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.
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 | 2 |
| CED 6040 | Applied Econometrics 1 | 3 |
| CED 6050 | Integrated Economics and Finance | 3 |
| 4 |
| Environmental Economics and Public Policy | |
| Sustainable Economic Development | |
| Special Topics | |
| Project | |
| CED 6910 | Capstone: Master’s Project | 4 |
Concentrations or Electives Option
A concentration is not required. Students may complete the electives option in lieu of a concentration.
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
34 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
Data Analytics Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ALY 6105 | Introduction to Applied Statistics | 3 |
| ALY 6125 | Intermediate Analytics | 3 |
| CED 6150 | Risk Analytics in Finance and Economics | 3 |
| CED 6310 | Network Analytics and Machine Learning in Finance | 3 |
Economic Analysis Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 12 |
| Applied Microeconomic Theory 2 | |
| Applied Macroeconomic Theory 2 | |
| Mathematical Methods for Economics 2 | |
| Applied Econometrics 2 | |
| Open Economy Macroeconomic Analysis | |
Financial Economics Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CED 6220 | Global Financial Economics | 3 |
| FIN 6102 | Asset and Liability Management | 3 |
| FIN 6161 | Investment Analysis | 3 |
| 3 |
| Economic Perspectives in Managerial Finance | |
| Quantitative Methods | |
| Financial Ethics | |
Financial Risk Management Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CED 6250 | Risk Management: Derivatives and Alternative Investments | 3 |
| CED 6260 | Credit Risk Management | 3 |
| FIN 6101 | Accounting Fundamentals for Financial Institutions | 3 |
| FIN 6102 | Asset and Liability Management | 3 |
Forensic Accounting Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ACC 6210 | Advanced Forensic Accounting Foundations (Advanced Forensic Accounting Foundations) | 3 |
| ACC 6220 | Financial Statement Analysis in Forensics (Financial Statement Analysis in Forensics ) | 3 |
| ACC 6230 | Fraud Detection and Investigative Accounting Methods | 3 |
| ACC 6240 | Forensic Accounting in Litigation | 3 |
Tech Innovation and Financial Analysis Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CED 6140 | Economics of Digital Commerce | 3 |
| CED 6270 | Economics of Entrepreneurial Innovation | 3 |
| CED 6271 | Economics of Technological Innovation | 3 |
| CED 6280 | New Product Development in Digital Finance | 3 |
Electives Options
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| |
| 12 |
