Globalization has created a borderless economy with a host of new opportunities and challenges for those engaged in commerce and economic development. While global markets offer exciting growth prospects, navigating the world stage requires in-depth knowledge of the financial, regulatory, and economic environments and institutions that affect the global economy and international trade. To meet the need for both insight and skills development, Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies—in collaboration with Northeastern University’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities—offers the online Master of Science in Commerce and Economic Development.
This graduate-level program integrates economics, leadership, institutional organization, technology, and public policy into a unique and focused educational experience designed to help guide and advance a rewarding career in the private or public sectors.
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CED 6010 | Applied Microeconomic Theory 1 | 3 |
| CED 6020 | Applied Macroeconomic Theory 1 | 3 |
| CED 6030 | Mathematical Methods for Economics 1 | 3 |
| CED 6040 | Applied Econometrics 1 | 3 |
| CED 6050 | Commerce and Economic Development | 3 |
Capstone
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| CED 6910 | Capstone: Master’s Project | 4 |
The remaining quarter hours may be completed by a combination of completing a concentration and additional electives or by selecting any courses listed in the concentration and elective lists.
Concentrations
Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| Introduction to Analytics | |
| Intermediate Analytics | |
| Introduction to Enterprise Analytics | |
| Communication and Visualization for Data Analytics | |
| Data Management and Big Data | |
| Applied Microeconomic Theory 2 | |
| Applied Macroeconomic Theory 2 | |
| Mathematical Methods for Economics 2 | |
| Applied Econometrics II | |
| Open Economy Macroeconomic Analysis | |
| Economics of Human Capital | |
| Cultural Economic Development | |
| Law and Economics | |
| Environmental Economics | |
| Sustainable Economic Development | |
| Economics of E-Commerce | |
| Managerial Finance | |
| International Finance | |
| Quantitative Methods | |
| Financial Ethics | |
| Derivatives and Alternative Investments | |
| Intercultural Communication | |
| Foundations of Developing Cultural Awareness | |
| Personal and Career Development | |
| Interdisciplinary Foundations | |
| Asset and Liability Management | |
| Building Financial Relationships | |
| Investment Analysis | |
| Global Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| Leadership and Management | |
| Developing Sustainable Global Leadership | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
45 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Economic Analysis Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CED 6011 | Applied Microeconomic Theory 2 | 3 |
| CED 6021 | Applied Macroeconomic Theory 2 | 3 |
| CED 6031 | Mathematical Methods for Economics 2 | 3 |
| CED 6041 | Applied Econometrics II | 3 |
| CED 6051 | Open Economy Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 |
Economic Entrepreneurship Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ALY 6050 | Introduction to Enterprise Analytics | 3 |
| CED 6070 | Economics of Human Capital | 3 |
| CED 6140 | Economics of E-Commerce | 3 |
| CMN 6095 | Foundations of Developing Cultural Awareness | 3 |
| GST 6430 | Leadership and Management | 4 |
Data Analytics Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ALY 6000 | Introduction to Analytics | 3 |
| ALY 6015 | Intermediate Analytics | 3 |
| ALY 6020 | Predictive Analytics | 3 |
| ALY 6050 | Introduction to Enterprise Analytics | 3 |
| or ALY 6070 | Communication and Visualization for Data Analytics |
| ALY 6110 | Data Management and Big Data | 3 |
Financial Economics Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 15-18 |
| Managerial Finance | |
| International Finance | |
| Quantitative Methods | |
| Financial Ethics | |
| Derivatives and Alternative Investments | |
| Asset and Liability Management | |
| Building Financial Relationships | |
| Investment Analysis | |
