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Master of Science in Information Systems – Bridge
Master’s Degree
The Master of Science in Information Systems–Bridge program is designed to prepare those with non-STEM or nontechnical bachelor’s degrees, or those who want to strengthen their technical backgrounds, to enter the information systems field. Integrating business management, software engineering, and information technology, the program prepares students to design innovative software solutions that fit the complexities of the business world while solving the humanistic needs of the people who use them.
Location
Miami
Commitment
Full-Time/Part-Time
Duration
2.5-3 Years
entry terms
Fall, Spring
Program Overview
The Master of Science (MS) in Information Systems—Bridge program enables students with non-STEM or nontechnical bachelor’s degrees, and students who would like to strengthen their technical backgrounds, to launch a career in information systems and contribute to the ongoing digital revolution. The comprehensive curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and provides a personalized learning experience tailored to your individual needs. Upon completion of the program, you’ll earn an MS in Information Systems and be well prepared to pursue a career as an information systems professional.
The MS in Information Systems—Bridge program aims to connect business users and technologists as industries increasingly digitize their operations. The program responds to the growing demand for professionals who possess a deep understanding of how technology can be harnessed to address significant societal challenges. Through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates business management, software engineering, and information technology, the program empowers you to tackle complex real-world issues in the realms of business and society.
The program also seeks to identify the needs of individuals or businesses and arm them with new skills and knowledge to address those needs. You’ll be equipped to meet industry demands and adapt to a rapidly changing job market.
What makes Miami a destination for professionals looking to advance their careers?
- #1 city for tech job growth and migration (Forbes, 2022).
- Miami is a leader in venture capital, attracting a record-breaking $5.5 billion investment—ranking #1 in the Southeast U.S. and #9 nationwide—while larger tech hubs face significant declines (Forbes, Refresh Miami, 2022).
- $2.28 billion in venture capital to FinTech, $1.1 billion in VC to HealthTech, $859 million in VC to crypto and blockchain (Refresh Miami, 2021).
Miami has transformed into a diverse economic powerhouse with ideal characteristics for new businesses and vibrant lifestyles. Northeastern University’s Miami campus is located in Wynwood, a popular neighborhood studded with murals by some of the world’s best-known street artists. The district offers a range of trendy boutiques, restaurants, and nightclubs. Some of the country’s most innovative companies have opened offices here, including Spotify, Live Nation, PwC, and venture capital firms Founders Fund and Atomic.
Miami’s growing tech sector is attracting creative tech professionals from across the country. FinTech, HealthTech, and crypto capital lead the sector, with other key focus industries that include aviation, banking and finance, creative design, hospitality and tourism, technology and innovation, life sciences and healthcare, and trade and logistics.
Unique Features
- Personalized curriculum caters to both nontechnical and technical students. No precalculus or other calculus or math courses are needed to be successful. No programming knowledge or background is required to be admitted.
- Specially selected required courses help you develop the skill sets needed to succeed in the program. At the same time, various electives allow you to tailor the degree to your individual career goals.
- A hands-on learning approach prepares students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the competitive field of information systems.
- Faculty field expertise is integrated into classroom instruction, providing students a practical and up-to-date education.
- You’ll develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills and a deep understanding of the business world, human behavior, psychology, and user experience design to create user-friendly and intuitive software solutions.
- Students can gain up to eight months of professional experience with Northeastern’s top-ranked cooperative education program.
Program Objectives
- Offer students with nontechnical bachelor’s degrees a master’s degree program designed to enable them to become information systems professionals.
- Educate the next generation of problem-solvers who design innovative software solutions to fit the complexities of the business world while solving the humanistic needs of those who use them.
- Allow you to gain a variety of skill sets that leading information systems professionals need by transitioning soft skills into technical skills.
- Equip you with the ability to solve complex problems creatively and gain the skills necessary to design state-of-the-art software solutions that blend seamlessly into the intricate environment of the business world.
- Emphasize the humanistic aspects of technology design, ensuring that solutions are developed with the end user’s needs and experiences in mind. As a result, program graduates can provide effective solutions to real-world challenges.
Career Outlook
- Students who obtain a Master of Science in Information Systems can hold various jobs in analytical and data fields, as well as in engineering, design, and development.
- The MS in Information Systems program at Northeastern has successfully placed many graduates at industry leaders such as Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, Oracle, Amazon, and IBM.
- MS in Information Systems–Bridge students are hired for competitive co-ops and receive full-time offers across a range of industries and companies around the globe. View a sampling of co-op employers.
- Functional engineers and architects
- Project managers
- Business design and process architects
- Data architects
- IT managers
Testimonial
“I have the confidence and the tool kits that I can use for my future employment. You do not wait until graduation; you learn something and then you can test yourself on co-op…which is extremely important.“–Archil Lelashvili, MS in Information Systems student
Tuition and Aid
Tuition
$74.6K*
*Program Launch scholarship:
All students who start their program in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 in Miami are eligible for a 25% tuition discount for the duration of the program. Students who defer to future terms are not eligible. For more information, contact the Graduate School of Engineering at [email protected].
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025–2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Find detailed information on tuition and fees from Student Financial Services.
Finance Your Education
We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships. Learn more from Student Financial Services.
Curriculum
For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.
Diverse experiential opportunities
Northeastern University 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 universities that offers a co-op program for graduate students. Students gain up to eight months of professional experience employed in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum, giving them a competitive edge upon graduation.
The College of Engineering has 2,000+ co-op employer partners globally. Our dedicated team of co-op coordinators prepare students for the co-op experience through resume building, developing interview skills, and guiding professional development. Recent co-op partners for the MSIS program include Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Tesla, and Apple, as well as large corporations to startups globally.
Admission 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
| Deadline for domestic applicants: | August 1 |
| Deadline for international applicants outside the US: | June 1 |
| Deadline for international applicants inside the US: | July 1 |
Requirements
View College of Engineering Graduate Admissions website
Students with non-engineering bachelor’s degrees are eligible.
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants
- Completed online application form
- Application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- GRE is not required
- Statement of purpose
- Resumé
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