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You don’t need a background in tech to prepare for a tech future. Technology thrives on new, diverse, and unexpected ideas—and it needs new perspectives. The Khoury College Align program provides a pathway to a graduate degree in computer science for people with an undergraduate degree in a non-technical field. In as little as two and a half years, the Align master’s program will provide you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to flourish in a computer or data science career. You’ll learn to blend your new skills with the knowledge you’ve already gained in other disciplines, providing you with your own unique perspective to influence the tech industry. Your experience brought you this far—see how much further you can go.
You don’t need a background in tech to prepare for a tech future. Technology thrives on new, diverse, and unexpected ideas—and it needs new perspectives. The Khoury College Align program provides a pathway to a graduate degree in computer science for people with an undergraduate degree in a non-technical field. In as little as two and a half years, the Align master’s program will provide you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to flourish in a computer or data science career. You’ll learn to blend your new skills with the knowledge you’ve already gained in other disciplines, providing you with your own unique perspective to influence the tech industry. Your experience brought you this far—see how much further you can go.
The Align program brings together creative thinkers from 100+ disciplines to learn computer or data science for the first time—and launch a career in tech.
You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. You just need the Align program. In as little as 2 1/2 years, non-majors can earn a master’s degree in computer or data science through the Align program at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences. All you need is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, drive, and a fresh perspective.
The Align program brings together creative thinkers from 100+ disciplines to learn computer or data science for the first time—and launch a career in tech.
You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. You just need the Align program. In as little as 2 1/2 years, non-majors can earn a master’s degree in computer or data science through the Align program at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences. All you need is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, drive, and a fresh perspective.
You don’t need a background in tech to prepare for a tech future. Technology thrives on new, diverse, and unexpected ideas—and it needs new perspectives. The Khoury College Align program provides a pathway to a graduate degree in computer science for people with an undergraduate degree in a non-technical field. In as little as two and a half years, the Align master’s program will provide you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to flourish in a computer or data science career. You’ll learn to blend your new skills with the knowledge you’ve already gained in other disciplines, providing you with your own unique perspective to influence the tech industry. Your experience brought you this far—see how much further you can go.
You don’t need a background in tech to prepare for a tech future. Technology thrives on new, diverse, and unexpected ideas—and it needs new perspectives. The Khoury College Align program provides a pathway to a graduate degree in computer science for people with an undergraduate degree in a non-technical field. In as little as two and a half years, the Align master’s program will provide you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to flourish in a computer or data science career. You’ll learn to blend your new skills with the knowledge you’ve already gained in other disciplines, providing you with your own unique perspective to influence the tech industry. Your experience brought you this far—see how much further you can go.
The Align program brings together creative thinkers from 100+ disciplines to learn computer or data science for the first time—and launch a career in tech.
You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. You just need the Align program. In as little as 2 1/2 years, non-majors can earn a master’s degree in computer or data science through the Align program at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences. All you need is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, drive, and a fresh perspective.
The Align program brings together creative thinkers from 100+ disciplines to learn computer or data science for the first time—and launch a career in tech.
You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. You just need the Align program. In as little as 2 1/2 years, non-majors can earn a master’s degree in computer or data science through the Align program at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences. All you need is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, drive, and a fresh perspective.
Align is in its tenth year and has graduated over 1,000 students. Our alums are well positioned for roles at the most competitive global companies. In fact, over 40% of Align MSCS alums are currently employed by our top ten employers.
Additionally, our alums are finding success in companies big and small, spanning all industries.
Align is in its tenth year and has graduated over 1,000 students. Our alums are well positioned for roles at the most competitive global companies. In fact, over 40% of Align MSCS alums are currently employed by our top ten employers.
Additionally, our alums are finding success in companies big and small, spanning all industries.
Align is in its tenth year and has graduated over 1,000 students. Our alums are well positioned for roles at the most competitive global companies. In fact, over 40% of Align MSCS alums are currently employed by our top ten employers.
Additionally, our alums are finding success in companies big and small, spanning all industries.
Align is in its tenth year and has graduated over 1,000 students. Our alums are well positioned for roles at the most competitive global companies. In fact, over 40% of Align MSCS alums are currently employed by our top ten employers.
Additionally, our alums are finding success in companies big and small, spanning all industries.
Northeastern offers Align computer and data science master’s for non-majors and those with no tech experience. See which program is right for you.
Northeastern offers Align computer and data science master’s for non-majors and those with no tech experience. See which program is right for you.
Are you excited about the prospect of creating something new? Can you think of a problem that might be addressed by a technological solution? Would you like to build this solution from the ground up? An Align master’s in computer science (MSCS) might be the path for you.
Would you enjoy opening up a world of possibilities with a new set of analytical tools? Would you like to be able to break down data in real time to help find new solutions? Consider pursuing an Align master’s in data science.
Are you excited about the prospect of creating something new? Can you think of a problem that might be addressed by a technological solution? Would you like to build this solution from the ground up? An Align master’s in computer science (MSCS) might be the path for you.
Would you enjoy opening up a world of possibilities with a new set of analytical tools? Would you like to be able to break down data in real time to help find new solutions? Consider pursuing an Align master’s in data science.
Northeastern offers Align computer and data science master’s for non-majors and those with no tech experience. See which program is right for you.
Northeastern offers Align computer and data science master’s for non-majors and those with no tech experience. See which program is right for you.
Are you excited about the prospect of creating something new? Can you think of a problem that might be addressed by a technological solution? Would you like to build this solution from the ground up? An Align master’s in computer science (MSCS) might be the path for you.
Would you enjoy opening up a world of possibilities with a new set of analytical tools? Would you like to be able to break down data in real time to help find new solutions? Consider pursuing an Align master’s in data science.
Are you excited about the prospect of creating something new? Can you think of a problem that might be addressed by a technological solution? Would you like to build this solution from the ground up? An Align master’s in computer science (MSCS) might be the path for you.
Would you enjoy opening up a world of possibilities with a new set of analytical tools? Would you like to be able to break down data in real time to help find new solutions? Consider pursuing an Align master’s in data science.
Learn if Align is right for you! Experience computer and data science in action to see how they apply to your everyday life. This event (virtual or in person) gives you a chance to participate in a real project with diverse learners without experience in tech and explore how your point of view could help shape the industry.
Learn if Align is right for you! Experience computer and data science in action to see how they apply to your everyday life. This event (virtual or in person) gives you a chance to participate in a real project with diverse learners without experience in tech and explore how your point of view could help shape the industry.
Are you excited about the prospect of creating something new? Can you think of a problem that might be addressed by a technological solution? Would you like to build this solution from the ground up? An Align master’s in computer science (MSCS) might be the path for you.
Would you enjoy opening up a world of possibilities with a new set of analytical tools? Would you like to be able to break down data in real time to help find new solutions? Consider pursuing an Align master’s in data science.
Are you excited about the prospect of creating something new? Can you think of a problem that might be addressed by a technological solution? Would you like to build this solution from the ground up? An Align master’s in computer science (MSCS) might be the path for you.
Would you enjoy opening up a world of possibilities with a new set of analytical tools? Would you like to be able to break down data in real time to help find new solutions? Consider pursuing an Align master’s in data science.
Learn if Align is right for you! Experience computer and data science in action to see how they apply to your everyday life. This event (virtual or in person) gives you a chance to participate in a real project with diverse learners without experience in tech and explore how your point of view could help shape the industry.
Learn if Align is right for you! Experience computer and data science in action to see how they apply to your everyday life. This event (virtual or in person) gives you a chance to participate in a real project with diverse learners without experience in tech and explore how your point of view could help shape the industry.
Are you excited about the prospect of creating something new? Can you think of a problem that might be addressed by a technological solution? Would you like to build this solution from the ground up? An Align master’s in computer science (MSCS) might be the path for you.
Would you enjoy opening up a world of possibilities with a new set of analytical tools? Would you like to be able to break down data in real time to help find new solutions? Consider pursuing an Align master’s in data science.
Are you excited about the prospect of creating something new? Can you think of a problem that might be addressed by a technological solution? Would you like to build this solution from the ground up? An Align master’s in computer science (MSCS) might be the path for you.
Would you enjoy opening up a world of possibilities with a new set of analytical tools? Would you like to be able to break down data in real time to help find new solutions? Consider pursuing an Align master’s in data science.
Learn if Align is right for you! Experience computer and data science in action to see how they apply to your everyday life. This event (virtual or in person) gives you a chance to participate in a real project with diverse learners without experience in tech and explore how your point of view could help shape the industry.
Learn if Align is right for you! Experience computer and data science in action to see how they apply to your everyday life. This event (virtual or in person) gives you a chance to participate in a real project with diverse learners without experience in tech and explore how your point of view could help shape the industry.
Learn if Align is right for you! Experience computer and data science in action to see how they apply to your everyday life. This event (virtual or in person) gives you a chance to participate in a real project with diverse learners without experience in tech and explore how your point of view could help shape the industry.
Learn if Align is right for you! Experience computer and data science in action to see how they apply to your everyday life. This event (virtual or in person) gives you a chance to participate in a real project with diverse learners without experience in tech and explore how your point of view could help shape the industry.
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Northeastern is known for connecting academic learning to real-world projects and work experiences. In the Align program, you’ll get to put your new tech skills into practice as you learn them. This program gives you the option to hold a paid, full-time computer or data science co-op or internship of up to eight months in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, music, and more.
in 2022 (U.S. News & World Report)
Northeastern is known for connecting academic learning to real-world projects and work experiences. In the Align program, you’ll get to put your new tech skills into practice as you learn them. This program gives you the option to hold a paid, full-time computer or data science co-op or internship of up to eight months in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, music, and more.
in 2022 (U.S. News & World Report)
in 2022 (U.S. News & World Report)
in 2022 (U.S. News & World Report)
Northeastern is known for connecting academic learning to real-world projects and work experiences. In the Align program, you’ll get to put your new tech skills into practice as you learn them. This program gives you the option to hold a paid, full-time computer or data science co-op or internship of up to eight months in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, music, and more.
in 2022 (U.S. News & World Report)
Northeastern is known for connecting academic learning to real-world projects and work experiences. In the Align program, you’ll get to put your new tech skills into practice as you learn them. This program gives you the option to hold a paid, full-time computer or data science co-op or internship of up to eight months in fields as varied as traditional tech, healthcare, music, and more.
in 2022 (U.S. News & World Report)
You’ll learn from talented faculty who love teaching students from outside the tech industry. You’ll be part of a cohort of students with a wide range of backgrounds but a shared interest in collaboration, creativity, and problem solving.
“There aren’t a lot of programs like Align, for somebody who has a non-traditional background. … I’d really love to build products that will, across the board, improve the lives of everyone, regardless of race, class, creed. If done correctly, technology has the ability to do that.”
— Bethlehem “Betty” Mesfin, Align MSCS ’22/23
You’ll learn from talented faculty who love teaching students from outside the tech industry. You’ll be part of a cohort of students with a wide range of backgrounds but a shared interest in collaboration, creativity, and problem solving.
“There aren’t a lot of programs like Align, for somebody who has a non-traditional background. … I’d really love to build products that will, across the board, improve the lives of everyone, regardless of race, class, creed. If done correctly, technology has the ability to do that.”
— Bethlehem “Betty” Mesfin, Align MSCS ’22/23
*Applies to U.S. campuses
You’ll learn from talented faculty who love teaching students from outside the tech industry. You’ll be part of a cohort of students with a wide range of backgrounds but a shared interest in collaboration, creativity, and problem solving.
“There aren’t a lot of programs like Align, for somebody who has a non-traditional background. … I’d really love to build products that will, across the board, improve the lives of everyone, regardless of race, class, creed. If done correctly, technology has the ability to do that.”
— Bethlehem “Betty” Mesfin, Align MSCS ’22/23
You’ll learn from talented faculty who love teaching students from outside the tech industry. You’ll be part of a cohort of students with a wide range of backgrounds but a shared interest in collaboration, creativity, and problem solving.
“There aren’t a lot of programs like Align, for somebody who has a non-traditional background. … I’d really love to build products that will, across the board, improve the lives of everyone, regardless of race, class, creed. If done correctly, technology has the ability to do that.”
— Bethlehem “Betty” Mesfin, Align MSCS ’22/23
*Applies to U.S. campuses
*Applies to U.S. campuses
*Applies to U.S. campuses
