Academic Programs

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
• Cyber-Security 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. 

What makes Miami a destination for professionals looking to advance their careers?

• #1 city for tech job growth and migration (Forbes, 2022)
• Record-breaking $5.5 billion venture capital invested—#1 in the Southeast U.S. and #9 overall nationwide—when larger tech hubs are seeing 25%–40% decreases (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.

Tuition and Aid

The domestic tuition price is inclusive of a scholarship of up to 25% for all domestic students beginning their graduate studies in the 2025 academic year. This scholarship is not transferable to alternative programs of study, terms or campuses outside of Miami, FL. This scholarship is stackable with the College of Engineering 2025 Academic Year Launch Scholarship of up to 25%. 

International students entering for the 2025 academic year are eligible for a program launch scholarship of up to 25%. This scholarship is not transferable to alternative programs of study, terms, or campuses outside of Miami, FL.

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2024–2025 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

Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Fall

How to Apply

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