Master of Science in Information Systems

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Master of Science in Information Systems

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Accredited engineering degree offered by the College of Engineering at Northeastern University. Source

No application required

Hassle-free pathways for learners with or without conventional technical experience.

$3,000 USD per course

(4 credits at $750/credit) - Pay-as-you-go tuition lets you manage the costs, course by course.

100% online

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.

MSIS program overview

Prepare for leadership roles in rapidly growing industries

Harnessing the power of data, design, and development through this master’s, you’ll be uniquely positioned for technical leadership roles that allow you to answer the needs of business with the potential of new technologies.

As businesses urgently seek the expertise to help them integrate new tech solutions to stay ahead, this Northeastern MSIS will open a plethora of potential career avenues, including data architect, UI developer and agile project management. You’ll be ready to lead digital transformation across almost any industry or sector.

Build a professional network of successful IT alumni
Graduates have gone on to work at IBM, Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon.
Join the rapidly expanding workforce our nations and communities need
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the number of software developers to grow by 25 percent between 2021 and 2031.
Increase your potential earnings threshold with an Northeastern MSIS
The average salary of an IT leadership position in the U.S. is $165,000 per year.
Demonstrate your tech leadership capabilities to prospective employers
With skills in software development, UX design, data architecture, agile methodology, web design, and business intelligence.

Admissions information

Upcoming Deadlines:

Fall 2025 Priority Application Deadline: July 25, 2025

10% New Student Scholarship Deadline: July 25, 2025

Fall 2025 Start of Classes: September 3, 2025

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Land a leadership role in tech

Build your expertise in:

- Mobile app software engineering, crafting user-centric apps and interfaces based on human need and business insight

- User experience (UX) design, learning key UX concepts to design and create intuitive user experiences

- Python application engineering, mastering core concepts to create a diverse range of applications, using one of the most widely adopted programming languages

- Information systems development, acquiring a deep understanding of the methodologies used to align IS needs with business goals

- Agile software development, attaining a comprehensive understanding of the software development life cycle

Start or advance your career

$165,000

Average salary of an IT leadership position in the United States

48,500

Job postings in computer and information systems in the U.S. annually

16% growth by 2031

This field is seeing accelerated growth YoY between 2021 - 2031

Qualify for in-demand jobs

  • Software engineer

  • Information security analyst

  • Systems administrator

  • Business design and process architects

  • IT managers

Ready to make connections? Join our alumni network

Graduates of the MS in Information Systems program join 55,000+ alumni from the Northeastern University College of Engineering network.

Membership of our alumni network will provide a vibrant professional network for life, globally, helping you stay one step ahead in the competitive postgraduate worlds of industry and academia.

You’ll also enjoy networking and knowledge sharing opportunities through events and lectures, furthering your experiential learning and professional connections later on.

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