PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Master of Science in Information Systems

Portland, ME

Full Time, Part-Time

2-3 years

$63.3K

Generous Scholarships Available
Apply Now
Request Information

Program Objectives

  • Ability to design, implement, and evaluate software products
  • Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of industry professionals
  • Ability to identify a problem and formulate solutions through advanced software engineering techniques
  • A strong technical foundation
  • An understanding of professional, ethical, and social issues as they relate to the behavior and impact of the generated software systems

 

Unique Features

  • A wide industry partner network with growing demand for information systems, IT, and data engineering professionals, and an education model that intentionally connects students with career opportunities.
  • Generous scholarships through the Alfond Scholars Initiative, alongside other tuition incentives to bring your degree within reach.
  • Paid co-ops and experiential learning opportunities with leading Maine companies, including IDEXX, The Jackson Laboratory, L.L.Bean, Tilson, WEX, and more.
  • A thriving campus community of more than 700 graduate learners from around the world, as well as on-site academic and career support services, and a robust calendar of industry-specific professional development events.
Career Outlook

Northeastern has successfully placed a majority of Master of Science in Information Systems program graduates at industry leaders, including Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, Oracle, and IBM, as well as global companies of all sizes.

Tuition & Admission

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

$63,264

Tuition

Admission Requirements

  • Completed online application form
  • Application fee
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended (The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions.)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resumé
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants
  • Undergraduate degree in engineering or similar field
  • GRE is not required for terms starting during to 2024-2025 academic year

Admission Dates

Application deadline for domestic applicants: August 1

Application deadline for international applicants out-of-country: June 1

Application deadline for international applicants in-country: July 1

Scholarships & Aid

Generous Scholarships

The Roux Institute is currently offering generous scholarships to meet the financial needs of all students through its Alfond Scholars Initiative. Each award is determined by an individual assessment. And Northeastern alumni receive a Double Husky Scholarship —a tuition discount of 25 percent.

Learn More About the Alfond Scholars Initiative
Corporate Tuition Benefits

Many employers subsidize education for their employees. Speak with yours about any tuition benefits your company may offer.

Special Military Scholarships

For military veterans and service members, a limited number of donor-funded scholarships are available even after all other aid has been awarded to help with commuting costs, childcare, and other costs of living.

Learn more about military scholarships
Federal Aid

You can apply for federal aid grants and loans through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

Learn about the FAFSA

Curriculum

Please view the Course Catalog for information regarding the program curriculum.

Ready to Get Started?

Apply now, or learn more about our admissions process. We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply Now
Learn More