Master of Software Engineering Systems at Northeastern University

Northeastern University

United States of America, Boston

University Rank:#384

Northeastern University offers the Master of Software Engineering Systems as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Boston campus in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for software engineering systems and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on January 1, 2027.

About Master of Software Engineering Systems

Our newly renovated Master of Science in Software Engineering Systems takes a sociotechnical, engineering approach to software. This engineering foundation is designed to enable students to embrace real-world complexity as an opportunity for innovation. We are committed to shaping our students to be intuitive problem solvers, experienced engineering architects, and result leaders who will have a great impact at the exciting three-way intersection of computer science, engineering, and ethics.

Our program offers a multitude of courses in Big Data engineering and analytics in addition to supplementary courses that are required to deliver the data-analytics results in a meaningful way to management. We cover data management, advanced data management, business intelligence, column databases, data science, and Big Data engineering. We offer advanced functional programming using the powerful Scala language and a course on advanced data science as well as cloud computing. Multithread concurrent computing is also offered, which is important for synchronizing a huge set of servers working in parallel to help large-scale analytics run faster by a hundredfold increase in speed. Due to the high-level mathematical operations required to run these programs, only software engineers have the capacity to work in such complicated areas.

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Unique Features

Students may pursue a PhD after completion of the master's degree.
Can be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership certificate.
Graduates of the program have been very successful in obtaining employment during the last 10 years.

The Master of Science in Software Engineering Systems degree prepares students for careers as software developers in competitive markets.

Students may pursue a PhD after completion of the master's degree.
Can be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership certificate.
Graduates of the program have been very successful in obtaining employment during the last 10 years.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Software Engineering Systems at Northeastern University

Entry Requirements

Completed online application form
$75 application fee
Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2021-2022 or the 2022-2023 academic years
Statement of purpose
Resumé
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants

English Requirements

PTEMin 76
IELTSMin 8
TOEFLMin 108

English Program Requirements

Northeastern students will be exposed to not only a rigorous academic environment but also a fast-paced experiential one. In order to be successful in both, all first-year and transfer applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate proficiency in English to be considered for admission to Northeastern.

Once your application is submitted, received, and processed, you will be able to access your Application Status Check. If you are required to provide further information regarding your proficiency in English, you will be able to complete the requirement in several ways, depending on your familiarity with English, and the frequency with which you use English each and every day:

Non-native English-speaking applicants will be required to submit official and valid results from one of the following English Language Tests:
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
- IELTS Academic
- PTE Academic
- TOEFL Internt-based Test (CEEB Code: 3667) Northeastern will accept either the in-person version completed in a test center, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition
However, based on your academic environment and the primary instructional language in either your high school or university, you may be eligible for a waiver. All waivers must be submitted through your Application Status Check. For additional information and to determine whether or not you are eligible for a waiver, please read the section below on waiving the English proficiency requirement.

Please note: Northeastern’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to request proof of English language proficiency from any applicant, regardless of citizenship or first language, at any time during the evaluation process.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Software Engineering Systems at Northeastern University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Software Engineering Systems at Northeastern University

1.Create your application
Submit your application through The Common Application or the Coalition Application (both are accepted). Once you have created your application, please select Northeastern University to directly submit your application to us. Application fee of $75 or need-based fee waiver* *Northeastern accepts need-based fee waivers from the Common Application, the Coalition Application, as well as organizations such as the College Board and ACT, or in a written request from a school official.
2.Submit all required materials
Double check to make sure that you have submitted all required materials. Even if your application has been submitted, we cannot begin reviewing your file until all of your required materials have been received. For applicants applying for the 2022-2023 academic year, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require standardized testing to complete an application for admission.
3.Check your application status
Within seven days of applying, you should receive a confirmation email containing your Northeastern University ID number and instructions for setting up your Application Status Check account. To ensure all of the necessary documents have been submitted, and for updates or information about your application, visit your application status check.

Master of Software Engineering Systems at Northeastern University

Northeastern University

United States of America, Boston