Align Online allows motivated students and professionals holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline to earn an online computer science master's. Technology thrives on diverse ideas and perspectives—add yours. Break into tech to make an impact.
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You’ll apply what you’re learning in the classroom through project work involving real industry scenarios. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to build work experience through a paid, full-time computer science co-op (four–eight months) or internship with one of Khoury College’s 700+ industry partners—or within your own company. Options are available both online and in person. Northeastern is known for this high-impact work experience.
Example co-op and internship partners in an industry-preferred program
Align Online helps prepare you to meet the preferred qualifications for job postings with top companies. Many companies offer co-op students full-time employment upon completion of their degree.
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Example co-op partners
Amazon/AWS, Quickbase, Google, Fidelity, Apple, Car Gurus, EforAll, Boston Children’s Hospital, Vor Biophamra, and many more
Strong support and online collaboration to kick-start your next career move
Your work experience opportunities are closely integrated with both your course curriculum and the advising system. Northeastern’s career staff, academic advisors, and peer mentors will support you in preparing for and succeeding during your work experience.
This comprehensive support system adds depth to your classroom studies, gives you exposure to different career paths and opportunities, and helps you develop a deeper understanding of computer science and its many intersections—highly valuable to your future employers. Additionally, as an Align Online student, you’ll build strong collaborative skills working in diverse online teams. Online collaboration is increasingly more important than location to top employers.