Master of Professional Studies in Informatics

The Master of Professional Studies in Informatics prepares you to excel in the fast-growing and dynamic field of informatics. From designing decision support systems to developing 3-D visualizations, informatics professionals bring technical expertise to bear on a wide range of challenges involving the usability, reliability, and security of information.

In today's technology-driven information economy, informaticsthe analysis and design of how human beings interact with informationhas applications across many industries, including healthcare, consulting, education, finance, manufacturing, and communications. From designing decision support systems to developing 3-D visualizations, creating mobile applications, or managing information and communication technologies, informatics professionals bring technical expertise to bear on a wide range of challenges involving the usability, reliability, privacy, safety, and security of information.

This innovative program prepares IT professionals for management positions by connecting computing skills and applications to real-world issues of information strategy, data governance, ethics, and business intelligence.


Potential career paths: Management Consultant, Systems Administrator, Data Analyst, Records Manager
If you want to earn your master's in informatics and International Relations at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.

A bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
To submit and complete your application you must upload a PDF file of your unofficial transcript directly to your online application Unofficial transcripts must be in English.
Please ensure that the scanned documents are readable and include all courses grades ie marks scores etc and credits completed to date The scanned documents should also include information about the institutions grading scale If admitted you will need to provide your official transcript For a transcript to be official it must be in a sealed envelope from the transferring college or university.
Other Documents -
Statement of purpose - 500 words minimum.
Letters of recommendation 2 or 3 for graduate programs.
Curriculum vitae CV Resume.

TOEFL IBT - 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - 6.5 no band lower than 6, GPA - 3.0