Hello Kalani , thanks for asking this question on this platform.when we talk about software engineers that means a engineer who has knowledge of software system .now generally there are two types of software engineers.one come from computer science department and second comes from information technology department they both are from software background.but computer science is core for being a software engineer.thanks 

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Software engineering is the application of engineering to software that includes documenting the requirements of the software through application of basic design principles. Software engineers also learn to analyze and design alternatives keeping in mind the utility of the finished product and whether the final product meets its requirements. At the same time they are also trained to realize the safety, reliability, cost-affectivity and functional aspects of the software.
Core Subjects
Mathematics
Chemistry
Basic Engineering
Computer Literacy
Physics Laboratory
Engineering Graphics
Biology for Engineering
Principles of Environmental Science
Material Science
Digital Computer Fundamentals
Computer Organization and Architecture
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Engineering Principles
Object Oriented Programming
Microprocessors
Software Design
Computer Skills
Discrete Mathematics
Computer Networks
IT Engineering
A student holding a degree in Information Technology can work as an IT Engineer responsible for operating computer systems, software, servers, computer networking or network securities. The programme focuses on the theoretical and technical aspects of designing, developing, researching and testing software as well as digital hardware. Information Technology is designed to teach students about various fundamental concepts of information security, web systems, computer networking and software engineering. The programme covers subjects like programming, mathematics, and operations among others.
Core subjects
Computer architecture and organization

Data Structures

Data Warehousing and Data Mining

Database systems

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Electronics

Engineering Mathematics

Foundations of Computer Systems

Java Programming and Website Design

Operating systems

Software Engineering

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