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Master of Science in Information Design and Data Visualization
Since its founding in 1898, Northeastern University has been known for integrating academic study with professional practice. At Northeastern University’s Vancouver campus, students in the MS in Information Design and Data Visualization program develop analytical, design, and communication skills through an industry-informed curriculum, applied coursework, and faculty instruction.
The Master of Science in Information Design and Data Visualization (MSIDDV) degree is an exciting program that combines analytical methods with distinctive training in visual communication. With these skills, you’ll be prepared to collaborate across a variety of fields to bridge the gap between technology, public communication, and systems design.
Past graduates of the MSIDDV program work in a wide range of roles at leading employers, including:
- UX designer at Google AI, Research, and Machine Intelligence
- Designer at Microsoft
- Data designer at the BBC
- Graphics reporter at The Wall Street Journal
- Data visualization designer at Draper
- Data experience designer at Capital One
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.
Take the next step in your career
Entry Term
Fall
Credits Required
32
Commitment
2 years
Format
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 the province by 2033 (WorkBC, 2023).
- Network throughout the Cascadia Innovation Corridor with business leaders from Amazon, Microsoft, SAP, Unbounce, Salesforce, and more.
- Join a global network that includes more than 750 Northeastern alumni in British Columbia alone.
- Live and work in a safe, diverse city filled with natural beauty.
- Connect with campus resources and student services support staff throughout your journey, from application through graduation.
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.