MS in Project Management at NU

1. Why should you pursue MS in Project Management from Northeastern University, U.S.A.?

• The program curriculum can be customized based on students' past professional project management experience, enabling them to align their education with their unique backgrounds and career objectives.
• Concentrations allow students to specialize in specific content areas of study.
• Students gain the knowledge and skills to efficiently lead and manage complex projects, ensuring a mature approach and avoiding common pitfalls associated with project management.
• Students acquire the expertise to effectively handle project scope, risk, quality, and performance metrics, alongside proficient communication with various project stakeholders.
• Students grasp the importance of ethics and social responsibility within the field of project management, aligning with the principles outlined in the PMI Code of Ethics.
• Students cultivate the essential abilities of critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication required to lead projects effectively within a complex and ever-changing project environment.
• Northeastern University alums hold positions at renowned companies like Partners Healthcare, Verizon, Dell EMC, State Street, and Liberty Mutual Insurance, serving in roles related to Program and Project Management, Information Technology, Operations, Engineering, and Consulting.
• MS in project management graduates can pursue various career paths, such as Project Manager, Consultant, Project Coordinator, Project Scheduler, Project Leader, and Program Manager.

2. Can international students work to pay for their educational expenses?

All students in the USA with a valid F-1 Visa are not eligible to work off-campus. Rather, such students are eligible to work on-campus as graduate assistants or research assistants or other on-campus ad-hoc jobs and receive compensation, beginning in their first semester. The list of available positions will be provided in advance of the Fall semester (please note the number of these positions are limited and not guaranteed).

3. Will I be supported for TOEFL/IELTS/PTE or other English language exams during this program?

Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Master's program in the U.S.A.

4. When will I go to Northeastern University, U.S.A.?

Northeastern University offers 3 intakes for students coming through the accelerator route. The first intake of the year will be Fall (September) intake and the second & third intakes of the year will be Winter (January) & April. Though the application process for Northeastern University will start during the IMT Ghaziabad online program, you will be able to go to Northeastern University in the nearest intake which is at least 3 months away from completion of your IMT Ghaziabad program.

5. When will I get an Offer Letter from Northeastern University?

upGrad will apply for you to Northeastern University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter of Northeastern University you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission in Northeastern University. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores to accelerate this process.

1. How do I know if the program is right for me?

This program is for:

• Individuals with a strong academic background, particularly in the Science/Engineering/Management stream.
• Ideal for individuals seeking career opportunities as Client Project Managers, Risk Managers, Facilitators, Executive Project Managers, or Program Managers.
• Individuals seeking a practical approach to project management, incorporating real-world case studies and offering specialized concentrations to enhance expertise in specific areas of interest.

2. Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this program?

To be eligible for the program, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:
For IMT Ghaziabad:

• Students who have appeared for 10 + 2 examinations, (e.g. A level, CBSE, HSC, IBDP, ISC, etc.) from any stream with 60% marks or above.
• Undergraduate degree from any stream with minimum 65% marks or 3 GPA. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 3.

For Northeastern University:

• An aggregate score of 3.0 GPA and above in the Professional General Management Program with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in each course.
• English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL iBT >= 79 with a writing portion of 20 or IELTS score >= 6.5 with no band lower than 6 or PTE >= 53 or Duolingo >= 105.

3. Is work experience required for this course?

A relevant professional work experience is recommended but not mandatory.

4. What is the selection process for this program?

There are 4 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed as.
Step 1- Complete Application -Complete your application and submit the required details. The Admissions Committee will then review your application - which include your work experience & educational background.
Step 2- Apply for the Scholarship- Submit your Statement of Purpose to join an IMTG program.
Step 3- Get Shortlisted & Receive the Offer Letter- Upon qualifying, an Offer Letter will be sent to you confirming your admission to the course.
Step 4- Block your Seat - Block your seat with an initial payment of INR 25,000 to enroll into the Program. Begin your leadership journey.

5. What is the list of documents required for the APPLICATION?

• Scanned copy of the Class 12th Transcript
• Scanned Copy of the Undergraduate Degree, Transcripts and Semester Marksheets
• Scanned copies of passport
• Statement of Purpose (500-1000 words)
• Two letters of recommendation (Academic/Professional)
• Resume
• Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, PTE, etc.)

1. What is the expected time commitment for this program during the online coursework?

At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to complete the program.

2. How will my doubts/questions be addressed during the online coursework?

Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

No cost CC EMI FAQ's

0% EMI with Finance partners /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.

1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)

2. Is there any minimum transaction limit?
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.

3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI?
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.

4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.

5. Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.

6. Can I use my international credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.

7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.

8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000

9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.

10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.

11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.

Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000