东莞理工学院软件工程专业硕士（专业代码：085405）是面向信息技术产业升级、适配智能制造与数字产业发展需求设立的全日制专业学位硕士，聚焦培养兼具扎实软件理论功底、工程实践能力与创新研发素养的高层次应用型、复合型软件工程人才。
本专业紧扣新一代信息技术产业发展趋势，培养适应软件技术迭代，具备软件工程系统思维、工程研发能力与项目管理素养的高素质专业技术人才。要求学生系统掌握计算机与软件工程基础理论、主流开发技术与工程规范，具备软件系统设计开发、智能软件研发、软件测试运维、工业软件适配、软件项目管控等核心能力，能够在信息技术服务、数字化系统搭建、行业软件升级等领域承担核心技术与研发工作。
专业立足产业发展特色，设立三大核心特色培养方向：工业软件、人工智能应用、软件安全，精准对接先进制造、数字科技、人工智能等重点产业人才需求。专业采用全日制两年学制，秉承学校卓越工程师培养理念，全方位强化学生工程实践能力。
本专业课程体系兼顾基础性、前沿性与实用性，全面覆盖软件工程理论、软件开发与维护、大数据技术、云计算平台搭建、人工智能算法应用等核心内容，深度融入大模型开发、区块链技术、智能终端软件研发、物联网软件适配等新兴技术模块，注重理论知识与产业实际应用深度融合，构建适配新一代信息技术发展的立体化知识体系。
毕业生就业适配面广、产业认可度高，可在互联网科技企业、高端制造企业、信息技术服务商及政企信息化部门，从事工业软件研发、智能系统开发、数字化项目开发、信息技术创新研究等工作。
The Master of Software Engineering ( Code: 085405) at Dongguan University of Technology is a full-time professional degree master's program established to address the needs of the upgrading of the information technology industry, catering to the development demands of smart manufacturing and the digital industry. The program focuses on cultivating high-level applied and interdisciplinary software engineering talents with a solid theoretical foundation in software, strong engineering practice capabilities, and innovative R&D competencies.
Aligned with the trends in the development of next-generation information technology, the program aims to cultivate high-quality technical professionals who can adapt to the rapid iteration of software technologies, possessing systematic thinking in software engineering, engineering R&D capabilities, and project management proficiency. Students are required to systematically master fundamental theories of computer science and software engineering, mainstream development technologies, and engineering standards, while acquiring core competencies in software system design and development, intelligent software R&D, software testing and maintenance, industrial software adaptation, and software project management. Graduates will be capable of undertaking key technical and R&D roles in areas such as information technology services, digital system construction, and industry-specific software upgrading.
Building on the distinctive features of industrial development, the program offers three core training specializations: Industrial Software, Artificial Intelligence Applications, and Software Security, which precisely align with the talent demands of key industries such as advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and artificial intelligence. The program is full-time and has a two-year duration. It adheres to the university's philosophy of cultivating outstanding engineers and comprehensively strengthens students' practical engineering abilities.
The curriculum of the program balances foundational, cutting-edge, and practical aspects, comprehensively covering core areas such as software engineering theory, software development and maintenance, big data technologies, cloud computing platform construction, and artificial intelligence algorithm applications. It deeply integrates emerging technology modules, including large model development, blockchain technology, smart terminal software R&D, and Internet of Things software adaptation. Emphasis is placed on the seamless integration of theoretical knowledge with real-world industrial applications, constructing a multidimensional knowledge system aligned with the development of next-generation information technology.
Graduates of the program enjoy broad career adaptability and high recognition from industries. They can pursue careers in internet technology companies, high-end manufacturing enterprises, information technology service providers, and government or corporate IT departments. Potential roles include industrial software R&D, intelligent system development, digital project development, and information technology innovation research.
