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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 College of Computer and Information Science offers students the opportunity to pursue studies in the broad field of computer science. The MS in computer science prepares you to work at organizations that design, develop, market, or utilize computing systems. You will learn to recognize and solve problems in the use of digital computers in business and engineering and in educational and research environments.
Northeastern University is offering a professional interdisciplinary Master of Science degree in Health Informatics (MS in HI) to respond to a critical shortage in health informatics professionals in New England and in the nation. This degree program draws on the technical expertise from the College of Computer and Information Science, as well as from the knowledge and practices of health professionals from the Bouve College of Health Sciences.
Northeastern's MS in Finance program helps you to build essential skills for a successful career in finance. The MS in Finance curriculum provides in-depth coverage of critical topics such as valuation, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, insurance, and investments. You can complete the program in as little as 18 months while working full-time. Classes are offered at our campus in Boston's financial district. The program begins in September.
Northeastern's MS in Accounting program is specifically designed for undergraduate accounting majors who want to become eligible for CPA licensure. Prior work experience is not necessary. Our MSA program is approved by the state Board of Accountancy in Massachusetts. You can earn your MSA full-time in just two summer terms. The program begins in June.
Northeastern's MS in Taxation program is designed for professionals pursuing a career in taxation. If you are a tax practitioner and you want to stay current with industry trends and hone your tax planning techniques, this part-time program can help you to reach your goals. The program has three start times: Fall, Spring, and Summer. You may attend classes at our main campus or our campus in Boston's financial district.
Northeastern University's online Master of Science in Taxation (MST) is designed to sharpen the knowledge and skills of tax professionals who want to stay current with industry and economic trends.
Students analyze complex tax statutes, regulations and related cases, and rulings while interacting with expert faculty with decades of academic and industry experience.
Program highlights:
Information Assurance (IA) concerns the protection of information systems by ensuring data privacy and integrity, user authenticity, and legitimate use of system resources. IA professionals understand the relationship between information technology and people, systems, society, policy, and law. This interdisciplinary Master of Science and PhD program are offered jointly by the College of Computer and Information Science, the College of Engineering and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities and are the only such programs in New England. The National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security have jointly designated the University as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research and Education. Graduates can expect to work in federal, state and local government agencies as well as commercial and financial organizations. The DoD Information Assurance Scholarship Program, as well as the NSF Cyber Service Scholarship Program, is available to full-time students with concentrated studies in information assurance and cyber security.
The 18-month master's program prepares you for research, policy development, administrative, and supervisory positions across the criminal justice sector. Through classroom work, internships, and cross-disciplinary studies, you will come to understand work in law enforcement, corrections, the legal community, social services, juvenile justice, security, and research and development.
Northeastern's Master of Science in International Business (MSIB) is specifically designed for non-business majors who want to begin careers in international business. You can start the program right after you complete your undergraduate degree. In just one year of full-time study (or two years of part-time study), you can gain knowledge and skills in international business that can help you distinguish yourself as you enter the workforce.
Successful technological entrepreneurs know how to relate to people with different types of knowledge and experience. One program goal is to teach the art of collaboration, which is key to turning new technology into marketable products and services. This is the only truly interdisciplinary master's degree program for technological entrepreneurship in the United States.
Technological Entrepreneurship certificate program is designed for professionals with college degrees or current graduate students interested in corporate venturing or developing a freestanding start-up.
The major educational objective for our graduate students is the attainment of a common core of knowledge in biotechnology, with particular emphasis on their ability to integrate knowledge across disciplinary boundaries. Specific track objectives are to provide students with didactic and practical knowledge:
NU's program emphasizes hands-on work with students, so that you will be more of a mentor than an administrator, more a collaborator than a manager. You will learn to understand how students think so that you can teach them to function in an organization environment, resolving issues and getting to the root of the problems, or better yet, show them how to set systems so that organization problems do not arise.
As a counseling psychologist trained at Northeastern University, you may find yourself in any number of varied and fascinating settings. With the broad-based training and placement experience you undertake at Northeastern, you can serve clients in a variety of clinical settings and give them attentive, focused care to help them recover from trauma and ongoing conditions. Northeastern's is the only such program that allows you to select concentrations like forensic counseling, child and adolescent counseling, health psychology, or cultural, gender, and political psychology.
With a Master of Science degree from Northeastern University's Exercise Science Program, you will influence society in profound ways, such as assisting with the rehabilitation of individuals following cardiac surgery, or after suffering a heart attack, or helping to develop public health policy promoting physical activity. There's no better place to prepare for these accomplishments than at Northeastern's Bouvé College of Health Sciences.
The Exercise Science Program reflects Northeastern's tradition of practice-oriented education. You interact with faculty contributing to research advances, as well as with Boston's world-class health-care and public health institutions. You learn in a comprehensive health-sciences college where teamwork and interdisciplinary approaches to complex issues reflect professional standards. Students in the Clinical Exercise Physiology have the option of completing internship rotations at area hospitals or completing a thesis. Students in the Physical Activity and Public Health concentration have the option of completing practicum experiences in public health agencies or completing a thesis. At Northeastern, you acquire the knowledge and capability needed for a lifetime of social contribution and professional achievement.
Northeastern University offered one of the first master's programs in Clinical Exercise Physiology in New England. This concentration gives students the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and competencies in Clinical Exercise Physiology. As a practitioner in clinical exercise physiology, you will provide preventative and rehabilitative exercise to healthy people and people with various cardiopulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and immunological chronic diseases such as asthma, heart disease, emphysema, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis.
The Clinical Exercise Physiologist performs exercise assessments, and prescribes exercise and physical activity, primarily in hospitals, clinics, or other health-care provider settings. The Clinical Exercise Physiologist assists individuals in developing self-management skills to promote and maintain good health.
The two-year American College of Sports Medicine endorsed curriculum includes coursework in exercise and health sciences, practice-based laboratory work in our state of the art laboratory, and clinical practice in Boston's finest hospitals and health-care facilities. A clinical internship and thesis options are offered. Students interested in a clinical career are encouraged to take the clinical internship option and those interested in a research career or further study at the doctorate level are encouraged to take the thesis option. Full and part-time study is available. Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships and scholarships are offered for qualified candidates.
Northeastern University introduces a new concentration in Physical Activity and Public Health. Physical inactivity is recognized as a major public health problem in the United States and is a significant risk factor for many chronic disease including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, obesity, type 2-diabetes, and colon and breast cancers. Furthermore, physical activity significantly lowers risk of these chronic diseases. This concentration is designed to prepare professionals trained in both exercise science and public health who have a career interest in physical activity and public health, specifically in health promotion and chronic disease prevention. The curriculum is designed to study issues and concepts related to the epidemiology of physical activity and chronic disease, public health administration and policy, health behavior, health education, and environmental health and the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs to promote physical activity in various populations.
Northeastern University is offering a professional interdisciplinary Master of Science degree in Health Informatics (MS in HI) to respond to a critical shortage in health informatics professionals in New England and in the nation. This degree program draws on the technical expertise from the College of Computer and Information Science, as well as from the knowledge and practices of health professionals from the Bouve College of Health Sciences.
The mission of the US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing is to produce competent clinicians for the safe practice of anesthesia nursing. The graduate nurse anesthetist will function within medically established guidelines in time of peace, and when necessary, in time of war, civil disorder, natural disaster or humanitarian mission.
The U.S. Army has prepared top quality Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for nearly 50 years and since 1981, our graduates have earned a Masters Degree through our University based affiliations. We currently produce virtually all active duty Army CRNAs and provide specialized training in field anesthesia to ensure that our graduate nurse anesthetists are qualified to deploy in time of war, civil disorder, natural disaster or for humanitarian missions. Successful completion of this program results in a Master of Science in Nursing Anesthesia degree from Northeastern University School of Nursing and qualification to take the Certification Examination for Nurse Anesthetists.
Nurse administrators assume leadership roles in managing and coordinating the delivery of nursing and health services across multiple settings and specialty areas, including nurse-managed businesses and clinics.
School of Nursing
Northeastern’s School of Nursing offers Master’s, Ph.D. and D.N.P. degree programs to accommodate a range of backgrounds and academic and professional goals.
As a student in the Bouve College of Health Sciences, you will be led by senior faculty and leaders in the industry. Northeastern’s affiliation with over 100 institutions enables you to select the best fit for your clinical rotations. Our programs are nationally recognized, including our Nurse Anesthesia program, which ranks in the US News and World Report’s top ten.
Explore our website for details on each of our programs, and join the nursing field’s finest, by joining us at Northeastern.
Programs offered:
Direct Entry Nursing (MS)
Nursing Anesthesia (CRNA; MS)
Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MS)
Nursing (BNS/MS)
Nursing (MS/MBA)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (MS)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)
The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for advanced practice roles as clinical experts, managers, educators and consultants. The program provides advanced study with a major focus on clinical experience and culminates with the Master of Science degree in Nursing. Students may pursue either full-time or part-time study and a BSN/MS in Nursing is available for qualified nurses. Nurses who possess an MS degree in Nursing are eligible for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in this specialization.
Northeastern's direct entry nursing program allows you to use the degree and experience that you already have in nearly any field and leverage it into a master's degree in a satisfying, high-demand profession. Nursing-specific classes (including practica) position you to sit for the national certification exam (NCLEX), after which you become a registered nurse and practice in the field full-time for six to nine months. You continue in the graduate program in nursing in a specialty of your choosing which leads you to national credentialing at the graduate level (ANCC).
A PhD in chemical engineering prepares you for a career in academics or as a senior researcher in a huge range of industries. The program requires both course work and a dissertation that is the result of original research. The supportive program in the College of Engineering encourages active learning in the lab and in the field. The master's degree requires both course work and a thesis. Noncredit seminar courses expose you to professionals in the field and give you the chance to learn about related topics.
Civil engineering is a broad field and Northeastern offers you the opportunity to sample many of its components. You can earn a master's or PhD in civil engineering with a focus on construction management, environmental engineering, geotechnical/geoenvironmental engineering, structural engineering, and transportation engineering. You can complete the degree requirements on a full- or part-time basis.
Computer Systems Engineering is offered by the College of Engineering and is housed in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering. Courses will be through both the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the College of Computer Science. The program focus is Engineering Software Design (ESD).
Electrical and computer engineers develop efficient systems that contribute to business, safety, health, and entertainment. This program offers concentrations in communications and signal processing; computer engineering; control systems and signal processing; electromagnetics, plasma, and optics; electronic circuits, semiconductor devices and microfabrication; and power systems, power electronics, and motion control.
The MSECEL program is an intensive program that requires a year of residency and the completion of a Challenge Project in technology application.
MSECEL students must complete a minimum of thirty-two semester hours of graduate coursework with a minimum QPA of 3.000. Students must complete an eight semester hour Challenge Project as part of their program. Each student must form an Advising Committee shall be formed comprising the Challenge Project Adviser and a minimum of two full-time faculty members (or one full-time faculty member and one adviser from industry or a government agency) with background relevant to the Challenge Project topic. An adviser with full-time faculty rank from another university may serve as one member of the committee.
The Challenge Project shall result in a written report; the student must present this report to the Committee and to the ECE Department-at-large in the form of a seminar before final approval of the Project is granted. The goal of the Challenge Project should be the development of a process or product suitable for system integration or commercialization.
The College of Engineering's Master of Science degree program in Energy Systems (MSES) integrates the technology side of energy systems development with the financial planning needed to effectively implement them. The goal of the MSES is to create a high-level signature, interdisciplinary graduate program for the engineer or technical business major, who is pursuing an industrial or public planning based career.
Neonatal critical care is a growing field, and Bouve is at the forefront of providing experienced nurses with the knowledge, competence, and skill to be in demand across the country. Ten years ago, if a newborn in Boston needed critical care, there would have been only two neonatal nurse practitioners who could help. Today there are well over fifty, and the faculty at Northeastern's School of Nursing educated many of them.
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) administer 65 percent of the twenty-seven million anesthetics each year in the United States. A master's degree from Northeastern will prepare you to join this much-needed and high-paying nursing specialty. Bouves highly regarded program received funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to increase its size and diversity. As a result, more than half of our students receive stipends, grants, and tuition assistance.
Nurse practitioners provide primary care across the life span through direct nursing care, consultation, collaboration, coordination, and referral. These health care services are provided in a variety of settings including neighborhood centers, private practices, school-based clinics, and in the home. Our Primary Care Nursing specialization has three tracks that prepare pediatric, adult/older adult, and family nurse practitioners to provide quality health care across the age continuum. In addition to the traditional Primary Care Nursing program, we offer a Certified Nurse Practitioner's Master's Completion Program, and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in all three tracks of primary care specialization. Upon completion of the primary care program, graduates are eligible to sit for all national certification exams in their area of practice.
Psychiatric Nurse Specialists provide psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic treatment modalities in a variety of settings including community mental health, residential programs and private practice settings. Northeastern University's Psychiatric Mental Health Program focuses on psychiatric nursing care for adults, children and adolescents and families in the Community. We offer several options for graduate degree programs in adult or child and adolescent sub-specialties: Masters students prepare to become Clinical Specialists in Adult or Child and Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
Students with master's preparation in other nursing specialties may earn a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in either adult or child/adolescent sub-specialty.
The Dual Nurse Practitioner program builds on the knowledge and practice bases of psychiatric mental health nursing while providing opportunities to incorporate the knowledge and skills of the primary care nurse practitioner. Both the master's and the CAGS programs can be completed in a flexible full or part-time course of study. Upon completion of their studies, students will be prepared to sit for the appropriate certification exams in their specialties. We offer an on site adult health clinical specialist program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Read more about the MGH program.
The Master of Science with a specialization in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) prepares nurses with the specialized skills needed to care for children living in urban settings who are at risk across the continuum of care. For nearly two decades our PNP program has prepared Primary Care PNPs to provide community-based, culturally-sensitive care. More recently, building on our foundation in evidence-based, interdisciplinary, urban healthcare, we expanded the PNP program into Acute Care. We are the only graduate nursing program in New England to prepare Acute Care PNPs.
PhD:
The interdisciplinary specialization is intended to meet the needs of students interested in combining courses and skills from two areas of specialization. At least one of the specialization areas must come from within the college. The second area may come from a department in another college at Northeastern University, such as Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering. Dissertation coadvisers are arranged for students who elect this option.
Students may begin to consider this option by discussing it with a faculty member in the college representing one of their areas of interest and by informing the PhD program director's office. The two areas of academic concentration are reflected in the course work, cumulative exams, and dissertation work undertaken. Students take the usual required courses. Specialization and General Elective Core courses are approved by the coadvisers. Students electing the interdisciplinary option must fulfill the same requirements as all other PhD candidates.
Master of Science:
Increasingly, scientific work is becoming interdisciplinary. In response to this trend, this interdisciplinary program has been set up which allows the student to focus on more than one area in biomedical science. The program is appropriate for both those entering as well as those currently employed in the field, including research technicians, clinical laboratory workers, science teachers and science administrators. For those currently employed, the program can enhance their performance in a present position or open up new employment opportunities. Graduates of the program will be well prepared to enter related PhD programs at the University.
PhD:
Students earning a PhD degree in pharmaceutics will be thoroughly versed in the fundamentals of physical pharmacy and pharmaceutics in addition to being trained in several more specialized areas such as:
With exposure to these various facets of pharmaceutics graduates are poised to understand and assimilate the field of modern pharmaceutics. A PhD in pharmaceutics is a research degree. While course work plays an important role, students become a real participant in the science of pharmaceutics in the laboratory. Faculty research covers a broad range of scientific interests including: pharmacokinetic toxicodynamics of anticancer agents, use of biomaterials and synthetic polymeric systems in design of drug delivery systems, passive and active targeting of therapeutic agents, cardiovascular targeting of drugs, novel delivery systems for proteins and peptides and mathematical modeling of endogenous compounds.
Master of Science:
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems Description
Just as cars are useless without roads, drugs are useless without an effective delivery system. The Bouve College of Health Sciences' pharmaceutics faculty and students are developing the pathways that bring drugs and DNA therapies directly to the target cells.
PhD:
The PhD pharmacology specialization allows a student to specialize in the study of the actions of drugs. In addition to developing a sound knowledge base through course work and seminars, the program is designed to strengthen the student's ability to comprehend and to evaluate critically the current literature, allowing the conduct of significant independent research. Recent graduates with a PhD in pharmacology have found employment in academic or industrial research positions.
Master of Science:
Graduate education in pharmacology embodies the principles and mechanisms of drug action on biological systems. Through course work, seminars, and conferences, students gain exposure to both classical and recent approached that have led to the development of current theories of drug action. Pharmacology should not be confused with pharmacy, which is a professional degree allowing a licensed individual to dispense drugs.
Physician assistants are highly sought after members of the health care team who, working with physicians, provide diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. Pas practice medicine; they take medical histories, perform physical examinations, and order laboratory tests/studies. After diagnosing a problem, the PA develops and implements a treatment plan in consultation with the supervising physician. PAs can prescribe medication in all 50 states.
Patient education and counseling are important aspects of a PA's role. Pas advise patients on all aspects of health promotion and disease management. One distinctive feature of the PA profession is that PAs are dependent practitioners. PAs perform medical tasks and procedures with the supervision, but not necessarily in the presence, of a supervising physician. The PA scope of practice is authorized by state law and determined by the supervising physician.
Physician assistants are currently employed in a wide variety of settings: hospitals, health centers, health maintenance organizations, emergency rooms, college health services, physician's offices, nursing homes, and specialty clinics. PAs provide hospital care for surgical patients and assist in surgery. They provide care both in teaching institutions and in hospitals where there are no physician residents. Employment opportunities and the career outlook for physician assistants are excellent.
The Physician Assistant Program at Northeastern University was established in 1971. The program is a rigorous full-time, 24-month graduate program that offers students an opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Since its founding, the Physician Assistant Program has been accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. and its predecessors. The U.S. News and World Report Graduate Rankings 2007 ranks Northeastern University's Physician Assistant Program #17 in the nation.
Graduates of the PA program take the PA National Certifying Examination (PANCE) after graduation. Certification is required for initial licensure / registration in all states. The first-time pass rates for the six most recent PA graduating classes is consistently above the national rate.
Graduate-level psychology programs are offered through two Northeastern colleges:
The Bouve College of Health Sciences’ programs in Applied Psychology integrate science and practice to prepare students for counseling and psychology professions in educational, governmental, community, organizational and private settings.
Of them, two Ph.D. programs prepare those interested in professional psychology for specialized careers in academic, practice or licensed psychologist positions.
Programs include:
College Student Development and Counseling (MS/Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study)
With a focus on counseling, on college student development and on the background of the student affairs field, this program provides emerging professionals with the academic and experiential background to lead student personnel programs that enrich the academic experience of college students.
School Counseling (MS)
Northeastern’s focus on experiential learning, its urban location and its immediate access to suburban communities situates students in the guidance counseling program with the widest range of opportunities to engage in supervised practicum. Students often specialize in kindergarten to middle school or middle to senior high school levels, and are eligible for Massachusetts state provisional certification upon graduation.
School Psychology (PhD/MS/ Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study)
This program develops highly competent school psychologists to conduct psychological, educational and behavioral assessments that enable them to design effective interventions and to implement counseling for children, parents and school staff. Northeastern’s distinctive field placements, applied research programs and collaborative faculty position graduates to enter the field knowing a wide range of assessment, prevention and counseling approaches.
Counseling Psychology (PhD/MS/ Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study)
Northeastern’s three programs in Counseling Psychology educate practitioners and Licensed Mental Health Counselors through small classes and clinical training. Master’s degree students choose to concentrate in:
Ph.D. candidates expand their mastery of counseling psychology practice and research in a variety of settings by working with children, adolescents, families and adults. Both the MS and Ph.D. programs meet the Massachusetts state licensure requirements.
Early Intervention (Certificate)
The Early Intervention specialization can be pursued as an independent certificate program or as a concentration integrated into a graduate program in speech-language pathology, audiology, school psychology, counseling psychology or physical therapy. Coursework and practicum experiences prepare students to work with infants and toddlers to improve known disabilities and to assess risks for developmental delays.
While many students find appropriate ways to cope with the stresses of school life through friends, faith, athletics, music, or other activities, some need extra attention and tools to help them make the most of their experiences. As a school counselor, you will consult with parents, teachers, and other school professionals, advise on curriculum changes, develop and administer testing programs, and in other ways help create a healthy environment where all students can grow, change, and learn.
As a school psychologist, you have the high quality training and psychological skills to understand the problems of students and provide assessment, consultation, and counseling services. You help at-risk students and implement prevention services. You know how to intervene effectively with the enormous range of challenges that confront children, parents, teachers, and administrators. You are dedicated to making students' lives as productive and enjoyable as they can be.
Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate, treat, and counsel individuals of all ages and backgrounds for cognitive-communication and swallowing impairments. Examples of these include delayed language development, aphasia, dysarthria, voice and resonance problems, and stuttering. During your graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively help such individuals. Intensive on- and off-campus clinical practicums will provide you with valuable experiences working with infants, children, and adults who present with a variety of diagnoses and disorders. Opportunities will be available for you to participate in research and community service. By graduation, you will be prepared for employment in educational, medical, and private practice settings.
Engineering management is the art and science of planning, organizing, allocating resources, and directing and controlling activities that have a technological component. Engineering managers posses both an ability to apply engineering principles and a skill in organizing and directing technical projects and people in technical jobs. Approximately two-thirds of all engineers spend a substantial portion of their careers as managers, and this degree program develops and enhances their management skills.
Industrial engineers use a variety of mathematical and computer methods to study, improve, and optimize processes in a wide range of manufacturing and service settings. Students with a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or science may apply for the master of science in industrial engineering degree program. Both degrees can lead to advanced work in robotics, corporate planning, or workstation design; the PhD also qualifies you for academic and research work.
The Master's in Information Systems is for students and professionals who are ready to make a career shift into the information systems field or for professionals currently in the field who want to enhance their skills and credentials. The program gives you a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of information technology and the essential skills that are needed in a range of information technology positions.
The Ph.D. in Law & Public Policy is an interdisciplinary public policy program that provides a comprehensive view of the policy making process and its outcomes from a law and social science perspective. Our interdisciplinary focus means that students come from a variety of backgrounds. Students quickly find that engaging in a classroom with other students who hold degrees such as the MBA, JD, MPH, or other social science degrees is quite an intellectually stimulating experience. Areas of policy emphasis include Health Policy, Sustainability and Climate Change, Crime, Law, and Justice, Labor Market Analysis and Workforce Development Policy, and Urban Policy. Many graduates are in tenure-track academic positions, others are well-placed in government, the court system or policy research positions.
The School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs at Northeastern University offers an exciting interdisciplinary Master's of Science in Urban and Regional Policy (MURP). The program seeks to meet the need for urban policy analysts and practitioners to better understand two critical issues about the 21st century metropolitan area: (1) the opportunities and challenges for cities and suburbs of being part of a fully globalized economy and (2) the opportunities and challenges for sustainability in a world of dwindling resources and environmental constraints. These challenges require more integrated approaches, and new kinds of urban policy experts and leaders.
Students in the Master of Urban & Regional Policy program analyze and develop real-world solutions to these challenges, be they in housing, energy and transportation, resource sustainability, civil infrastructure, or economic opportunity. Through this program you will become part of the next generation of experts and leaders dedicated to creating livable and sustainable cities everywhere.
Mechanical engineering involves designing ways to transmit the energy that powers the modern world. Our master's and doctoral programs allow you to concentrate in materials science and engineering, mechanics and design, or thermofluids engineering, with an eye toward a career in developing new technologies like energy conversion, solar energy, and environmental control.
Operations Research deals with the application of scientific methods to decision making. Students learn how to develop and solve mathematical and computer models of systems using optimization and statistical methods. OR graduates work in a wide variety of fields, such as: transportation, supply chain operations, communications and computer operations, manufacturing, finance and health care. The OR program at Northeastern is offered jointly by the MIE Department and the Mathematics Department, thus achieving a unique balance of theory and application.
The master's in telecommunication systems management ensures that you have a firm grasp of wireline and wireless telecommunications; data networking protocols and architecture, particularly the Internet; public policy and economic issues specific to the telecommunications industry; and the underlying physical infrastructure of the network. It also offers an introduction to business management. There are three areas of concentration: telecom networking, telecom system development, and telecom business management.
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.
The Gordon Engineering Leadership Program (GEL) is a transformational graduate program offered through Northeastern University's College of Engineering. Each year, a select number of highly qualified Candidates pursue GEL as part of a Master of Science degree in the engineering discipline of their choice or a standalone Certificate in Engineering Leadership. Graduates of the program, known as "Gordon Fellows," emerge with the capabilities and confidence to lead the engineering breakthroughs of tomorrow.
For more information, visit www.northeastern.edu/gordonleadership. Please note that all participants must affiliate with an organization (typically a full-time employer or internship employer) to complete an industry Challenge Project.
The biology department combines a broad knowledge base with an in-depth study of specialized areas, and emphasizes close interaction between graduate students and faculty to develop the skills required for creative independent research. Faculty research includes biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, physiology, ecology and evolution.
The Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Molecular Biology is a professional program which consists of four parts - fundamental courses, core courses, internship, and electives. All courses are available in the late afternoon or evening to accommodate those who are employed during the day.
The Professional Masters Program in Marine Biology provides the advanced skill set needed to pursue an entry - to mid-level career in marine research, or can serve as a springboard into the nations top Ph.D. programs in marine biology. This 15-month full-time program is offered in conjunction with Northeastern Universitys Three Seas Program. In addition to completing the Three Seas Program curriculum for graduate credit, students conduct additional coursework, a research project (but not a formal thesis), and a 6-month internship with academic research scientists, state and federal agencies, or private consulting firms. Now in its 8th year, the Marine Biology PSM program has an impressive record: Our alumni routinely gain admission to the top Ph.D. programs in the country, publish quality research, and are becoming leaders in their fields.
M.S. - The department offers thesis- and non-thesis based advanced degrees with concentrations in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, and in interdisciplinary fields such as polymers, materials, and bio-related chemistry. Ph.D. - This program is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's or a master's degree in chemistry and who wish to earn a doctorate in chemistry degree. The program of study includes some course work but the primary emphasis is on the completion of an original research project, its articulation in a well-written thesis and its subsequent defense before a panel of department faculty. This is a full-time degree program that typically takes 5-6 years to complete. Financial support (teaching assistantships or research assistantships) is normally provided for students admitted to this program throughout their period of study who are found to be making good progress toward their degree. Applicants for this degree-granting program are expected to have an earned B.A., B.S., or M.S. in chemistry or to have completed the equivalent coursework with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better from an accredited college or university.
The Department of Mathematics at Northeastern University is internationally known for its mathematical research and education. The graduate programs offer MS and PhD degrees in Mathematics, as well as an MS degree in Operations Research (in conjunction with the MIME department), and an MS degree in Applied Mathematics. Students with an MA or MS degree in mathematics should apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Students without an MA or MS in mathematics, who would like to enter the Ph.D. program, should instead apply to the MS program. Once students complete their MS degree requirements they may then apply to the Ph.D. program. The majority of students who obtain an MS degree in our program continue on into the Ph.D. program and obtain the Doctorate. It is the hope and expectation that students entering our program will continue the Ph.D. The programs are designed to provide students with a broad overview of current mathematics and a strong command of an area of specialization. Graduate students work with internationally recognized faculty in a range of research programs in both pure and applied mathematics. In addition, numerous seminars and colloquia at Northeastern and in the Boston area give students ample opportunity to learn about important recent advances in mathematics.
The graduate program provides the opportunity for students to gain a strong general foundation and a proficiency in a particular specialization. Those admitted to the doctoral program encounter a versatile faculty world-renowned for its research.
The Master's of Science in Industrial and Applied Mathematics program is especially designed to appeal to working professionals who are interested in the applications of mathematics, and allows students to take up to two graduate courses outside of the Mathematics Department.
The Northeastern physics department performs advanced research in condensed matter, fundamental particles and fields, biophysics, and complexity. The MS program gives you an understanding of physics' basic theoretical structures as preparation for conducting cutting-edge research.
The Master of Music Industry Leadership is an intensive one-year leadership program designed for individuals who want to manage the next generation of music companies. This program provides advanced education in the areas of music management, leadership, research and entrepreneurship with opportunities for immediate and on-going application to each individual’s unique professional aspirations. At its conclusion, graduates will confidently lead multinational music corporations by developing creative and innovative solutions to emerging issues facing the entertainment industry.
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.
The Northeastern University Applied Behavior Analysis programs, which include certificate, Master of Science, and CAGS programs, are designed to develop teaching and intervention skills. Lectures are built around projects that can be completed either in the workplace or elsewhere in the community. These projects include functional analyses, preference assessments, intervention programs, and other procedures directly related to the practice of applied behavior analysis. Whenever possible, learning partnerships are formed between Northeastern University and students’ employers that incorporate work supervisors into the teaching processes. Workplace discussion groups and team projects link practice to studies.
The courses, which are both online and hybrid, fit contemporary lifestyles and make use of modern technology such as podcasts and Wimba classrooms. These features permit flexible schedules while creating increased communication with instructors and fellow students.
All Northeastern Applied Behavior Analysis programs contain the content students need to take the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) exam. Through our Learning Partnership Program, we also offer options through which students may fulfill the experience requirement necessary to take the exam.
The Master of Science in Sustainable Building Systems integrates elements of an architectural engineering program with construction management while embracing the concepts of engineering sustainability as related to energy and materials usage and the effect on the environment. The Sustainable Building Systems program focuses on the design and operation of buildings to provide a comfortable, healthy, and productive environment and landscape with minimal energy and environmental impact. Prospective students for the MSSBS program are engineering, architecture, business or science majors, and industry professionals pursuing careers in architecture, architectural engineering, real-estate development, construction and facilities management and its related fields, who desire to gain cutting edge knowledge in sustainability practices for building systems design and infrastructure development.
