Graduate Programs in Research Administration
Emmanuel College Research Administration master's and certificate programs are provided in an accelerated seven week face to face and online format.
Research administrators play a key role in enabling the performance of research initiatives that improve the health and welfare of society. Those working in the rapidly changing industry of research administration recognize that their contributions to facilitating and supporting research have the potential to impact health and social welfare on both a global and domestic scale. Through a rigorous curriculum developed by sponsored research experts from our neighboring Longwood Medical and Academic Area institutions and beyond, Emmanuel College responds to the specialized needs of these dedicated professionals by providing a program thoughtfully formulated to build the skills needed for effective leadership in the field.
This is an intensive, integrated learning experience designed to prepare our students to become effective leaders in a variety of sponsored research environments. The program provides participants with a specialized curriculum focused on an overview of research administration, sponsored programs, finance and accounting, regulatory and compliance issues, legal issues, and organizational behavior. Coupled with general management courses that place an emphasis on leadership, ethics and strategic planning, our program is poised to build the next generation of leaders in research administration.
Emmanuel College Graduate Studies offers the following Research Administration certificate and degree programs:
Master of Science in Management with specialization in Research Administration
The Master of Science in Management with specialization in Research Administration prepares students for research management and administration careers. The program helps professionals gain proficiency in research administration, finance and accounting for sponsored programs and regulatory and compliance issues. The 36 credit curriculum offers courses in leadership and organizational behavior, changing economies, contracts and more.
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Online Master of Science in Management with specialization in Research Administration
The Online Master of Science in Management with specialization in Research Administration provides the opportunity for professionals outside of the Boston area to take advantage of Emmanuel’s personalized Research Administration degree program. The Online Master’s in Management and Research Administration offers convenient, online courses focused in organizational development, financial management, leadership, changing economies and more.
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Graduate Certificate in Research Administration
The Certificate in Research Administration program at Emmanuel College prepares students for careers in academic or non-profit research environments. The challenging 18 credit curriculum offers courses focused in leadership and organizational behavior, compliance, regulatory environments and legal issues and more.
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Online Graduate Certificate in Research Administration
The Online Certificate in Research Administration provides the same benefits of the face-to-face program but allows professionals from all across the country to participate in a nationally accredited certificate program. The program offers convenient, online courses in compliance, regulatory environments and legal issues, contracts and more.
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