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Diploma of Informatics

Northeastern University

Boston, United States
0.67 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A professional master's building IT technical and management skills for students from varied backgrounds.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Informatics and design and evaluate computational solutions
Use relevant digital tools
And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

IT roles in healthcare
Business consulting
Education
Finance and social media

Curriculum

Required courses cover foundations of informatics
Database applications
IT strategy and governance
Interactive system design and web development
And leading technical projects
Followed by an informatics capstone. Students add a concentration or electives
The exact credit total was not shown on the catalogue page.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
Transcripts
Resume
Usually one recommendation letter
Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), Transcripts, Resume, Usually one recommendation letter, Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials, Certificates do not by themselves satisfy language proficiency for later degree admission (CSSH).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
Recommendation Letters
CV or Resume.

How to apply

Check the certificate's entry requirements
English test minimums and deadline. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
Resume
Usually one recommendation letter and TOEFL
IELTS
PTE or Duolingo scores. After admission
Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,272 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$600 USD

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	College of Professional Studies
Department	Informatics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	12
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Eligible Northeastern alumni may receive the Double Husky discount on qualifying graduate certificate courses, Parent and Family or Full Circle scholarships may apply only to qualified applicants and programs.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.67 years.