Data Architecture and Management
Master's
Our Master of Science in Data Architecture and Management brings you the knowledge and technical skills to engineer Big Data systems, curate and process data, and ensure security to provide information and insights to decision-makers.
Program overview
Stand at the cutting-edge of data
Northeastern’s Master of Science in Data Architecture and Management is designed to prepare you to meet the growing need for data engineers across industries. Our program lets you boost or launch your career as a leader, working with data scientists and business analysts to curate, integrate, and interpret data to yield meaningful results.
The curriculum integrates business intelligence, data warehousing, software engineering, and machine learning techniques—helping you prepare for the next generation of data integration. Students learn software engineering through advanced Big Data programming using the powerful Scala language, data science, and cloud computing.
You also have the opportunity to personalize your degree with a variety of electives to match your career interests.
Northeastern’s Master of Science in Data Architecture and Management is designed to prepare you to meet the growing need for data engineers across industries. Our program lets you boost or launch your career as a leader, working with data scientists and business analysts to curate, integrate, and interpret data to yield meaningful results.
The curriculum integrates business intelligence, data warehousing, software engineering, and machine learning techniques—helping you prepare for the next generation of data integration. Students learn software engineering through advanced Big Data programming using the powerful Scala language, data science, and cloud computing.
You also have the opportunity to personalize your degree with a variety of electives to match your career interests.
- Engage in cutting-edge coursework that merges business intelligence, data warehousing, and software engineering, bringing you in-demand skills across domains and industries.
- Learn from industry experts in an employer-aligned and student-centered curriculum.
- Gain up to eight months of full-time work experience with Northeastern’s leading co-op program. You’ll be prepared for your co-op by a dedicated faculty team with strong industry connections in Boston.
- Benefit from dedicated career services that connect you to industry leaders. Graduates work at tech giants like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta.
- Study full or part time and focus your degree through electives that flexibly meet your career interests.
- Build your resumé and skills with project-based learning that lets you apply coursework to real-world challenges.
- Gain an immersive opportunity to earn your degree while gaining experience in the top city in the nation for STEM professionals.
Admissions
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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.
Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Fall Semester Entry
| Early Action | December 1 |
| Final Deadline International Students outside the US | June 1 |
| Final Deadline: International Students Inside the US | July 1 |
| Domestic applicants | August 1 |
Spring Semester Entry
| International Students Outside the US | October 1 |
| International Students Inside the US | December 1 |
| Domestic Applicants | December 1 |
Completed online application form
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. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 academic years
Statement of purpose
Resumé
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants
The application fee is waived for all new applicants applying to any of our Master of Science or Graduate Certificates for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 application terms.
Program objectives
Prepare for success
Develop expertise in areas aligned with your career interests.
Choose from four specialized areas: Data Science Engineering Methods and Tools, Data Management and Database Design, Designing Advanced Data Architectures for Business Intelligence, and Engineering Big Data Systems.
You’ll focus on project-based learning as you use coursework to solve real-world challenges and gain new skills.
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and financial aid
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$61,728Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
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There are many ways to pay for your education, including scholarships, financial aid, and more. Connect with a financial counselor to learn about your options and make your dream a reality.
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