Academic Programs
Pathway to Tech
Align Master of Science in Computer Science
Pivot into a career in tech, or build on an existing career with a new set of skills — no matter what you studied as an undergraduate. The Align program, from the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, pairs bridge courses with our standard CS academic curriculum and elective specializations. Learn more.
Master of Science in Information Systems — Bridge
Open to students of any undergraduate major, the Information Systems Bridge program from the College of Engineering provides a pathway into several concentrations: general information systems, user experience, big data systems and analytics, smart contracts, or intelligent systems. Students take bridge courses and then enter the standard IS curriculum. Learn more.
Master of Professional Studies in Analytics
The program prepares students with a deep understanding of the mechanics of working with data (i.e., its collection, modeling, and structuring) along with the capacity to identify and communicate data-driven insights that ultimately influence decisions. Learn more.
Computing and Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree, from the Khoury College of Computer Sciences, is designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and expand their technology leadership. The program combines both computing and important application domains—enabling you to increase your broad-based knowledge in the field while focusing on one of three featured specializations: software engineering, artificial intelligence or human-computer interaction. Learn more.
Master of Science in Information Systems
In the Master of Science in Information Systems program, you will embark on an IT leadership pathway as a more evolved, dynamic software engineer. You will design groundbreaking software solutions that fit within the complexities of the business world and solve the humanistic needs of the people who use them. Learn more.
Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering
Through Northeastern’s interdisciplinary Master of Science, MS, Data Analytics Engineering program, you will build on your existing engineering or science foundation to gain employment at businesses of all kinds to improve their products, processes, systems, and enterprises, all through the power of data mining, data management, machine learning, and visualization. Learn more.
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
As a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering student, you have the flexibility to specialize in an area of interest with 2 concentrations in Seattle, research areas, and experiential learning options. You will receive deep fundamental and practical knowledge in the various disciplines of electrical and computer engineering through a strong curriculum and research opportunities. Learn more.
Master of Science in Data Architecture Management
Prepare for the evolving and growing field of data engineers. Gain the holistic knowledge and technical skill to engineer big data systems, curate data, and integrate and process data so that data scientists and business analysts can access and interpret data in context to provide meaningful results to management. Learn more.
Master of Science in Robotics
As a Master of Science in Robotics student, you will develop expertise in robotic systems by exploring the intersection of mechanical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and computer science. Through advanced coursework and research opportunities, you will gain the skills needed to design, build, and deploy intelligent robotic systems for real-world applications. Learn more.
Leadership & Management
Master of Science in Project Management
Without skilled project managers, companies struggle to deliver projects on time, on a budget, and according to specifications. From inception to completion, you’ll learn how to manage every step in the process. Our Master of Science in Project Management will prepare you to own that role across a range of industries. Learn more.
Economics & Data Science
Master of Science in Economics
The Master of Science in Economics program at Northeastern University in Seattle provides a solid foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and policy. It prepares students for multi-industry career opportunities or as a stepping stone to a PhD program. Learn more.
Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Education
Northeastern’s Doctor of Education program is designed for experienced professionals interested in deepening their understanding of education, organizational development, and leadership. Throughout the program, students examine various approaches to critical, practice-based issues, learn research methods, and conduct a doctoral research study that investigates a compelling educational or organizational challenge. Learn more.
Doctor of Law and Policy
The Doctor of Law and Policy program is designed for experienced professionals seeking to effect change through a deeper understanding of the origins, development, implementation and analysis of legal and public policy decisions in government and related institutions. Learn more.
Northeastern University—Seattle provides engineering students an opportunity to develop real-world experience through short-term XN projects and paid co-ops at industry leaders in the area. Our programs prepare the next generation of engineering leaders to address the complex challenges of a global society. You can pursue an experiential education in your chosen discipline with a solid foundation in technical and leadership skills.
Data is transforming business and shifting workforce demands everywhere in the world. Companies are searching for qualified candidates who understand data mechanics and how to identify the insights that influence business decisions. Northeastern University—Seattle offers degrees exploring how big data is influencing businesses and teaches the practical skills of data application to a wide range of industries.
Civil & government leaders strive to implement effective management, communication, and analytical thinking in response to issues facing society on a local, national, and global scale. Northeastern University–Seattle offers programs that provide you with the collaborative expertise needed to advance into these leadership positions. You'll be prepared to problem-solve and think creatively when addressing systemic issues.
The challenges for educational institutions, government agencies, and the non-profit sector have never been greater: shifting demographics, risks in new technologies, constrained economic resources, and more. Our mission is to enable educators to make an immediate impact in their professional environments through experiential learning and our dissertation-in-practice (DiP) model.
Northeastern University—Seattle offers degree programs that provide experiential liberal arts education. Our programs integrate the highest level of scholarship across disciplinary boundaries with significant research and learning opportunities. Students access cutting-edge knowledge in the study of solutions to our contemporary world's political and social problems, forming an interdisciplinary collaborative of scholars with global perspectives.
As businesses, non-profits, and government agencies navigate through complex and changing modern challenges, the need for effective leaders and managers has never been greater. Northeastern University—Seattle offers degrees that prepare you for high-demand leadership and management roles in areas ranging from economic development, project management to international affairs and education.
Northeastern University—Seattle computer science and IT degree programs and certificates prepare students to lead and innovate, helping drive the Puget Sound region's economy. From the intricacies of artificial intelligence to cybersecurity to the advancement of new software systems, we'll prepare you with the foundational knowledge, experience, and network to succeed.