Why Emmanuel College, Why Research Administration
The Location: In the Heart of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA)
Our Boston campus is located in the heart of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), adjacent to some of the finest health care institutions, research institutes and cultural institutions in the world. Emmanuel's proximity to this world-renowned area has allowed the College 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. Don't live in the area? Our online format was developed to extend the reach of Emmanuel's Research Administration programs beyond the research and healthcare hub of Boston.
The Instructors: Experienced Professionals
Our faculty, all experts in their fields, have 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 the graduate-level research administration curriculum 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
The programs are offered in convenient accelerated formats at Emmanuel's main campus in Boston, as well as online. 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 face-to-face graduate courses.
The program is also available by request as a summer institute at Emmanuel College or at employer sites.
The College: Building Leadership in Research Administration
Emmanuel College is where potential meets career growth and real-world possibility. Our principles of education are rooted in ethical values and social responsibility - we develop professional leaders who make a positive impact in the world.
Calling upon our decades-long tradition of values-based education, we educate highly productive leaders, critical thinkers, contributors to the community, and responsive decision makers. Through the skills and networks acquired in this program, we empower you to respond to the challenges, growth and multifaceted opportunities in the field of sponsored research administration. Learn more about Emmanuel College»