New opportunities in information systems await
Master of Science in Information Systems
Northeastern University’s Master of Science in Information Systems and Master of Science in Information Systems—Bridge programs prepare you for an in-demand career at the intersection of business, IT management, and engineering—even if you don’t have a STEM or tech-focused background. Through rigorous coursework and experiential learning, the programs prepare graduates to address complex, real-world challenges in an increasingly digitized world.
With the versatile MSIS degree, you'll be prepared to contribute to the digital revolution and to work in a range of in-demand fields in Vancouver and nationwide. We’ve deliberately curated an optimized study program to prepare students for the following roles:
- Data engineer
- Senior business analyst
- Solutions enterprise/architect
- Business systems analyst
- DevOps/automation/cloud engineer
- IT specialist
Which program is right for you?
- Master of Science in Information Systems The MSIS is for recent graduates and experienced IT professionals who want to develop expertise in the latest technologies impacting IT and data engineering. This program provides the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career or transition into a leadership role.
- Master of Science in Information Systems—Bridge The MSIS—Bridge program is for students with non-STEM bachelor’s degrees or who come from nontechnical careers and want to become information systems, IT, or data engineering professionals. Upon completion of the program, students earn an MS in Information Systems.
Domestic and international students admitted to COE’s MS programs in Vancouver for Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 are eligible for a 25% tuition scholarship. Domestic Canadian students admitted in Vancouver 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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Entry Terms
Fall, SpringCredits Required
32-40 Credit HoursCommitment
Two YearsFormat
On-Campus
Studying in Vancouver
- Study in one of Canada’s leading cities for technology and innovation.
- Become part of Vancouver’s explosive growth, with nearly one million new jobs expected in British Columbia by 2033 (B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook, 2023).
- Network throughout the Cascadia Innovation Corridor with business leaders from Amazon, Microsoft, SAP, Unbounce, Salesforce, and more.
- 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.
- Live and work in a safe, diverse city filled with natural beauty.
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.