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375

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Northeastern University, Boston

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Massachusetts

United States

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Program Rank

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53

Engineer 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.

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Total Tuition Fees

$60,000

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Duration

24 Months

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Median Salary

$30,000

Ranking

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#176

US World and News Report

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#375

QS World University Rankings

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Intake

Spring ( Apr - June )

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Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

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Class Size

20

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Average Age

27

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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



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Median Earnings After Graduation

$30,000 / year

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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

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Eligibility Criteria

English Proficiency Tests

  • IELTS

    6.5

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  • TOEFL

    79

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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.

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Application Fee: 100

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    Passport

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    Statement of Purpose

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    Resume

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    IELTS

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    Class 12 Marksheets

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    Academic LOR

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    Class 10 Marksheets

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    Professional LOR

Application Deadlines

Early Action 1Standard Deadline
FallDec 1, 2024Jun 1, 2025

Fees and Funding

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Tuition Fees

$30,000 / year

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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].

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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