Master of Science in Information Systems
International (Outside Canada): June 1
International (Inside Canada): July 1
Domestic: August 1
Spring:
International: August 15
Domestic: December 1
The College of Engineering is offering a 25% tuition scholarship for the duration of the program to all students admitted to COE’s MS programs in the regional campuses (excludes Boston) for Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. 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 apply for a Study Permit apply 3-4 months minimum in advance of the program start date.
Learn more about Study Permit application on the OGS website.
Program Description and Accreditation
Tuition
Domestic: $27.7K CAD
International: $47.9K CAD
The domestic tuition price is inclusive of a scholarship of up to 25% for all domestic students beginning their graduate studies in the 2026 academic year. Domestic Canadian students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher from their previous institutions are eligible to receive up to 50%. This scholarship is not transferable to alternative programs of study, terms or campuses outside of Vancouver, BC.
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. Find detailed information on tuition and fees from Student Financial Services.
Program Description
In the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) degree program, you will embark on an IT leadership pathway as a more evolved, dynamic software engineer. Through an innovative curriculum and a rigorous academic program that is both broad and deep, master’s information systems students will become problem-solvers who design groundbreaking software solutions that fit within the complexities of the business world and solve the humanistic needs of the people who use them.
This flexible degree program puts software at the forefront of the engineering paradigm to address the socio-technical needs of contemporary society. You’ll be prepared to go beyond simple programming to become a leader in information technology, delivering systems that are safe, secure, and help solve the world’s grand challenges.
Your degree will involve a deep level of applied learning with project-based case studies in every course and you will have the opportunity to apply for a co-op experience in an industry of your choosing.
Unique Features
- Wide range of cutting-edge courses that reflect current and future industry trends
- Applied learning with project-based case studies
- Opportunity to apply for a co-op position to gain industry experience
Career Outlook
Graduates of the MS in Information Systems program at Northeastern have very high success in job placements. Our graduates are hired by industry leaders such as IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, and more, as well as by companies large and small in industries all over the globe. Recent graduates are working in the following roles:
- Functional engineers and architects
- Project managers
- Business design and process architects
- Data architects
- IT managers
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics*, the median annual wage for software developers is around $100,000, with employment projected to grow 24 percent from 2016 to 2026, which is much faster than the average for all occupations because of society’s increasing reliance on technology in all fields. * Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Software Developers
This program is offered under the written consent of the Ministry 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, or other educational institutions).
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