PlusOne Accelerated Master’s Programs at Khoury College
A faster pathway to your master’s degree
If you’re a currently enrolled undergraduate student interested in pursuing your master’s degree, the PlusOne pathway is an ideal option for your educational journey. Northeastern’s PlusOne programs allow you to start earning your master’s degree while pursuing your undergraduate degree. Undergraduate students in Khoury College are allowed to count up to 16 credits (four courses) toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees — integrating graduate-level coursework into your undergraduate plan of study.
Benefits of the Plus One program include:
- Accelerated learning. Gain foundational computer science knowledge and experience while enhancing your undergraduate experience with graduate-level courses.
- Less time — and money. Since you can take up to four graduate-level classes that count toward both your undergraduate and master’s degrees, you’ll reduce the time it typically takes to get your master’s, ideally by a full year — reducing overall costs in the process.
- A specialized or new direction. Gain advanced knowledge in your CS field, specialize in a complementary high-growth area, or take a new path.
- A competitive advantage. Choose from a variety of BS and MS PlusOne combinations within Khoury College and across the university to personalize your path and stand out.
How PlusOne works
Find additional details, including eligibility and admission requirements, as well as other information specific to each PlusOne pathway option, in the program listings below.
PlusOne program options
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PlusOne Program with MS in Computer Science
In this program, you can start earning your MS in CS during your undergraduate studies by taking up to four graduate-level courses that apply to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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PlusOne Program with MS in Data Science
In this program, you can start earning your MS in DS during your undergraduate studies by taking up to four graduate-level courses that apply to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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PlusOne Program with MS in Artificial Intelligence
In this program, you can start earning your MS in AI during your undergraduate studies by taking up to four graduate-level courses that apply to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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PlusOne Program with MS in Cybersecurity
In this program, you can start earning your MS in Cybersecurity during your undergraduate studies by taking up to four graduate-level courses that apply to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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PlusOne Program: Computer Engineering to MS in Computer Science
In this program, you can take up to four graduate-level courses while pursuing your undergraduate computer engineering degree.
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PlusOne Program with MS in Health Informatics
In this program (managed by Bouvé College of Health Sciences), you can start earning your MS in Health Informatics during your undergraduate studies. As you build your foundations, you can take up to four graduate-level courses and apply them to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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PlusOne Program with MS in Bioinformatics
In this program (managed by the College of Science), you can start earning your MS in Bioinformatics during your undergraduate studies by taking up to four graduate-level courses that apply to both your undergraduate and graduate degrees.