Graduate Certificate in Project Business Analysis – Online

The Graduate Certificate in Project Business Analysis prepares you for a career as a business analyst or as a pathway for entry-level project management jobs in project analyst and project coordinator roles.

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Enrollment
Full-Time, Part-Time
Entry Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Completion Time
6-12 months
F1 Visa Eligible
No
Program Type
Online

Overview

Requirements analysis is a critical skill set, leveraged across the spectrum of project management work. The Graduate Certificate in Project Business Analysis provides current and future project managers with a solid framework and understanding of the process of developing those requirements.  

Through a targeted curriculum you will be empowered with the knowledge, in-demand skills and tools needed to create and effectively manage requirements to meet stakeholder and organizational needs. 

Program objectives 

  • Develop a strong framework and understanding of the role of business analyst 
  • Understand and analyze the voice of the customer and explore potential solutions for their needs 
  • Apply tools and techniques to elicit requirements (business requirements, stakeholder requirements) 
  • Translate the needs of the business into clear, concise, quality requirements (solution requirements, functional and non-functional requirements) 
  • Apply analytical skills in the business analysis process 
  • Develop a personal leadership strategy for success as a business analyst 

Unique Features 

  1. 100% online format designed for flexibility 
  2. Targeted on a specific, but widespread, field that exists within a variety of industries 
  3. Taught by Northeastern faculty experts who have extensive and proven experience in business analysis 
  4. Courses focus on providing critical skills for successfully creating and managing requirements that meet business and stakeholder needs 

Career Prospects

$95,370

Avg. Salary, Project Management Specialist

$95,290

Avg. Salary, Management Analysts  

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.

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Cost and Tuition

$15K*

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.

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