Master of Science in Cyber-Physical Systems
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International - Outside Canada: June 1
International - Inside Canada: July 1
Domestic (Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents): August 1
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Program Description and Accreditation
This institution has been granted consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this degree program for a five-year term starting January 18, 2023. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions.)
The Master of Science in Cyber-Physical Systems with a concentration in the Internet of Things prepares our graduates for a world of connected devices.
Integrating the study of wireless networking, protocols, sensor networks, security, software development, embedded systems, data analytics, and Big Data to provide students with the knowledge and tools to develop IoT applications, to analyze and design IoT architectures for different application domains, and to develop data analytic tools to analyze the large amounts of data generated by the massive deployment of IoT devices.
This concentration integrates the study of wireless networking, protocols, sensor networks, security, software development, embedded systems, data analytics, and big data to provide students with the knowledge and tools to develop IoT applications, to analyze and design IoT architectures for different application domains, and to develop data analytic tools to analyze the large amounts of data generated by the massive deployment of IoT devices.
Unique Features
- Students have the opportunity to participate in Northeastern’s top-ranked co-op program, gaining up to 8 months of professional experience as part of the academic program
- Students can also pursue a graduate certificate along with their master’s degree to further specialize their education
- Graduates of Northeastern’s College of Engineering programs have been very successful in obtaining employment during the last 10 years
Admissions Requirements
- Completed online application form
- $75 application fee
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- GRE is not required for terms starting during the 2022-2023 academic years
- Statement of purpose
- Resumé
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants
Career Outlook
Toronto has the 3rd largest tech sector in North America (CBRE, 2022). It is a global hub for IT and new media development that is continuing to experience growth.
According to experts, the IoT will consist of about 22 billion connected “things” by 2025. As you will be one of the few professionals with IoT expertise, you’ll be prepared to assist companies at the forefront as they begin to adopt this new technology, and beyond that, into the future—from engineering new interactive services and processing and analyzing data to interconnecting different types of devices in very large, diverse systems. Moreover, careers in this rapidly evolving area will encompass industry sectors, including energy, healthcare, transportation, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
Cyber-physical systems market will reach an estimated value of $12.3 billion (USD) by 2028 and grow at a CAGR of 10.55% in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028, according to Data Bridge Market Research. An increase in the penetration of the internet acts as an essential factor driving the cyber-physical systems market.
The global IoT market size is expected to reach a value of $650.6 billion (USD) by 2026 from $303 billion (USD) in 2021 at a CAGR of 16.7%, during the period of 2021 to 2026, according to Markets and Markets.