Information Systems
The Master of Science in Information Systems offers cutting-edge expertise in a variety of courses that combine technological advances and business practices.
Part-Time
- In Northeastern’s Master of Science in Information Systems program, you will embark on an IT leadership pathway as a more-evolved, dynamic software engineer. Through an innovative curriculum and a rigorous academic program that is both broad and deep, you’ll become a problem solver who designs groundbreaking software solutions that fit within the complexities of the business world and solve the humanistic needs of the people who use them.
- This flexible degree program puts software at the forefront of the engineering paradigm to address the socio-technical needs of contemporary society. You’ll be prepared to go beyond simple programming to become a leader in information technology, delivering systems that are safe and secure and that help solve the world’s grand challenges.
- Your degree will involve a deep level of applied learning with hands-on case studies in every course and at least one required co-op experience in an industry of your choosing. You’ll also have the flexibility to tailor your degree to your professional goals through a number of available concentrations:
- General Information Systems
- User Experience
- Big Data Systems and Analytics
- Smart Contracts
- Intelligent Systems
- You’ll also build the crucial interpersonal skills you need to succeed in any industry, taking courses on business analysis, project planning, agile development, and quality assurance.
- Students with non-STEM bachelor’s degrees have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Information Systems in an accelerated time frame with Northeastern’s Information Systems Bridge Admissions Pathway.
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Unique Features
- Optional participation in Northeastern's co-op program
- Silicon Valley campus connects students to a venue synonymous with software development, internet titans, and information technology
- Students can take courses in one of five specialty concentrations
Blockchain Technology Specialization
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Silicon Valley Standard Course Work Option
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Application Engineering and Development |
4 SH |
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Web Design and User Experience Engineering |
4 SH |
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Program Structure and Algorithms |
4 SH |
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Web Methods and Tools |
4 SH |
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Smartphone-based Web Development |
4 SH |
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Engineering of Big-Data Systems |
4 SH |
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Engineering Cybersecure Software Systems |
4 SH |
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Advances in Data Sciences and Architecture |
4 SH |
Silicon Valley Blockchain and Smart Contract Specialization Option
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Cryptocurrency and Smart Contracts |
4 SH |
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Smart Contract Application Engineering and Development |
4 SH |
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Advanced Topics in Cryptocurrencies |
4 SH |
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Regulatory Aspects of Smart Contract Automation |
2 SH |
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Digital Smart Contracts Product Innovations |
2 SH |
Pathway for Non-STEM Majors to Earn an MS in Information Systems
Students with non-STEM bachelor’s degrees have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Information Systems in an accelerated time frame with Northeastern’s Information Systems Bridge Admissions Pathway.
Testimonials
Kal Bugrara, Program Director
Mike D., Program Graduate
Ranadeep Guha, MS Information Systems student
Parth Gargava MS, Information Systems
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Requirements
- Completed online application form
- $75 application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- GRE is not required for applicants starting spring 2021
- Statement of purpose
- Resumé
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants
- Undergraduate degree in engineering or similar field
Admissions Dates
Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed when complete as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.
Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
| Funding/Early Action deadline for international and domestic applicants: | January 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (outside the U.S.): | May 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (inside the U.S.): | July 1 |
| Deadline for domestic applicants: | August 1 |
| Deadline for regional campus applicants: | August 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (outside the U.S.): | September 15 |
| Deadline for international applicants (inside the U.S.) | November 1 |
| Deadline for domestic applicants: | November 15 |
| Deadline for regional campus applicants: | December 15 |
| Boston part-time domestic applicants: | April 21 |
| Regional campus applicants and online program (domestic) applicants: | April 21 |
General Requirements
Students may not register for more than 9 semester hours in the fall, spring, and summer terms. All 32 credits must be completed from the IS and CSYE program course work specified. The MSIS program does not accept any transfer credit.
Core Requirements
Seattle and Silicon Valley students will complete the General Information Systems concentration below.
Students on the Boston campus may complete one of the following concentrations:
Concentrations
Choose one from the following:
Seattle and Silicon Valley Students
Complete 16 semester hours from the respective lists below (Seattle Campus List or Silicon Valley Campus List).
Boston Campus Students
Complete 16 semester hours in the following subject area: INFO (INFO 7290 and INFO 6101 excluded).
Complete four from the following:
INFO 7375
Electives
Complete 12 semester hours from the respective course list.
Boston Campus Electives
Any INFO course
A maximum of 8 semester hours of CYSE courses except CYSE 6220, 6510, and 6530.
Seattle Campus List
Silicon Valley Campus List
Please note: This curriculum is for marketing purposes only and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the course catalog.
Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges. The cooperative education program, also known as “co-op,” is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a co-op program for graduate students. Through this program, students gain professional industry experience in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum while employed from four to eight months in a wide variety of organizations, from large companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.
In 2019, the Graduate School of Engineering placed nearly 1000 students in co-op positions. We have a team that prepares students for the cooperative education experience through resumé building, developing interview skills, and guiding professional development.
Our Faculty
Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.
By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 255,000 alumni and 3,350+ employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global nongovernmental organizations. Our current students and faculty across strategically located regional locations further foster a lifelong, global community of learning and mentoring.
Below is a look at where our Engineering alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.
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Where They Work
- GE Aviation
- Raytheon
- CDM Smith
- Bose Corporation
- IBM
- Oracle
- Microsoft
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What They Do
- Functional Engineers and Architects
- Operations
- Business Design and Process Architects
- Project Managers
- Entrepreneurship
- Data Architects
- IT Managers
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What They're Skilled At
- Engineering
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Manufacturing
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