Research Administration
Emmanuel’s Graduate Programs in Research Administration provide specialized coursework that strengthens professional development in the field. Expert faculty hail from institutions such as Harvard University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Massachusetts General Hospital. The Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC) honors our graduate-level courses for CEU credits for certified research administrators (CRAs).
Spotlighted Graduate Research Administration Courses
See below for a selection of our most popular courses for working professionals:
Financial Accounting for Sponsored Programs
This course provides an introduction to accounting in not-for-profit organizations. Students will learn about budgeting for research projects, planning and making projections and reporting on the allocation of funds. Students will also learn about basic accounting principles, such as direct and indirect costs, balance sheets and financial analysis. The various sources which fund research projects including grants, gifts, restricted and unrestricted, will be presented.
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Course Number |
Sessions Running |
Location |
Day |
Time |
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RAC 9012.05 |
Fall 2, 2012 |
Boston |
Thursdays |
6-10 p.m. |
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RAC 9012.OL |
Fall 2, 2012 |
Online |
N/A |
N/A |
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RAC 9012.05 |
Spring 2, 2013 |
Boston |
Tuesdays |
6-10 p.m. |
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RAC 9012.OL |
Spring 2, 2013 |
Online |
N/A |
N/A |
Compliance, Regulatory Environments, and Legal Issues
Federal and non-federal awarding agencies and institutions that provide research grants and awards require rigid adherence to their requirements. Universities, hospitals and other agencies that accept research awards are bound to the terms and conditions once a grant is accepted. Students are introduced to the federal requirements and other terms and conditions associated with acceptance of research grants.
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Course Number |
Sessions Running |
Location |
Day |
Time |
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RAC 9016.05 |
Spring 2, 2013 |
Boston |
Thursdays |
6-10 p.m. |
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RAC 9016.OL |
Spring 2, 2013 |
Online |
N/A |
N/A |
Contracts
Contracts in the context of sponsored programs and research administration are a major function in the "pre-award" process and have the potential to significantly impact "post award" processes. This course provides a fundamental understanding of contract processes and typical forms, including those used by the federal government. In addition, policies and regulations affecting contracts are reviewed. Students gain a basic understanding of the contracting process, how to research terms and conditions and key elements in negotiating contracts.
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Course Number |
Sessions Running |
Location |
Day |
Time |
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RAC 9020.OL |
Fall 2, 2012 |
Online |
N/A |
N/A |
Financial Management of Sponsored Programs
This course provides an introduction to the basics of financial management of sponsored awards, grants, contracts and cooperative agreements. Students gain an understanding of the principles governing cost allocation and cost reimbursement in an academic environment, with emphasis on the distinction between indirect and direct costs and the importance of indirect cost recovery. Students discuss "post-award" administration issues including organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, internal controls and award monitoring and award closeout. Recent federal audits and audit findings at universities and medical centers are used to illustrate high-risk financial compliance issues such as cost allocation and allowability, cost sharing, effort reporting, cost transfers, and sub-recipient monitoring.
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Course Number |
Sessions Running |
Location |
Day |
Time |
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RAC 9018.OL |
Fall 1, 2012 |
Online |
N/A |
N/A |
