A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- MS
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- CIP
- 30.4901
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Commerce and Economic Development, MS (Online) Corporate and Organizational Communication, MS (Boston) Corporate and Organizational Communication, MS (Online) Global Studies and International Relations, MS (Boston) Global Studies and International Relations, MS (Online) Human Resources Management, MS (Boston) Human Resources Management, MS (Online) Nonprofit Management, MS (Boston) Nonprofit Management, MS (Online) Organizational Leadership, MS (Boston) Organizational Leadership, MS (Online) Product Management, MS (Boston) Project Management, MS (Arlington) Project Management, MS (Boston) Project Management, MS (Miami) Project Management, MS (Online) Project Management, MS (Portland) Project Management, MS (Seattle) Project Management, MS (Silicon Valley) Project Management, MS (Toronto) Regulatory Affairs, MS (Boston) Regulatory Affairs, MS (Online) Regulatory Affairs, MS (Toronto) Sports Leadership, MSLD (Boston) Sports Leadership, MSLD (Primarily Online) Graduate Certificate Programs College of Science College of Social Sciences and Humanities Mills College at Northeastern Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership Additional Programs Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements Globalization has created a borderless economy with a host of new opportunities and challenges for those engaged in commerce and economic development. While global markets offer exciting growth prospects, navigating the world stage requires in-depth knowledge of the financial, regulatory, and economic environments and institutions that affect the global economy and international trade. To meet the need for both insight and skills development, Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies-in collaboration with Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities-offers the online Master of Science in Commerce and Economic Development. This graduate-level program 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. Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_daf14298
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Required Courses
5 items
- 3
- 3
- 2
- 3
- 3
Restricted Electives:
electives · 5 items
- Complete 4 semester hours of the followingNot resolved to a course4
- 3
- 3
- 1-4
- 1-4
Capstone
1 item
- 4
Optional Experiential Learning Opportunities
0 items
Co-op
0 items
This option requires 1 additional semester hour of credit and tuition in addition to this program's required credit hours.
2 items
- INT 6200Experiential Project PreparationNot resolved to a course1
- or: COP 6946 Global Co-op Work Experience—Full Timeor: COP 6954 Co-op Work Experience - Half-Time0
Integrative Experiential Learning
0 items
This option substitutes for 3 semester hours of restricted elective credits in programs that require at least 3 semester hours of restricted elective credits. If the student has already completed the program's restricted electives or the program does not have an elective requirement, this option requires 3 additional hours of credit and tuition in addition to this program's required credit hours.
electives · 1 item
- 3
Data Analytics Concentration
concentration · 4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Economic Analysis Concentration
concentration · 6 items
- Complete 12 semester hours of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Financial Economics Concentration
concentration · 7 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- Complete 3 semester hours of the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Financial Risk Management Concentration
concentration · 4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Forensic Accounting Concentration
concentration · 4 items
- As published: “Advanced Forensic Accounting Foundations (Advanced Forensic Accounting Foundations)”3
- As published: “Financial Statement Analysis in Forensics (Financial Statement Analysis in Forensics )”3
- 3
- 3
Tech Innovation and Financial Analysis Concentration
concentration · 4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Electives Options
electives · 0 items
Complete the following courses to meet program requirements:
1 item
- Any College of Professional Studies graduate level courses or unused courses in the program or a combination of both in lieu of a concentration.Not resolved to a course12
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