Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

This capstone experience is the culminating project for students in the Master of Education program, specializing in areas such as Learning and Instruction, Learning Experience Design and Technology, Special Education, and Higher Education Administration. Students will apply their advanced knowledge, research skills, and pedagogical training to address real-world educational challenges in collaboration with partner organizations. The goal of this capstone is to integrate theory and practice through an applied project that reflects the following areas of graduate-level learning: Specialized Knowledge: Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of major educational theories, research methods, and professional practices within their specialization. They will apply this knowledge to solve relevant problems and generate evidence-informed solutions, drawing from allied disciplines when appropriate. Broad and Integrative Knowledge: Projects will involve synthesizing concepts and methods across sub-fields of education—such as curriculum design, technology integration, inclusive education, or policy analysis—to explore the benefits and limitations of multi-perspective approaches. Applied and Collaborative Learning: Students will design and implement a project outside the classroom setting that addresses a practical challenge in education. This includes engaging with real stakeholders, applying best practices, and reflecting on professional standards and debates relevant to their area of focus. Civic, Global, and Intercultural Learning: Capstone work will invite students to engage critically with issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. They will assess policy or practice through both scholarly research and the lived experiences or narratives of relevant communities and stakeholders. Experiential Learning: Each student will bring together tools, frameworks, and strategies learned throughout the program and apply them to real-world educational contexts. The experience fosters deeper insight into the role of educators as change agents within institutions and communities. This experience empowers students to lead, evaluate, design, and innovate within a variety of educational settings—whether K–12, higher education, nonprofit, or community-based environments.

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

This Non-Profit Capstone experience is designed to bridge academic learning with real-world application by integrating theory, case studies, and experiential learning. Students will explore and apply key operational and organizational concepts relevant to the nonprofit sector. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to: nonprofit law and governance, financial oversight and budgeting, human resource management and volunteer coordination, fundraising and development strategies, marketing and public relations, and grant writing. Throughout the experience, students will critically analyze organizational challenges and collaborate on applied projects that foster problem-solving, innovation, and leadership. The capstone aims to synthesize students’ prior learning into meaningful, practical contributions for nonprofit organizations, supporting community impact while preparing students for careers in the sector.

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Students from a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement are ready to contribute to your organization's mandate in areas ranging from dashboarding/data visualization, data mining, statistical analysis and modeling, evidence-based management (analysis yielding business insights), and/or AI/machine learning . This is your opportunity to connect with students and faculty from a renowned institution in New England that consistently ranks among the top universities in the United States and globally and is known for its focus on interdisciplinary education, extensive research output, and collaborative student culture .

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Students in the Human Resources Management Program are skilled in applying advanced HRM concepts and methodologies to real-world consulting projects. They possess a strong foundation in project planning, research methods, and strategic thinking. Throughout the course, students develop expertise in stakeholder management, HR consulting, and data analysis, allowing them to evaluate and offer actionable recommendations to improve organizational HR functions. Companies will benefit from students who can analyze organizational culture, structure, HR practices, and provide detailed, research-backed recommendations tailored to the company's unique challenges. Students are also equipped with critical evaluation and business acumen to assess and improve workforce development strategies that support business performance.