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Northeastern University offers more than 165 graduate programs, ranging from doctoral and full-time master's programs to part-time programs and graduate certificates, including an array of innovative PhD and master's programs designed to prepare students for emerging new fields, as well as various certificate programs of interdisciplinary focus. Academic programs are listed by area of interest to the left. |
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Northeastern University offers more than 165 graduate programs, ranging from doctoral and full-time master's programs to part-time programs and graduate certificates, including an array of innovative PhD and master's programs designed to prepare students for emerging new fields, as well as various certificate programs of interdisciplinary focus. Academic programs are listed by area of interest to the left. |
Information about the process of applying for admission to graduate study at Northeastern University is provided in the respective College website.
The Doctor of Education program at Northeastern University prepares experienced professionals to engage in scholarly activity and use innovative approaches of inquiry to effect change in their organizations and society. As a doctor of education student you will collaborate with an accomplished group of fellow practitioners, exposing you to global perspectives and strengthening your ability to think critically about today’s educational challenges.
Built on Northeastern University’s scholar-practitioner model, the EdD program integrates your professional experience with doctoral level research—enabling you to identify and address your practice-based issues while investigating matters of social justice. Through rigorous course work and collaborative opportunities, you will conduct empirical research culminating in a doctoral thesis that examines a compelling educational challenge.
Developed jointly by the College of Professional Studies and Northeastern's Law, Policy, and Society program, the LP.D. allows students to craft a meaningful course of study and imbues them with new thinking and actionable learning that quickly translates into real impact and real results. This accelerated, intensive program is designed for working professionals with demanding careers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The LP.D. program is structured so coursework and the doctoral thesis are completed in two years without interrupting life and career. Classes meet one weekend per month in Boston, and the learning continues online throughout the rest of the month.
The Graduate Certificate in 3-D Animation offers a practice-oriented approach to the art and science of animation, with a particular emphasis on the special requirements of 3-D modeling and animating for the game industry. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be skilled in the use of industry-standard animation applications, understand visual principles of lighting, modeling and surfacing, and be conversant with motion and special effects compositing.
The Graduate Certificate in Adult and Organizational Learning is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge in adult learning, needs assessment, and program review. Students will gain expertise and understanding of the methods and models available for instruction, delivery channels, and overall program development.
The Graduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs is designed to provide students with a greater understanding of medical device regulation and the industry's unique software development and validation issues. The program prepares students to assure compliance, reduce costs, and improve techniques governing acquisition and measurement. Program graduates will possess a vocabulary of over 750 acronyms and technical/regulatory words in which the FDA has applied its own distinctive meaning.
The Graduate Certificate in Biopharmaceutical International Regulatory Affairs focuses on reforms that facilitate the safety of global commerce. Students will be trained to assess international regulations and to provide an interpretation of their likely impact on a company. As a result of the program, students will gain an understanding of international regulatory requirements for countries where new products will be marketed. Specific coursework will cover product approval processes, regulatory analyses, and liability laws.
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management is intended to serve owners' representatives, consulting engineers, architects, design engineers, contractors, and subcontractors. Individuals who have a Bachelor of Science, but not necessarily in construction, and who have been identified by their companies as having high potential for advancement, are also good candidates for the program.
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Photography is ideal for those currently in the field as well as those outside the field who want to learn to create professional quality photographs. The certificate is designed to train students to record, interpret, and process surroundings in a fast-changing world. Additionally, students will gain experience in editing, manipulating, and managing high-quality still imagery using state-of-the-art labs and various capture tools, color-management plans, and image manipulation plug-ins.
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Video provides a hands-on introduction to digital video technologies, as well as an examination of the social, cultural, and political implications of moving-image production in the digital age. The program curriculum focuses on digital production and post-production while exploring various formal, conceptual, and structural strategies. Students learn to generate digital video that communicates effectively and inventively, in preparation for positions in the creative industries of gaming, design, and media production.
The Graduate Certificate in Distance Learning is founded on the cutting-edge distance education techniques, recognized best practices, and proven methodologies, as applied by Northeastern University and other leading institutions. Focused on emerging trends in distance learning and hands-on instruction, this certificate will provide educators with the opportunity to achieve excellence in distance learning administration and instruction.
The Graduate Certificate in Financial Markets and Institutions will prepare students to measure the impact of accounting decisions on performance; to manage risks, assets, and liabilities to meet corporate goals; to understand domestic and international financial systems and the institutions within them; and to build financial relationships that foster marketing financial products.
Game design is one of the fastest growing fields not only in entertainment, but also in business and education. The Game Design Graduate Certificate offers a practice-oriented approach to the art and science of game making.
The Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides students with the necessary skills and understanding to apply GIS competently and effectively. Graduate of the program will be well versed in GIS theory, will have practical hands-on exposure to GIS software and hardware, will understand the representation of data in both mapped and tabular forms, and will know how to plan and construct spatial databases.
The Graduate Certificate in Global Studies and International Affairs is designed to provide students with the skills and training necessary to analyze, research, and evaluate a topic of interest in a global location. Overall, the program curriculum focuses on the themes of transition and development in the global world.
The Graduate Certificate in Health Management examines the financial, political, legal, and operational aspects of a healthcare facility and explores the evolution of health care delivery in the United States.
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management fosters a deep understanding of organizational development and effective change management; workforce planning and strategic recruitment; and training and performance management.
The Graduate Certificate in Information Security Management provides a conceptual and practical foundation for information security management. It begins with an overview of key information security management issues and principles. It presents security governance challenges including the policy, law, regulatory, ethical accountability frameworks that information security risk managers must work within.
The Interactive Design Graduate Certificate offers an overview of courses in the creative process of storytelling and communicating through visuals and sound. Students gain expertise in time-based design, interface, and experience design through a practice-oriented problem solving approach.
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is founded on the premise that everyone is capable of leadership. The program studies every aspect of leadership dynamics from the leader as an individual to working in teams, and from the organization itself to the development of strategic leadership techniques.
The Graduate Certificate in Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs provides an in-depth knowledge of the regulations and standards that apply to the development of medical devices, including those products not specifically regulated by federal law. Students will conduct practical, in-depth analyses on how emerging developments and trends are reshaping medical devices regulation in the U.S.
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management focuses on developing skills in organizational management, financial management, fundraising, grant and report writing, human resources management, and governance. The program integrates theoretical approaches with practical application to prepare students for positions in either small or large nonprofit organizations.
The Graduate Certificate in Project Management is designed with sufficient course flexibility to accommodate professionals with various levels of project management experience. Project management principles are applicable to both manufacturing and service industries including professionals in fields such as software engineering, construction management, and financial services.
The Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing aims to make education and training in remote sensing available to adult and professional students. Graduates of this program will be well versed in remote sensing theory, will have hands-on exposure to remote sensing software and hardware, and will learn how to extract pertinent data from remotely sensed datasets.
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provides graduate students with a solid foundation in the English language and offers strategies, firmly grounded in research, theory, and practice to teach ESL/EFL (English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language) in the U.S., or to teach EFL internationally.
Designed for aspiring teachers and career-changers, the Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education* provides an appreciation for and an understanding of the diverse educational needs, social concerns, and cultural values of today’s elementary and secondary schools. This graduate degree in teaching will enhance your foundational skills, broaden your perspectives, and strengthen your ability to inspire and educate. Upon completing this master's degree, which includes a full term of student teaching, you will be well positioned to make a meaningful impact in your school, in your community, and in the lives of your students.
The Master of Education with a concentration in higher education administration is designed to provide graduates with an overall understanding of managerial concepts as well as the operational and strategic concepts that can lead to effective administration in higher education.
The Master of Education with a concentration in learning and instruction is designed for a broad range of educators, providing an in-depth look at the critical issues that are transforming the face of education—technology and distance learning, globalization, creative and critical thinking, and learning outcomes.
The Master of Education with a concentration in Special Education meets the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education standards and competencies for an additional licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, Pre-K-8 and 5-12. This degree is designed for practitioners already licensed at the Initial or Professional level in another discipline.
Media, interactivity, computation and design combine to play a significant role in society and the nation's economy. New jobs require professionals who can resolve complex problems across many, previously unrelated disciplines. Through team-based projects, the Master of Professional Studies in Digital Media allows students to gain valuable baseline knowledge in a variety of core competencies while offering the option of concentrating in one area.
The Master of Professional Studies in Geographic Information Technology is designed for working professionals who want to leverage their technical expertise to attain a leadership position within their respective institutions. The program curriculum offers an integrated set of core courses that includes a broad exposure to technical knowledge, the application of geographic information systems, and the organizational and managerial context of geospatial information and technology.
The Master of Professional Studies in Informatics is offered through the College of Professional Studies, in collaboration with the College of Computer and Information Sciences. The program is designed to provide IT professionals or those individuals taking on IT oversight responsibilities with the up-to-date knowledge, skills, and values essential in both the private and public sectors.
The Master of Science in Applied Nutrition is an advanced degree open to those who already have an undergraduate degree in health science, dietetics or a related area such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, athletic training or physical therapy.
The Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Communication is designed to explore the ways in which communication affects organizational and individual success, and the ways that individuals and organizations can optimize the success of their internal and external communications.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership, offered through Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies, in collaboration with the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, provides a path to excellence in the leadership of law enforcement, courts, private security, and corrections organizations. The program is academically distinctive, emphasizing themes of leadership, communication, and ethics, with a goal of enhancing the leadership qualities and ultimate career prospects of criminal justice professionals.
The Master of Science in Global Studies and International Affairs provides professionals with the knowledge to lead and thrive in a global environment. The degree is delivered through Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies, in collaboration with the International Affairs Program and the Middle East Center for Peace, Culture and Development. The program focuses on the reality of living in a global society by bringing together students and practitioners with backgrounds in both the public and the private sector. Through this experience, students gain the knowledge and skills they need to fully participate in a global arena.
The Master of Science in Human Services provides students the opportunity to learn skills and gain knowledge that will enable them to respond more effectively to social issues and challenges in their communities. In this program, students are exposed to a broad range of human service areas while also tailoring their focus to match personal and career interests.
The Master of Science in Leadership is designed to assist current and future leaders in meeting today's leadership challenges. This program incorporates an action-learning approach that is intended to leverage the interdisciplinary backgrounds of participants, helping them to establish leadership competencies.
Integrating theoretical approaches with practical applications, the Master of Science in Nonprofit Management prepares you for a leadership position in a not-for-profit university, hospital, charity, foundation, or religious organization. Upon completion of this nonprofit degree, you emerge well equipped to embark on a career in nonprofit management—prepared [and inspired] to make a meaningful impact.
The Master of Science in Project Management is designed to provide you the practical skills and theoretical concepts you need to lead complex projects. Featuring real-world case studies, this project management degree presents techniques and tools for managing long- and short-term projects, successfully and cost effectively.
The Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices is designed to educate and prepare RA professionals who will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the development and commercialization of the healthcare products of their company. While this program can be an excellent complement to those with health- or science-related degrees, there are many rewarding career opportunities with regulatory affairs for individuals with a variety of backgrounds.
The Master of Science in Respiratory Care Leadership is designed to assist today's leaders and prepare emerging leaders in meeting future opportunities and challenges in healthcare. Designed for the working professional in respiratory care, this program offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to pursue areas of individual interest.
The Master of Science in Technical Communication prepares students for various jobs within the technical communication profession and offers concentrations in the biomedical and computer industry (primarily software). Most graduates become technical writers within one of the concentrated fields; however students may also pursue careers as editors, tool experts, or technical trainers.
Northeastern University's transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) online program offers a unique educational experience, providing students the opportunity for professional growth while establishing the knowledge base required of a doctorally-prepared practitioner. At Northeastern, current physical therapists can obtain their DPT degree through our innovative transitional program. Designed for the working professional, the transitional DPT program offers a curriculum that is adaptable, allowing students to pursue areas of individual interest, using online course offerings to provide flexibility and convenience.
Designed for aspiring teachers and career-changers, the Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education provides an appreciation for and an understanding of the diverse educational needs, social concerns, and cultural values of today’s secondary schools.
This MAT in secondary education will enhance your foundational skills, broaden your perspectives, and strengthen your ability to inspire and educate. Upon completing this master's degree, which includes a full term of student teaching, you will be well positioned to make a meaningful impact in your school, in your community, and in the lives of your students.
The Master of Science in Commerce and Economic Development integrates economics, leadership, institutional organization, technology, and public policy into a unique and focused educational experience designed to help guide and advance a rewarding career in the private or public sectors.
In collaboration with Northeastern University’s Center for the Study of Sport in Society, the Master of Sports Leadership prepares you for a variety of sport-related occupations—whether it’s working with a professional or intercollegiate sports team, a fitness club or wellness organization, in marketing, communication, or sports management. Courses within this degree examine the social and business issues that are critical to sports leadership.
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration is designed to provide participants with an understanding of managerial concepts as well as the operational and strategic concepts that lead to effective administration.
The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Communication focuses on the dynamics of communication in complex organizations, for the purpose of learning how individuals within such organizations can become effective communicators.
