MSIS - From Our Alumni
"Some of the most valuable skills I learned were not found in a specific book, but rather gleaned from the professors and their past experiences." — Mike D., Information Systems Alumnus
"Some of the most valuable skills I learned were not found in a specific book, but rather gleaned from the professors and their past experiences." — Mike D., Information Systems Alumnus
"Our program relies on a heavy technical foundation to the managerial aspects of information systems. That puts us right in the middle of the leadership that's required to run IT organizations." — Kal Bugrara, Program Director
Potential to earn double the national average salary after completion
Source: USBLS data for professionals holding master’s in computer science
Khoury College led the way 10 years ago to create Align for students without a tech background. Since then, institutions have looked to Align as a model. The program is continually updated to best support you, which is reflected in retention rates:
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The Master of Science in Information Systems from Northeastern University closes the gap between business management, software engineering, and information technology, enabling students to improve processes and solve complex challenges related to business and society. As an evolved, dynamic application engineer, students will be prepared to go beyond programming to become a leader in information technology, delivering systems that are safe, secure, and advance society.
Boston currently has 396,000+ open positions in cybersecurity.
Source: Glassdoor (March 2023)
Northeastern is home to the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute, where faculty accomplishments range from helping to establish fields, such as medical device security to holding key positions in the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Nearly a quarter of cybersecurity job listings require a graduate degree, so earning one can open up new opportunities in your career.
Source: Burning Glass Technologies
#1 ranking for co-ops and internships in 2022
Source: U.S. News & World Report