Agile Project Management
Northeastern University's online Graduate Certificate in Agile Project Management empowers students to explore agile principles and practices and remain up to date on current trends in the agile framework.
Part-Time
The increasingly important role of agile practitioners and managers is becoming clear as agile business development processes are being adopted by major companies because of their high degree of success in achieving improved time to market, reducing costs, and increasing overall customer satisfaction.
This graduate certificate is led by highly credentialed faculty members who are agile practitioners with decades of experience in helping companies successfully implement agile in their organizations.
Through courses you take online, the curriculum will give you the opportunity to:
- Develop a strong framework and understanding of the role of agile management
- Develop an understanding of the agile management processes and methodologies
- Develop an understanding of how the agile approach to managing projects can deliver value to the organization
- Develop a personal leadership strategy for success as an agile practitioner
- Develop an agile evaluation plan to measure success
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Unique Features
- Courses are led by highly credentialed faculty who are agile practitioners
- Curriculum focuses on current trends and staying up to date with agile framework
- Online courses provide flexibility for working professionals
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Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): Identify your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to applicant's statement of purpose
- Professional resumé: Current resumé that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
- Unofficial undergraduate transcripts: (Official transcripts required at the time of admission)
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language
Admissions Dates
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis, however, we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term.
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (Start date: July 6, 2020) | April 20, 2020 |
| International in-country application complete (Start date: July 6, 2020) | May 25, 2020 |
| Domestic application complete (Start date: July 6, 2020) | June 26, 2020 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (Start date: September 14, 2020) | July 13, 2020 |
| International in-country application complete (Start date: September 14, 2020) | August 10, 2020 |
| Domestic application complete (First half start: September 14, 2020) | September 4, 2020 |
| Domestic application complete (Second half start: October 26, 2020) | October 16, 2020 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (Start date: January 11, 2021) | November 2, 2020 |
| International in-country application complete (Start date: January 11, 2021) | December 7, 2020 |
| Domestic application complete (First half start: January 11, 2021) | January 1, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (Second half start: February 22, 2021) | February 12, 2021 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (Start date: April 12, 2021) | February 8, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (Start date: April 12, 2021) | March 8, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (First half start: April 12, 2021) | April 2, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (Second half start: May 24, 2021) | May 14, 2021 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (Start date: July 12, 2021) | May 10, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (Start date: July 12, 2021) | June 7, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (Start date: July 12, 2021) | July 2, 2021 |
General Requirements
Please note: this curriculum is for marketing purposes only, and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the Course Catalog.
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- Management
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