New England College (NEC) is a small, private, accredited, non-profit institution of higher learning that provides relevant, focused, online programs for working professionals at an affordable tuition. We are committed to offering personal support and attention to each student. Admission is based on individual potential, not test scores. Financial aid is available at all start dates.
Established in 1946 and located in New Hampshire, NEC is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. We are committed to offering students flexible, online programs, a supportive community, and the resources to excel and thrive academically. Today, empowered NEC graduates continue to amaze themselves and transform their worlds, achieving their cherished lifelong learning goals and filling respectable positions across various industries and organizations.
The Master of Arts in Public Policy - Online (MAPP) program prepares you to gain an understanding of the intellectual foundations for key public policy discussions and how the outcomes affect change in the political process. As a "hot spot" on the campaign trail for politicians, New England College offers a Public Policy program for those with a keen desire to make a difference. You will learn how citizens and governments interact, and you'll develop the skill set to become a participant and who can influence government at the National, State, and Local levels.
"I think the diversity of the experiences and geography of the students really helped me to gain better perspective on the issues. It was great to know that people everywhere were thinking about the same issues and grappling with solutions."
Deidra Reese, Masters of Arts in Public Policy - Online Student
The MAPP online program consists of nine courses for a total of 36 credit hours. You can complete the program in less than two years. You will take two online, seven-week courses per semester, focusing on one course at a time. This course delivery method is specifically designed for working professionals like you to make the most efficient use of your time and to optimize your learning experience.
You can start the program six times per year in spring, summer, or fall.
As the banking and finance industry faces increased challenges in today's competitive global economy, you will learn leadership skills in organizational management and leadership, project management, ethics, accounting and finance for leadership, and strategic planning and policy. NEC's Master of Science in Management/Banking and Financial Management online program delves into topics such as principles of finance and insurance, quality analysis for technology and managing global operations.
NEC's Master of Science in Management/Healthcare Administration online program will provide you with a well-rounded management degree in healthcare administration and prepare you for future opportunities in various healthcare institutions, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. Our students come from a variety of healthcare backgrounds such as nurses, physicians, technicians and administrators (CFOs and CIOs). You will delve into topics such as managerial economics in healthcare, marketing management in healthcare and organizational communication, conflict resolution and negotiation.
Employment in Human Resource Management is projected to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations (Source: US BLS). New England College's Master of Science in Management – Human Resource Management online program will help prepare you for a career in HR. Our curriculum will expose you to the laws, policies, and systems through which private, not-for-profit, and public sector human resource managers can make the right decisions about the people they recruit, retain and manage.
NEC's Master of Science in Management/Marketing Management online program prepares you to use the tools, resources and data from marketing for critical management decision-making with your organization. You will be prepared for future opportunities in consulting, advertising and marketing agencies, and virtually any non-profit or for-profit organization in any industry. This program delves into topics such as market research, CRM and organizational communication, conflict resolution and negotiation.
NEC's Master of Science in Management/Non-Profit Management online program is the distillation of the best of our management degree tailored for those with goals in non-profit management. You will be prepared and feel empowered to advance your career in various non-profit organizations, social work and community-based organizations, and all levels of government. In addition, this program can help you start your own non-profit organization. You will delve into topics such as dynamics on nonprofit governance, HR management, and fundraising.
NEC's Master of Science in Management/Operations Management online program will prepare you for career advancement in supply chain management, operations and logistics management, production management, business operations management, quality assurance and management. You will learn how to make complex decisions in this global economy by studying contracts management, customer relationship management, and project management.
NEC's Master of Science in Management/Project Management online program is designed for project management professionals who want to have a competitive advantage by adding value to their organization. You will learn how to make long- and short-term business decisions and learn about supply chain management, contract management, and quality analysis.
NEC's Master of Science in Management/Strategic Leadership online program will help you identify limitations and mindsets that inhibit strategic thinking, develop a framework for creating strategic options, and discern leadership behaviors that contribute to managing change and uncertainty in your organization and the global business environment. You will learn about organizational development and change, organizational communication, conflict and negotiation, and economics of leadership.
New England College is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.