Overview

In today’s fast-paced business world, innovation is key to staying ahead. Northeastern University ’s Graduate Certificate in Corporate Innovation equips you with the tools to reinvent business processes, develop new models, and create next-generation products.

In just four or five master’s-level courses, you’ll learn to harness technological innovation for competitive advantage. Customize your curriculum with electives like business planning or technological entrepreneurship to align with your career goals.

Outside the classroom, you can amplify your learning with relevant experiences, such as working with IDEA, Northeastern’s student-led venture accelerator.

Career outlook

In a global and digital business world, learning new business skills—and refreshing existing ones—will be critical to advancing your career. Earning your Graduate Certificate in Corporate Innovation equips you with the specialized, up-to-the-moment knowledge that companies value and demonstrates your commitment to professional development.

Your new skill set can lead you toward a role as a manager or innovation specialist, depending on your work experience. You can be confident that your credential from D’Amore-McKim carries weight in the business community-employers appreciate our focus on the digital economy, which is one reason our graduates are highly recruited by top firms, multinational businesses, and startups.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Enterprise Growth and Innovation

Business Planning for New Ventures

Lean Innovation

Family Business Leadership and Governance

Competing in Dynamic, Innovation-Driven Markets

Intellectual Property and Other Legal Aspects of Business and Innovation

Acquisitions, Alliances, and Growth

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

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Spring Part Time: Dec. 1
Fall Part Time: Aug. 1

Language

English

Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Innovation Management View 98 other Masters in Innovation Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
A personal statement (<=500 words)
Resumé
One letter of recommendation
Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
Kira online interview (by invitation, access provided after submitting your application)
Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22608 USD / full

≈ 22608 USD / full
Out-of-State

22608 USD / full

≈ 22608 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22608 USD / full

≈ 22608 USD / full

Additional Details

$22,608 - $28,260

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Credits

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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