Degrees and Majors

Degrees and Majors

College of Business Administration:

-       Business Administration, MBA*

-       Finance, MS*

-       International Business, MS*

-       Technological Entrepreneurship, MS*

* Requires minimum 2 years of professional work experience and a minimum GMAT= 550 to apply to Global Pathways.

College of Computer & Information Science: 

-       Computer Science, MS

-       Information Assurance, MS

 Bouve College of Health Science:

-       Biotechnology, MS

-       Pharmaceutical Science, MS

 College of Arts and Science:

-       Economics, MA

-       Criminal Justice, MS

College of  Science:

-       Industrial & Applied Mathematics, MS

College of Engineering:

-       Chemical Engineering, MS

-       Civil and Environmental Engineering, MS

-       Computer Systems Engineering, MS

-       Electrical  and Computer Engineering, MS

-      Energy Systems, MS

-       Industrial Engineering, MS

-       Information Systems, MS

-       Operations Research

-       Engineering Management, MS

-       Mechanical Engineering, MS

-       Telecommunications Management, MS

 College of Professional Studies (CPS):

-       Corporate Organizational Communications, MS

-       Global Studies & International Affairs, MS

-       Leadership, MS

Health Management

Human Resources

Project Management

-       Informatics, MPS

Healthcare Informatics

Information Security

-       Digital Media, MPS

Animation

Digital Video & Photo

Game Design

Interactive Design

Management

-       Non-profit Management, MS

-       Project Management, MS

Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, & Medical Devices, MS

 

Curriculum

Pathways Graduate Curriculum at Northeastern University

Depending on the major you have been accepted into at Northeastern University, you will be placed in one of following 3 tracks in either Business & Social Sciences, Engineering Mathematics & Computer Science, or Physical & Life Sciences:

 Business and Social Sciences Track

Business and Social Sciences Track for 79 TOEFL requirement
2 Term Pathways  61 TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS entry	1 Term Pathways  74 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS entry
Culture and Communication Skills for Graduate School	Research Methods for Graduate Study
Writing for Graduate School	Capstone Research Project
Global Corporate and Social Responsibility	Managing in a diverse and Changing World
State of the Field: Business and Social Sciences	Globalization and International Affairs

Business and Social Sciences Track for 100 TOEFL requirement
2 Term Pathways 74 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS entry	1 Term Pathways 90 TOEFL or 7.0 IELTS entry
Research Methods for Graduate Study	Advance English Skills for Graduate Studies
Capstone Research Project	Fundamentals of Human Communications
Managing in a Diverse and changing World	Professional Speaking
Globalization and International Affairs	Advanced Test-taking Strategies

Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science Track

Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science Track for 79 TOEFL requirement
2 Term Pathways 61 TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS entry	1 Term Pathways 74 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS entry
Culture and Communication Skills for Graduate School	Research Methods for Graduate Study
Writing for Graduate School	Capstone Research Project
Professional Issues in Engineering and Computer Science	Managing in a Diverse and Changing World
State of the Field: Engineering and Computer Science	Globalization and International Affairs

Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science Track for 100 TOEFL requirement
2 Term Pathways 74 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS entry	1 Term Pathways 90 TOEFL or 7.0 IELTS entry
Research Methods for Graduate Study	Advance English Skills for Graduate Studies
Technology and Human values	Fundamentals of Human Communications
Capstone Research Project	Professional Speaking
Managing in a Diverse and Changing World	Advanced Test-taking Strategies

 Physical and Life Sciences Track

Physical and Life Sciences Track for 79-85 TOEFL requirement
2 Term Pathways61 TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS entry	1 Term Pathways74 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS entry
Culture and Communication Skills for Graduate School	Research Methods for Graduate Study
Writing for Graduate School	Capstone Research Project
Biology and Society	Managing in a Diverse and Changing World
State of the Field: Health and Life Sciences	Globalization and International Affairs

Physical and Life Sciences Track for 100 TOEFL Requirement
2 Term Pathways74 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS entry	2 Term Pathways90 TOEFL or 7.0 IELTS entry
Research Methods for Graduate Study	Advance English Skills for Graduate Studies
Technology and Human Values	Fundamentals of Human Communications
Capstone Research Project	Professional Speaking
Managing in a Diverse and Changing World	Advanced Test-taking Strategies

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements to qualify for this program:

NOTE: These are minimum entry requirements only. Satisfying these requirements does not guarantee admission into the Global Pathways program.

• Minimum Academic level of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Minimum Grade level (GPA) of 2.5 to 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in cumulative undergraduate coursework.  GPA level varies depending on the major you apply to enter study.

• Minimum English level score of TOEFL 500-540 PBT / 61-74 iBT / IELTS 6.0 (no bands below 5.5).  Kaplan iBT test score may be accepted for select majors .

• Minimum 2 years full time work experience required for majors in the College of Business Administration: MBA, Finance, International Business, and Technological Entrepreneurship.

English Entry Levels - Graduate Global Pathways:

 

 

 

 

Exit Requirements to progress to Northeastern’s degree program:

• Minimum Grade level (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale in cumulative Pathways coursework. GPA level varies depending on the major you apply to enter study.
• Minimum English level score requirement (see brochure)
• Minimum GRE / GMAT score requirement (see brochure)
• Progression to Masters program at Northeastern University starting in Fall and Spring term.

Program Dates

Program Dates

Applications accepted for Global Pathways year round for rolling admission to start dates in Fall, Spring, and Summer term at Northeastern University.

Academic Term	Application Deadline	Arrival Program Start Date
Spring 2012	October 28, 2011	January 4, 2012
Summer 2012	February 28, 2012	May 2, 2012
Fall 2012	June 14, 2012	August 27, 2012*
Spring 2013	October 4, 2012	January 2, 2012*

* Tentative program start date.  To be confirmed upon admission to your program.

 

 

 

 

How to Apply

How to Apply?

To apply to Northeastern University through Global Pathways is simple and easy!

Please just submit the following required documents to our Northeastern University Global Pathways office:

• Global Pathways Application Form
• TOEFL, IELTS or Kaplan iBT score
• Transcripts and Grades: Original transcripts and supporting grade scale
• English Translation of Transcripts: Notarized translation of the transcripts
• Personal Statement: Must include name of the university, department or college, and title of the major that you are planning to pursue
• Reference Letters: 2 to 3 letters from academic instructors or professors
• CV / Resume: List work/school history, travel, languages, awards, certificates, volunteer work, and accomplishments
• Passport Copy
• Declaration & Certification of Finances Form
• Bank statement copy: recent statement of no less than the minimum funds required in the Declaration & Certification of Finances Form

If you currently have a US visa, please include copies of the visa page in your passport, I-94 card, and I-20 form.

Need help applying – contact us

For more information on how to apply to Northeastern University’s Global Pathways program contact us at:

northeastern@global-pathways.com