Master of Professional Studies in Informatics – Toronto
The Master of Professional Studies in Informatics prepares you to excel in the fast-growing and dynamic field of informatics.
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Overview
Determining the usability, reliability, privacy, and security of information is crucial to today's technology-driven information society. Our Master of Professional Studies in Informatics prepares you to lead the design and application of how human beings interact with information technology - a skillset in high demand across many industries. From learning knowledge and skills to design, develop, implement, and manage information systems and applications, this program combines theory and practical experience so you can hone your technical expertise working on real-world problems. You'll also work with cutting-edge software and programming languages and examine concepts, architectures, standards, and security models for digital networks. Choose a concentration from disciplines like information security management, cloud computing, data analytics, user-centered design. Learn to effectively manage projects on any scale, while you develop an interdisciplinary approach to research and analysis.
This program is based in Toronto, Canada.
Unique Features
- Online and on-ground programs provide flexibility to working professionals and international students who want to advance in Information Technology and Management
- Program draws students from diverse educational backgrounds
- Experiential learning experience provides students the opportunity to work on real-world business projects
- A STEM-designated graduate degree allows international students to have extended period of Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Concentrations
- Cloud computing: Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including applications, data storage, databases, servers, software, and intelligence and analytics tools—through the internet or the cloud. This concentration prepares future IT professionals with the skills and knowledge to enter careers as cloud engineers, cloud migration specialists, and cloud infrastructure architects.
- Information security management: Information security management ensures and protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and information assets from threats and vulnerability. This concentration prepares students for a range of security-related career roles, such as security analysts, audit and compliance specialists, and security managers.
- Analytics: Data analytics uses computational tools to conduct data analysis in order to improve decision making, customer service, effective marketing, and operations for an organization. This concentration prepares students with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to collect, clean, organize, process, classify, and interpret big data. Graduates of this concentration will be well-suited for careers as data analysts, data visualization developers, data engineers, and data storage architects.
- Project management: Learn the foundations of project management and gain expertise managing project requirements, scope, and schedules. This concentration prepares students to lead IT projects with a focus on risk and quality management.
- AI systems and data management: This concentration prepares students to design and manage the data and AI infrastructure behind modern enterprises. Students gain hands-on experience building AI-driven data pipelines, deploying generative models, and applying MLOps/LLMOps and responsible AI practices in cloud-native environments. Graduates are prepared for high-demand roles such as AI systems architect, data engineer, ML platform engineer, and AI solutions developer.
Program Objectives
- Balanced technical skill training and management courses, combined with real-world projects to demonstrate competency required for Information Technology Management
- Learn programming techniques and database management, and explore cutting-edge industry-demanded software and tools
- Gain a strategic framework and competitive strategies to design and develop information systems
- Examine concepts, architectures, protocols, standards, and security models for digital networks
- Acquire sufficient cloud computing skills for effectively managing IT resources in small, medium, and large business units
- Adopt a multidisciplinary approach to real-world research, data analysis, and problem-solving
For International Students
This program is eligible for a Canadian Study Permit and Post Grad Work Permit (PGWP). For more information on studying in Canada—including how to apply for a Study Permit—please visit our Office of Global Services’ Canadian Campuses page.
Accreditations
This institution has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this program for a five-year term starting March 30, 2026 to March 29, 2031. Ministerial consent may be renewed at the discretion of the Minister and subject to the program continuing to meet all applicable terms and conditions of consent. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions.)
Accreditation
This institution has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this degree program for a five-year term starting March 6, 2020. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).
Check Out Your Career Prospects
Beginning your journey with us is a big decision. But it's a smart one. Your field is growing exponentially and evolving rapidly. IT Professionals are the agents of innovation for business and organizations. That's why we're constantly innovating our curriculum to anticipate industries’ needs. So no matter where your industry goes, you can lead the way.
Projected growth in employment through 2028 for information security analysts.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2020
Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace.
This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.
Program Curriculum
For details on required courses, concentrations, and electives, please consult the current academic catalog.
Follow Our Leaders
"Informatics at CPS welcomes all students with an interest in information technology and management. From pre-designed curricular packages to customized opportunities, students can re-skill or upskill for future employment as a security analyst, cloud architect, UI/UX engineer, business analyst, data engineer, and technical project manager."
Xiaomu Zhou, Faculty Lead and Teaching Professor of the Informatics Program
Courses in human-computer interaction helped me get my co-op at Bose. The co-ops offered at Northeastern combine rigorous classroom studies with real-world experience, helping create skilled professionals for the industry.
Rasesh Saraiya - Alumnus, Front-End Engineer at Amazon
Cost and Tuition
Domestic net total tuition
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.
Application Deadlines
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:
Domestic Application Guidelines
International Application Guidelines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
Did you know?
Below is a look at where our Informatics alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.
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Where They Work
- Amazon
- Abott Lab
- Deloitte
- Samsung
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What They Do
- UI/UX Design
- System Validation
- Cloud Architecting
- Security Analysis
- IT Project Management
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What They're Skilled At
- UX Research and UI Prototyping
- Application Programming
- Networking and Security Protection
- Data Storage
- Software Development
Learn more about Northeastern Alumni on Linkedin.
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