Creative thinkers bring new ideas to life. Emerging entrepreneurs seek out change, innovation, and connection. They embrace critical thinking and seek continuous improvement. At Northeastern University, we want to inspire this kind of thinking. We encourage our graduate students from all academic backgrounds to explore their drive for innovation.
Program Overview
- Program Structure: Full-time or part-time
- Class Schedule: Courses are primarily offered Monday–Thursday during the evening. Students may take one course online. International students must complete all of their classes on campus.
- Time to Complete: May be completed over the course of just two semesters, or spread out over as long as three years. The length of the program will depend on your course selections. International students must take five courses over an eight-month period to be visa compliant.

Unique Features
Study on your own terms. Start your Graduate Certificate in Innovation Management at a time that works for you. You can enter the program in January, May, or September. You can also choose to enroll in a class just one night a week or accelerate the program by taking a heavier course load each semester.
Build toward something more. The Graduate Certificate in Innovation Management is a unique opportunity to quickly gain fundamental business knowledge and earn a graduate-level credential from a top ranked university. Our entrepreneurship program has been ranked #9 by The Princeton Review. And that’s just the beginning.
When you are ready to pursue a full graduate degree at Northeastern University, the credits you earn during the certificate program may be applied to eligible D’Amore-McKim master’s programs, including the Part-Time MBA. This is a valuable opportunity to turn your career-impacting graduate certificate into a more advanced professional credential.
Admissions
- GMAT Required? No.
- Where do I apply? Apply using this application.
- Interview required? International applicants who are not native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency. You may demonstrate this in one of two ways: submit your test score from TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or PTE academic; or complete an intake interview.
There are three entry terms each year in January, May, and September.
Deadlines & Decisions
Find the deadlines and decision dates you need to know. Submit your application by the earliest date possible for priority consideration.
Please visit the Northeastern Student Financial Services page. Click the dropdown under “Graduate Programs” and you’ll find the cost per credit listed next to “D’Amore-McKim School of Business Programs.”
At Northeastern, we value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds community, which is vital to learning and discovery.
Scholarships and Fellowships
D’Amore-McKim offers and partners with organizations that provide a variety of scholarships and fellowships to foster diversity and inclusion. Examples of these include The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Graduate Fellowship, Prospansica MBA Scholarship, Posse MBA Scholarship and Reach Out MBA Fellowship.
Clubs and Organizations
Northeastern has many opportunities for you to be engaged with our community. Examples include the following:
Graduate Students of Color Collective
The purpose of the GSCC is to build community for graduate students of color at Northeastern University by promoting education, professionalism, and civic duty. The GSCC fosters student, staff, and faculty relationships to establish a campus home for higher education at Northeastern. Through civic engagement with surrounding communities, the GSCC recognizes the continued struggles of marginalized populations, and the need for those who have succeeded to give back.
Grad Q
Grad Q is a student organization for LGBTQ+ graduate students at Northeastern. Grad Q is focused on building community, social events, advocacy, and mentoring undergraduate students.
Campus Resources
We have a number of cultural centers on campus to support our campus community by providing programs, lectures, and events for students with a range of affiliations and interests including the LGBTQA Resource Center, Office of Global Services, Latinx Student Cultural Center, Asian American Center, and many more.
Curriculum
Required Course
ENTR 6200 | 3 credits
Elective Courses (Select 3 to 4)
Course offerings vary each semester.
ENTR 6212 | 3 credits
ENTR 6214 | 3 credits
ENTR 6218 | 3 credits
ENTR 6220 | 3 credits
ENTR 6222 | 3 credits
ENTR 6224 | 3 credits
ENTR 6225 | 3 credits
ENTR 6293 | 3 credits
MGMT 6210 | 3 credits
MKTG 6214 | 3 credits
TECE 6222 | 3 credits
TECE 6230 | 3 credits
TECE 6250 | 3 credits
TECE 6300 | 3 credits
TECE 6340 | 3 credits
The curriculum is subject to change by D’Amore-McKim faculty. Course offerings may vary by semester.
Get in touch

Upcoming Future Student Events
Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics Virtual Coffee Chat
Join Associate Marketing Professor Yakov Bart and Recruitment Manager, Jelena Pejic, for an informal “Ask Me Anything” about the Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics from D’Amore-McKim. This is a great opportunity to learn more, get your questions answered, and find out how a graduate business education from D’Amore-McKim can enrich your skillset, expand your network, and enhance your professional potential.
Graduate Certificates Virtual Coffee Chat
Chat with Recruitment Manager, Jelena Pejic, to learn how a graduate certificate from D’Amore-McKim can further your career goals. Ask any questions you may have related to your program(s) of interest, including details about the application process.
Graduate Certificates Virtual Coffee Chat
Chat with Recruitment Manager, Jelena Pejic, to learn how a graduate certificate from D’Amore-McKim can further your career goals. Ask any questions you may have related to your program(s) of interest, including details about the application process.
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