Don't misrepresent where you went to school.

[sanantone]

HES has been debated on every other student forums.

In the end, there are arguments that go both ways, if it were me I would write the exact name of the degree + Harvard university -> Master of Liberal Arts, Software engineering - Harvard University.

Then again, Harvard is not really recognized for computer science, so you know, who cares? I kind of feel it's when you do Strategic Management and people think you went to HBS, then it can become an issue (Or similarly use the prestige of one of their 11 other schools in an obscure way). Or you brag about being accepted at Harvard, what a STUPID move for a HES student, you are begging to be outed. Just use the line they use, it's open admission if you can do the Harvard coursework, everyone thinks twice about if they could do a harvard coursework.

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With UPenn new master on coursera, you don't even need to attend any on-campus course and are recognized as a full student. I think this is really the way to go, these half Harvard things won't help Harvard in the future, especially against other Ivey that recognize the online students as fully their own.

I do agree that some other Ivy League schools are being more progressive and inclusive. There are adult learners who are capable of getting into these graduate programs; they just can't afford to quit their jobs and move. Plus, 100% online is more convenient and affordable than the blended nature of Harvard Extension programs. 

But, this is the full name of the degree.

Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, Field: Software Engineering

It's just abbreviated in some places. It's kind of similar to UF's program in forensic science. The website might abbreviate the name sometimes as an MS in Forensic Science, but the official name is an MS in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Forensic Science. It's a dumb name, but Master of Science in Pharmacy is what is listed on the diploma even though it's really just a forensic science degree.