Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis

Shape the future of business insights, user experience research, public service initiatives, and more with social data analytics. In the MS Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis (AQMSA), you’ll learn to blend advanced analytics with a deep understanding of human behavior in as little as one year. Your peers have backgrounds in everything from the social sciences and humanities to business and STEM fields—but you share a commitment to solving social science problems and getting results.

If you want to earn your masters in Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis at Northeastern, Global Pathways can help you succeed through rigorous language training, cultural activities, and support.

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Global Pathways

Entry Requirements

To enter this Global Pathways program, you must meet the Bouve College of Health Sciences admissions scores. Please note, your English language score will determine the length of your Global Pathways studies.

English Language for Global Pathways

English Score for 1 term:
TOEFL iBT 76 / IELTS 6.5 / PTE 50

English Score for 2 term:
TOEFL iBT 67/ IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) / PTE 46

GPA for Global Pathways Entry

3.0

Admission Test Scores for Global Pathways

None

Global Pathways Start Date

January
May
August

Transferrable Credits

2-4

Global Pathways Duration

One Semester:
4 months

Two Semesters:
8 months*


* Two semester option does not apply to College of Professional Studies programs

What you’ll study

Once you are admitted to this Global Pathways program, you will participate in the following courses. In your final semester, you’ll participate in a content course specific to your desired master’s degree.

Curriculum

To explore course requirements and curriculum information for this program, please visit the Academics Page for the most up-to-date information.

MS Applied Quantitative Methods and Social Analysis

Master’s Degree Progression Requirements

After successful completion of your Global Pathways courses, you must meet the following criteria to enter the Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods & Social Analysis:

English Language for Degree Progression

TOEFL iBT 100 / IELTS 7.5

GPA for Degree Progression

3.0

Degree Progression Start Date

September January

Total Degree Progression Credits

33

Degree Progression Program Lengths

21 Months