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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.

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.

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Global Pathways

Entry Requirements

To enter this Global Pathways program, you must meet the College of Professional Studies’ admissions scores. Please note, your English language score will determine the length of your Global Pathways studies.

English Language for Global Pathways

English Score for 1 term:
TOEFL iBT 74 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 50 / Duolingo 100

GPA for Global Pathways Entry

2.5

Admission Test Scores for Global Pathways

None

Global Pathways Start Date

January
May
August

Global Pathways Tuition

One Semester:
$16,609 USD

Two Semesters:
$28,490 USD*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

Transferrable Credits

2-4

Global Pathways Duration

One Semester:
4 months

Two Semesters:
8 months*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

What you’ll study

Once you are admitted to this Global Pathways program, you will participate in the following courses. In your final semester, you’ll participate in a content course specific to your desired master’s degree.

Curriculum

 

One Semester Program

Research & Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening & Speaking for Grad School
Global Corporate & Social Responsibility OR Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration

 

Two Semester Program

First Semester
 Writing for Grad School
Culture & Communication for Grad School
Sociology of Boston
Reading in the Field
Second Semester
 Research & Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening & Speaking for Grad School
Global Corporate & Social Responsibility OR Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration
CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Grad Day: Course from destination program

 

Three Semester Program *

First Semester
Principles Reading & Writing
Principles of Listening & Speaking
Core Structure & Vocabulary
American Culture & Society
Second Semester
Writing for Grad School
Culture & Communication for Grad School
Sociology of Boston
Reading in the Field
Third Semester
 Research & Writing for Grad School
Advanced Reading for Grad School
Advanced Listening & Speaking for Grad School
Global Corporate & Social Responsibility OR Technology & Human Values OR Career Exploration
CPS: Interdisciplinary Foundations
Grad Day: Course from destination program

*Three semester option only available in the College of Professional Studies

Degree Progression to MS Informatics

Master’s Degree Progression Requirements

After successful completion of your Global Pathways courses, you must meet the following criteria to enter the Master of Professional Studies in Informatics:

English Language for Degree Progression

None

GPA for Degree Progression

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Degree Progression

None

Degree Program Details

Degree Progression Start Date

September January April

Degree Progression Program Tuition

$46,900 USD

Total Degree Progression Credits

45-47

Degree Progression Program Lengths

18-24 Months

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