Master of Science in Information Systems–Bridge
International (Outside Canada): June 1
International (Inside Canada): July 1
Domestic: August 1
Spring:
International: August 15
Domestic: December 1
*Program Launch - 25% tuition discount for the duration of the program for all students who enroll in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 entry terms. Students who defer to future terms are not eligible for the scholarship. For more information, contact the Graduate School of Engineering at [email protected].
APPLICANTS TO OUR CANADIAN CAMPUSES
Students are considered domestic if they have:
- Canadian Citizenship
- Dual Citizenship with Canada
- Canadian Permanent Residency
If the above doesn't apply, the student is considered international.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STUDY PERMITS
We recommend students looking to pursue a Study Permit apply 3 months minimum in advance of the program start date.
Learn more about Study Permit application on the OGS website.
Program Description and Accreditation
The Master of Science in Information Systems–Bridge program equips students holding non-STEM, nontechnical bachelor’s degrees, or those seeking to strengthen their technical background, with the skills and knowledge to enter the field of information systems and contribute to the ongoing digital revolution.
As industries increasingly digitize their operations, the program focuses on connecting business users and technologists, addressing the growing demand for professionals with a deep understanding of harnessing technology to address significant societal challenges.
The comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum integrates business management, software engineering, and information technology—empowering you to tackle complex real-world issues. You’ll gain a hands-on, personalized learning experience tailored to your needs. Upon completing the program, you’ll earn an MS in Information Systems and be fully prepared to pursue your career as an information systems professional.
Students who obtain a Master of Science in Information Systems can hold various job titles in analytical and data fields, as well as in engineering, design, and development areas. Job title examples include:
- Analyst: Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Project Managers, IT Management, Technical Program Managers
- Engineering, Design, and Development: Software Design and Developers, Web Developers, UI/UX Designers, Cloud Engineers, Full-Stack Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, AI Developers, Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Telecom Engineers, Wireless Engineers
- Data: Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency
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.
Unique Features
- Engage in a personalized curriculum that caters to both nontechnical and technical students. No precalculus, calculus or advanced math courses are needed to be successful. No programming knowledge or background is required to be admitted.
- Develop the skill sets needed to succeed in the program with specially selected required courses, and tailor the degree to your career goals with electives.
- Study full- or part-time.
- Prepare yourself with the skills and knowledge necessary for success through a hands-on learning experience.
- Learn from faculty who integrate field expertise into classroom instruction, providing you with a practical industry-aligned education.
- Take advantage of our ecosystem of support comprising inclusive and diverse peers, the MSIS-Bridge Buddy Program, and workshops.
- Develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills—gaining a deep understanding of business, human behaviour, psychology, and user experience design concepts that combine to create intuitive, user-friendly software solutions.
- Gain up to eight months of professional experience with Northeastern’s top-ranked cooperative education program.
Scholarships:
Program Launch: 25% tuition discount for the duration of the program for all students who enroll in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 entry terms. Students who defer to future terms are not eligible for the scholarship. For more information, contact the Graduate School of Engineering at [email protected].
Accreditation Information:
This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills effective March 3, 2023, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, other educational institutions).
Career Outlook
- The MS in Information Systems prepares students to succeed in various jobs in analytical and data fields, as well as in engineering, design, and development.
- Students are hired for competitive co-ops—receiving full-time offers across a range of industries and companies around the globe. View a sampling of co-op employers.
- Graduates have successfully joined industry leaders like Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, Oracle, Amazon, and IBM.
- The markets with the highest tech job growth rates on the continent are in Canada, including: Vancouver (69%), Calgary (61%), Waterloo Region (52%), and Edmonton (45%).
- Canada’s tech workforce has grown by 150,000 workers or 15.7% since 2020, outpacing the U.S., which grew by 11.4%. (CBRE, 2023)
- Software and computer services account for more than 90% of Canada’s ICT sector. The ICT sector is characterized by a knowledge-intensive workforce, with more than half of its workers holding a university degree, compared to 34% within all Canadian industries. (ISED, 2021)
- British Columbia is expected to have more than one million job openings between 2022 and 2032—with nearly 80% of these jobs requiring some form of post-secondary education or training. Many of these jobs will be in high-opportunity occupations (information systems analysts, software engineers, etc.), with greater demand and higher pay. (WorkBC, 2022)
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