Graduate Certificate in Project Business Analysis
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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Overview
- The Graduate Certificate in Project Business Analysis provides current and future project managers with a solid framework and deep understanding of the process of developing business requirements. Project managers with business analysis skills are well-positioned to lead business analysis, process improvement, and optimization projects. Their expertise enables them to plan and implement various business process or product development initiatives using a structured, data-driven framework. This approach helps them assess current processes, articulate stakeholder and customer requirements, identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement, and design future processes or product features. Additionally, it ensures that all necessary requirements for implementation, control, evaluation, and outcome monitoring are well-defined.
Program Overview
Through a targeted curriculum, you will gain the knowledge, in-demand skills, tools, and techniques needed to effectively create and manage requirements that align with stakeholder and organizational needs.
Program Objectives
- Develop a strong foundation in business analysis and its role within project management.
- Understand and analyze the voice of the customer to explore potential solutions for their needs.
- Apply tools and techniques to elicit and define business and stakeholder requirements.
- Assess current business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Apply analytical skills and a data-driven approach to the business analysis process.
- Design future-state processes by translating business needs into clear, concise, and high-quality requirements (including solution, functional, and non-functional requirements) and defining a structured approach to implementation.
- Develop a personal leadership strategy to engage multiple stakeholders and customers effectively, ensuring success in implementing change or improvement initiatives as a business analyst.
Unique Features
- Industry-Relevant Focus – Targets a high-demand field applicable across various industries and service sectors.
- Expert Faculty – Taught by Northeastern faculty with extensive experience in business analysis, process improvement, and optimization.
- Practical Skills Development – Courses emphasize critical skills for successfully creating and managing business requirements, identifying areas for improvement, and designing future business processes and product features.
Career Prospects
Avg. Salary, Project Management Specialist
Avg. Salary, Management Analysts
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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
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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