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Welcome to the fourth edition of Boston Business Journal’s Executive Education Guide, a compendium of information on programs and courses targeted at professionals working in managerial and executive roles as offered by dozens of higher-education institutions in the Bay State. Information was supplied directly by participating schools — many of which you’ll recognize from the Business Journal’s annual list of the largest colleges and universities in Massachusetts. As always we hope this sampling of data will be a helpful resource for both readers seeking to advance their careers and companies looking to expand the professional opportunities of their employees.
American International College
School of Business, Arts and Sciences
Address: 1000 State St., Springfield, MA 01109
Phone number: 413-737-7000
Web address: aic.edu
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Susanne T. Swanker, PhD. Dean, School of Business, Arts, and Sciences
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Master of Business Administration (MBA). Courses include Organizational Behavior, Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making, Strategic Management, Information Systems for Business Strategy, and Operations Management
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 74
Cost of tuition: $675/credit (for 2022-2023 academic year)
Babson College
Babson Executive Education
Address: One Executive Education Circle, Babson Park, MA 02457
Phone number: 781-239-4354
Web address: babson.edu/bee
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Stephen Flavin Executive Director,
Babson Executive Education
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Individuals can take one or two courses, or bundle several together to earn an Executive Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate. Courses include Entrepreneurial Leadership and Influence, Entrepreneurial Leadership Essentials, Navigating Volatility and Uncertainty, The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, and Leadership Program for Women & Allies. In addition, through Babson’s Corporate Partner Program, organizations can create employee training programs that align with their business needs.
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 1,137
Cost of tuition: Varies by program
Bentley University
Address: 175 Forest St., Waltham, MA 02452
Phone Number: 781-891-2000
Contact: Suzanne Dove, Executive Director, Badavas Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
Web address: bentley.edu
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Business leaders today need the foresight to see what’s next, the knowledge to get there and the leadership skills to motivate those around them. The Executive PhD prepares leaders who understand how to leverage the power of business to make the world a better place. Bentley’s Diversity & Inclusion Champion Certificate equips business executives with the training and tools to create and nurture an inclusive organizational culture. The university also offers a wide range of customized corporate learning opportunities.
Berklee College of Music
Division of Pre-College, Online, and Professional Programs
Address: 855 Boylston St., 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116
Phone number: 617-747-2146
Web address: online.berklee.edu
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Debbie Cavalier, Senior Vice President of Pre-College, Online, and Professional Programs
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Professional certificate (3–5 course track), including such topics as: Advanced Music Production, Artist Management, Composing and Orchestrating for Film and TV, Music Business Fundamentals, and Music Marketing; Advanced professional certificate (8–12 course track) including such topics as: Electronic Music Production and Sound Design, Music Business, and Writing and Producing Music; Graduate certificate including such topics as: Creative Recording and Music Production Techniques, Film Scoring Technology, Music Production Analysis and Studio Design, Music Business Entrepreneurship, Music Business Law and Policy, and Music Business Marketing, Compositional Approaches to Film Scoring, and Film Scoring Technology
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 3,170 (represents all non-degree seeking students, including people taking individual classes but not necessarily those enrolled in certificate programs)
Cost of tuition: $1,265-$18,180
The Boston Architectural College
Address: 320 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02108
Phone number: 617-585-0135
Web address: the-bac.edu/continuing-education
Head of executive education programs name and title: Beverly Verla, Manager of Continuing Education
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Principles of Interior Design Certificate, Real Estate Development Certificate, Historic Preservation Certificate, Sustainable Design Certificate
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: NA
Cost of tuition: Per 1.0 credit - $640; per 1.5 credit - $960; per 3.0 credit - $1,920
Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies
Address: 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill MA, 02467
Phone number: 617-552-3900
Web address: bc.edu/bc-web/schools/wcas.html
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Tristan Johnson, PhD., Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Master of Science Leadership and Administration, Master of Science Cybersecurity Policy and Governance, Master of Science Applied Economics, Master of Science Applied Analytics, Graduate Certificate Executive Leadership and Organizational Development, Graduate Certificate Human Resources, Graduate Certificate Project Management
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: Approx. 500
Cost of tuition: $1,020 - $1,298 per credit (2022/2023 AY)
Boston University Metropolitan College
Address: 1010 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
Phone number: 617-353-3016
Web address: bu.edu/met/programs/business-management/
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Irena Vodenska, Chair of the Administrative Sciences Department
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Master’s degrees and graduate certificates in Administrative Studies, Applied Business Analytics, Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Management, Global Marketing Management, Insurance Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 1,606
Cost of tuition: $955 per credit for courses numbered 600–999; $520 per credit for courses numbered 100–599
Brandeis University
Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Address: 415 South St., Waltham, MA 02453
Phone number: 781-736-3857
Web address: heller.brandeis.edu/physicians-emba/index.html
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Dr. Jon Chilingerian, Executive Director of the Executive MBA for Physicians & Executive Education Programming
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Executive MBA for Physicians (degree program, AACSB accredited); Brandeis Leadership Program for Health Policy and Management (certificate program); Physician Education Leadership Institute (certificate program); Physicians Foundation Leadership Program (certificate program)
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: Executive MBA for Physicians: 28 (historically 196 physician students); Executive Education Certificate Programming: 58
Cost of tuition: Executive MBA for Physicians: $76,420 program cost ($19,105 per semester), includes tuition and all room and board for four 10-day residency sessions.
Cape Cod Community College
Address: 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668
Phone number: 508-375-5010
Web address: capecod.edu/ccape/employer-resources/
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Tammi Jacobsen, Director of Workforce Development and Training
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Prep Course, Management Essentials, Project Management Essentials, Management Advanced, Clearing Productivity Hurdles: Strategies to Feel Accomplished at the End of Your Work Day, Leadership Essentials
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 987
Cost of tuition: varies per program
Clark University
Address: 950 Main St., Worcester, MA. 01610
Phone number: 508-793-7110
Web address: clarku.edu
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Richard Aroian, Executive Director of Corporate Outreach
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Graduate programs in analytics, leadership, finance, accounting, marketing, information technology, DEI, project management, and sports/esports management.
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 200
Cost of tuition: Varies by program. Customized programs are priced to program specifications.
Emmanuel College
Address: 400 The Fenway
Phone number: 617-735-9715
Web address: emmanuel.edu or emmanuel.edu/gpp (for the programs represented below)
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Cindy O’Callaghan, Dean of Academic Administration and Graduate & Professional Programs
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Analytics Certificate, Human Resource Management Certificate, Research Administration Certificate
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 48
Cost of tuition: 12 courses at $2,192 per course for a total of $26,304
Endicott College
Address: 376 Hale St., Beverly, MA 01915
Phone number: 978-921-1000
Web address: endicott.edu
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Thomas Hurley, Director of Graduate Admission
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: MBA in several specializations including: Accounting or Finance, Entrepreneurship, Construction Project Management, Healthcare or Health Informatics, Human Resources, Management (General, Global, Global Hospitality, IT, Non-Profit, Operations, Project); M.Ed. degrees including: Administrative Leadership, Higher Education Leadership, Organizational Management; M.S. degrees including: Healthcare Management, Information Technology, Homeland Security Studies, Sport Leadership; Ed.D. degrees in Educational Leadership (Higher Education or PreK-12)
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 405
Cost of tuition: Master’s level-tuition varies by program from $553-$870 per credit hour
Fitchburg State University
Address: 160 Pearl St. Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone number: 978-665-3000
Web address: fitchburgstate.edu
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Becky Copper Glenz, Dean, School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education
Partial list of executive-education courses offered:
MBA in Management: Accounting Theory, Advanced Financial Accounting, Advanced Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Organizational Behavior and Development, The Human Resource Function and the Manager, Management Information Systems, Legal Issues in Human Resources, Management Theory and Processes, Business and Society, Marketing Management, Corporate Finance, Accounting Practices for Managers, Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare, Investment Management, International Financial Management, Healthcare Management, Managing Business Analytics, Applied Data Analytics for Business and Decision Making, Strategic Management, GIS and Decision Making, Transportation and Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Computer Science: Advanced Mathematics for Computer Scientists, Introduction to Data Science, Theory of Computation, Operating Systems and Networking, Data Communications and Networking, Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Database Design, Advanced Machine Learning, Data Exploration, Analytics and Visualization, Data Mining and Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning for Data Science, Network Security, Design and Analytics of Algorithms, Cloud Programming
Also, the university’s Center for Professional Studies offers non-credit and professional development courses including Intercultural Competency in the Workplace, Project Management, Agile, Six Sigma, Human Resource Management, Business Communications, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity and more.
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 1,320
Cost of tuition: $436 per credit for MBA program; $347 per credit for MS in Computer Science
Framingham State University
Offices of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
Address: 100 State St., P.O. Box 9101, Framingham, MA 01701-9101
Phone number: 508-626-4014
Web address: framingham.edu/academics/graduate-studies/index framingham.edu/academics/continuing-education/index
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Sunny Tam, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Graduate and Continuing Education Undergraduate Programs
Partial list of executive-education courses offered:
Graduate Degrees: Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Human Resources Management, MBA with concentration in Management, MBA with concentration in Biotechnology Operations, Professional Science Master in Biotechnology with a specialization in Quality Assurance, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Organizational Behavior
Graduate Certificates: Healthcare Administration, Human Resources Management, Quality Assurance for Biotechnology, Public Administration
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 127
Cost of tuition: $1,360 – $1,560 for a 4-credit graduate course
Gordon College
Address: 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham MA
Phone number: 978-867-4276
Web address: gordon.edu/msfa
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Alexander Lowry, Executive Director, Master of Science in Financial Analysis at Gordon College
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Master of Science in Financial Analysis: online and on-campus course options, Christian Leadership and Ethics in Business, Economics for Finance Professionals, Quantitative Methods, Foundations of Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Portfolio and Risk Management
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 23 students
Cost of tuition: $800 per credit hour, $28,800 total cost
Harvard Business School
Address: Soldiers Field, Boston, MA
Phone number: 800-427-5577
Web address: exed.hbs.edu and online.hbs.edu
Head of executive-education programs: Patrick Mullane, Executive Director, Executive Education and Harvard Business School Online
Partial list of executive-education courses offered:
In-person and live online programs, including: Advanced Management Program, General Management Program, Program for Leadership Development, Accelerating Board Diversity, Leading in the Digital Era, Women of Color Leadership Program, Designing and Executing Corporate Revitalization
Partial list of HBS Online courses offered:
Asynchronous online courses, including: Credential of Readiness (program includes 3 courses: Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, Financial Accounting), Disruptive Strategy, Leadership Principles, Negotiation Mastery, Management Essentials, Entrepreneurship Essentials, Sustainable Business Strategy
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 10,000+(on campus and live online)/38,000+(online)
Cost of tuition: Varied
Institute for Nonprofit Practice
Address: 89 South St., Suite LL02, Boston, MA 02111
Phone number: 781-400-5742
Web address: nonprofitpractice.org
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Yolanda Coentro, President and CEO
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Core Certificate Program: Graduates in New England receive a certificate in Social Impact Management and Leadership from both the Institute for Nonprofit Practice and Tufts University, and can earn 80 Social Work Continuing Education hours for re-licensure; Black Leadership Institute; Leadership Learning Series; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for Consultants Program
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 250
Cost of tuition: The Black Leadership Institute is a fellowship program offered at no cost to participants or their organizations. The cost of tuition for the Core Certificate Program is $3,500, with partial and full scholarships available. The Leadership Learning Series is free and open to the public.
Lasell University
Graduate and Professional Studies
Address: 1844 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA 02466
Phone number: 617-243-2400
Web address: lasell.edu/grad
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Lynne M. Celli, PH.D, Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Lasell University offers degree, certificate and professional development programs that provide leaders with the skills they need to succeed. Its degree programs include MBA with concentrations in Healthcare Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Project Management, Product Management for Footwear & Apparel & Sustainable Fashion Operations, Master’s in Organizational Leadership, Master’s and Certificates in Marketing, Project Management, and Human Resources. Its professional development programs include Leadership and Business Analysis Certificates.
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 92
Cost of tuition: Most degree and graduate certificate programs are $626 per credit. Non-degree certificates vary per program.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Graduate Programs
Address: 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Phone number: 508-830-5019
Web address: maritime.edu/graduate-programs
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Dr. James McDonald, Dean of Graduate & Continuing Education
Partial list of executive-education courses offered:
Master of Science Emergency Management: Principles of E.M.; Emergency Operations; Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery; Organizational Behavior; Hazard Risk Management; Strategic Planning & Budgeting; Legal Issues in E.M.; Transportation Security Management; Public Health Issues; Capstone
Master of Science in Maritime Business Management: Economics of the Maritime Industry; Maritime Law, Policy, & Regulations; Project Management in Maritime Business; Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management; Financial Analytics; Transportation Security Management; Maritime Leadership & Risk Management; Organizational Behavior; Operations Management in Maritime Business; Capstone
Master of Science in Facilities Management: Business Sustainability; Organizational Behavior; Financial Analysis; Energy Management; Operations Management; Project Management; Emergency Preparedness; Legal & Regulatory Issues; Human Resource Management; Capstone
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 111
Cost of tuition: Tuition: $4,000.00; Instructor Fee: $8,900.00; Operational Expense: $8,800.00; Technology Fee: $7,800.00; Total Program Cost: $29,500.00
MIT Sloan School of Management
Address: One Main St, E90, Cambridge MA 02142
Phone number: 617-253-7166
Web address: executive.mit.edu
Head of executive-education programs: Peter Hirst, Senior Associate Dean, Executive Education
Partial list of executive-education programs or courses: Over 50 live short courses (2-3 days in duration) and 30 self-paced 6-week asynchronous online courses. Titles include Artificial Intelligence, The Innovator’s DNA, Algorithmic Business Thinking, Transforming Your Leadership Strategy. Participants can earn an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in one of 3 tracks: Management & Leadership; Strategy & Innovation; Technology, Operations, & Value Chain Management. Also available: the Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, & Technology (ACE), and MIT Sloan’s flagship Advanced Management Program (AMP), a month-long senior executive program.
As of Fall 2021 executive-education enrollment: 14,300+ (including both live and asynchronous)
Cost of tuition: Short course, open enrollment programs typically cost between $2,800-$4,500
Nichols College
Graduate and Professional Studies
Address: 121 Center Road, P.O. Box 5000, Dudley, MA, 01571
Phone number: 800-470-3379
Web address: nichols.edu
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Dr. Robin Frkal, Associate Dean of Graduate Business and Professional Studies
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: ACT MBA for Professionals, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, MBA with Certificates in Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Analytics
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 200
Cost of tuition: $500-$775 per credit
Quinsigamond Community College
Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Address: 25 Federal St., Worcester, MA 01608
Phone number: 508-751-7900
Head of executive education programs name and title: Kathleen Manning, Dean of Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Web address: qcc.edu/center-workforce-development-and-continuing-education
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: QCC offers courses in Business, IT, Healthcare, Education, Biotechnology and Advanced Manufacturing. Classes are designed to provide career training for those looking to enter a career field for the first time, change careers or enhance or augment existing skills. Some of QCC’s most popular offerings include Leadership Development, Project Management, Leadership for Women, Data Analysis, Accounting & Finance, Front End Software Developer, Back End Software Developer, and Entrepreneurship. Upon completion, many courses allow students to sit for an industry recognized credential. Classes are offered in a variety of forms including on-line, live instructor-led or hybrid. Classes start at all times of the year. Check the website often for the most up-to-date schedule.
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 683
Cost of tuition: Courses vary in length and price from $199 to $7,999
Salem State University
Bertolon School of Business
Address: 352 Lafayette St., Salem, MA 01970
Phone number: 978-542-6648
Web address: salemstate.edu/bertolon
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Nisreen Bahnan, Professor, MBA Program Coordinator (978-542-6648); Lisa Chen, Associate Professor, Master of Accounting Program Coordinator (978-542-2798)
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Graduate Certificate in Business (GCB), Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Science in Accounting (MSA), BSBA-MSA Accelerated (MSA 4+1) program
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2022: GCB: 2; MBA: 34; MSA: 26; 4+1 program: 8
Cost of tuition—Fall 2022: GCB: Mass. residents: $10,162.80; Non-Mass. residents: $11,815.20 MBA/MSA: Mass. residents: $21,400; Non-Mass. residents: $25,000
Simmons University
Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership
Address: 300 The Fenway, Boston MA 02115
Phone number: 617-521-2000
Web address: inclusiveleadership.com
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Susan MacKenty Brady, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership & CEO, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Simmons Leadership Conference, Strategic Leadership for Women Certificate Program, Arrive and Thrive Certificate Program for Women (new for 2023), Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Program
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: Approximately 8,500 total participants for the Simmons Leadership Conference (March 14, 2023) and Strategic Leadership for Women Certificate Program (Begins September 13, 2022. Spring 2023 date TBD)
Cost of tuition:
Simmons Leadership Conference individual ticket price for the 2023 conference: $299 – $999.
Strategic Leadership for Women Certificate Program: $4,600 per participant.
Arrive and Thrive Certificate Program for Women: In person $5,995; Virtual: $4,995 per participant
Smith College
Smith College Executive Education
Address: 42 Green St., Northampton, MA 01063
Phone number: 413-585-2586
Web address: execed.smith.edu
Head of executive education programs name and title: Meredith Courtney, Director
Partial list of executive-education courses offered:
Core In-person Programs include: From Specialist to Strategist (in partnership with the Society of Women Engineers); Mid-to-Senior Level Executive Program; and Directing Innovation (in partnership with the Society of Women Engineers).
Live Online Programs include: Emerging Leader Program; Strategic Change Leadership Skills; and Leadership Communication Skills.
Self-Directed Online Programs include: Financial Statements for Non-Finance Professionals; Effective Business Problem Solving; Resolving Conflict through Clear Communication; Powerful Business Presentations; Human-Centered Design for Business; and Powerful Words for Women Leaders.
Smith Executive Education also offers a Certificate Program and Manager Academy.
Cost of tuition: Core In-person Programs: $9,200-$10,500, Live Online Programs: $1,600, Self-Directed Online Programs: $349
STONEHILL COLLEGE
Leo J. Meehan School of Business
Address: 320 Washington St., Easton MA 02357
Phone number: 508-565-1000
Web address: stonehill.edu/apply-foradmission/graduate-applicants/
Head of executive-education programs: Professor Lee McGinnis (Director of IMC Program) and Professor Michael Salé (Director of Data Analytics Program)
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications, Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics (includes SAS certification and SAS Academic Specialization)
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 23
Cost of tuition: $2,800/course (IMC); $1,156/credit (Data Analytics)
Suffolk University
Sawyer Business School; Suffolk University, Center for Continuing and Professional Education
Address: 8 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108
Phone number: 617-573-8302 (Graduate Admission for Executive MBA)
Web address: suffolk.edu/business/degrees-programs/executive-mba;
https://sites.suffolk.edu/ccpe/
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Ank Stuyfzand (Director of Programs, Executive MBA); Dee Masiello (Director of Continuing and Professional Education)
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Executive MBA (EMBA), Design Thinking: Applying Discovery and Innovation in Practice (Certificate), Ethical Principles, Critical Thinking, and Writing for Today’s Business (Certificate), Becoming A Culture Change Agent: Harnessing the Power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Certificate), Global Compliance Leadership (Custom Corporate Learning), CFP Training (Custom Corporate Learning)
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 31 (Executive MBA)
Cost of tuition: Varies by program
Tufts University’s Gordon Institute
(The hub of innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership at Tufts School of Engineering)
Address: 177 College Ave., Room 390, Medford, MA 02155
Phone number: 617-627-3110
Web address: http://gordon.tufts.edu
Partial list of executive-education courses offered:
Part-Time Degree Programs: MS in Engineering Management (online program)
Individual Courses in the discipline of Engineering Management, Leadership, and Technology, offered online, include: Building Financial Intelligence, Customer Discovery & Solution Design, Essentials of Strategic Management, Essentials of Technology Strategy, Introduction to Data Analytics, Leadership in the Age of Technology, Lean Six Sigma, Modern Product Management, Program and Project Management, Supply Chain and Operations Management Workshops, Short Courses, and Professional Coaching in the discipline of Engineering Management, Leadership, and Technology
Executive Workshops and Custom Corporate Education: Tufts Gordon Institute offers workshops and timely, non-credit short courses for working professionals and their organizations. Offerings have included:
Leading in a Post-Pandemic World (Workshop)
Organizational Effectiveness in the Midst of Chaos (Workshop)
Data-Driven Sales and Go To Market Strategies (Workshop)
Leading with Presence to Engage and Inspire (Workshop)
Medical Devices: Business Strategies & Emerging Trends (Short Course)
Individual Leadership Coaching
Immersive Experiences: Tufts Gordon Institute has introduced Immersive Experiences — weekend-long sessions that bring working professionals together for a deep-dive into various topics, which have included leadership, innovation, and business analytics. Participants connect with change makers and thought leaders in the field, all while building their networks and gaining in-demand skills. Immersive Experiences are open to all degree and non-degree learners.
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2022: Tufts Gordon Institute’s enrollment across the MS in Engineering Management, as well as individual courses, certificates, and custom corporate education is approximately 300 students.
Cost of tuition: MS in Engineering Management tuition – $1,697 per credit, resulting in a total cost of $54,304 for the 32-credit degree (as of 2021-2022); Individual Graduate Courses – $1,697 per credit (as of 2021-2022)
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Isenberg School of Management
Address: 121 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003
Phone number: Graduate Programs Office: 413-545-5608
Web address: isenberg.umass.edu/programs/masters
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Anne P. Massey, Dean
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Master of Business Administration (on-campus, online), Master of Science in Business & Analytics (on-campus, online), Master of Science in Accounting (on-campus, online), Master of Finance (on-campus)
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 2,183
Cost of tuition:
Master of Business Administration: on-campus: full tuition support; online: $925/credit; Master of Science in Accounting: $850/credit; Master of Science in Business & Analytics: 925/credit, Master of Finance: $1,400/credit
University of Massachusetts Boston
College of Management
Address: McCormack Hall, 5th Floor, Room 208, UMass Boston, 100 William T. Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA 02125-3393
Phone number: 617-287-7720
Web address: business.umb.edu/masters-programs
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Barbara Benoit, Director of Graduate Enrollment and Strategic Outreach
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Information Technology (MS), Business Administration (MBA),Accounting (MS), Business Analytics (MS), Finance (MS)
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 551
Cost of tuition: $19,499 (in-state full-time graduate tuition for two semesters)
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Charlton College of Business
Address: Charlton College of Business, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Phone number: 508-999-8432
Web address: umassd.edu/charlton/
Head of executive-education programs name and title: John A. Williams, Dean, Charlton College of Business
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: MBA; MBA/JD; Accounting M.S.; Finance M.S.; Healthcare Management M.S.; Technology Management M.S.; Graduate Certificates in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, International Business, Organization Leadership, Supply Chain Management.
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: 449
Cost of tuition: Varies by residency and delivery mode from $657-$1,260.54 per credit
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Manning School of Business
Address: 72 University Ave., Lowell, MA 01854
Phone number: 978-934-2848
Web address: uml.edu/MSB/Programs/
Masters-Programs/MBA
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Ryan Masson, Associate Director of Graduate Programs
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: The following courses are for the school’s MBA, on campus and online: Accounting Information for Management Decisions, Corporate Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Managing Organizational Change, Strategy Formulation and Implementation, Business Intelligence and Data Mining, Data Quality for Business Analytics, Taxation of Business Entities, International, Financial Management, Managerial, Leadership, Managing Global Workforce, Diversity, Digital Marketing, New Product Development
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: Total MBA enrollment is 1,000+
Cost of tuition: $19,650 (online cost for both in-state and out-of-state)
William James College
Address: 1 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459
Phone number: 617-327-6777
Web address: williamjames.edu
Head of executive education programs name and title: Dr. Suzanne Devlin, Department Chair, Organizational and Leadership Psychology
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: William James College offers master’s, graduate certificates, and doctoral degrees in Organizational and Leadership Psychology. There are online and hybrid options including the MA in Organizational Psychology with a concentration in Talent Management; PsyD in Leadership Psychology with concentrations in Educational Leadership, Inclusive Excellence, Leading Non-Profits and NGOs, and the Neuroscience of Leadership Psychology; Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, and Graduate Certificate in School Leadership for Educational Equity, Racial Understanding, and Organizational Transformation.
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: n/a
Cost of tuition: Tuition varies by degree level. All applicants are reviewed for merit scholarships. The PsyD in Leadership Psychology is $1,600 per credit. The Master’s and Graduate Certificates are $905- $1,030 per credit.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The Business School at WPI
Address: 100 Institute Rd. Worcester, MA 01609
Phone number: 508-831-5218
Web address: wpi.edu/academics/study/executive-phd
Head of executive-education programs name and title: Sandy Wellinghoff, Director, Graduate Programs
Partial list of executive-education courses offered: Executive PhD programs: Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Operations Management
Total student enrollment in all executive-education programs as of Fall 2021: (begins Fall 2022)
Cost of tuition: $96,600
