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Master of Science in Information Systems
Toronto
» Master of Science in Information Systems
Program Format
On-Ground
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College Name
College of Engineering
Curriculum
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Application Deadlines
Fall:
International:
June 1
Domestic (Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents):
August 1
Spring:
International:
November 1
Domestic (Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents):
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 2026 or Spring 2027. For more information, contact the Graduate School of Engineering at
[email protected]
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.
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Credits Required for Graduation
32 total semester hours required.
Program Description
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Program Description and Accreditation
This institution has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research, Excellence and Security to offer this program for a five-year term starting March 30, 2026. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
Tuition
Domestic:
$27.7K CAD
International:
$48K 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 Toronto, ON.
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
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Program Description
In Northeastern’s Master of Science, MS, 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.
You’ll also have the flexibility to tailor your degree to your professional goals through a number of available concentrations and electives.
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
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