Industry Advice

When it comes to understanding your preferred industry of interest, it’s important to learn the trends and guidelines from current and former industry professionals. At Northeastern, faculty members regularly answer the question: How do I find industry advice? With real-world experience and expertise, Northeastern faculty members weave real-world experience into the classroom. Here, we’ve compiled advice, articles, and how-to-guides to help guide your path toward learning more about your industry.

3 Flexible Ways Students Can Gain Today’s Most Sought-After Skills photo

September 8, 2016

3 Flexible Ways Students Can Gain Today’s Most Sought-After Skills

What skills do today's employers want and how is Northeastern filling the gap in a way that isn't one size fits all?

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Northeastern Classified in Top Tier for ‘Highest Research Activity’ photo

September 30, 2016

Northeastern Classified in Top Tier for 'Highest Research Activity'

Northeastern is now recognized as only one of 115 universities nationwide in the top tier for research activity.

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Welcome from the Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education photo

November 14, 2016

Welcome from the Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education

Phil He, associate vice provost for graduate education, welcomes all incoming graduate students to campus, and highlights what's in store for the years ahead.

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Why You Should Get an MBA photo

December 8, 2016

Why You Should Get an MBA

Are you trying to decide whether you should get your MBA? Associate Professor Todd Alessandri, faculty director of our full-time MBA program, shares his insight on the degree's benefits.

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Chris Bolick on Teaching Project Management photo

January 10, 2017

Chris Bolick on Teaching Project Management

Chris Bolick, building design manager at Lowe's, shares his experience teaching at Northeastern.

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How One Faculty Member Interconnects Art, Design, and Emerging Technologies photo

January 26, 2017

How One Faculty Member Interconnects Art, Design, and Emerging Technologies

"Just because we can do something with technology doesn't mean we should," says Northeastern lecturer Lisa deBettencourt.

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Mara Acel-Green Leverages Her Expertise to Guide Future Nonprofit Managers photo

February 7, 2017

Mara Acel-Green Leverages Her Expertise to Guide Future Nonprofit Managers

"It's thrilling to teach people interested in a field you are passionate about and see them shift in such a short period of time," says Mara Acel-Green.

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How Jim Holst Integrates Real-World Security Scenarios into His Classroom photo

March 1, 2017

How Jim Holst Integrates Real-World Security Scenarios into His Classroom

Holst, a faculty member in the former Master of Arts in Homeland Security program, is helping students "talk the talk" and "walk the walk" when it comes to IT issues and management.

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Mastering Big Data Skills with New Analytics Graduate Program photo

April 20, 2017

Mastering Big Data Skills with New Analytics Graduate Program

Northeastern's Master of Professional Studies in Analytics wants to help students land in-demand data jobs.

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6 Potential Career Trajectories for Doctor of Education Graduates photo

July 18, 2017

6 Potential Career Trajectories for Doctor of Education Graduates

What roles could you advance into after earning your EdD? Here’s a look at some of the most popular positions.

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