A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- MS
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Data Science, MS (Boston) Data Science, MS (Portland) Data Science, MS (Silicon Valley) Extended Realities, MS (Boston) Extended Realities, MS (Oakland) Human-Computer Interaction, MS (Boston) Product Management, MS (Boston) Robotics, MS (Boston) Robotics, MS (Seattle) Statistics, MS (Boston) Statistics, MS-Connect (Boston) AI Applications, Graduate Certificate (Boston) AI Applications, Graduate Certificate (Online) AI Applications, Graduate Certificate (Silicon Valley) Product Management, Graduate Certificate (Boston) College of Arts, Media and Design D'Amore-McKim School of Business Khoury College of Computer Sciences College of Engineering Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Law College of Professional Studies College of Science College of Social Sciences and Humanities Mills College at Northeastern Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership Additional Programs Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements Complex network analysis is the quantitative study of interconnected systems that influence every aspect of our lives-from where we get our news and who we share ideas with, to how we travel and the people we interact with, to the products we purchase and the foods we eat. Networks are ubiquitous across natural and human-made systems, and their structure and dynamics can explain and help improve the greatest challenges of the next century such as pandemics, food scarcity, cultural polarization, and climate change. Expertise in the emerging field of complex network analysis, within the landscape of the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and machine learning, forms the foundation of the next generation of thought leaders. Northeastern University leads the way in this burgeoning field, offering a unique master's degree program in complex network analysis methodologies. The program is designed to equip students with the conceptual and analytical tools needed to find patterns of connections in networked systems and apply these techniques in real-world settings. The curriculum includes industry-aligned concentration areas of focus, enabling graduates to apply complex network analysis skills in impactful careers in the public and private sectors as well as in research. The concentrations for this program correspond directly to the following industry sectors: Public health and life sciences fields such as epidemiological modeling, public policy, and behavioral research Social or urban science and research fields such as urban planning, social network research, economics, education, criminal science, or public policy Finance or technological fields such as financial analytics, market research, or network analysis for business Biological systems modeling used across research and industry including network biology, drug discovery, or multi-omics mining In this degree program, students are admitted to the college associated with their concentration, and their degree is awarded by that college. The concentrations are associated with the following colleges: Complex Biological Networks-College of Science Complex Social Systems-College of Social Sciences and Humanities Economic and Technological Networks-Khoury College of Computer Sciences Population Health Dynamics-Bouvé College of Health Sciences Students will follow all policies associated with their home college. Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_29292a7c
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Required Courses
5 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 2
Experiential Courses
5 items
- Complete a total of 4 semester hours from the following (course may be repeated):Not resolved to a course4
- 2
- 2
- 2
Concentration in Complex Biological Networks—College of Science
concentration · 0 items
A minimum of 16 semester hours is required to complete this concentration.
concentration · 0 items
Required
21 items
- 4
- Complete 8 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- PHYS 5211Introduction to Scientific ComputingNot resolved to a course
- Complete 4 semester hours from the following (students may opt to take the required course in the College of Science or Bouvé College of Health Sciences concentrations for this section):Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 3
- 3
- 2
Optional Co-op
0 items
Complete the following (students must complete EESC 6500 to qualify for co-op experience):
2 items
- 1
- or: EESC 6954 Co-op Work Experience - Half-Timeor: EESC 6965 Co-op Work Experience Abroad0
Concentration in Complex Social Systems—College of Social Sciences and Humanities
concentration · 0 items
A minimum of 13 semester hours is required to complete this concentration.
concentration · 0 items
Required
17 items
- 3
- Complete a minimum of 6 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- PHYS 5211Introduction to Scientific ComputingNot resolved to a course
- 4
- 1
- Complete a minimum of 4 semester hours from the following (students may opt to take the required course in the College of Science or Bouvé College of Health Sciences concentrations for this section):Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 2
Optional Co-op
0 items
Complete the following (students must complete EESH 6000 to qualify for co-op experience):
2 items
- 0
- 0
Concentration in Economic and Technological Networks—Khoury College of Computer Sciences
concentration · 0 items
A minimum of 14 semester hours is required to complete this concentration.
concentration · 0 items
Required
20 items
- 3
- Complete a minimum of 7 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course7
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 3
- PHYS 5211Introduction to Scientific ComputingNot resolved to a course
- Complete a minimum of 4 semester hours from the following (students may opt to take the required course in the College of Science or Bouvé College of Health Sciences concentrations for this section):Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 3
- 4
- 2
Optional Co-op
1 item
- or: CS 6954 Co-op Work Experience - Half-Timeor: CS 6965 Co-op Work Experience Abroador: CS 6955 Co-op Work Experience Abroad - Half-Time0
Concentration in Population Health Dynamics—Bouvé College of Health Sciences
concentration · 0 items
A minimum of 14 semester hours is required to complete this concentration.
concentration · 0 items
Required
16 items
- 4
- Complete a minimum of 6 semester hours from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- PHTH 5360AI at the Intersection of Health and SocietyNot resolved to a course
- 3
- 3
- PHTH 6801Causal Inference 1Not resolved to a course
- PHTH 7440Advanced Methods in BiostatisticsNot resolved to a course
- PHTH 7800Causal Inference in Public Health ResearchNot resolved to a course
- PHYS 5211Introduction to Scientific ComputingNot resolved to a course
- Complete a minimum of 4 semester hours from the following (students may opt to take the required course in the College of Science or Bouvé College of Health Sciences concentrations for this section):Not resolved to a course4
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 2
Optional Co-op
0 items
Complete the following (students must complete HLTH 5101 to qualify for co-op experience):
2 items
- HLTH 5101Professional Development for Bouvé Graduate Co-opNot resolved to a course1
- or: HLTH 6954 Co-op Work Experience - Half-Timeor: HLTH 6965 Co-op Work Experience Abroador: HLTH 6955 Co-op Work Experience Abroad - Half Time0
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