Informatics

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 decision support systems to developing 3-D visualizations, creating mobile applications, or managing information and communication technologies, informatics professionals bring technical expertise to bear on a wide range of challenges involving the usability, reliability, privacy, safety, and security of information. 

This innovative Informatics program from Northeastern University prepares IT professionals for management positions by connecting computing skills and applications to real-world issues of information strategy, data governance, ethics, and business intelligence.

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 multidisciplinary 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