CPS Graduate Programs Registration Guide

• PTH 6101 Medical Screening and Nutrition for Physical Therapists 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/transitional-doctor-of-physical-therapy-online/

• ALY 6000 Introduction to Analytics
• ALY 6010 Probability Theory and Introductory Statistics
• ITC 6000 Database Management Systems

** Winter 2025 deadline for the ITC6000 waiver will be 11:59PM Eastern Time on December 6th.. Students who pass exam should contact Tess Spector (t.spector@northeastern.edu ) to update class schedule **

**Students interesting in taking the Applied Machine Intelligence concentration, we strongly recommend waiving ITC 6000** https://northeastern.instructure.com/courses/53340/pages/quizzes-slash-waivers-aly-domain

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-analytics-boston/

• ALY 6000 (CRN 21682) Introduction to Analytics
• ALY 6010 (CRN 21683) Probability Theory and Introductory Statistics
• ITC 6000(CRN 21687) Database Management Systems

** Winter 2025 deadline for the ITC6000 waiver will be 11:59PM Eastern Time on December 6th.. Students who pass exam should contact Tess Spector (t.spector@northeastern.edu ) to update class schedule **

**Students interesting in taking the Applied Machine Intelligence concentration, we strongly recommend waiving ITC 6000** https://northeastern.instructure.com/courses/53340/pages/quizzes-slash-waivers-aly-domain

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-analytics-arlington/

• ALY 6000 Introduction to Analytics
• ALY 6010 Probability Theory and Introductory Statistics
• ITC 6000 Database Management Systems

** Winter 2025 deadline for the ITC6000 waiver will be 11:59PM Eastern Time on December 6th.. Students who pass exam should contact Tess Spector (t.spector@northeastern.edu ) to update class schedule **

**Students interesting in taking the Applied Machine Intelligence concentration, we strongly recommend waiving ITC 6000** https://northeastern.instructure.com/courses/53340/pages/quizzes-slash-waivers-aly-domain

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-analytics-portland/

• ALY 6000 (CRN 20644) Introduction to Analytics
• ALY 6010 (CRN 20646) Probability Theory and Introductory Statistics
• ITC 6000 (CRN 21163) Database Management Systems

** Winter 2025 deadline for the ITC6000 waiver will be 11:59PM Eastern Time on December 6th. Students who pass exam should contact Learner Services to update class schedule **

**Students interested in taking the Applied Machine Intelligence concentration, we strongly recommend waiving ITC6000**”

https://northeastern.instructure.com/courses/53340/pages/quizzes-slash-waivers-aly-domain

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-analytics-seattle/

• ALY 6000 (CRN 20645) Introduction to Analytics
• ALY 6010 (CRN 20647 Probability Theory and Introductory Statistics
• ITC 6000 (CRN 21138) Database Management Systems

**Students interesting in taking the Applied Machine Intelligence concentration, we strongly recommend waiving ITC 6000 and either passing the Python Exam prior to the start of the first term of enrolling in ALY6140 to take EAI courses** https://northeastern.instructure.com/courses/53340/pages/quizzes-slash-waivers-aly-domain

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-analytics-silicon-valley/

** Winter 2025 deadline for the ITC6000 waiver will be 11:59PM Eastern Time on December 6th. Students who pass exam should contact Learner Services to update class schedule **

**Students interested in taking the Applied Machine Intelligence concentration, we strongly recommend waiving ITC6000**”

** Winter 2025 deadline for the ITC6000 waiver will be 11:59PM Eastern Time on December 6th. Students who pass exam should contact Learner Services to update class schedule **

**Students interested in taking the Applied Machine Intelligence concentration, we strongly recommend waiving ITC6000**”

** Python Exam and Machine Learning Exam Deadlines will be 11:59PM Eastern Time on January 2nd.  Students should expect to see their grade by EOD on January 2nd.   Machine Learning Exam Deadline will be same as Python.  Students who pass either exam should contact their Academic Advisor, Carolyn Zuk (c.zuk@northeastern.edu) regarding the possibility of adjusting their schedules based on the guidance listed below.”**

All exams/waivers will be found here: https://northeastern.instructure.com/courses/53340/pages/quizzes-slash-waivers-aly-domain

Students who pass the Python AND the Machine Learning Exams:

• EAI 6000 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (must be taken in first half of quarter)
• EAI 6010 Applications of Artificial Intelligence (must be taken in second half of quarter)

Choose one of the following:

• LDR 6135 Ethical Leadership (recommended)
• ALY 6060 Decision Support and Business Intelligence
• ALY 6120 Leadership in Analytics
• ALY 6130 Risk Management in Analytics

Students who pass the Python Exam and do not pass the Machine Learning Exam:

• ALY 6040 Data Mining Applications (must be taken in first half of quarter)
• EAI 6000 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (must be taken in second half of quarter)

Choose one of the following:

• LDR 6135 Ethical Leadership (recommended)
• ALY 6060 Decision Support and Business Intelligence
• ALY 6120 Leadership in Analytics

Students who do not pass either the Python Exam or the Machine Learning Exam:

• ALY 6140 Analytics Systems Technology (must be taken in first half of quarter)
• ALY 6040 Data Mining Applications (must be taken in second half of quarter)

Choose one of the following:

• LDR 6135 Ethical Leadership
• PJM 6205 Leading and Managing Technical Projects

Recommended for all students:

• INT 6200 Experiential Project Preparation

Access to Exams and waivers: ALY Student Resource Center 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-applied-machine-intelligence-boston/

** Python Exam Deadline will be 11:59PM Eastern Time on January 2^nd.  Machine Learning Exam Deadline will be same as Python. If you complete the exam earlier, you may receive your grade earlier. Students who pass the exam should contact Andy Campos (an.campos@northeastern.edu ) to update class schedule **

All exams/waivers will be found here: https://northeastern.instructure.com/courses/53340/pages/quizzes-slash-waivers-aly-domain

Students who pass the Python AND the Machine Learning Exams:

EAI 6000 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (must be taken in first half of quarter)

EAI 6010 Applications of Artificial Intelligence (must be taken in second half of quarter)

Choose one of the following:

LDR 6135 Ethical Leadership (recommended)

ALY 6060 Decision Support and Business Intelligence
ALY 6120 Leadership in Analytics
ALY 6130 Risk Management in Analytics

Students who pass the Python Exam and do not pass the Machine Learning Exam:

ALY 6040 Data Mining Applications (must be taken in first half of quarter)

EAI 6000 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (must be taken in second half of quarter)

Choose one of the following:

LDR 6135 Ethical Leadership (recommended)

ALY 6060 Decision Support and Business Intelligence  

ALY 6120 Leadership in Analytics  

Students who do not pass either the Python Exam or the Machine Learning Exam:

ALY 6140 Analytics Systems Technology (must be taken in first half of quarter)

ALY 6040 Data Mining Applications (must be taken in second half of quarter)

Choose one of the following:

LDR 6135 Ethical Leadership

PJM 6205 Leading and Managing Technical Projects

Recommended for all students:

INT 6200 Experiential Project Preparation

Access to Exams and Waivers:  AMI Student Resource Center

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-applied-machine-intelligence-portland/

• NTR 6100 Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism
• NTR 6112 Research Methods in Nutrition

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-applied-nutrition-online/

Cohort A (students who do not waive out of CED 6050):

• CED 6050 Commerce and Economic Development (MUST be taken in first term unless you pass the waiver exam)
• CED 6030 Mathematical Methods for Economics I Elective (recommended: ALY 6000)

Cohort B (students who waive out of CED 6050):

• CED 6010 Applied Microeconomic Theory I
• CED 6030 Mathematical Methods for Economics I
• CED 6020 Applied Macroeconomic Theory I

**Any student who wants to take the exam to waive out of CED 6050 should contact LearnerServices@northeastern.edu for instructions on how to access the exam in Canvas **

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-commerce-and-economic-development-boston/

• CMN 6000 & INT 6000 Introduction to Organizational Communication & Writing Lab
• CMN 6020 Ethical Issues in Organizational Communication.
• One required OR concentration course

**If you believe that you are eligible for a waiver for CMN 6000 based on prior experience, please contact Learner Services at learnerservices@northeastern.edu

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-corporate-and-organizational-communication-boston/

**Please schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor, Kerry Vieira (k.vieira@northeastern.edu), for required registration assistance and course planning.

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-digital-media-boston/

• DGM 6108 Programming Foundations
• DGM 6109 Programming Foundations Lab
• DGM 6501 Web Creation Bootcamp

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-digital-media-connect-boston/

• GIS 5103 Foundations of Geographic Information Science
• One elective OR concentration course

**Students who received a waiver for GIS 5103 should select a concentration course or contact your Academic Advisor, Colin Connors (c.connors@northeastern.edu), for required registration assistance and course planning

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-geospatial-services-online/

• GST 6100 Globalization of Global Politics and Economics (recommended for your first term, but not required)
• One required OR concentration course

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

Access to Exams and waivers: ALY Student Resource Center 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-global-studies-and-international-relations-boston/

Two required OR concentration courses

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-global-studies-and-international-relations-seattle/

• HRM 6015 Introduction to Human Resource Management (must be taken in first half of Fall)
• HRM 6025 Workforce Analytics (must be taken in second half of Fall)
• One foundation, concentration, OR elective course

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning 

**If you believe you are eligible for a waiver for HRM 6015 based on prior experience, please contact Learner Services at learnerservices@northeastern.edu. Students with a waiver for HRM 6015 can begin with HRM 6025 Workforce Analytics. Please contact Learner Services at learnerservices@northeastern.edu for a waiver or course override**

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-human-resources-management-boston/

• ITC 6400 Foundations of Informatics (first half)
• ITC 6010 Information Technology Strategy and Governance (first half)
• ITC 6000 Database Management Systems

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

If you wish to waive ITC6000, please submit your waiver on the following site: https://northeastern.instructure.com/courses/53340/pages/quizzes-slash-waivers-aly-domain

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-informatics-boston/

If your concentration is Customer Engagement, please register for

• INS 6040 Introduction to Insurance Data Analytics
• INS 6050 Intermediate Insurance Analytics
• PJM 5900 Introduction to Project Management

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

If your concentration is Decision Support, please register for

• INS 6040 Introduction to Insurance Data Analytics
• INS 6050 Intermediate Insurance Analytics
• ALY 6140 Analytics Systems Technology

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

Note that ALY6140 can be waived by passing the Python exam.  By passing the exam, a student would be eligible to take EAI6000 instead of ALY6140 as a first term course.  The deadline to take the Python Exam is 11:59PM EST on September 12^th. Results will be viewable by EOD on September 13^th.  Should you pass the Python exam, please contact your Academic Advisor, Tess Spector, t.spector@northeastern.edu.

If your concentration is not listed, please plan to register for INS6040 and INS6050, and contact your Academic Advisor for third course options.

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-professional-studies-in-insurance-analytics-and-management-boston/

• NPM 6100 Strategic Management for the Nonprofit Sector
• NPM 6110 Legal Governance Issues in Nonprofit Organizations
• NPM 6120 Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-nonprofit-management-boston/

• LDR 6100 Developing Your Leadership Capability
• LDR 6110 Leading Teams Strategically in a Global Environment
• LDR 6135 Ethical Leadership

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-organizational-leadership-boston/

• PJM 5900 Foundations of Project Management
• PJM 6210 Communication Skills for Project Managers
• First concentration course

Concentration Overview:

• Analytics
• Construction Management
• Leading and Managing Technical Projects
• Organizational Communication
• Project Business Analysis
• Custom Concentration (Passcode: 4j?A+gE9)

Please view the curriculum linked below for overviews on Agile Project Management and Leadership concentrations.

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-project-management-boston/

• PJM 5900 Foundations of Project Management
• PJM 6210 Communication Skills for Project Managers
• First concentration course

Concentration Overview:

• Analytics
• Construction Management
• Leading and Managing Technical Projects
• Organizational Communication
• Project Business Analysis
• Custom Concentration (Passcode: 4j?A+gE9)

Please view the curriculum linked below for overviews on Agile Project Management and Leadership concentrations.

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-project-management-arlington/

Below you will find your first-quarter course list. For instructions on how to register for courses, please go to https://registrar.northeastern.edu/article/new-registration-experience/. Note: the Course Registration Number (CRN) is needed in order to register for courses.

Students have the option to choose a full-time or part-time course plan. Students who are enrolled in 8-9 quarter hours (3 courses) each term are considered full-time students. If you are interested in being considered a part-time student, please register for PJM 5900 (4 quarter hours). If you are interested in being considered as a full-time student, please register for PJM 5900 and consult your academic advisor for additional guidance selecting elective/concentration course options.

Please note: all F-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time in a minimum of 8 credits per term

Full-time learners, please register for 3 courses:

• PJM 5900 Foundations of Project Management
• PJM 6210 Communication Skills for Project Managers
• PJM 6215 Leading Remote Project Teams

Part-time learner, please register for 1 course:

• PJM 5900 Foundations of Project Management (CRN: 70961 or 71516)

PJM 5900 is a core course requirement for the Project Management program. Learners with significant project management experience (professional and/or educational) may qualify to waive the course. Please consult your Academic Advisor for additional information if you are interested applying to waive the course or hold PMP Certification.

You can view course descriptions by visiting the PJM Academic Catalog and the syllabi for all available courses by visiting the CPS Syllabi Sharepoint site. During the first week of the term, course information including syllabi and textbooks will be posted on Canvas. Faculty will also email students directly with course information approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the term. You can also search or textbook information through the university bookstore here. Northeastern University Canvas is supported by Information Technology Services. For IT support please contact 617.373.4357 (x-HELP) or email regionalhelp@northeastern.edu.

Please contact Nicole Mills, Academic Advisor for any support: n.mills@northeastern.edu or 207-517-9928

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-project-management-portland//

• PJM 5900 Foundations of Project Management
• PJM 6210 Communication Skills for Project Managers
• First concentration course

Concentration Overview:

• Analytics
• Construction Management
• Leading and Managing Technical Projects
• Organizational Communication
• Project Business Analysis
• Custom Concentration (Passcode: 4j?A+gE9)

Please view the curriculum linked below for overviews on Agile Project Management and Leadership concentrations.

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-project-management-miami/

• PJM 5900 (CRN 20581) Foundations of Project Management
• PJM 6210 (CRN 20589) Communication Skills for Project Managers

First Concentration Course

Concentration Overview:

• Analytics
• Construction Management
• Leading and Managing Technical Projects
• Organizational Communication
• Project Business Analysis
• Custom Concentration (Passcode: 4j?A+gE9)

Please refer to the curriculum listed below for overviews on Agile Project Management and Leadership concentrations.

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-project-management-seattle/

• PJM 5900 (CRN 20582) Foundations of Project Management
• PJM 6210 (CRN 20590) Communication Skills for Project Managers
• First concentration course

Concentration Overview:

• Analytics
• Construction Management
• Leading and Managing Technical Projects
• Organizational Communication
• Project Business Analysis
• Custom Concentration (Passcode: 4j?A+gE9)

Please refer to the curriculum listed below for overviews on Agile Project Management and Leadership concentrations.

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-project-management-silicon-valley/

• RGA 6463 Regulatory Strategy for Product Development and Life-Cycle Management
• RGA 6002 Introduction to Regulatory Compliance and Practice
• RGA 6000 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Pharmaceutical Regulation 

Recommended:

INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-regulatory-affairs-boston/

• RGA 6463 Regulatory Strategy for Product Development and Life-Cycle Management
• RGA 6002 Introduction to Regulatory Compliance and Practice

Choose One

• RGA 6001 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Medical Device Regulation
• RGA 6000 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Pharmaceutical Regulation

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-regulatory-affairs-boston/

• RGA 6463 Regulatory Strategy for Product Development and Life-Cycle Management
• RGA 6002 Introduction to Regulatory Compliance and Practice
• RGA 6001 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Medical Device Regulation

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-regulatory-affairs-boston/

• RGA 6463 Regulatory Strategy for Product Development and Life-Cycle Management
• RGA 6002 Introduction to Regulatory Compliance and Practice 

Choose One (counts as elective):

• RGA 6001 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Medical Device Regulation
• RGA 6000 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Pharmaceutical Regulation

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-regulatory-affairs-boston/

• RGA 6463 Regulatory Strategy for Product Development and Life-Cycle Management
• RGA 6002 Introduction to Regulatory Compliance and Practice

**Choose one (counts as elective)

• RGA 6001 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Medical Device Regulation
• RGA 6000 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Pharmaceutical Regulation

Recommmended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-regulatory-affairs-boston/

• RGA 6463 Regulatory Strategy for Product Development and Life-Cycle Management
• RGA 6002 Introduction to Regulatory Compliance and Practice

Choose One (based on strongest interest)

• RGA 6000 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Pharmaceutical Regulation
• RGA 6001 Introduction to Food and Drug Administration Medical Device Regulation

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-science-in-regulatory-affairs-boston/

• CJS 6125 National Security – Law and Policy
• SIA 6140 Civil Liberties and Security
• HLS 6000 Introduction to Homeland Security

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-arts-in-security-and-intelligence-studies-boston/

• CJS 6125 National Security – Law and Policy
• HLS 6000 Introduction to Homeland Security

Choose One

• SIA 6040 Interagency Collaboration
• One concentration course

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/program/master-of-arts-in-security-and-intelligence-studies-online/

• LDR 6100 Developing your leadership capability
• LDR 6135 Ethical Leadership
• Elective

Recommended:

• INT 6200 Preparation for Experiential Learning

View Curriculum: https://cps.northeastern.edu/academics/program/master-sports-leadership-boston