Browsing by Author "Maayuf, Talal Mohamed"

Filter results by typing the first few letters
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
  • Thumbnail Image
    Master Thesis
    Yazılım Mühendisliği Öğrencileri için Sektör Akademi Arasındaki Boşluğun Anlaşılması
    (2023) Maayuf, Talal Mohamed; Topallı, Damla; Information Systems Engineering; 06. School Of Engineering; 01. Atılım University
    The fast development in the software engineering industry means that the academic institutions need to keep their curricula up-to-date to meet the changing demands of the job market. This thesis investigates the gap between what software engineering students learn in the university and the skills they need to possess in the software engineering field. The focus is on the emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Cloud Computing and DevOps, as well as established guidelines like the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK). This thesis takes a deep dive into the university's software engineering curriculum. It compares the curriculum with SWEBOK standards and analyzes job postings to identify the most demanded skills in the software engineering industry. Additionally, a survey was conducted with senior software engineering students to understand how prepared they feel to tackle the challenges of today's tech landscape. The findings reveal significant gaps between the skills taught in the university and those required by employers. Particularly, emerging technologies and soft skills are underrepresented in the curriculum. The analysis provides practical recommendations for updating the curriculum to better align with industry needs. By making these improvements, educational institutions can better prepare their graduates for the workforce, increasing their employability and readiness to contribute effectively to the software engineering field. This thesis aims to contribute to the ongoing conversation about curriculum development in software engineering education. It offers a model for aligning academic programs with industry expectations, emphasizing the need for adaptive curricula that evolve with technological progress. This ensures that graduates possess the relevant skills needed to succeed in a competitive job market.