Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Prospective Master’s Student Drop-in Session
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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Attend a drop-in session to ask any questions you have about your application, career interest, personal goals, next steps, and more! This informal session is a great opportunity to connect with our enrollment team and our current student ambassadors. Bring your questions, we have answers!

During this session you will be able to:

Hear more about the master’s programs at Khoury

Learn more about the admissions process including application requirements

Review deadlines and start terms for Spring and Fall

This event is virtual. Register today to receive your link to join!

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Questions? Email khoury-prospect@northeastern.edu.

Khoury in California Webinar
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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What can graduate school offer you? At Khoury College of Computer Sciences, we believe computer science is for everyone — with the power to make the world a better place. That’s why we design flexible programs, grounded in rigor, opportunity, and experience. It’s why we collaborate with industry and community partners on the technologies that shape our collective future. And it’s why we seek curious thinkers with diverse backgrounds, because multiple perspectives lead to life-changing discoveries.

During this session, we will cover key topics:

Explore the master’s programs offered in the Bay Area

Learn about Northeastern’s #1 ranked co-op program

Hear more about our Bay Area campuses

Join our virtual session to learn more about the Northeastern University’s Bay Area campuses (Oakland and Silicon Valley)!

Who should attend

Professionals from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Students from non-computer science disciplines

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Questions? Email Pamela at p.allen@northeastern.edu.

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Tech Graduate Pathways in Canada: CS, AI, and beyond (virtual)
2025-12-16 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Canada’s premiere coastal tech hub: Vancouver is the perfect place to pursue your CS degree

Northeastern University is a global network offering industry-aligned graduate programs grounded in experiential learning, and research partnership opportunities to help you gain in-demand skills, experience, and connections to advance your career.

Northeastern Vancouver provides small-group, project-based learning at a cutting-edge campus surrounded by engaged industry partners excited to collaborate. On-site partner companies and faculty labs provide projects and opportunities directly to students. A unique research-based curriculum and capstone course provide real-world applications of classroom learning. Learn how you can embark on or further your computer science journey.

During this session, we will cover key topics:

Hear from Associate Teaching Professor, Director of Computing Programs – Vancouver, Ildar Akhmetov, on the master’s degree programs offered in Vancouver

Throughout his career, Professor Akhmetov has worn three hats. As a university educator, he spent more than a decade in his native Russia before jumping to the University of Alberta. There, he continued to design and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with an emphasis on forging partnerships to facilitate hands-on, experiential projects for his students. As an entrepreneur, he founded and managed several businesses. And as a software developer, he has overseen the development, integration, maintenance, and security of IT and computer systems. His research interests are in computing education and software engineering.

Learn about Northeastern’s #1 ranked co-op program

Join our virtual session to learn more about the Northeastern University Vancouver campus in Vancouver, BC

Who should attend

Professionals from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Students from non-computer science disciplines

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Questions? Email Dom Rinaldi at d.rinaldi@northeastern.edu.

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Khoury in Seattle Webinar
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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What can graduate school offer you? At Khoury College of Computer Sciences, we believe computer science is for every-one — with the power to make the world a better place. That’s why we design flexible programs, grounded in rigor, opportunity, and experience. It’s why we collaborate with industry and community partners on the technologies that shape our collec-tive future. And it’s why we seek curious thinkers with diverse backgrounds, because multiple perspectives lead to life-changing discoveries.

During this session we will cover the key topics

Explore the master’s programs offered in Seattle

Learn about Northeastern’s #1 ranked co-op program

Hear more about our Seattle campus

Join our virtual session to learn more about the Northeastern University Seattle campus!

Who Should Attend

Professionals from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Students from non-computer science disciplines

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Questions? Email Tim at t.greer@northeastern.edu.

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Break Into Tech: Virtual Tech Talk
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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Your future in tech starts here — join us for an upcoming event

Break Into Tech: No experience required

You don’t need a background in tech to have a future in it. All you need is curiosity — and opportunity. Join other curious students and professionals with no tech background to learn about flexible pathways to a master’s degree in computer science, data science, and cybersecurity, online and in person.

Find your pathway into tech

Attend a Break Into Tech event to:

Get insights into the latest challenges in computer science, data science, or cybersecurity —and how you might solve them.

Discover how your unique background can lead to a future in tech with Align Master’s programs.

Discover the different pathways you can take to build a successful career in tech.

Please note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation to participate.

Break Into Tech is for everyone

150+ different disciplines

Students of Align master’s programs come from all backgrounds

About the Align Master of Science

Align is a 2.5-year program in computer science, data science, or cybersecurity that provides a flexible pathway to a master’s degree for motivated students and professionals holding a bachelor’s in any discipline.

Your experience matters — help shape the future of tech

After my undergraduate studies, I worked as a corporate finance analyst in a two-year rotational program at a bulge bracket investment bank. I gained business management and financial analysis skills. I did not enjoy working with the legacy database systems at this bank. This frustration was one of my introductions to tech. … I am getting a graduate degree in computer science to understand the technicalities of building software applications and become a well-rounded product manager. Luckily, I found the Align CS program to help with the transition, especially since I had little programming experience. … I see an entrepreneurial future in merging my love for music, sports, and personal finance with some tech solutions. I look forward to growing as a computer scientist and working on cool projects
—Princewill, Align MSCS ’25 BS Economics

Questions? Please email Khoury-prospect@northeastern.edu

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Break Into Tech: Arlington
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Northeastern University Arlington (Arlington Tower), 1300 17th Street North (#1504), Arlington, Virginia, 22209, United States

Break Into Tech Social: Seattle
2025-11-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ba Bar University Village, 2685 NE 46th St, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
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Meet us for a Break into Tech social to learn how 1200+ students with no computer science background have started new careers in tech.

Our Align Master’s program brings together creative thinkers from every background to learn computer science, data science, and cybersecurity for the very first time.

Join us for appetizers at our next Break into Tech social at Ba Bar University Village (map below) to learn more about the Align Master’s program at Northeastern University.

Please note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation to participate.

Questions? Email t.greer@northeastern.edu

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Tech Graduate Pathways in Canada: CS, AI, and beyond (virtual)
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Canada’s premiere coastal tech hub: Vancouver is the perfect place to pursue your CS degree

Northeastern University is a global network offering industry-aligned graduate programs grounded in experiential learning, and research partnership opportunities to help you gain in-demand skills, experience, and connections to advance your career.

Northeastern Vancouver provides small-group, project-based learning at a cutting-edge campus surrounded by engaged industry partners excited to collaborate. On-site partner companies and faculty labs provide projects and opportunities directly to students. A unique research-based curriculum and capstone course provide real-world applications of classroom learning. Learn how you can embark on or further your computer science journey.

During this session, we will cover key topics:

Hear from MS in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) Program Director and Associate Teaching Professor, Lino Coria Mendoza, on the master degree programs offered in Vancouver

For almost a decade, Professor Mendoza was an engineer at several Vancouver startups where he developed computer vision algorithms and machine learning models for a variety of applications, including online video and metadata optimization, custom footwear design, and agricultural technology. His research interests are image processing and computer vision applications.

Learn about Northeastern’s #1 ranked co-op program

Join our virtual session to learn more about the Northeastern University Vancouver campus in Vancouver, BC

Who should attend

Professionals from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Students from non-computer science disciplines

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Questions? Email Dom Rinaldi at d.rinaldi@northeastern.edu.

Register now

Break Into Tech: Miami
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Northeastern University Miami (Spaces Wynwood Cube), 218 NW 24th Street, 5th Floor, Miami, Florida, 33127, United States

First Look: Khoury Co-op (virtual)
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a first look into the Khoury co-op experience!

This event is tailored to first-year Khoury students who want to know more about what co-op will be like, and how to prepare.

Co-op faculty and experienced Khoury students will be available to answer your questions and give tips on how best to prepare yourself for your eventual co-op through Khoury College. Our experts will give tips and advice on preparing for co-op, and then we’ll open up to questions and informal discussions.

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Khoury in Arlington Webinar
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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What can graduate school offer you? At Khoury College of Computer Sciences, we believe computer science is for everyone — with the power to make the world a better place. That’s why we design flexible programs, grounded in rigor, opportunity, and experience. It’s why we collaborate with industry and community partners on the technologies that shape our collective future. And it’s why we seek curious thinkers with diverse backgrounds, because multiple perspectives lead to life-changing discoveries.

During this session, we will cover key topics:

Explore the master’s programs offered in Arlington

Learn about Northeastern’s #1 ranked co-op program

Hear more about our Arlington campus

Join our virtual session to learn more about the Northeastern University Arlington campus in Rosslyn!

Who should attend

Professionals from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Students from non-computer science disciplines

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Questions? Email Khoury-prospect@northeastern.edu.

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Break Into Tech: Coffee with Northeastern University
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Ithaca Bakery in the Pub @ Ithaca College, 953 Danby Rd., Ithaca, New York, 14850, United States
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What can graduate school offer you? At Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences, we believe computer science is for everyone — with the power to make the world a better place. That’s why we design flexible programs, grounded in rigor, opportunity, and experience. It’s why we collaborate with industry and community partners on the technologies that shape our collective future. And it’s why we seek curious thinkers with diverse backgrounds, because multiple perspectives lead to life-changing discoveries.

Stop by to have a cup of coffee with us and let’s chat about how you can further your career in the tech field or start an exciting new career through the Align Master’s program.

Who should attend

Anyone interested in furthering their education with a master’s in computer science degree (must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science).

Anyone interested in entering the tech industry without a background or education in computer science.

Questions? Email c.smith@northeastern.edu.

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Lightning Talk Series: Computing —Where It’s Been, Where It’s Going: A Professor’s Journey (virtual)
2025-11-12 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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Khoury Sparks: A Lightning Talk Series is an engaging, high-impact, 20-minute talk series that connects prospective graduate students with Khoury faculty and current graduate students. Khoury Sparks showcases cutting-edge research, applied projects, and teaching innovations — highlighting how graduate study at Khoury College is exciting, attainable, and deeply connected to the needs of today’s tech industry.

In Computing: Where It’s Been, Where It’s Going – A Professor’s Journey, participants will step into the thrilling world of computing with Dr. Elizabeth K. Hawthorne, who will take you on a whirlwind tour from Alan Turing — the pioneer who sparked the age of AI — to the mind-blowing possibilities of 21st-century artificial intelligence. Along the way, you’ll hear her personal journey as a computing student and professor, starting before the Internet even existed, and learn how that path led her to directing cybersecurity programs at Northeastern’s Arlington, VA campus.

Walk away inspired, with a new appreciation for the history of computing, excitement about AI’s future, and a clear glimpse of the incredible career opportunities in cybersecurity that could be yours. Whether you’re curious about technology or ready to shape the next wave of innovation, this talk will leave you energized and ready to dive in!

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Questions? Email m.barton@northeastern.edu.

Break Into Tech: Los Angeles
2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UCLA Career Center, 501 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Break Into Tech: New York
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Jay Conference Fifth Ave, 15 West 38th Street, Lobby, New York, New York, 10018, United States

Break Into Tech: San Diego
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

Break Into Tech: Portland
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Roux Institute at Northeastern University, 100 Fore St., Portland, Maine, 04101, United States

Panel discussion: Intersection of AI, Cybersecurity, and Policy (Arlington, VA)
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Northeastern University Arlington, 1300 17th Street North, Arlington, VA, 22209, United States
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Join our expert panel for an engaging discussion on the intersection of cybersecurity and AI policy. Our distinguished panelists and moderator will delve into essential policy frameworks, including risk management strategies, ethical principles, data governance, and privacy.The conversation will explore the societal imperative for policy convergence, with a focus on secure-by-design AI.

This panel discussion will conclude with a Q&A with our featured speakers in the fields of cybersecurity, AI, ethics, and policy. This free interactive talk will be held at the Northeastern University campus in Arlington, Virginia, offering networking and learning opportunities for professionals, students, and anyone interested in the future of AI governance and cybersecurity policy.No specialized knowledge or experience in computer science is required.

Questions? Please email c.smith@northeastern.edu.

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Featuring faculty and industry experts

Elizabeth “Beth” Hawthorne is a professor and the cybersecurity graduate program director for Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University, based in Arlington. Hawthorne joined Khoury College in 2024 to collaborate with top-notch computer science and cybersecurity colleagues in the Align network and to impact the career trajectories of students. She teaches graduate courses in cybersecurity and digital forensics, and is particularly passionate about the exciting, dynamic field of cybersecurity education. Hawthorne strives to broaden participation in computing and is a former chair of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Education Board, which promotes computing education at all collegiate levels. For more information about Hawthorne, check out her People of ACM profile.

Malihe Alikhani is an assistant professor at Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution working on AI policy, the ethics chair of the Association for Computational Linguistics, and a member of the Northeastern Ethics Institute. She works toward developing safe and fair AI systems that enhance communication, decision-making, and knowledge-sharing across disciplines and populations. Alikhani’s work spans academia, public policy, and applied AI research, bridging theory, practice, and governance to ensure that AI serves society effectively and responsibly.

Costis Toregas is the director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at The George Washington University, where his current research interests include cybersecurity risk assessment and organizational strategies, the role of insurance in cyber risk management, the use of blockchain in disaster risk reduction, and apprenticeships and exploring a fuller utilization of community colleges in cybersecurity workforce strategies. He also has a courtesy faculty appointment to the GW Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration as well as a visiting scholar appointment to the Institute for International Science and Technology Policy at the GW Elliot School of International Affairs.

Tom Romanoff is a seasoned leader in AI and technology policy, with extensive experience in shaping public policy that addresses the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies. His work spans AI governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. Tom works at the intersection of public policy, technology, and innovation, advising government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector leaders on cutting-edge policy solutions. Currently, he serves as director of global policy for the ACM, the world’s largest association of computing professionals.

Break Into Tech: Boston
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Northeastern University, 440 Huntington Ave., Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Tech Graduate Pathways in Canada: CS, AI, and beyond (virtual)
2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Canada’s premiere coastal tech hub: Vancouver is the perfect place to pursue your CS degree

Northeastern University is a global network offering industry-aligned graduate programs grounded in experiential learning, and research partnership opportunities to help you gain in-demand skills, experience, and connections to advance your career.

Northeastern Vancouver provides small-group, project-based learning at a cutting-edge campus surrounded by engaged industry partners excited to collaborate. On-site partner companies and faculty labs provide projects and opportunities directly to students. A unique research-based curriculum and capstone course provide real-world applications of classroom learning. Learn how you can embark on or further your computer science journey.

During this session, we will cover key topics:

Hear from Assistant Teaching Professor, Aanchan Mohan, on the master degree programs offered in Vancouver

Mohan co-founded Happy Prime Inc., which works with community members to build inclusive communication software powered by the latest developments in AI. Happy Prime Inc.’s work has received support from InnovateBC and Mosaic BC’s WorkXP program. His research interests are in Machine learning, Natural language processing and Speech recognition.

Learn about Northeastern’s #1 ranked co-op program

Join our virtual session to learn more about the Northeastern University Vancouver campus in Vancouver, BC

Who should attend

Professionals from non-tech fields considering a career switch

Students from non-computer science disciplines

Anyone interested in learning about alternative pathways into the tech industry

Questions? Email Dom Rinaldi at d.rinaldi@northeastern.edu.

Register now

Break Into Tech: Silicon Valley
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northeastern University Silicon Valley, 75 E. Santa Clara St., Suite 150, San Jose, California, 95113, United States

Break Into Tech: Seattle
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northeastern University, Seattle 225 Terry Avenue North, 225 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States

Break Into Tech Social: Oakland
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Freehouse Berkeley, 2700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
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Meet us for a Break into Tech Social to learn how 1200+ students with no computer science background have started new careers in tech.

Our Align Master’s program brings together creative thinkers from every background to learn computer science, data science, and cybersecurity for the very first time.

Join us for appetizers at our next Break into Tech Social at Freehouse (map below) to learn more about the Align Master’s program at Northeastern University.

Please note: Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be nearing college graduation to participate.

Questions? Email p.allen@northeastern.edu.

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CodeSignal brand awareness event (Boston)
2025-10-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cabral Center, 40 Leon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Join our brand awareness event for CodeSignal, a technology company that provides a technical assessment and learning platform for software developers.
