Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Management — Boston

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Management offers a curriculum designed to help managers apply best business practices to the challenges of the digital media market space.

Boston, MA Online

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Enrollment
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry Terms
Fall, Winter
Completion Time
6-12 months
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
Program Type
Classroom

Overview

The digital media market space can present unexpected challenges to standard business models. Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Digital Media Management offers courses designed to equip managers with the skills and techniques to manage diverse teams and build digital media strategies that address these nontraditional challenges.

In this graduate certificate program, you will have the opportunity to gain a variety of skills in areas such as project management, crisis response, and how to develop and implement a complex marketing strategy.

With courses selected by faculty for the digital media department, this certificate consists of one core course selected from the MPS in Digital Media curriculum combined with existing concentration courses.

Program objectives

  • Be prepared to manage functionally diverse digital media teams
  • Build the insights and tools to respond effectively to response-critical projects
  • Be able to implement marketing strategies in a variety of media channels

Unique Features

  1. Courses from this certificate may be applied toward the MPS in Digital Media
  2. Combination of classroom and online formats provide the greatest flexibility for working professionals

Career Prospects

Beginning your journey with us is a big decision. But it's a smart one. Your field is evolving rapidly. That's why we're constantly innovating our programs to anticipate your industry's needs. So, no matter where your field goes, you can lead the way.

$106,500

Average Salary, Art Director

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

$72,920

Average Salary, Digital Experience Designer

ZipRecruiter, 2024

Get Set With a Custom Course Plan

Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.

Cost and Tuition

$18K*

Tuition

Estimated Total Tuition

This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2024-2025 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance (COA) components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on the Student Financial Services website. Please keep in mind that COA can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances.

Application Deadlines

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.

Did you know?

Below is a look at where our Digital Media & Design alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Harvard
    • MIT
    • ViralGains
    • Google
    • Cognizant

  • What They Do

    • Art and Design
    • Engineering
    • Information Technology
    • Marketing
    • Media and Communication

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Social Media
    • CSS
    • Digital Media
    • Marketing

 

Learn more about Northeastern Alumni on Linkedin.

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