Master of Professional Studies in Informatics - Northeastern University—Toronto | Northeastern University—Toronto | Northeastern University Master of Professional Studies in Informatics Toronto » Master of Professional Studies in Informatics Program Format On-Ground Hybrid Online Tuition View Tuition Rates College Name College of Professional Studies Curriculum Click here for a comprehensive overview of the program Application Deadlines Fall: International: June 1 Domestic or Permanent Resident: August 3 Spring: International: September 4 Domestic or Permanent Resident: December 8 Please note: Beginning fall 2026, this program will shift from a quarter-based academic calendar to a semester format. View the program conversion guide for curriculum details or visit our FAQ page for more information. If you enter this program before fall 2026, your academic advisor will work with you to ensure a smooth transition. This change will not impact your academic progress, path to graduation, or tuition costs. 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. Application Apply View admissions requirements Credits Required for Graduation 45 total quarter hours required. This degree is extremely flexible so the length is unique to the individual learner. On average, students complete this program in 15 to 24 months. Program Description Program Objectives Find Out More 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: $32.3K CAD International: $50.2K 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 tuition and fees from Student Financial Services. Program Description In today’s technology-driven information economy, informatics—the analysis and design of how human beings interact with information—has applications across many industries, including healthcare, consulting, education, finance, manufacturing, and communications. From designing human-centered information systems to handling data and information security and creating mobile applications, informatics professionals bring technical expertise to bear on a wide range of challenges involving the usability, reliability, privacy, safety and security of information. This program prepares students to be successful for IT applications and management positions through a balanced curriculum that combines information science knowledge and technical skills training with an understanding of business fundamentals and strategic thinking regarding IT innovation. By connecting computing skills and applications to real-world challenges of information strategy, data governance, ethics and business intelligence, students earn competency in the areas of information technology management, system design and development, information security, human-computer interaction, data analytics, cloud computing and web services, and enterprise architecture. Program Objectives Gain a strategic framework for aligning competitive strategies, core competencies, and information systems Examine concepts, architectures, protocols, standards, and security models for digital networks Acquire tools and techniques for effectively managing small, medium, and large programming projects Learn how to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to research and analysis Understand what is required to research, identify, design, implement, secure, and manage technology Explore cutting-edge software principles and programming techniques Find Out More Request More Information Loading... Find A Program Corporate Learning Programs Partner on Research