Why Emmanuel College, Why Research Administration
The Location: In the Heart of the Longwood Medical Area (LMA)
The College's location adjacent to Boston's LMA and the finest health care employers and cultural institutions of the Fenway has allowed us to form strategic partnerships with leaders in the research field.
Our expert instructors call upon their research experiences from nearby employers and institutions such as Partners HealthCare, Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The Instructors: Experienced Professionals
The instructors, all experts in their fields, has built graduate courses that examine the bodies of knowledge for research administration and provide focused content in:
- complex federal regulations and individual agency requirements
- aspects of sponsored projects and proposal administration
- negotiation and acceptance of awards
- leadership, ethics and organizational behavior
- financial and administrative management
- audit and compliance issues
The Curriculum: A Cutting-Edge Approach
The knowledge and skills learned in this six course graduate-level certificate allow for immediate application on the job.
Using a case study approach and interactive technology platforms, our instructors cover critical elements of sponsored projects administration, including communication, negotiation, contract management, finance and ethics. Students further their understanding through interaction with a growing network of current and future leaders in the sponsored research field. Learn more about our curriculum»
The Format: Supporting Professional Growth
This six-course, 18-credit certificate is offered in convenient accelerated formats at Emmanuel's main campus in Boston. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Research Administration, students have the option of continuing toward a Master of Science in Management by successfully completing only six additional graduate courses. Apply now!»
The program is also available by request as a summer institute at Emmanuel College or at employer sites. Learn about Employer Partnerships»
The College: Building Leadership in Research Administration
Emmanuel College's graduate programs in management complement the needs and knowledge of professionals and their employers through the development of specialized interdisciplinary academic opportunities.
Our goal is to educate highly productive leaders, critical thinkers, contributors to the community, and responsive decision makers. Through the skills and networks acquired in this program, students are able to respond to the challenges, growth and multifaceted opportunities in the field of sponsored research administration. Learn more about Emmanuel College»