Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Khoury College of Computer Sciences provides computer science education with extensive experiential learning opportunities, including co-ops/internships and global campus experiences, supported by Northeastern’s network of nine campuses and 800+ industry and community partners.

Target Customer

{"Current and prospective undergraduate CS students","Current and prospective graduate CS students","Co-op employers and industry partners","Faculty and researchers","Alumni and donors"}

Key Differentiator

Global Northeastern network with nine campuses and a broad set of experiential programs (co-ops, global co-ops, Dialogue of Civilizations, Semester In, Summer In, NUin), plus a large ecosystem of over 800 industry partners and more than 1,000 co-op partners, and a strong emphasis on combined majors for flexible, interdisciplinary CS education.

Implementation Timeline

Co-op terms are months-long immersive work experiences; experiential programs and global opportunities operate across academic terms (Semester In, Summer In, Dialogue of Civilizations, NUin, etc.).

Pain Points

1Limited real-world experience and industry connections for CS students prior to employment
2Need for global exposure and international opportunities in CS education
3Desire for flexible, interdisciplinary degree pathways (e.g., combined majors) to align with diverse career goals

Key Features

1Co-ops and internships as Northeastern’s immersive experiential program
2Global Campus Experience across nine Northeastern campuses and locations worldwide
3Undergraduate and graduate programs including combined majors and Align programs
4Co-op Consultancy Program for client-led product development projects
5Undergraduate global learning options (Dialogue of Civilizations, Semester In, Summer In, NUin, traditional study abroad)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

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Client Results

11,109 co-op partners (academic year 2024-2025)
294% of employers would hire a co-op student full-time
3Over 800 industry and community partners globally

Competitive Advantages

1Strong track record for co-ops, including a top ranking as the #1 University for co-ops (per U.S. News & World Report on co-ops)
2Extensive global reach with nine Northeastern campuses and international programs
3Large network of industry partners and co-op opportunities supporting real-world experience
4Flexible pathways through combined majors and Align programs that blend CS with other disciplines
5In-house programs like Co-op Consultancy and various research opportunities

Key Benefits

1Extensive hands-on experience through co-ops and internships

2Global learning opportunities across nine campuses and international programs

3Flexible, interdisciplinary degree options via combined majors and Align programs

4Strong industry partnerships with 800+ collaborators and 1,109 co-op partners

5Structured pathways to employment with high employer hire rates

Case Studies & Success Stories

Ivy Jordan

Case #1

Combined majors awakened a passion to explore fields adjacent to CS; originally pursued cybersecurity and criminal justice before switching into computer science.

Ellen Spertus

Case #2

Programming journey began in childhood; a decade-long career as a research scientist at Google; contributes to Khoury College while teaching at the Oakland campus.

Marvin Sagastume

Case #3

Drawn to Northeastern by Khoury College’s combined majors; now at Outcomes4Me building a user-friendly information platform for cancer patients.

Glen Coppersmith

Case #4

CS–psychology double degree; decades later, focusing on strengthening the quantity, quality, and utility of data for mental health treatment.

Katie Lowen

Case #5

Former professional dancer; pursuing a master’s in CS through the Align program in Vancouver; exploring a new career path in computing.

Mani Sundaram

Case #6

Came from India to the U.S. for graduate studies; moved into startup activity and internet security leadership; emphasizes giving back to the community.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Khoury College provides undergraduate and graduate computer science education with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, co-ops, global study opportunities, and interdisciplinary degree pathways (including combined majors and Align programs), supported by a large network of industry partners and Northeastern’s global campuses.

Target Market

Prospective and current CS students (undergraduate and graduate), employers seeking CS talent, faculty and researchers, and alumni/donors looking to engage with a large, globally connected CS education ecosystem.

Unique Value Proposition

Khoury College leverages Northeastern’s global campus network, extensive co-op ecosystem, and interdisciplinary pathways to deliver CS education that combines rigorous theory with real-world, globally oriented experiential learning and industry partnerships.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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