Master’s Programs and Graduate Certificates at Khoury College
Take your education and career to the next level
Our numerous master’s programs enable students to pursue their desired career paths in a wide range of industries. Programs offer a flexible learning environment (on campus, online, and hybrid) to accommodate students at any stage of their career. These programs typically take two years to complete on a full-time basis.
If you’re looking to enhance your credentials and accelerate your computer science career, you can finish a graduate certificate program in 16 semester hours and, in many cases, apply completed coursework toward a master’s degree.
Designed to prepare students for a variety of rewarding careers
Khoury College offers master’s programs at eight regional campuses — all located in technology hubs and strategically positioned near our many industry partners. (Note that not all programs are available at all locations.)
Beyond just developing or expanding your knowledge of computer science and its dynamic research areas, you can explore the attractions and opportunities the region has to offer that amplify the value of your degree or certificate.
Choose the location that’s in sync with your career goals and personal lifestyle. From the heart of tech in Silicon Valley to the education and research hub of Boston, Khoury College offers you a variety of tech centers to pursue your degree and gain valuable work experience.
Learn more about Khoury College master’s program locations and degree offerings:
Started in fall 2019, the Khoury Research Apprenticeship program gives students the opportunity to participate in relevant research opportunities while being mentored and supported by faculty advisors. The Apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to explore your current research interests, or to pave a pathway to a future PhD upon completion of your master’s.
Northeastern’s renowned cooperative education program – going strong since 1909 — is ranked #1 nationally by U.S. News & World Report. Graduate co-ops are available at a wide range of for-profit and nonprofit organizations, big and small.
Our extensive connections with companies that include industry giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and many others give you countless opportunities to engage and learn from computer science leaders in a variety of venues. Pair our expansive relationships with your meaningful co-op experiences, and you’ll finish your master’s program with an impressive resume and a growing network that includes employers, alumni, and peers.
If you don’t have a background in computer science, the Align master’s programs might be for you. Align offers a direct path to a master’s degree — with no prior experience required.
Serving as representatives of our college, students share their personal journeys in tech with prospective students interested in our master’s and Align programs. Through designing and implementing events and engaging one on one, ambassadors give prospective students an opportunity to connect directly and discuss starting or transitioning to their own CS journey.