Program Overview
The Information Assurance at Northeastern University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Information Assurance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 41,920 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Assurance programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Information Assurance
- Capstone Project
- Applied Cryptography
- Computer System Security
- Network Security Practices
- Software Security Practices
- Security Risk Management and Assessment
- Information System Forensics
- Ethics, Privacy, and Digital Rights
- Decision Making in Critical Infrastructure
- Introduction to Cyberspace Programming
- Cyberspace Programming and Applications
- Directed Study
- Independent Study
- Research
- Readings
- Law and Psychology
- White Collar Crime
- Terrorism and International Crime
- Database Management Systems
- Managing Software Development
- Computer Systems
- Foundations of Formal Methods and Software Analysis
- Fundamentals of Computer Networking
- Software Vulnerabilities and Security
- Wireless Networks
- Network Security
- Strategic Security Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Master of Science in Information Assurance program requires:
- A bachelors degree
- Knowledge of basic information technology concepts and mathematics
- Students are expected to have taken courses or have experience in introductory computer systems and discrete mathematics. If students do not have this preparation, their advisers will assign the necessary prerequisite courses.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,920 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,920 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northeastern University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Boston, United States
private university in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
