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Experiential Learning

Get the skills and experience employers are looking for, no matter your professional background.

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Learn by doing—on your schedule

At Northeastern, learning goes beyond the classroom. Our experience-based model lets you apply newfound knowledge to real-world contexts, providing you with new tangible skills and experience to add to your resumé.

What’s more, experiential opportunities for bachelor’s completion students come with extra flexibility. Choose from virtual or part-time projects or even co-create a project with your current employer—our model is designed to help you build expertise while balancing your existing commitments.

Experiential learning opportunities

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Short-term, real-world projects

Collaborate with a sponsoring organization on a virtual project through the Experiential Network (XN). Over six weeks, you’ll deliver impactful work that informs critical business decisions.

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Co-op opportunities

Enhance your resumé with flexible co-op opportunities that fit your schedule. Choose from part-time, full-time, global, or at-your-workplace co-ops to gain valuable experience to advance or pivot your career.

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Lab-based courses

Dive deeper into your interests with lab-based courses. These hands-on experiences let you refine your research skills and take your work to the next level.

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In-class case studies

Experience how your coursework applies in real-world settings. Professors incorporate case studies into lessons, giving you insights into practical applications of what you learn along the way.

Leverage your work experience

Our community and employer partnerships provide hands-on experience, support career transitions, and build on your expertise. Designed to align education with your goals, they help you graduate faster and more affordably.