Introduction
In today’s technology-driven information economy, informatics—the analysis and design of how human beings interact with information—has applications across many industries, including healthcare, consulting, education, finance, manufacturing, and communications. From designing human-centered information systems to handling data and information security and creating mobile applications, informatics professionals bring technical expertise to bear on a wide range of challenges involving the usability, reliability, privacy, safety, and security of information.
This program prepares students to be successful for IT applications and management positions through a balanced curriculum that combines information science knowledge and technical skills training with an understanding of business fundamentals and strategic thinking regarding IT innovation. By connecting computing skills and applications to real-world challenges of information strategy, data governance, ethics, and business intelligence, students earn competency in the areas of information technology management, system design and development, information security, human-computer interaction, data analytics, cloud computing, and web services, and enterprise architecture.
Please Note: This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Colleges and Universities for the period from March 6, 2020 to March 5, 2025. This program is currently under consideration for renewal by the Ministry and consent shall continue to be in force until the Minister issues a decision on the application for renewal. 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).
Program Objectives
Gain a strategic framework for aligning competitive strategies, core competencies, and information systems
Examine concepts, architectures, protocols, standards, and security models for digital networks
Acquire tools and techniques for effectively managing small, medium, and large programming projects
Learn how to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to research and analysis
Understand what is required to research, identify, design, implement, secure, and manage technology
Explore cutting-edge software principles and programming techniques
What you'll study
General Requirements
ITC 6400 - Foundations of Informatics
ITC 6000 - Database Management Systems
ITC 6010 - Information Technology Strategy and Governance
ITC 6020 - Information Systems Design and Development
ITC 6035 - Information Technology Project Management
Capstone and Experiential Learning
ITC 6040 - Informatics Capstone
INT 6940 - Experiential Learning Projects for Professionals
Electives
Complete 5–6 quarter hours from the following:
DGM 6501 - Web Creation Boot Camp
DGM 6521 - Web Creation for Content Management Systems
DGM 6145 - Information Technology and Creative Practice
EDU 6184 - Interdisciplinary Foundations
ITC 6030 - Computer Systems and Networks
ITC 6080 - Network Security Concepts
ITC 6082 - Network Protection
ITC 6430 - Enterprise Information Technology Service Management
ITC 6340 - Mobile and Wireless Networks and Applications
ITC 6345 - Systems and Network Administration
ALY 6050 - Introduction to Enterprise Analytics
ALY 6060 - Decision Support and Business Intelligence
ALY 6110 - Data Management and Big Data
ALY 6120 - Leadership in Analytics
ALY 6130 - Risk Management for Analytics
ALY 6015 - Intermediate Analytics
ALY 6030 - Data Warehousing and SQL
GIS 5103 - Foundations of Geographic Information Science
GIS 6340 - GIS Customization
GIS 6360 - Spatial Databases
GIS 6391 - Healthcare Applications of Geographic Information Systems
ITC 6045 - Information Technology Policy, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
PJM 6000 - Project Management Practices
PJM 6205 - Leading and Managing Technical Projects
TCC 6110 - Information Architecture
Concentrations
Concentration in Analytics
Concentration in Cloud Computing Application and Management
Concentration in Human-Centered Informatics
ALY 6000 - Introduction to Analytics
ALY 6010 - Probability Theory and Introductory Statistics
ALY 6015 - Intermediate Analytics
ALY 6070 - Communication and Visualization for Data Analytics
Complete one of the following:
ALY 6020 - Predictive Analytics
ALY 6030 - Data Warehousing and SQL
ALY 6040 - Data Mining Applications
ALY 6110 - Data Management and Big Data
ITC 6420 - Introduction to Cloud Computing Applications and Management
ITC 6450 - Advanced Cloud Computing Applications and Management
ITC 6015 - Enterprise Information Architecture
ITC 6320 - Information Security Technology
ITC 6355 - Web Application Design and Development
Complete one of the following:
ITC 6082 - Network Protection
ITC 6460 - Cloud Analytics
ITC 6470 - Enterprise Data Storage and Management Technologies
ITC 6480 - Amazon Web Service (AWS) Cloud Architecting
ITC 6410 - Fundamentals of Human Behaviors for Interactive Systems
DGM 6461 - Interactive Information Design 1
DGM 6168 - Usability and Human Interaction
DGM 6268 - Usable Design for Mobile Digital Media
Complete one of the following:
DGM 6463 - Interactive Information Design 2
ALY 6070 - Communication and Visualization for Data Analytics
ITC 6355 - Web Application Design and Development
Concentration in Information Security Management
Concentration in Leading and Managing Technical Projects
ITC 6300 - Foundations of Information Security
ITC 6305 - IT Infrastructure (Systems, Networks, Telecom)
ITC 6315 - Information Security Risk Management
ITC 6320 - Information Security Technology
ITC 6490 - Ethical Hacking
Complete one of the following:
ITC 6325 - CISA Preparation
ITC 6330 - CISSP Preparation
ITC 6080 - Network Security Concepts
ITC 6082 - Network Protection
PJM 6000 - Project Management Practices
PJM 6205 - Leading and Managing Technical Projects
PJM 6210 - Communication Skills for Project Managers
PJM 6215 - Leading Remote Project Teams
PJM 6810 - Principles of Agile Project Management
PJM 6825 - Agile Lean Product Development
Admissions Requirements
Online application
Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identify your educational goals and expectations of the program; please be aware that Northeastern University’s academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose
Professional resumé
Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission
Two letters of recommendation: from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer
English language proficiency proof: students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
Official associate or bachelor’s degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
TOEFL, IELTS, or NU Global Exam scores
Please Note: This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Colleges and Universities for the period from March 6, 2020, to March 5, 2025. 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).
