Informatics
The Master of Professional Studies in Informatics prepares you to excel in the fast-growing and dynamic field of informatics.
Part-Time
In today’s technology-driven information economy, informatics—the analysis and design of how human beings interact with information—has applications across many industries, including healthcare, consulting, education, finance, manufacturing, and communications. From designing human-centered information systems to handling data and information security and creating mobile applications, informatics professionals bring technical expertise to bear on a wide range of challenges involving the usability, reliability, privacy, safety, and security of information.
This program prepares students to be successful for IT applications and management positions through a balanced curriculum that combines information science knowledge and technical skills training with an understanding of business fundamentals and strategic thinking regarding IT innovation. By connecting computing skills and applications to real-world challenges of information strategy, data governance, ethics and business intelligence, students earn competency in the areas of information technology management, system design and development, information security, human-computer interaction, data analytics, cloud computing and web services, and enterprise architecture.
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Unique Features
- Online and on-ground programs provide flexibility to working professionals and international students who want to advance in Information Technology and Management
- Program draws students from diverse educational backgrounds
- Experiential learning experience provides students the opportunity to work on real-world business projects
- A STEM-designated graduate degree allows international students to have extended period of Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Program Objectives
- Balanced technical skill training and management courses, combined with real-world projects to demonstrate competency required for Information Technology Management
- Learn programming techniques and database management, and explore cutting-edge industry-demanded software and tools
- Gain a strategic framework and competitive strategies to design and develop information systems
- Examine concepts, architectures, protocols, standards, and security models for digital networks
- Acquire sufficient cloud computing skills for effectively managing IT resources in small, medium, and large business units
- Adopt a multidisciplinary approach to real-world research, data analysis, and problem-solving
Concentrations
- Cloud Computing—Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including applications, data storage, databases, servers, software, and intelligence and analytics tools—through the internet or “the cloud.” This concentration prepares future IT professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter careers as cloud engineers, cloud migration specialists, and cloud infrastructure architects.
- Information Security Management—Information security management ensures and protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and information assets from threats and vulnerability. This concentration prepares students for a range of security-related career roles, such as security analysts, audit and compliance specialists, and security managers.
- Leading and Managing Technical Projects—Project management is the act of initiating, planning, and monitoring the progress of a project and coordinating all parties involved so it can be completed within the specified time frame, budget, and goals. The Leading and Managing Technical Projects concentration is specifically focused on creating project managers within the IT industry who are skilled at risk management, critical thinking, and leadership.
- Human-Centered Informatics—Human-centered informatics is a multidisciplinary field of study focusing on the interaction between humans and technology. It examines various kinds of complex sociotechnical information systems to understand human, technical, social, and institutional strengths and weaknesses. Graduates of this concentration will be well-suited for careers as UI/UX designers, product designers, human behavior researchers, web developers, and more.
- Analytics—Data analytics uses computational tools to conduct data analysis in order to improve decision making, customer service, effective marketing, and operations for an organization. This concentration prepares students with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to collect, clean, organize, process, classify, and interpret Big Data. Graduates of this concentration will be well-suited for careers as data analysts, data visualization developers, data engineers, and data storage architects.
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Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): Identify your educational goals and expectations of the program. Please be aware that Northeastern University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose.
- Professional resumé
- Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer
- English language proficiency proof. Students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
- Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, or NU Global Exam scores
Admissions Dates
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term.
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: April 12, 2021) | February 8, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: April 12, 2021) | March 8, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: April 12, 2021) | April 2, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: May 24, 2021) | May 14, 2021 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: July 12, 2021) | May 10, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: July 12, 2021) | June 14, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: July 12, 2021) | June 28, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: August 9, 2021) | July 26, 2021 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: September 20, 2021) | July 19, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: September 20, 2021) | August 23, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: September 20, 2021) | September 7, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: November 1, 2021) | October 18, 2021 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: January 10, 2022) | November 8, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: January 10, 2022) | December 13, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: January 10, 2022) | December 20, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: February 22, 2022) | February 8, 2022 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: April 11, 2022) | February 7, 2022 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: April 11, 2022) | March 14, 2022 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: April 11, 2022) | March 28, 2022 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: May 23, 2022) | May 9, 2022 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: July 11, 2022) | May 9, 2022 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: July 11, 2022) | June 13, 2022 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: July 11, 2022) | June 27, 2022 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: August 8, 2022) | July 25, 2022 |
General Requirements
Capstone and Experiential Learning
Electives
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Concentrations
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Please note: This curriculum is for marketing purposes only and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the course catalog.
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Below is a look at where our Informatics alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.
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Where They Work
- Amazon
- Abott Lab
- Deloitte
- Samsung
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What They Do
- UI/UX Design
- System Validation
- Cloud Architecting
- Security Analysis
- IT Project Management
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What They're Skilled At
- UX Research and UI Prototyping
- Application Programming
- Networking and Security Protection
- Data Storage
- Software Development
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