PlusOne with MS in Extended Realities

PlusOne with MS in Extended Realities

Overview

PlusOne accelerated master’s degrees allow students to accelerate the attainment of the master’s degree by applying graduate credits taken as an undergraduate toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Current undergraduate students apply to enroll in the PlusOne program.

With the PlusOne program, students attain their bachelor’s degree followed by a PlusOne year to complete the master’s degree.

Benefits

  • Accelerate learning – get your master’s in one year vs. typically two
  • Reduce costs – apply some courses toward both your undergrad and master’s degrees, and get the MS for PlusOne tuition scholarship
  • Gain a competitive edge – stand out with an advanced degree

Below are the eligible undergraduate majors available to pursue a PlusOne pathway with a master’s degree in Extended Realities. Also, review the Curriculum Guides and the Accelerated Master’s links for further details, including program policies and procedures, as well as how to Apply.

PlusOne with MS in Extended Realities Pathways

Acceptable Undergraduate Pathways

Eligible Undergrad MajorsAdditional Prerequisites
BS in Computer Engineering (and all combined majors)EXRE5010 and (EECE5512, EECE5155, or EECE5576)
BS in Electrical Engineering (and all combined majors)EXRE5010 and (EECE5512, EECE5155, or EECE5576)
BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (and all combined majors)EXRE5010 and (EECE5512, EECE5155, or EECE5576)
BS in Computer Science (Khoury)EXRE5010 and (EECE5512, EECE5155, or EECE5576)

Graduate Course Sharing

Students may then select up to two courses at the 5000-level from the Required or Elective lists. However, if a student chooses an Elective ECE course to satisfy the prerequisite requirement for entry, they may select only one additional Elective course during their program. Students should take a maximum of two courses or 8 semester hours (SH) of Elective courses total. For questions or concerns or for directions on the process to enroll in a course, please contact coe-ece-gradadvising@northeastern.edu.

Program Contact

Academic Advising

For support with academic questions, students should reach out to their undergraduate academic advisor in their home college as well as the Graduate School of Engineering.