Information Technology - Master [1 Years]
$77,067 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Information Technology

  • The Master of Science in Information Technology program at Northwestern University is a duration of 1-year.
  • The MSc in Information Technology is available on a full-time or part-time basis. 
  • The program bridging the gap between technology and business strategies.
    Some of the main courses students go through in this program are:
    • Fundamentals of Communication Systems
    • Networks: Applications, Principles, and Protocols
    • Communications Systems
    • Introduction to Communication Networks
    • Introduction to Networking
    • Marketing Strategy and Analysis 
    • Cybersecurity Leadership
    • Machine Learning
  • The program offers a unique blend of technology and business courses, a diverse student body, and coursework taught by both academic professors and leading business and IT executives. 
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 6:1.
  • The Graduation rate of Northwestern University is 94%.
  • The average salary goes up to 139,250 USD after completing this program.
  • The acceptance rate of Northwestern University is 9%.
  • Northwestern University is ranked #29 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $73017
Health Insurance $4050
Total Fees $77067

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test 640 800 2
GRE Graduate Record Examination 315 340 2

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical engineering (technical degree equivalents considered) from an institution.
  • Students are expected to have knowledge of programming and higher-level math before entering the program.
  • Students required to maintain at least a 3.0 overall GPA.

Work Experience:

  • A minimum of two years of work experience in an IT-related position, in any industry, and at any level (including internship experience) is required in order to apply for the full-time program.

Language Requirments:

  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores. 
  • Students are required to submit a copy of unofficial GRE or GMAT exam scores.

International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.