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.

January 28, 2020
What Can You Do With a Master’s In Global Studies & International Relations
Wondering what you can do with an MS in international relations? Learn how earning your degree can help you turn your passion into a career.
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January 27, 2020
What’s the Difference Between Project, Portfolio, and Program Management?
Project management, program management, and portfolio management are three different—but interrelated—fields within the realm of management.
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January 24, 2020
Human Resources Analytics: What It Is and Why It’s Important
Human resources analytics is a rapidly evolving discipline within the HR industry. Explore what HR analytics is and the role it can play in a business.
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January 23, 2020
7 Must-Have Skills For Data Analysts
Learn the seven most important skills every data analyst should have in order to stay competitive in the job market.
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January 22, 2020
5 Reasons SQL Is The Need-to-Know Skill For Data Analysts
Explore the top five reasons why SQL is considered the must-know tool among data professionals today.
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January 20, 2020
How to Become a Financial Aid Director
Explore the ways a master’s degree in higher education administration can help set aspiring financial aid directors on a path toward success.
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January 17, 2020
Working In Urban Health: What You Need To Know
Neil Maniar talks about working in urban public health, including the skills you need and the challenges you’ll face on the way to a successful career.
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January 16, 2020
4 Pressing Global Health Problems We Face Today
Holly Dygert, a lecturer in the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, describes the challenges she sees facing global health.
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January 15, 2020
Five Reasons a Master’s in Project Management Is Worth It
Thinking about getting a master’s in project management? Learn how the degree can help you gain the skills you'll need to further your career.
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January 14, 2020
5 Homeland Security Careers for the Future
Are you considering a career in homeland security? Here, we explore growing homeland security careers and the trends behind their increasing demand.
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