Offered by Northeastern University in Toronto, Canada, Master of Professional Studies in Informatics is a master's degree in Information Systems & Technology programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 50,200 per total (CAD 32,300 per total for local students).
The Master of Professional Studies in Informatics, delivered at Northeastern University's Toronto campus with on-ground, hybrid, and online options, combines information science knowledge with technical skills training and grounding in business fundamentals. Coursework spans IT management, system design, information security, human-computer interaction, data analytics, cloud computing, and enterprise architecture, giving students a broad view of how information systems function within organizations. The program is described as flexible, with completion time varying by individual learner and delivery format chosen, and it does not include a thesis or co-op component. It is aimed at people preparing for IT applications and management roles across a range of industries, including healthcare, finance, consulting, education, manufacturing, and communications. The program suits professionals who already have some technical or business background and want to move into IT leadership or systems-management positions, as well as career-changers seeking a broad, practically oriented information-systems credential. Its multiple delivery formats make it accessible to students who need to continue working while studying, whether they prefer fully in-person instruction, a hybrid schedule, or fully online coursework.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission follows Northeastern's College of Professional Studies process, which this programme page's 'View admissions requirements' link points to rather than listing the criteria itself. Applicants submit an online application, a statement of purpose of 500-1,000 words on their educational goals and expectations, a professional resume, unofficial undergraduate transcripts (official copies required only at enrollment, with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-U.S. institutions), and two letters of recommendation from people with academic or professional knowledge of the applicant. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency through TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, or the NU Global Exam, though neither page publishes a minimum score for this programme. No minimum GPA is stated. Admissions run on a rolling basis across Fall and Spring intakes; applicants needing a Canadian study permit are advised to apply three to four months ahead of the start date.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall and Spring
Application Deadline:Fall 2027: 15 June 2027 (international), 1 July 2027 (international in Canada), 1 August 2027 (domestic). Spring 2027: 7 October 2026 (international), 14 December 2026 (domestic).
