GREEN BAY, Wis. — Artificial intelligence and a shift towards software-driven technologies are driving the need for talent that bridges the skills gap between traditional software engineering and modern generative AI applications.

To meet this regional workforce need, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is launching a new bachelor of science in software engineering starting this fall semester.

Software professional jobs are projected to grow by 25% from 2022 to 2032, and degrees in computing are also among the highest-earning career paths, with an 18% annual return on investment, the university states in a news release.

“UW-Green Bay’s new Software Engineering program is a launchpad for students to become creators, innovators and leaders in a rapidly evolving tech landscape,” UW-Green Bay Associate Professor Golam Mushih Tanimul Ahsan said. “The program immerses students at the forefront of technology, analyzing problems to create solutions that don’t exist yet. Through collaboration and discovery, students evolve with the ever-changing curriculum, ensuring the program remains relevant to the region’s workforce needs.”

More information can be found at https://www.uwgb.edu/software-engineering/.