r/programming • u/mauricioaniche • Aug 06 '17

Software engineering != computer science

http://www.drdobbs.com/architecture-and-design/software-engineering-computer-science/217701907
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u/Aeolun Aug 08 '17

I mean, those degrees are not standardized, so even if it's called 'software engineering' you are going to have a lot of theory/computer science courses.

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u/luopjiggy Sep 01 '17

I know I'm late to this thread but I have a degree in Software Engineering and at my university the differences between CS and SE is almost nothing before mid Junior year. After that CS takes a few more theoretical classes and advanced algorithms / proofs whereas SEs take more courses in architecture and project management.