Program Overview

Northeastern University's Master of Science in Information Systems closes the gap between business management, software engineering, and information technology. The program is designed to help you improve processes and solve complex challenges related to business and society. 

Throughout the program, you will engage in a broad, deep, and innovative curriculum that prepares you to become a problem-solver who designs groundbreaking software solutions that meet business-world complexities and the humanistic needs of users. You'll also gain the interpersonal skills needed to succeed across industries.

You'll gain a solid technical foundation through advanced coursework taught by faculty with deep industry-wide experience in engineering techniques. Your coursework includes business analysis, project planning, agile development, and quality assurance.

Courses are interactive, conversational, and participatory. You'll take ownership of your learning experience through technical sessions and discussions of real-world cases. The program offers a wide range of courses that reflect current and future industry trends, such as:

• Cryptocurrency and Smart Contract Engineering
• Engineering of Big Data Systems
• Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Cybersecurity Engineering and Development
• Digital Business
• Full-Stack Software Engineering
• User Experience Design
• Data Science and Machine Learning Systems Engineering

You'll have the flexibility to focus your curriculum on your career interests through extensive elective choices. You can also participate in Northeastern's leading cooperative education program, gaining up to eight months of professional experience in your field of interest. 

As a program graduate, you'll have a lifelong career advantage as an information technology leader, delivering safe, secure systems that advance society.