According to a 2003 report prepared for the University of North Carolina Office of the President, employment growth in software engineering should increase over 70% between 2000 and 2010. Analyzing the need for various engineering professions in North Carolina the report identified software engineering as the fastest growing field in North Carolina. Offering a Master of Science in Software Engineering through distance education and face-to-face learning provides opportunities for working professionals and graduate students to continue their education in a technical area with high employment potential. Courses are offered using a variety of Internet-based tools.