Information Systems — Bridge

• The personalized curriculum caters to both nontechnical and technical students. No pre-calculus or other calculus and math courses are needed to be successful. No programming knowledge or background is required to be admitted.
• Specially selected required courses develop the skill sets required for students to succeed in the program, while a variety of electives allow students to tailor the degree to individual career goals. Recommended focus areas include full-stack software engineering, user experience design, business intelligence and data analytics, machine learning, data sciences engineering, and project management/product management.
• A hands-on learning approach prepares students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the competitive field of information systems.
• The expertise of experienced faculty who work in the field is integrated into classroom instruction, providing a practical and up-to-date education.
• The program provides an ecosystem of support made up of inclusive and diverse peers, the IS-Bridge Buddy program, and workshops.
• It emphasizes developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, along with a deep understanding of the business world. Also, learn about human behavior, psychology, and user experience design to create user-friendly and intuitive software solutions.
• Students have the opportunity to gain up to eight months of professional experience with Northeastern’s top-ranked cooperative education program.

• Students who obtain a Master of Science in Information Systems can hold a variety of job titles in analytical, data, and engineering, design, and development positions.
• The Master of Science in Information Systems program at Northeastern has successfully placed many of our graduates at industry leaders, such as Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, Oracle, Amazon, and IBM.
• MSIS—Bridge students are hired for competitive co-ops and receive full-time offers across a range of industries and companies across the globe. View a sampling of MSIS co-op employers.
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,* employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations because of society’s increasing reliance on technology in all fields. This increase is expected to result in about 682,800 new jobs over the decade.
  * Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Technology Occupations

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.

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Students with non-engineering bachelor's degrees are eligible. 

• Completed online application form

• Two letters of recommendation

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

• 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.