Informatics (Online) 

Overview

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 Informatics (Online) program from Northeastern University 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.

Unique Features

• A STEM-designated graduate degree allows international students to have extended period of Optional Practical Training (OPT)
• 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

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, 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 multi-disciplinary approach to real-world research, data analysis, and problem-solving