College of Engineering

Software Engineering Systems

Master's: Boston
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The Master of Science in Software Engineering Systems degree prepares students for careers as software developers in competitive markets.

Boston
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
2 years
Duration of Program
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Overview

Our newly renovated Master of Science in Software Engineering Systems takes a sociotechnical, engineering approach to software. This engineering foundation is designed to enable students to embrace real-world complexity as an opportunity for innovation. We are committed to shaping our students to be intuitive problem solvers, experienced engineering architects, and result leaders who will have a great impact at the exciting three-way intersection of computer science, engineering, and ethics.

Our program offers a multitude of courses in Big Data engineering and analytics in addition to supplementary courses that are required to deliver the data-analytics results in a meaningful way to management. We cover data management, advanced data management, business intelligence, column databases, data science, and Big Data engineering. We offer advanced functional programming using the powerful Scala language and a course on advanced data science as well as cloud computing. Multithread concurrent computing is also offered, which is important for synchronizing a huge set of servers working in parallel to help large-scale analytics run faster by a hundredfold increase in speed. Due to the high-level mathematical operations required to run these programs, only software engineers have the capacity to work in such complicated areas.

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Unique Features

  • Students may pursue a PhD after completion of the master's degree.
  • Can be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership certificate.
  • Graduates of the program have been very successful in obtaining employment during the last 10 years.

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-50 university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$54K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Completed online application form
  • $75 application fee
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2021-2022 or the 2022-2023 academic years
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resumé
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Engineering admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed 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.

Fall Semester Entry
Spring Semester Entry
Funding/Early Action deadline for domestic and international 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
Curriculum

General Requirements

Master of Science in Software Engineering Systems General Requirements

Core Requirements

The program does not accept any transfer credit. All 32 credits must be completed from the IS and CSYE program coursework specified.

CSYE 6200 - Concepts of Object-Oriented Design 
4.00 
INFO 6205 - Program Structure and Algorithms 
4.00 

Options

Complete one of the following options:

Coursework Option

CSYE Courses

A minimum of 16 and a maximum of 24 semester hours may be taken from the following list toward the elective requirement:

CSYE (CSYE 6510 and CSYE 6530 excluded)

INFO Courses

A maximum of 8 semester hours may be taken from the following list toward the elective requirement:

INFO (INFO 6250 excluded)

Thesis Option

CSYE 7990 - Thesis 
1.00 - 8.00 

CSYE Courses

A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 semester hours may be taken from the following list toward the elective requirement:

CSYE (CSYE 6510 and CSYE 6530 excluded)

INFO Courses

A maximum of 8 semester hours may be taken from the following list toward the elective requirement:

INFO (INFO 6250 excluded)

Note: Students who elect to pursue the thesis option must first propose a topic and advisor for their thesis and receive approval from the program director. 

Please note: This curriculum is for marketing purposes only and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the course catalog.



Experiential Learning

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 startups.
 
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.

Faculty

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.

William Robertson

William Robertson

Associate Professor
Khaled Bugrara

Khaled Bugrara

Program Director, Information Systems, Software Engineering Systems, and Data Architecture and Management
Engin Kirda

Engin Kirda

Professor
Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 275,000 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.

 

  • Where They Work

    • GE Aviation
    • Raytheon
    • CDM Smith
    • Bose Corporation
    • IBM

  • What They Do

    • Engineering
    • Operations
    • Business Development
    • Program and Project Management
    • Entrepreneurship

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Engineering
    • Project Management
    • AutoCAD
    • SolidWorks
    • Manufacturing

 

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