Industry Advice
When it comes to understanding your preferred industry of interest, it’s important to learn the trends and guidelines from current and former industry professionals. At Northeastern, faculty members regularly answer the question: How do I find industry advice? With real-world experience and expertise, Northeastern faculty members weave real-world experience into the classroom. Here, we’ve compiled advice, articles, and how-to-guides to help guide your path toward learning more about your industry.

April 13, 2021
How to Become a Director of Quality Assurance
Learn about the responsibilities of a director of quality assurance and the leadership skills needed to advance into this role.
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April 12, 2021
What is Health Informatics?
Jay Spitulnik, associate teaching professor and director of Northeastern's MS in Health Informatics, shares his expertise on emerging industry trends and how students can prepare.
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April 5, 2021
Building Your Project Management Career Path
What is the career path like for project managers? Here, we explore the project management career path with expert advice from a successful recent graduate.
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March 29, 2021
What Is Security Studies?
Security studies go beyond protecting against threats to build more resilient communities.
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March 25, 2021
Agile vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?
While Agile is a project management philosophy, Scrum is a specific Agile methodology used to facilitate a project. Here, we explore the difference.
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March 23, 2021
Choosing the Best Biotechnology Master's Program
Choosing a master’s degree program is no easy task. Consider the following factors when choosing the best biotechnology master’s program for you.
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March 22, 2021
Effective Stakeholder Management in Biotechnology
Explore the two tiers of biotech stakeholders and three key tips for managing them.
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March 18, 2021
What Is Disaster Preparedness?
Before disaster strikes, disaster preparedness professionals are hard at work planning recovery efforts.
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March 17, 2021
What Can You Do With a Computer Science Degree?
Computer science is pervasive in all industries, and the career possibilities for advanced degree holders are endless. Here’s what you can do with your degree.
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March 15, 2021
What Can You Do with a Pharmacology Degree?
Explore all the exciting applications of a master’s in pharmacology.
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