Welcome to the Graduate Certificate Program

If you submitted unofficial transcripts, request your official documents be sent to us. We accept transcripts via:

• National Student Clearinghouse: Northeastern University–D'Amore-McKim Grad Programs
• Parchment: Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
• eSCRIP-SAFE: Email to [email protected]

If your academic work was completed outside the U.S., you'll submit your documents through Northeastern's Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) process. Simply upload your official transcripts and, if applicable, proof of degree conferral from every post‑secondary institution you attended. Our team will review them to determine U.S. equivalency.

View the full details on our dedicated webpage.

If you submitted unofficial English test scores, request your official results be sent to us. We accept scores from:

PTE Academic: Use code W9H-K8-65

TOEFL iBT: Use code 3671

IELTS: Select program: Northeastern University – D'Amore-McKim

Duolingo English Test: Select program: Northeastern University D'Amore-McKim School of Business

Remember to “Claim Your Northeastern University Online Account”. You should have received an email with a personalized link and instructions. This establishes your Northeastern email and gives you access to essential university systems and resources.

Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk at 617.373.4357 or [email protected].

Complete the University Documentation of Immunity

Submit your University Documentation of Immunity via the Student Hub before arriving on campus, as required by Massachusetts law. Questions? Email [email protected].

Health insurance requirement

Massachusetts law requires that every student enrolled in a campus-based program have qualifying health coverage. You'll automatically be enrolled in the Northeastern University Student Health Plan (NUSHP), which you can waive if you have comparable US-based coverage. Need help? Contact NUSHP at [email protected] or (617) 373-8007.

If you're an international student pursuing an F-1 visa, you'll need an I-20 form to proceed with the visa process. To file your I-20, please visit your application portal for instructions. You can begin this process once you have claimed your Northeastern account.

Northeastern's graduate certificates offer a flexible, yet focused learning experience in a key area of business related to your goals. As a certificate student, the time you spend with us at D'Amore-McKim is completely up to you– you can complete your 12-15 credits in as little as eight months or spread out your studies as long as three years.

When you are ready to pursue a full graduate degree at Northeastern University, the credits you earn during your graduate certificate program may be applied to an eligible D'Amore-McKim master's program, including our Online or Part-Time MBA. This is a great opportunity to turn your career-enhancing certificate into a more advanced professional credential. 

Typical Program Timelines

Part-Time Graduate Certificate | Program timeline

Full-Time Graduate Certificate | Program timeline

Orientation will be held on-campus and details will be shared directly with you closer to your start date. Faculty and staff will be in attendance to help get all of your questions answered.

We know that many future students have questions about how best to finance their degree. We believe that financing your education doesn't need to be complicated and have collected the following resources to help you.

Northeastern University's Student Financial Services website is your best resource for the most current and comprehensive information to help prepare you financially.

Your financial aid advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your questions, point you to resources and provide valuable insight as you navigate the financial commitments of your program. Your advisor will be your partner in understanding the forms, terminology, numbers, and deadlines. Together, you'll create a financial plan that makes sense for you and your family's unique financial circumstances.

You can set up an appointment through the Student Financial Services Inquiry Form, or if you have activated your Northeastern Account, you can book a virtual appointment via the student hub.

Northeastern University and the Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS) in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are honored to offer the Yellow Ribbon program.

Northeastern University's Graduate Learning Enrichment (GLE) program allows you to begin graduate-level introductory courses in popular fields before your program starts, at no cost and entirely online. These courses, which cover responsible AI, business, software engineering, and data management, are designed to be completed in 4-6 weeks.

Upon completion of a course, you will receive a 3% tuition scholarship and earn a GLE Badge credential to enhance your resumé before starting your graduate program. One scholarship per student will be awarded, regardless of the number of courses completed.

More information will be provided via email. Please note that course content must be completed before the term start date. Contact [email protected] with questions.

Your Student Services team will support you in achieving your academic and professional goals, and improving your graduate school experience. Your dedicated advisor is with you throughout graduate student life–they provide academic advising, connect you with resources, and organize student social clubs and events.

The D'Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center will prepare you to achieve your professional goals. As you deepen your ability to analyze data and learn to apply it to strategic business decisions, your career team will help you leverage your new experiences for career success.

You'll be invited to partake in coaching, skill-building, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and alumni who are committed to helping you on your professional path. A robust calendar of events is planned to help you meet fellow students, staff, and faculty in informal ways to broaden your community of support.

A breadth of resources is available to help support and guide you as a student within the D'Amore-McKim community. Get all of the tools and information you need to help make your experience the best it can be.

As an international student studying at Northeastern, there are vast resources available to guide you as you settle into an American education environment. Our community is made up of over 20,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world—bringing unique and diverse perspectives to the classroom and campus life.

All admitted students who will be studying with an F-1 visa need to complete an I-20 form in order to move forward with the visa process to come to the United States to study.

Global Student Success (GSS) is dedicated to helping international and non-native English speaking students, as well as scholars, staff, and faculty, at Northeastern through a variety of services and resources.

The Office of Global Services provides the professional expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through immigration, academic, and your employment experiences—helping you remain a valuable member of the Northeastern community.

Your Estimate of Expenses is determined by the number of months for which you must show expenses on your I-20 request. The “number of months” in parentheses may differ from the actual program length.

Northeastern's New England flagship campus builds on Boston's legacy of innovation and higher education. You'll find opportunities for experiential learning, research, entrepreneurship, recreation, and residential life and tackle some of the world's most pressing problems alongside expert faculty.

Determining where you will live is an important step in preparing to make Boston your home while you are a student. Most students live within a three-mile radius of the campus in the neighborhoods of Back Bay, Fenway, Mission Hill, and South End; however, some of our students choose to commute from other areas of Boston. If you are relocating to Boston or exploring new housing options, Northeastern offers resources to support you.

If you're planning to drive to Northeastern's Boston campus, you'll be glad to know that MasParc manages all the parking on campus. They handle everything from permits and enforcement to customer service and motorist assistance. There are about 3,000 parking spaces available across 4 garages and 12 surface lots, so you'll have plenty of options. Plus, they take care of event parking and keep the facilities well-maintained.

If you prefer public transportation, Northeastern is easily accessible via several routes.

Exercise your body, mind, and spirit. The University Recreation Program provides many outlets to help clear your mind and recharge your spirit. Our fitness facilities, unique among Boston area Colleges & Universities, are open year round.