An info systems degree for any background
Master of Science in Information Systems
Northeastern University has been a leader in combining classroom instruction with real-world experience since its founding in 1898. Our co-ops, Experiential Network projects, and global campus resources give students the skills and practical expertise necessary to succeed in today’s fastest-growing industries.
Our Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) programs prepare 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 IS programs depending on your level of tech experience:
- Master of Science in Information Systems: For students who have bachelor’s degrees or significant experience in a tech-related field.
- Master of Science in Information Science—Bridge: A program in which students without a tech background take foundational IS courses before beginning the traditional curriculum.
Domestic Canadian students admitted to on-ground programs in Toronto for fall 2026 or spring 2027 receive a minimum 25% scholarship and may be eligible for up to 50% based on academic standing. International students may qualify for program-specific awards. All scholarships are subject to verification and applicable restrictions.
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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 program 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. Core courses will give you the engineering foundation needed to excel in the classroom and IT sector before you begin the traditional curriculum.
Studying at Northeastern's Toronto campus
- Earn an industry-aligned degree shaped by experiential learning, co-op, and employer partnerships across high-growth sectors.
- Study at our new Queen Street West campus in the heart of downtown built for collaboration and industry engagement.
- Build connections with organizations in tech, life sciences, finance, and public service throughout the Greater Toronto area.
- Learn from faculty integrating research, industry collaboration, and applied classroom projects with real partners.
- Live in a welcoming city shaped by diverse communities, a global food scene, major sports teams, and easy access to parks and green spaces.
- Tap into our global network of student resources, including career advising, mentorship, and learner success services.
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.