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.
International and domestic students admitted to COE’s MS programs in Toronto for Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 are eligible for a 25% tuition scholarship. Domestic Canadian students admitted in Toronto for Fall 2025 may be eligible for scholarships up to 50%. Please note that scholarship eligibility is subject to verification, restrictions may apply.
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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.
About the Campus
- Earn an industry-aligned degree that features world-class co-op and internship opportunities with leading businesses, giving you greater insight into regional employers’ needs.
- Network and gain valuable real-world experience at the Canadian headquarters of Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and many more.
- Learn from industry veterans and gain up-to-the-minute hiring insights.
- Enjoy living in a friendly, multicultural city with easy access to green spaces, world-class restaurants, major sports teams, and more.
- Tap into our global network of student resources, including Global Learner Support, Global Student Success, and Student Financial Services, among others.
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.