The Pathways Pre-Master's Program

The Northeastern Pathways Pre-Master's Program is for you if you've already completed college or university and earned an undergraduate degree. When you graduate from the Pre-Master's Program you will start the Northeastern University Master's degree of your choice.

You have three choices of specialization for your Pre-Master's Program. Each program lasts about nine months and includes a mix of English language classes for your academic studies and career; academic classes in your specialized area; and university research and study skills critical for success in master's programs. The classes are designed to help you meet the Graduation Requirements of the Pre-Master's Program.

Learn more about the types of courses you'll take during each Pre-Master's Program specialization by clicking the course names below.

Business and Social Sciences

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
Culture and Communication Skills for Graduate School	Research Methods for Postgraduate 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

By successfully completing the Pre-Master's in Business and Social Sciences you will be eligible to progress to one of the following Northeastern master's degrees:

• Applied History†
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Digital Media†
• Economics
• Global Studies†
• Global Studies & International Affairs – Human Services†
• Global Studies & International Affairs – Non-Profit Management†
• Global Studies & International Affairs – Leadership†
• Higher Education Administration†
• Human Services – Community Justice Studies†
• Human Services – Global Studies†
• Human Services – Leadership†
• Human Services – Non-Profit Management†
• Leadership – Financial Services†
• Leadership – Health Management†
• Leadership – Human Resources Management†
• Leadership – Organizational Communication†
• Leadership – Project Management†
• Public Administration
• Technological Entrepreneurship
• Urban Studies†

Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
Culture and Communication Skills for Graduate School	Research Methods for Postgraduate Study
Writing for Graduate School	Technology and Human Values
Professional Issues in Engineering and Computer Science	Capstone Research Project
State of the Field: Engineering and Computer Science	Managing in a Diverse and Changing World

By successfully completing the Pre-Master's in Engineering, Mathematics & Computer Science you will be eligible to progress to one of the following Northeastern master's degrees:

• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Engineering – Chemical
• Engineering – Civil
• Engineering – Computer Systems
• Engineering – Electrical
• Engineering – Industrial
• Engineering – Management
• Engineering – Mechanical
• Informatics – Healthcare†
• Informatics – Information Resources Management†
• Information Assurance
• Information Systems
• Operations Research
• Telecommunications Systems Management

Physical & Life Sciences

SEMESTER I	SEMESTER II
Culture and Communication Skills for Graduate School	Research Methods for Postgraduate Study
Writing for Graduate School	Biology and Society
Microbiology	Capstone Research Project
State of the Field: Health and Life Sciences	Managing in a Diverse and Changing World

By successfully completing the Pre-Master's in Physical & Life Sciences you will be eligible to progress to one of the following Northeastern master's degrees:

• Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics &
  Medical Devices†

Classes subject to change
†Master's degree awarded by Northeastern's School of Professional and Continuing Studies.