Program Overview
The Information Technology at Northwestern 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 Technology 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: EUR 44,082 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 44,082 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Evanston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Technology 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
- Financial Management for IT professionals
- Probability and Statistical Methods
- Probabilistic Systems and Random Signals
- Fundamentals of Telecommunication Engineering
- Wireless Technologies
- Communications Systems
- Digital Communications
- Wireless Communications
- Fundamentals of Computer & Information Technology
- Data Management and Information Processing
- Programming Languages
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Software Project Management
- Communication Networks
- Introduction to Communication Networks
- Introduction to Networking
- Information Security and Assurance
- Internet Security
- Network Penetration and Security
- Data Mining and Business Intelligence
- Introduction to Parallel Computing
- Databases & Data Warehouses
- Data Mining and Business Intelligence
- Strategic Marketing
- Managing IT innovation
- Law of IT
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in computer science or electrical engineering (technical degree equivalents considered)
- The prerequisite knowledge in programming and higher-level math needed to succeed in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department courses
- Proof of sufficient math aptitude exhibited by official GRE scores, academic background, and work history (minimum quantitative GRE of 150 required).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 44,082 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 44,082 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 44,082 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 44,082 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Northwestern 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 Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Evanston, United States
Northwestern University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months