Master of Science in Data Architecture and Management

Program Description and Accreditation

This institution has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research, Excellence and Security to offer this program for a five-year term starting April 4th, 2025. 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).

Tuition

Domestic: $27.7K CAD

International: $48K CAD

The domestic tuition price is inclusive of a scholarship of up to 25% for all domestic students beginning their graduate studies in the 2026 academic year. Domestic Canadian students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher from their previous institutions are eligible to receive up to 50%. This scholarship is not transferable to alternative programs of study, terms or campuses outside of Toronto, ON.

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025–2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Find detailed information on tuition and fees from Student Financial Services.

Program Description

The Master of Science in Data Architecture and Management is designed to prepare students for the evolving and growing field needing data systems engineers. The program provides the holistic knowledge and technical skill to engineer big data systems, curate data, and integrate and process data so that data scientists and business analysts can access and interpret data in context to provide meaningful results. The program marries business intelligence, data warehousing, and software engineering, giving students sought after knowledge, while AI and machine learning techniques prepare for the next generation of data integration tools.

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