Northeastern University Engineering
Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering Cooperative Education Program (MGEN)
MGEN comprises a group of master’s degree programs within the College of Engineering that focuses on the application of technical knowledge and skills to business and industrial settings. Students in one of the MS degree programs typically have an undergraduate degree in one of the traditional engineering or other technical disciplines. The major programs within MGEN include: Energy Systems, Engineering Management, Information Systems and Computer Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Networks and Internet of Things (IoT).
Cooperative Education Explained Cooperative Education (co-op) was started at Northeastern University over 100 years ago and remains a powerful model that integrates classroom learning with real world experiences. • Provides students with full-time temporary employment • Varies in length from 4 to 8 months • Many students are receptive to relocating for their co-op
Beyond Internship — Co-op Benefits • Simple and cost-effective way to meet hiring needs • Flexibility to schedule back-to-back co-ops for full-time coverage or select periods for busy times • Overlapping co-ops to provide transitional support • Provides trial period as a potential pipeline for future full-time hires • Offers a cost-effective answer to temporary or short-term personnel needs • Students offer an enthusiastic, fresh perspective and up-to-date technical knowledge and skills
Single Point of Contact As a Northeastern University employer partner, a dedicated professional can help you: • Determine qualifications to identify the best candidates • Screen applicants • Inform you of upcoming program deadlines • Address any issues that might arise while a student is on co-op • Work with you to expand your reach across the university into other programs and/or to establish your brand on campus
Fulfilling All of Your Hiring Needs In addition to the ongoing benefits you will receive from working directly with co-op students, you will also have access to the College of Engineering’s entire pool of talented undergraduate and graduate students through a variety of events and venues throughout the year: • Invitations to participate in large-scale career development events at Northeastern University • Opportunities to create special speaker sessions and on-campus recruiting events • Early notification about post-graduation recruiting events and job fairs for recent alumni
Typically Requested Job Types • Business, Data, & Economic Analysts
• Front-End Developer
• Operations and Supply Chain Analysts
• Web Developer
• Supply Chain Management
• Software QA Test & Automation Engineer
• Logistics & Procurement
• UI/UX Designer
• Material Handling & Warehousing
• AI Engineer
• Data Management
• Virtual Reality Development
• Competitive Intelligence
• Systems Reliability Engineer
• Project Management
• DevOps Engineer
• Assistant Product Manager
• Network Analyst
• Cost Estimator
• Network Security Engineer
• Database Developer
• Information Security Analyst
• Big Data Engineer
• Cyber-security
• Programmer
• Wireless Core Engineer
• Software Developer/Designer
• NOC Engineer
• Applications Engineer
• Information Systems Architecture
• Cloud Computing Engineer
• Blockchain/Smart Contracts Engineer
• Mobile Developer
• Machine Learning Engineering
• IoT Embedded Software Developer
• Energy Efficiency Program Manager
• Full Stack Developer
• Energy Systems Planning & Implementation
Typical Undergraduate Backgrounds • Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Computer Engineer
• Mechanical/Mechatronic Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Construction Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Product Development
• Industrial Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineer
Co-op Timelines Start and end dates correspond with university semesters. There is some flexibility with the co-op schedule. Your Northeastern co-op connection can provide you details. Northeastern University offers a one-stop shopping experience, with a comprehensive set of programs to fulfill all of your co-op, intern, and full-time staffing needs across your organization. Your single point of contact will be your guide.
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About the College of Engineering With over 170 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 13 multi-institutional research centers with funding by eight federal agencies, the College of Engineering is a leader in experiential education and interdisciplinary research, with a singular focus on discovering solutions to global challenges to benefit society.
About Northeastern University Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global, experiential, research university offering undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select advanced degrees at graduate campuses in Charlotte, N.C., Seattle, WA, Silicon Valley, CA, and Toronto, Canada.
Contact us at MGEN@northeastern.edu Visit our website at coe.northeastern.edu/graduate-school/multidisciplinary