An information systems degree for any background
Master of Science in Information Systems
Northeastern University has been a leader in combining classroom instruction with career-focused, real-world experience since its founding in 1898. With programs that incorporate internships, curriculums designed around real-world problems, and faculty who both teach and work in industry, you’ll gain a strong foundation in the skills and experience necessary to succeed in today’s fastest-growing sectors.
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) prepares you for in-demand careers at the intersection of business, IT management, and engineering. Through rigorous coursework and experiential opportunities, you’ll go beyond programming to deliver safe, secure systems that advance society.
We offer two options to earn your degree:
- The Master of Science in Information Systems for students with bachelor’s degrees in a technical or STEM field.
- The Master of Science in Information Systems—Bridge for students who do not have a STEM or technical undergraduate degree or background.
See what a recent student has to say about the MSIS experience.
Take the next step in your career
“It’s great to have professors who are experienced being leaders in industry. It gives us insights from different companies. I have one professor who has been working on artificial intelligence before it was called AI.” —Haseeb Khan, Master of Science in Information Systems
Which program is right for you?
Master of Science in Information Systems
Whether you’re a recent graduate who wants to gain expertise in new technologies or you want to transition into leadership after years in the industry, our MS in Information Systems will give you the insights and experience necessary to transform your career.
Master of Science in Information Systems - Bridge
The MSIS—Bridge program is for students with non-STEM, nontechnical bachelor’s degrees who want to become information systems professionals. Upon completion of this program, students earn an MS in Information Systems and are prepared to pursue careers as information systems professionals.
Studying in Oakland
- Study in the vibrant, ethnically diverse city of Oakland.
- Enjoy easy access to tech startups, healthcare organizations, and arts throughout the Bay Area.
- Learn from faculty members who have longstanding ties to local academic, creative, and professional communities and bring these connections to the classroom each day.
- Gain up to eight months of full-time industry experience through the co-op program, a unique aspect of Northeastern’s curriculum that gives you a competitive edge upon graduation.
- Immerse yourself in a campus with a special focus on equity and social justice.
About Northeastern
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.
Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 320,000-plus alumni, and more than 3,800 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.