## ##   * 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:
  1. Public health and life sciences fields such as epidemiological modeling, public policy, informatics, and behavioral research
  2. Social or urban science and research fields such as urban planning, social network research, economics, education, criminal science, or public policy
  3. Finance or technological fields such as financial analytics, market research, or network analysis for business
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 Social Systems – College of Social Sciences and Humanities
  * Economic and Technological Networks – Khoury College of Computer Sciences
  * Population Health Dynamics – College of Science and Bouvé College of Health Sciences (_with student choice of college_)
Students will follow all policies associated with their home college.
* * *
  * Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
  * Certain options within the program may be  _required_ at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 
* * *
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
## Required Courses
Course List Code | Title | Hours  
---|---|---  
[INSH 5301](/search/?P=INSH%205301 "INSH 5301")| Introduction to Computational
Statistics| 4  
[NETS 5050](/search/?P=NETS%205050 "NETS 5050")| Fundamentals of Complex
Networks| 4  
[NETS 5051](/search/?P=NETS%205051 "NETS 5051")| Analyzing Complex Network
Data| 4  
[NETS 5052](/search/?P=NETS%205052 "NETS 5052")| Advanced Tools for Complex
Network Analysis| 4  
[NETS 5901](/search/?P=NETS%205901 "NETS 5901")| Visualizing Complex Networks|
2  
[NETS 5902](/search/?P=NETS%205902 "NETS 5902")| Communicating Network Data| 2  
## Concentrations
Complete one of the following concentrations:
  * Complex Social Systems (College of Social Sciences and Humanities)
  * Economic and Technological Networks (Khoury College of Computer Sciences)
  * Population Health Dynamics (College of Science and Bouvé College of Health Sciences)
## Experiential Courses
Course List Code | Title | Hours  
---|---|---  
Complete a total of 4 semester hours from the following (course may be repeated): | 4  
[NETS 6107](/search/?P=NETS%206107 "NETS 6107")| Complex Network Analysis
Research Rotation|  
[NETS 6108](/search/?P=NETS%206108 "NETS 6108")| Complex Network Analysis
Capstone|  
[NETS 6990](/search/?P=NETS%206990 "NETS 6990")| Thesis|  
## Optional Co-op
Course List Code | Title | Hours  
---|---|---  
[NETS 6000](/search/?P=NETS%206000 "NETS 6000")| Professional Development for
Co-op| 1  
[NETS 6964](/search/?P=NETS%206964 "NETS 6964")| Co-op Work Experience| 0  
## Program Credit/GPA Requirements
36–37 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
* * *
### Complex Social Systems Concentration
Course List Code | Title | Hours  
---|---|---  
_A total of 12 semester hours is required to complete this concentration._|  
Complete 6–8 semester hours from the following:| 6-8  
[INSH 5304](/search/?P=INSH%205304 "INSH 5304")| Social Network Analysis|  
[INSH 6304](/search/?P=INSH%206304 "INSH 6304")| Modeling and Analyzing Social
Networks|  
[NETS 5311](/search/?P=NETS%205311 "NETS 5311")| Physical and Digital Human
Traces|  
[NETS 5314](/search/?P=NETS%205314 "NETS 5314")| Complexity in Social Systems|  
[NETS 5360](/search/?P=NETS%205360 "NETS 5360")| Research Design for Social
Networks|  
[PPUA 5262](/search/?P=PPUA%205262 "PPUA 5262")| Big Data for Cities|  
Complete 4–6 semester hours from the following:| 4-6  
[NETS 6061](/search/?P=NETS%206061 "NETS 6061")| Analyzing Higher-Order
Networks|  
[NETS 6063](/search/?P=NETS%206063 "NETS 6063")| Probabilistic Mathematics of
Networks|  
[NETS 6099](/search/?P=NETS%206099 "NETS 6099")| Special Topics in Complex
Networks|  
### Economic and Technological Networks
Course List Code | Title | Hours  
---|---|---  
_A total of 12 semester hours is required to complete this concentration._|  
Complete 6–8 semester hours from the following:| 6-8  
[CS 7150](/search/?P=CS%207150 "CS 7150")| Deep Learning|  
[DS 5220](/search/?P=DS%205220 "DS 5220")| Supervised Machine Learning and
Learning Theory|  
[DS 5230](/search/?P=DS%205230 "DS 5230")| Unsupervised Machine Learning and
Data Mining|  
[MISM 6212](/search/?P=MISM%206212 "MISM 6212")| Data Mining and Machine
Learning for Business|  
[NETS 5411](/search/?P=NETS%205411 "NETS 5411")| Financial and Economic
Networks|  
Complete 4–6 semester hours from the following:| 4-6  
[NETS 6061](/search/?P=NETS%206061 "NETS 6061")| Analyzing Higher-Order
Networks|  
[NETS 6063](/search/?P=NETS%206063 "NETS 6063")| Probabilistic Mathematics of
Networks|  
[NETS 6099](/search/?P=NETS%206099 "NETS 6099")| Special Topics in Complex
Networks|  
###  Population Health Dynamics Concentration
Course List Code | Title | Hours  
---|---|---  
_A total of 12 semester hours is required to complete this concentration._|  
Complete 6–8 semester hours from the following:| 6-8  
[BINF 6308](/search/?P=BINF%206308 "BINF 6308")| Bioinformatics Computational
Methods 1|  
[NETS 5126](/search/?P=NETS%205126 "NETS 5126")| Spreading on Networks: From
Epidemics to Memes|  
[NETS 5515](/search/?P=NETS%205515 "NETS 5515")| Complex Network Analysis for
Biological Systems|  
[PHTH 5210](/search/?P=PHTH%205210 "PHTH 5210")| Biostatistics in Public
Health|  
[PHTH 6440](/search/?P=PHTH%206440 "PHTH 6440")| Advanced Methods in
Biostatistics|  
Complete 4–6 semester hours from the following:| 4-6  
[NETS 6061](/search/?P=NETS%206061 "NETS 6061")| Analyzing Higher-Order
Networks|  
[NETS 6063](/search/?P=NETS%206063 "NETS 6063")| Probabilistic Mathematics of
Networks|  
[NETS 6099](/search/?P=NETS%206099 "NETS 6099")| Special Topics in Complex
Networks|