See yourself in a tech career—no matter your background

Create an in-demand information systems career alongside Toronto’s industry leaders

Master of Science in Information Systems—Bridge

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—Bridge program, offered by the College of Engineering, prepares you for in-demand careers at the intersection of business, IT management, and engineering—no matter your undergraduate degree.

This unique program was created for students who do not have a STEM or technical undergraduate degree or background. As a Bridge student, you’ll complete a series of foundational information systems courses before beginning the traditional curriculum. Graduates earn an MS in Information Systems and are fully prepared to improve processes and solve complex business and societal challenges in a variety of sectors, including government, management, and healthcare.

Hear more about what it’s like to study in Northeastern’s MSIS—Bridge program.

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Job growth for software developers from 2022 to 2032, much faster than average for all occupations (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
Northeastern’s College of Engineering ranking for best engineering schools (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
Toronto’s ranking among the world’s most livable cities (Economist Intelligence Unit, 2022)
“I really appreciate my [MSIS—Bridge program] mentor’s help. Her passion for challenging and acting with a clear goal is also encouraging me to keep on going to build my career.” —Yue Wang, Master of Science in Information Science—Bridge

Entry Terms

Fall, spring

Credits Required/Commitment

40

Commitment

2.5 years

Format

On campus

Studying in Toronto

  • Earn an industry-aligned degree that features world-class co-op and internship opportunities with regional business leaders, giving you insights into local 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, student financial services, and more.

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.




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