in software development fundamentals, fostering top-tier skills and professional output in less than 1 year. Students benefit from small group learning, guided by exceptional mentors. Our Mentored Social Learning methodology, changes the way people learn and work. We place emphasis on developing self-learning and critical-thinking skills alongside technical proficiency to empower students to navigate diverse languages and domains effectively.

This unique approach accelerates learning by emphasizing shared theoretical concepts among languages in an Open lab style environment. Our rigorous program is not suited to everyone, but graduates emerge equipped with the tools and soft-skills to compete for positions usually requiring 2-3 years of experience and consistently rank among the top professionals in the field.

To invest in this new profession requires time and dedication to learn new materials and reinforce them. Attendance is required full-time Monday to Friday, plus additional daily study.

The program offers a departure from traditional academia. Unlike typical Computer Science curriculums focused on research and theory, our program is tailored to the demands of the industry. We prioritize practical learning, enabling participants to efficiently acquire and apply relevant theory and technologies at industry standards. Our approach delves deeper into practical utilization and real-world implementations, equipping participants with professional-level skills. This unique methodology ensures quick integration into the workforce, preparing participants for sustained success in their careers.

Employers hold our graduates in highly regard, often preferring them over Computer Science graduates due to their practical expertise. Former Computer Science graduates attest to learning more in our program's initial months than in their entire degree program, elevating industry standards and professional quality in their workplaces.

Our graduates engineer software for numerous companies, spanning industries such as machine learning (A.I.), telecommunications, defense, medical, biotech, aerospace, automotive, data science, mechanical engineering, hardware, cybersecurity, finance, cloud services, and more.

They specialize in various languages including C, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Clojure, Python, Go, C#, Scala, Swift, Angular, React, Objective-C, Unix Shell, R, and PHP.

Over 2000 graduates work at more than 300 high-tech companies (and counting).

We seek excellence in candidates. While a STEM degree is advantageous, it is not mandatory.

We have a comprehensive admissions procedure, which includes proficiency tests and assessment days. During the assessment days our staff hold personal and technical interviews with potential candidates to determine suitability.

Rest assured, your belief in yourself, readiness to work hard, and passion for software development are crucial and your suitability for the program is determined by these qualities.

Final-year students can pursue the master’s program by taking a break from their undergraduate studies to enroll as non-matriculated students. During this 10-month master’s program, you will earn master’s credits. After completing your bachelor’s degree, you can submit your final project to officially earn your Master’s in Software Development. This pathway enables you to fast-track your career in the rapidly growing field of software development.

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MASTER’S IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

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