Online MS in Information Systems

About the program

With the Online Master’s of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) from the College of Engineering at Northeastern University, you’ll learn how to use technology to address the challenges facing people in businesses, organizations and communities across the world.

Designed for graduates and working professionals from any background, the MSIS equips you with the technical skills and business management expertise to drive digital transformation in any organization. You’ll gain deep applied knowledge across a range of technological fields, including UX design, software development, data analytics and digital business processes.

Along the way, you’ll absorb and become proficient in business leadership best practices. With a strong working knowledge of quality assurance, data management, agile methodologies and marketing assessment, you’ll be ready for leadership in almost any organization or industry.

With this unique and flexible set of must-have skills, you’ll be ideally positioned to step into a diverse range of tech leadership roles, including IT project manager, systems administrator, software developer, information security analyst and more.

This prestigious and meticulously designed master’s allows capable graduates from all academic and professional backgrounds to reposition themselves across a range of rapidly growing IT industries, ready to help define and lead the systemic changes that are reshaping our societies.

Learn more about the Online MSIS program on Coursera.

Skills

Skip the application—let your performance pave the way

With the MSIS program’s Fast App pathway, you can skip the application process, and use your performance on two initial courses to secure your place in the MSIS program.

Complete two courses, get a ‘B’ grade or better, show proof of your bachelor's degree by the time you complete the two courses, and you’ll join the next cohort in the full master’s degree.

View the pathway courses for the upcoming term.

You can also apply to the program using the standard graduate application for direct admission consideration. Learn more about the standard application requirements at the College of Engineering graduate admissions.

How to prepare

We encourage you to review the material in the MSIS Bridge specialization, Information Systems Foundations, through Coursera, in preparation for your Online MSIS performance-based admissions pathway courses. This series of courses was created by College of Engineering faculty and is designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge that will significantly enhance your success in the pathway courses.

Specialized Focus Areas

Align your MSIS journey with your career goals through specialized focus areas. Choose from four different options:

• Cyber & Information Security: Master threat detection and security compliance
• Software Testing & Quality Assurance: Develop expertise in test planning and automation
• Product Management & DevOps Leadership: Bridge technical knowledge with business acumen
• General: Create a more flexible and customized MSIS program by selecting electives across all focus areas

College

Current Fast App dates

Missed an enrollment deadline? Use the enrollment link in your email to enroll in the available term.