Project Management
The Master of Science in Project Management equips you with the technical, professional, and strategic expertise to manage projects from inception to completion across global markets. The Master of Science in Project Management prepares you to drive innovation in your organization by giving you the skills and tools to effectively lead volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous projects from inception to completion in global markets. Accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), our curriculum has a two-pronged approach that provides the foundational knowledge of scientific-based project management tools, organizational strategies, and theoretical concepts, coupled with the opportunity to deepen subject matter expertise through targeted concentration work and innovative project management concepts. Concentrations: Agile Project Management, Analytics, Construction Management, Leadership, Leading and Managing Technical Projects, Organizational Communication, Project Business Analysis.
Job Titles
| Renewable Energy Project Manager | Communications Project Manager |
| Technical Project Manager | Use Manager, Program and Project Management |
| Assistant Project Manager | Information Technology (IT) Project Manager* |
| Digital Marketing Project Manager | Lead Project Manager |
| Project Management/Construction/Real Estate Development | Use Strategic Engagement Project Manager |
| Client Project Manager | Professional Service Associate Project Manager |
| Project Manager-ClienTech | Project Management-Business Analyst |
Positions that may require additional experience or licensing are indicated by an (*).
Employers
| Bain & Company | DiPierro Construction, Inc. |
| Verizon Communications, Inc. | Partners Healthcare |
Industries
| Consulting | Healthcare |
| Business Management | Manufacturing |
| Construction | Non-Profit |
| Engineering | Pharmaceutical |
| Finance | Technology |
| Government | |
| Consumer Goods |
Internships and Co-ops
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
- Project Management Intern
- Business Development Intern
- Technical Project Management Co-op
- Research Project Manager Co-op
Use NUworks, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET
- Vocational Biographies (username: NEUnvi; password: RAZDE)
- Harvard Business Review- Is Project Management the Right Career for You?
- PM Project–Management.com, 11 Opportunities for Your Project Management Career Path
- 9 Project Management Career Paths: industries, Salary and More
- Work Management: Becoming a Project Manager- A Complete Guide
Career Development Videos
- Careers In Product Development, Design, Marketing or Management
- Consulting and Project Management 1
- Consulting and Project Management2
- Consulting and Project Management 3
- Consulting and Project Management 4
- Consulting and Project Management 5
- Consulting and Project Management 6
Websites for Job Search
- Dice.com
- Indeed
- Simply Hired
- Project Management Institute Job Search
- Built in Boston
- Work180
- PMWorld 360 Magazine’s job board
- Workopolis
- Pmjobs
- Zip Recruiter
- NUworks
- NUsource
- Handshake
Campus Organizations & Activities
- Council for University Programs (CUP)
- Entrepreneur/Innovators Club
- Northeastern University Project Management Student Organization
- Student Government Association
For additional student organizations click here.
For additional student involvement opportunities click here.
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- American Society for the Advancement of Project Management
- Project Management Institute
- The American Academy of Project Management
Social Media
Sample industry specific Social Media and LinkedIn groups and Twitter handles. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities.
LinkedIn Groups