QS Rank:
375
Northeastern University, Boston
Massachusetts
,United States
Program Rank
53
Program Name
Ms in Software Engineering Systems
Deadline
June 01st, 2025
Overview
View Official pageEngineer Complex Software Systems for Societal Impact
The Master of Science, MS, degree in Software Engineering Systems (formerly Computer Systems Engineering) approaches software development from the analytical and methodological perspective of an engineer. You’ll build advanced design and engineering skills, enhance knowledge in cloud computing, and develop machine learning algorithms. With your passion for high-performance technology, large-scale machine learning, and AI-type algorithms, you’ll become an intuitive problem solver, experienced engineering architect, and results-focused leader. Your knowledge of the three-way intersection of computer science, engineering, and ethics will enable you to have real-world societal impact in a high-demand field across industries.
At Northeastern, you have flexibility to select from coursework-only or thesis-based options, gain professional experience on co-op, work on real-world projects, and learn the latest technologies from industry-leading faculty.
Total Tuition Fees
$60,000
Duration
24 Months
Median Salary
$30,000
Ranking
#176
US World and News Report
#375
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile
Class Size
20
Average Age
27
Average Work Experience
3 Years
Diversity
Two or more races:
4%Others:
1%Hispanic or Latino:
13%Asian:
26%Black or African American:
8%White:
48%Career Outcomes
- A strong architecture and design skills in the implementations of complex socio technical systems
- Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of industry professionals
- An understanding of professional, ethical, and social issues as they relate to the use of technology be it digital, AI, and/or machine learning
Median Earnings After Graduation
$30,000 / year
Graduation Rate
89%
Prospective Job Roles
Information Security Analyst
Software Engineer
Back-end Developer
Full-Stack Developer
Software Developer
DevOps Engineer
Cybersecurity Engineer
Quality Engineer
Data Science
Architect
Video Game Designer
Information Technology Consultant
Chief Technology Officer
Engineering Management
Top recruiters
Eligibility Criteria
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
79
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.
Application Fee: 100
Transcript
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Class 12 Marksheets
Academic LOR
Class 10 Marksheets
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Early Action 1 | Standard Deadline | |
---|---|---|
Fall | Dec 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$30,000 / year
Overall Cost
$62,932 / year
Funding Options
Department Funding
External Sources - Scholarships
Locations
In addition to Northeastern’s Boston campus, this program is available at our campus in Arlington, VA.
Scholarships
- A strong architecture and design skills in the implementations of complex socio technical systems
- Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of industry professionals
- An understanding of professional, ethical, and social issues as they relate to the use of technology be it digital, AI, and/or machine learning
Dean Scholarships
Dean’s scholarships are awarded competitively to a limited number of well-qualified MS-level students. The scholarship provides a considerable tuition waiver.
Scholarship for Alumni
Double Husky Scholarships are awarded to alumni with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University enrolled in a full-time or part-time Master’s degree or graduate certificate program. The scholarship provides a 25% tuition waiver. Some engineering MS degree programs offer an accelerated application process.
PlusOne Scholarship
The 25% PlusOne scholarship will be automatically applied when accepted into the program after the add/drop period. As long as progress is being made toward degree completion, PlusOne students can receive a 25% tuition scholarship each semester of their MS Program once they have graduated from their undergraduate degree and enrolled in their master’s degree program. Students in PlusOne programs are not eligible for the Double Husky scholarship or the New Program and Location Launch Scholarship.
New Program and Location Launch Scholarships
We will offer a 25% tuition discount for the duration of the program for all students who enroll in the following programs and corresponding entrance terms. Students who defer to future terms are not eligible for the scholarship. For more information, contact the Graduate School of Engineering at [email protected].
- MS in Climate Science and Engineering, Fall 2024
- MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering in Seattle, Fall 2024
- MS in Information Systems in Miami (50%), Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
- MS in Information Systems in Vancouver, Fall 2024
- MS in Information Systems-Bridge in Arlington, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
- MS in Information Systems-Bridge in Toronto, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
- MS in Internet of Things, Fall 2024
- MS in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Fall 2024
- MS in Wireless and Network Engineering: Fall 2024
Outside Scholarships – for Current Students
The College of Engineering recommends to our current students the following steps for identifying scholarship opportunities.
1. Register for the many free scholarship search services available on the web. These databases can be searched based on criteria including major, gender, ethnicity, and special interests. Such search engines are available at:
FastWeb College Board CollegeNet
2. Check the scholarship web pages of the national engineering professional societies associated with your student chapters:
AIChE ASCE ASME IEEE IIE NSBE SWE
3. Check the scholarship web pages of the national engineering honor societies associated with your student chapters:
Chi Epsilon Eta Kappa Nu Tau Beta Pi
4. Meet at least once a year with your counselor in Student Financial Services to review your current financial package and to confirm that you have met all the paperwork and other requirements to renew your scholarships/aid. Discuss any change in circumstance, such as a significant change in family income or a change in graduation year/division/major, that may affect your financial aid package. Ask the counselor if s/he is aware of any scholarships/aid for which you may qualify.
FAQs
Northeastern admissions staff travel across the country, around the world, and within our own backyard to meet with prospective students and families at secondary schools. We also offer a robust amount of virtual programming so you can connect with us from anywhere. We encourage you to join our mailing list for news on the latest opportunities for prospective students to connect with our admissions team.
Class or overnight visits are not offered for prospective students. We encourage students to register for an in-person or virtual information session to learn more about our academics, experiential learning opportunities, and life as a husky.
The Visitor Center is located on the first floor of West Village F. For GPS driving instructions, please use 40 Leon Street, Boston, MA 02115. If you choose to utilize public transit, Northeastern is easily accessible via Ruggles Station (Orange Line) and Northeastern University Station (Green Line E). More information about how to use the MBTA can be found here. If you are using a rideshare provider such as Uber or Lyft, we recommend entering 40 Leon Street as your destination.For more information about arrival, parking, and what to expect from your visit to campus, click here.
The process begins and ends with the Common Application or the Coalition Application (Northeastern accepts both). When you create an account, you will need to select Northeastern as one of the schools you are applying to. Then, complete and submit your application online through the Application portal.
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