Become a leader in information systems
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.
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. With the help of faculty members who are experts within their field and experience-based learning opportunities that help you connect your studies to the real world, you’ll be ready to advance our society alongside your career.
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.
Take the next step in your career
Entry Terms
Credits Required
Commitment
Two yearsFormat
About the Campus
- 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.
- Study at Northeastern’s first international campus, with more than 1,400 students and more than 100 faculty.
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.