Corporate & Organizational Communication

Transfer Credit Opportunities for Certifications from Professional Associations

About the transfer credit opportunities:

Why consider a Northeastern master’s degree in corporate and organizational communication? We recognize the knowledge and competencies you have demonstrated by earning the following certifications – APR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CMP, SCMP, PHR, SPHR, or HubSpot Academy Certification. As a result, credentials holders have the unique opportunity to accelerate through our program by applying their credentials in exchange for transfer credit.

• Successful applications with the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR):
  • Will receive 9 quarter hours of transfer credit – a 20% saving in tuition
  • Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 12 courses, rather than 15
  • Will enjoy the convenience of a totally online, interactive curriculum
• Successful applicants with their SHRM-CP or PHR:
  • Will receive 3 quarter hours of transfer credit – a 6% savings in tuition
  • Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 14 courses, rather than 15
  • Transfer credit is awarded for the following course: HRM 6015 Introduction to Human Resources Management
• Successful applicants with their SHRM-SCP or SPHR:
  • Will receive 6 quarter hours of transfer credit – a 13% savings in tuition
  • Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 13 courses, rather than 15
  • Transfer credit is awarded for the following courses: HRM 6015 Introduction to Human Resources Management and HRM 6005 Creating a High-Performance Organization
• Successful applicants with these 5 HubSpot Academy certifications – Inbound, Social Media, Inbound Marketing, Content Marketing, and Email Marketing:
  • Will receive 4 quarter hours of transfer credit, a 9% savings in tuition for a master’s degree – online or on-ground at our Boston campus
  • Will accelerate through the degree program with one less course to complete
  • Select a more advanced course aligned with the student’s career objectives
• Successful applicants who are Communication Management Professionals (CMP):
  • Will receive 3 quarter hours of transfer credit – a 6% savings in tuition
  • Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 14 courses, rather than 15
  • Will enjoy the convenience of a totally online, interactive curriculum
  • Transfer credit is awarded for the following course: CMN 6000 Introduction to Organizational Communication
• Successful applicants who are Senior Communication Management Professionals (SCMP):  
  • Will receive 6 quarter hours of transfer credit – a 13% savings in tuition 
  • Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 13 courses, rather than 15
  • Will enjoy the convenience of a totally online, interactive curriculum
  • Transfer credit is awarded for the following courses: CMN 6000 Introduction to Organizational Communication and CMN 6010 Strategic Communication Management
• Successful applicants for a master's degree program in the Project Management concentration with their PMP from Project Management Institute (PMI):
  • Will receive 3 quarter hours of transfer credit – a 7% savings in tuition
  • Will be able to earn a master’s degree by completing 14 courses, rather than 15
  • Transfer credit is awarded for the following course: PJM 6000 Project Management Practices

Program Objectives

• Design a strategic approach to a wide range of communication challenges based on stakeholder analysis and a systematic planning methodology.
• Craft and deliver messages—with a heavy emphasis on digital media—that can influence the attitudes and behaviors of internal and external audiences in a wide range of organizational scenarios.
• Measure and assess the impact of communication methods and channels to help achieve organizational performance objectives.
• Apply key course concepts and communication skills gained through the curriculum to real-world projects.

Career Outlook

According to the Burning Glass Labor Insight database, the value of a graduate degree in organizational communication is very clear: 37% of hiring employers prefer or require candidates for many communication roles to have a graduate degree. Additionally, there are over 345,000 open job listings related to corporate and organizational communications.

Student Portfolios

Curious to see the work of MS in Corporate and Organizational Communication students? Click below to view two recent student portfolios that include their learning journey and how the program impacted their professional growth:

• Jillian Porazzo
• Sarah Riggs