The Graduate School of Engineering offers a Master of Science Degree and a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems. These programs are designed for students and professionals who wish to make a career shift to the information systems field, or for professionals currently in the field who wish to enhance their skills and credentials. Both programs provide knowledge of information technology as well as essential skills needed in information technology positions.

Students in these programs come from a variety of disciplines including liberal arts, life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, mathematics, business, and engineering. The successful applicant to either program must demonstrate an inherent affinity for analytical thinking. Students may pursue either program on a full- or part-time basis, and may apply any courses taken for the Graduate Certificate towards the Master of Science degree.

Students in both programs are expected to have an adequate background in programming and basic probability theory. Foundational coursework in these fields is available to students to bridge any gap in their technical backgrounds. However, credits for these courses will not count towards the degree.

Many of the courses for the Master’s Degree and the Graduate Certificate programs are available on-line via streaming video. More information is available on-line at www.coe.neu.edu/gse/streaming_video.html.