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Why Choose an Online Software Engineering Bootcamp?

Software engineering drives the digital experience. Software engineers and developers create the code and programs that power every website, application, game, operating system and more. It's a career that will always be in high demand, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicting a 25% increase in job opportunities through 2031. The 100% online Stony Brook University Software Engineering Bootcamp can help you jump into the job market in 9 short months.

With expansions in Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, automation and virtual reality (VR), the time to break into software engineering is now. Our 100% online Software Engineering Bootcamp gives you the training employers are looking for in less than a year, and you can complete it at your own pace with the option to finish early. 

What Makes This Software Engineering Bootcamp Better?

Software engineers are the architects of the digital age, designing the software that underpins our modern world. From the apps on your phone to the websites you browse, their innovations have a profound impact on how we live and work. This high-demand field offers not only lucrative salaries but also the satisfaction of solving complex problems and creating impactful solutions.

The Software Engineering Bootcamp at Stony Brook University is your gateway to this exciting career. You'll master the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js), the industry-standard toolkit for building dynamic web applications.

Our rigorous curriculum, delivered in a flexible online format, empowers you to learn at your own pace. You'll gain proficiency in JavaScript, the world's most popular programming language, and build a portfolio of real-world projects, including a capstone demonstrating your full-stack development skills.

Throughout the bootcamp, you'll receive personalized support from experienced mentors who will guide you through challenges, provide feedback, and share industry insights. Our comprehensive career services will prepare you for the job search, equipping you with the tools and confidence to land your dream tech role.

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in software engineering. Discover how the Software Engineering Bootcamp at Stony Brook University can transform your passion for technology into a successful career.

Software Engineering Career Growth

Despite the push for low-code or no-code tools, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates a software developer shortage of 1.2 million by 2026. Depending on your specialty, software engineers enjoy some of the highest salaries in the IT world. As you go through the Stony Brook University Software Engineering Bootcamp, you may find certain roles better fit your skills and interest. Here are five top software engineering positions available and the annual median advertised salary in New York.

  • Software Engineer - $124,672

  • Front-End Engineers - $114,944

  • Back-End Engineers - $104,960

  • Full-Stack Engineers - $107,264

  • Web Developer - $85,760

Annual Median Advertised Salary. Source: Lightcast; Oct 2022 - Sep 2023; 0-3 years minimum experience required. New York.

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Curriculum

In this bootcamp you'll complete projects similar to the work software engineers do daily. You’ll develop a strong portfolio that shows your ability to work end-to-end on a development project. Plus, you’ll learn to collaborate with generative AI and code smarter and faster with a new AI learning unit. Preview some of the curriculum units below:

Foundations Curriculum: Building Your Web Development Toolkit

Learners without previous coding experience will begin in this introductory curriculum, which equips you with the essential skills to embark on your web development journey.

  • Beginning with HTML, learn to structure web content and create a digital resume.

  • Style your creations with CSS, adding visual appeal and responsiveness.

  • JavaScript brings interactivity to your pages, and you'll apply these skills in a series of engaging exercises.

Introduction to web development

  • Explore the evolution of the web: From its humble beginnings to the dynamic, interconnected ecosystem of today.

  • Understand the underlying mechanics of the web: How data flows, servers communicate with clients, and the core principles driving modern web applications.

  • Get acquainted with the MERN stack: Learn the basics of MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js and understand their roles in building full-stack web applications.

  • Lay the foundation for future learning: Establish a solid understanding of web development concepts to prepare for the deeper dives into each MERN technology.

Development Environment Basics

  • Set up VS Code: Install, configure, and customize your code editor with extensions tailored for web development.

  • Master the command line: Learn essential commands for navigating directories, installing packages, and executing scripts.

  • Install MERN stack tools: Use the command line to prepare your environment for working with MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.

  • Get started with Git and GitHub: Understand the basics of version control, collaborate with others, and manage your projects effectively.

JavaScript for Web Interactions

  • Master intermediate JavaScript: Error handling, algorithms, data structures, asynchronous programming, modules, OOP, and ES6+.

  • Interact with the web: Manipulate web page elements and handle user interactions.

  • Communicate with backend systems: Work with APIs, understand REST and GraphQL.

  • Structure your code: Learn the MVC design pattern.

  • Prepare for your capstone: Begin conceptualizing and planning your web application.

MVC with MERN

  • This module dives into the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, a blueprint for structuring modern web applications. Using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js), you'll build each core MVC component:

    • View (React.js): Craft interactive user interfaces with essential React concepts like state management, forms, and routing.

    • Model (MongoDB): Master database interaction, from traditional relational databases to the flexible NoSQL power of MongoDB.

    • Controller (Node.js and Express.js): Create APIs, handle requests, and secure your application's communication.

    • Integration (Next.js): Seamlessly unite your frontend and backend, optimize performance, and leverage TypeScript.

    By the module's end, you'll have the skills to build full-fledged MERN stack applications and be ready to tackle your capstone project.

The Path Forward: Building Your Portfolio

  • Harness the power of AI prompt engineering: Craft effective prompts, guide language model outputs, and understand real-world applications.

  • Build a robust portfolio: Complete five projects, including a capstone, showcasing your ability to build full-stack web applications.

  • Demonstrate your expertise: Pass assessments that evaluate your knowledge and skills in various aspects of web development.

  • Launch your career in tech: Graduate with a strong portfolio and the skills to succeed in the ever-evolving world of web development.

Custom capstone and hands-on projects

Demonstrate your skills through hands-on projects, and graduate with a professional-grade capstone, where you'll build a complete web application, which will be the centerpiece of your portfolio. View a description of the portfolio projects below:

Capstone project

In this project, whose steps are distributed across the course, you will build a complete web application using MongoDB as the database, Node.js and Express.js for creating the API layer and React.js for building the frontend.

Jeopardy

Build an app to recreate the jeopardy game.

Pokedex

Create a pokemon application with a custom user interface, which is an encyclopedia of various information on Pokémon (a Pokedex).

Space Travel

Build a futuristic app to plan space travels by maintaining and tracking the details of all our spacecrafts.

Dog Adoption Platform API

Design and build RESTful APIs for a Dog Adoption Agency. 

Unmatched Student Support

Support is essential whether you're in the classroom or learning 100% online. The Stony Brook University Software Engineering Bootcamp offers dynamic, student-focused support. Connect with your instructors, mentors and other students throughout the entire 9-month software engineering bootcamp. 

Regular 1:1 Mentor Video Calls: Meet with your mentor to discuss industry insights, assignments and upcoming project ideas or get feedback on your progress. 

Online Community: We've built a supportive network of professionals and other students to help you exchange ideas and progress updates, share feedback and even support other students in their journey.

Student Advisors: Your advisor will help you stay accountable as you move through the curriculum. They can address questions about the coursework, help with time management and offer general assistance.

1:1 Career Coaching: Get help with career strategies, resume writing, mock interviews and more. You can sign up for optional career units that pair you with a coach to help you navigate every aspect of your job search.

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Meet Your Expert Mentors

The Stony Brook University Software Engineering Bootcamp partners with some of the most experienced software engineers in the field. Take advantage of dedicated mentor calls at no additional cost. Here are some of our current mentors:

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Peter Nsaka
Software Engineer
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Skye Nguyen
Sr Software Engineer
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John Newton
Sr Controls Software Engineer
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Sonia RM Karungi
Web Developer

Is This Program Right For You?

If you're looking to jumpstart your software engineering career, then the Stony Brook University Software Engineering Bootcamp may be the perfect program for you. From fundamentals to core skills, you'll learn everything you need to land an entry-level position after completing the software engineering bootcamp online. All backgrounds are welcome.

  • Not familiar with coding? No problem. You'll learn the basics in the Foundations+Core version of the program. 

  • Already have a working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript? You'll have accelerated access to the Core software engineering curriculum. 

Program Fees and Scholarships

There are many options for payment, such as scholarships and discounts.

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  • Pay a deposit at the time of enrollment.

  • Make payments for a duration 12 - 42 months depending on loan type.

  • 0% APR options may be available to those who qualify.

Apply and speak with an enrollment advisor to learn more about your specific financing options.

Please note: lending might not be available in all 50 states - view the full lending list.

Scholarships

The following scholarships are available to make a career in Software Engineering more accessible: 

  • $750 Women in Tech Scholarship.

  • $750 Veterans & Active Military Scholarship.

Speak with an enrollment advisor to confirm your eligibility. Only one scholarship can be applied and scholarships cannot be combined with other discounts.

FAQ

What is software engineering?

Software Engineering is the applied use of programming languages and engineering principles to create software products and applications for consumer use. Any website or application that you have interacted with in your life was developed by software engineers. They may also create more complex software, like a computer operating system, although this course is focused on the development of applications and websites.

How much does this bootcamp cost?

The software engineering bootcamp offers upfront payment of $9,900 or a monthly payment plan of 5 installments of $2,790.

What does a software engineer do?

Software engineers write and test the code that creates our digital world. An application may have thousands of files, and software engineers are responsible for creating those files and ensuring that they run correctly. They may also be responsible for the deployment of code to a server and for debugging, maintaining and upgrading live applications.

How to become a software engineer?

To become a software engineer you must learn how to code in an in-demand language. You also must have an eye-catching portfolio of work that will land you an interview, and an understanding of how the technologies you work with function. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a Computer Science degree to become a software engineer - you just need to be good at programming!

What type of jobs can you do after a software engineering bootcamp?

After this Software Engineering Bootcamp, you’ll be ready for a number of careers paths in the tech industry. You’ll be able qualified for jobs as a software engineer, full-stack developer, back-end developer, front-end developer, or web developer - to name a few

Is software engineering hard?

Software engineering is challenging, but anyone can learn how to do it with grit and determination. Creating programs is not as complicated as it may seem, but debugging programs to ensure they work properly can be a very strenuous process. Even professional developers have challenges, software engineering is a lifelong journey.

What is the salary of a software engineer?

Software engineering is one of the highest-paying professions in the world. Entry-level engineers often make salaries in the high 5 figure range, or even the low 6 figure range. Skilled engineers can command extremely high annual salaries, especially in areas like San Francisco or New York.

Is software engineering in high demand?

Software Engineering has never been in higher demand. The growth of technology is outpacing the number of qualified engineers, and it is only going to keep rising. Although getting your foot in the door will require a lot of legwork, job security is extremely high in this lucrative field.

How quickly can I become a software engineer?

It all depends on how much time you put in! Although there are many paths to becoming an engineer, this Software Engineering bootcamp has a proven track record of upskilling students into quality jobs within 13 months of starting the course. It generally takes 9 months to complete the course, and then several months of job searching and interviewing to land a job.

More Questions About the Program?

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