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Graduate Programs Overview

If you’re beginning your research into Northeastern University in Oakland, start here! These 30 minute calls with the Oakland graduate admissions team are a general introduction to all of our academic programs.

  • Tuesday, May 5 | 4:00 p.m. PT | Virtual
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Graduate Lecture Preview: Delivering Digital & AI Initiatives in Times of Change

As many employers are investing in digital transformation and AI-enabled projects, they are struggling to convert strategy into reliable outcomes. Dr. Serhiy Kovela brings his decades of experience in change management and M&A IT integration in business to the topic and delivers a practical decision-making lens for professionals.

  • Wednesday, May 6 | 1:30 p.m. PT | Virtual 
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Dr. Serhiy Kovela, Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern's College of Professional Studies wearing a tan jacket. Verdant foliage and red flowers are behind him.

Conversations with Oakland Graduate Students

Hear directly from current students about their experiences studying at the Oakland campus. These friendly sessions are your chance to ask questions about anything that you’re wondering about related to the student experience.

  • Wednesday, May 20 | 4:30 p.m. PT | Virtual
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Coursework to Co-ops: Why Northeastern

What is experiential learning, the focal point of Northeastern’s approach to education? And how does it impact graduate students? During this information session, you’ll learn about how the university connects academic theory to career-relevant practice to prepare students for their goals.

  • Monday, May 11 | 5:00 p.m. PT | Virtual 
  • Tuesday, June 9 | 9:00 a.m. PT | Virtual
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Graduate Lecture Preview: AI-Driven Malware Detection

Northeastern faculty member Dr. Maryam Tanha is an expert in resilient software-defined networks and malware. In this session, you’ll learn about the growing importance of mobile malware detection and be introduced to the end-to-end process of Android malware detection with AI-assisted technology.

  • Wednesday, June 17 | 4:00 p.m. PT | Virtual
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Dr. Maryam Tanha, Assistant Teaching Professor at Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Life in Oakland: Housing, Community, and More

Let’s talk logistics: what do you need to know before you decide to move to Oakland? We’ll talk about housing, transit, and what it’s like to be a local here. This session will also introduce you to some of the social life on campus and student support services that Northeastern provides.

  • Tuesday, June 30 | 12:00 p.m. PT | Virtual 
  • Tuesday, June 30 | 5:00 p.m. PT | Virtual
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Graduate Application Prep Sessions

Wherever you are in the graduate application process, these interactive sessions will help you put your best foot forward. Bring your questions about the application or graduate programs at Northeastern.

  • Friday, May 15 | 9:00 a.m. PT | Virtual 
  • Friday, May 29 | 7:00 a.m. PT | Virtual 
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