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Christopher Bolick

Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Northeastern University

Academic excellence, global recognition, research & innovation, career opportunities and growth - all synonymous with studying in the US. You can now study at Northeastern university, ranked #44 in the US, powered by upGrad Abroad. NEU is also ranked #4 in the US for career services and has a 93% employability rate for all co-op students. 

Experiential learning is woven in the universityโ€™s DNA allowing its students to take up to 2 co-op opportunities of 3-6 months of full time employment. Northeastern's extensive presence makes it one of the most widely sought after schools for Indian students with campuses in Boston, Miami, Silicon Valley, Oakland, Portland, Toronto and London.

Join the webinar to know more about your academic eligibility and the admission process for NEU. 


Talking Points: 
1. Most Emerging Careers of 2023 3
2. Top 3 STEM Courses after XII - Bachelors 4

3. Why pick a Co-op program? 2
4. Why Northeastern : Ranking, Career Outcomes & Campus Location 1

 

Summary:

Northeastern University offers co-op programs for students that provide real-world experience alongside their studies. The university has a strong focus on experiential learning, allowing students to work with companies during their academic journey.

 

Talking Points:

- Northeastern University is renowned for its experiential learning and co-op programs.

- Co-op programs integrate real-world work experience with academic studies.

- Northeastern has 13 locations worldwide, including the U.S, Canada, and the UK.

- Experiential learning helps students build practical skills and networks for their careers.

- Students can start co-op after one year of study, usually involving three terms.

- Co-op experiences enhance students' employability and provide valuable skills.

- Northeastern offers scholarships and transfer credits through its partnership with upGrad for reduced tuition costs.

- Students can complete a significant portion of their undergraduate coursework in India before transferring to Northeastern.

- Academic Excellence: Top 50 US university, Co-op leader, strong employability services.

- Course Highlights: STEM-focused programs like Analytics, Project Management, Applied Machine Intelligence.

- Emphasis on Innovation: Developing Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving Skills in high-demand fields.

- Experiential Learning: Real-world projects, partnerships with industry, active industry professionals as faculty.

- Campus Network: Multiple campuses across US, Canada, UK with a global alumni network.

- R1 University: Research-intensive, top-tier faculty solving real-world problems.

- Student-Centered: Transforming goals, unleashing potential, building learning networks.

- Scholarships: Up to $9,000 USD for analytics, applied machine intelligence, $7,000 for project management.

 

 

Notes:

 

- Diverse Programs: College of Professional Studies offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.

- Core Requirements: Complete core requirements of Bachelor's or Master's programs.

- Elective Options: Wide range of elective courses shared across the curriculum.

- Specialization: Customize specialization or concentration for career path.

- Badges: Earn supplemental badges (e.g., project management, data analytics) for extra skills.

- Experiential Learning: Practical challenges from real-world organizations integrated into courses.

- Career Advancement: Ideal for career transition, enhancement, or starting a new job.

- Global Campuses: Choose from various campuses including Seattle, Oakland, and more.

- Scholarships: Up to $9,000 scholarship available for select campuses and programs.

- Transition Pathways: Smooth transitions from initial coursework to Northeastern degree.

- Co-op Opportunities: Co-op options available for practical industry experience.

- Duration: Master's programs typically 12-24 months, depending on course load and co-op.

-  Admission: No GRE or GMAT required; admissions based on criteria including statement of purpose.

- Q&A Sessions: Interactive sessions for prospective students to ask questions.

 

Key Pointers:

 

๐ŸŒŸ **Benefits of Co-ops**:

- Enhances employability in the U.S. market

- Builds practical skills and personal brand

- Expands professional network

 

๐ŸŒ **Jan Intake and Course Links**:

- Jan intake available

- Course links posted on upgradabroad.com

 

๐Ÿ“š **Qualification Criteria**:

- **Bachelor's**: GPA of 2.5, English test scores (TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 105, PTE 53)

- **Graduate**: GPA of 2.5, English test scores, recommendation letters, statement of purpose

- Technical courses may require strong grades in math, statistics, and programming

 

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ **Canada Campus Credits**:

- 12 credits transferred for graduate program

- Term structure and classes same as U.S. campus

 

๐Ÿ’ผ **Employment Outlook**:

- Success after co-ops and networking

- Practical experience enhances full-time employment opportunities

 

๐ŸŽฏ **Credit Hours Explanation**:

- Graduate courses: 3 credits per course, 12-week format

- Transferring 12 credits equals one full term

 

๐Ÿ’ฐ **Paid Co-ops**:

- Majority of co-ops are paid, unpaid less common

 

๐Ÿ“š **Holistic Application Review**:

- Master's GPA above 3 can offset lower undergrad GPA

- Post-secondary academic work considered

 

๐ŸŽ“ **Double Master's Possibility**:

- Consideration of master's GPA for admission

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