Public Health & Public Policy

As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) become ubiquitous across industries, workers at all levels are seeking practical knowledge about AI: its implications, limitations, and uses across various domains. Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in AI Applications for Health Sciences is designed for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their respective industries who may not have prior programming experience. 

Across the globe, communities, companies, and countries face serious threats, from terrorism, cyberattacks, and natural hazards to migration, climate change, and pandemics. Northeastern University's Master of Science in Resilience Studies is a first-of-its-kind program that gives you the skills and experience to tackle these dangers and make organizations and society resilient to ever-evolving challenges. 

Here's your opportunity to earn your master's online and build your career solving society's biggest challenges. 

Communities, companies, and countries face serious threats, from terrorism, cyberattacks, and natural hazards to migration, climate change, and pandemics. Northeastern's Master of Science in Resilience Studies is a first-of-its-kind program that gives you the skills and experience to address these dangers and make organizations and society resilient to ever-evolving challenges.

Northeastern University’s Master of Public Administration program is the management and leadership degree program for those seeking to serve the public good. 

Northeastern University's Master of Public Administration program offers a management and leadership degree for those seeking to serve the public good. Courses are offered on campus and online and prepare students to innovate in a diverse range of fields. Students participate in interdisciplinary work and applied research with government and community partners; create social change; and address the emerging challenges affecting the quality of life in communities. 

According to the World Health Organization, the occurrence of adverse events due to unsafe care is likely one of the 10 leading causes of death and disability in the world. Furthermore, in countries within the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, 15% of total hospital activity and expenditure is a direct result of adverse events.

This certificate aims to assist current Northeastern University graduate students enrolled in sustainability programs in other colleges (e.g., College of Engineering, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Bouvé) in developing interdisciplinary skills and experience to enhance their employment opportunities.

The Master of Public Policy is the industry standard among public policy degrees, emphasizing the analysis of data and other relevant information and enabling students to assess public problems, develop appropriate policy responses, and evaluate program effectiveness. To learn more about the program and download a free brochure, please visit the Master of Public Policy (MPP) site.

The Master of Public Health is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals who have the ability to lead in a career that improves, promotes, and protects public health at the local, regional, national, and global levels.

The Master of Public Health/1-Year Accelerated program is an accelerated, experience-based degree for professionals who want to promote and protect the health of all communities.