Software engineering is a computer-focused career that involves developing computer programs and systems that are user-friendly, innovative, and fit the desires of customers and clients. Software engineering students learn about applying engineering principles to the development of software and computer programs used and accessed on different devices.

There are very limited opportunities for higher education in Lesotho, though this is destined to change in upcoming years. The local government has implemented several programs to increase interest in education and literacy levels have been increasing since these programs were put into place.

A Master of Science or MSc is a postgraduate degree typically in the fields of sciences and social sciences. MSc may be course-based, research-based, or a mixture of the two.