Experiential Network – 2015 Summer
Yuka Kawano
CPS MS in Leadership

Background (in today’s society)
Professionals pursue their continuing professional
development by utilizing both formal and informal
education sources.
Professionals are searching for ways to keep up with
their peers.

Background (in Northeastern University)
Currently, Northeastern University does not provide graduated
professionals with any opportunity for pursuing additional
studies.
As part of academic fields, Northeastern University should be
able to help workers continue their studies.
The main barriers for such provisions are the high reliance on
certificates and degrees.

Objective
The goal for this project is to provide Northeastern University with
practical recommendations about continuing studies, which can be
applied in each professional career in Medicine and Health
Science, Business and Management, Engineering and Science, and
Computer Science and Web Development.
By doing this, Northeastern University will be more ideal and
supportive university for those graduated professionals who would
like to be more successful in their professional fields.

• Universities’ participation in continuing studies
According to FINANCIAL TIME’s website, more than 20 universities are offering
nearly 90 MOOCS courses in a number of academic fields during the summer and fall
season of this year.
• University of Virginia (4)
• University of California (14)
• University of Washington (3)
• Colombia University (3)
• MIT (5)
• Babson Global (1)
• University of Maryland (2)
• Stanford University (3)
• University of North Carolina (1)
• University of Pennsylvania (7)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (10)
• University of Michigan (4)
• University of Texas (1)
• University of Chicago (1)
• University System of Georgia (1)
(subsidiary of University of Georgia)
• Case Western Reserve University (1)
• Wesleyan University (1)
• The University of New Mexico (1)
• Johns Hopkins University (6)
• San Jose State University and McKinsey Academy (2)
*( ) …. The number of courses that are offered
MOOCS are non-degree
programs, however most of
the courses listed offer certain
certificates.
Duration of the courses
depends, and beginning times
also differ course by course.

• The most used method and tools for continuing studies in each area
Medicine and Healthcare
On ground / One-way approach (setting / style or method)
Business and Management
On ground / One-way approach and Interactive approach
Engineering and Science
On ground and One-on-one style / One-way, Interactive, and Training style
Computer and Web Development
Online style / Interactive approach

Clinical Psychologist (Medicine and Health Science)
Job description
Their job is to diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of
individuals by conducting observation, interview, and psychological tests, and
formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Clinical Psychologist (Medicine and Health Science)
Knowledge they need
• Psychology
• Therapy and Counseling
• English Language
• Customer and Personal Service
• Education and Training
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Clerical
Skills they need
• Speaking
• Social Perceptiveness
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Science

Clinical Psychologist (Medicine and Health Science)
Fact about medical field
• Medical field requires doctors to obtain specified number of credits annually,
which are called CME credits, in order to maintain their medical license and
to remain credentialed to see patients
• CME credits are authorized by the American Medical Association Physician’s
Recognition Award
– Certificate or degree has to be provided by official institute, and doctors cannot earn them
from informal educations.

Clinical Psychologist (Medicine and Health Science)
• Open Online Clinical Case Discussion
– Northeastern University collects cases to be discussed from university
students who study to be Clinical Psychologists
• University students are able to observe the discussions worked by professionals
although they do not participate it
– Northeastern University creates an online platform, such as Blackboard
system, where case discussion is conducted
• One case discussion can be discussed for two weeks
• There is one week of break after every two-week discussion
• During the one week of break time, Northeastern University also organizes free meet-
up event, where professionals and Northeastern students can get in touch with each
other informally and casually

Regulatory Affairs (Business and Management)
Job description
In this job, specialists plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an
organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating
procedures.
The necessity of this job developed from the hope of governments to protect
public health about the safety and efficacy of products in the areas, such as
(1)pharmaceuticals, (2)veterinary medicines, (3)cosmetics, (4)complementary
medicines

Regulatory Affairs (Business and Management)
Knowledge they need
• Law and Government
• English Language
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Administration and Management
• Biology
• Clerical
• Education and Training
• Chemistry
Skills they need
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Time Management
• Coordination

Regulatory Affairs (Business and Management)
Fact about Regulatory Affairs
Requirements
• 3-5 years of regulatory or quality assurance experience in medical devices
and/or pharmaceuticals
• Bachelor in Chemistry (strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Focus on consistent ethical behavior and high compliance
• Mental agility and complex problem solving skills
• Ability to establish quick, positive rapport for long term relationships

Regulatory Affairs (Business and Management)
1. Multi Skills Development through Case Writing
Activity
– Northeastern University opens opportunities for professionals as
Case Writing Course to gain and develop multiple necessary skills
to work in Regulatory Affairs field
• Northeastern University recruits people who can guide and assist case writing
• Professionals are expected to produce case materials that deal with the real situations
related to ethics in Regulatory Affairs field, and they can choose the situation freely
• They are expected to work on researches, interviews to workers, organize information, and
eventually produce case materials that will be used for case discussions
• Professionals can have access to Discussion Board of some classes in MS in Regulatory
Affairs for gaining professional information
• This process also requires a lot of writing activities by making use of tools, such as Word or
Microsoft

Regulatory Affairs (Business and Management)
• This producing process is accompanied by the development of compliance and
rapport with others
• Case writing require conductors to follow some rules in writing activities, which will
lead to the accumulation of consistency and compliance
• All of these process can be guided by recruited assistances, and successfully created
materials will be applied into *free online discussion board activity (No. 2)
2. Case Discussion through Free Online
Discussion Board Service
– Northeastern University also set up free online discussion board service,
where professionals can work on case discussion
• Professionals who are busy can simply have an access to this online discussion board
• Materials are created by other professionals explained in Recommendation No.1

Agricultural Engineers (Engineering and Science)
Job description
Their job is to apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science
to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification,
structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

Agricultural Engineers (Engineering and Science)
Knowledge they need
• Engineering and Technology
• Design
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Mechanical
• Computers and Electronics
• English Language
• Building and Construction
Skills they need
• Critical Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Writing
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening

Agricultural Engineers (Engineering and Science)
Fact about Agricultural Engineering
• They opt to seek Master’s Degree or PhD to pursue further research
• Written communication skill is crucial
• Having necessity of being comfortable with computers

Agricultural Engineers (Engineering and Science)
• Computer skill implementation
– Northeastern University students become tutors
• Students can get small pay as their on-campus part time job
• Lesson can be either in person or online
– Professionals are required to pay fee for the one-on-one lectures, but the
amount they pay is less than they pay for formal instructions outside
– There is no limit of the time the tutorial instruction ends

Data Analysts (Computer Science and Web Development)
Job description
They collect and analyze data contained in a computer database or elsewhere to
identify problems and possible solutions. It might be also possible that they
design and create databases to house the information they need, ensure data
accuracy and make suggestions to business managers about how to develop
efficiency or quality based on their findings.
They spend many work hours sitting at a desk in front of computer.

Data Analysts (Computer Science and Web Development)
Knowledge they need
• Information Technology
• Statistics
• Management Information System
• Computer science
• Systems Analysis
• Design
• Emerging technologies
• IT project management
• Database management system
• Mathematical Analysis of
Information
Skills they need
• Detail orientation
• Mathematical inclination
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency with
(1)Computer system
(2)Data management concepts
(3)Database structures
• Strong writing skills
• Familiarity with a particular
market or industry

Data Analysts (Computer Science and Web Development)
Fact about Data Analysts
• They acquire a four-year degree
– Statistic, Math, Business Administration, Computer Science,
Data Management, Software Application
• They frequently complete Master’s Degree to be competitive
– It can often be a substitute of related work experiences
• Strong writing skills are advantage
• Familiarity with a particular market or industry is valuable

Data Analysts (Computer Science and Web Development)
• Free Online Resources Provision and
Mentorship from Northeastern students
– Northeastern students who completed certain courses become
providers of free online resources and mentors of particular subject
related to the necessary skills for Data Analysts
• Those students who are recognized as eligible tutors by their professors can register
to be a part time workers at Northeastern University
• They post some useful online resources and guidelines of studies on online systems
– They are expected to provide the guidelines for learning by applying the knowledge they gain from their
past courses
• They will also be mentors for learning professionals and answer questions about
the contents they receive from learners
– For answering and tutoring learners, e-mail, Skype, phone conversation, in person meeting can be
applied depending on the availability of both working students and learning professionals

About careers
http://healthcareers.about.com/od/medicalindustryjobs/a/Regulatory-Affairs-Careers.htm
Above The Fold Magazine
http://www.abovethefoldmag.com/?q=article/niche-publications
An example of professional association – IMA
http://www.imanet.org/
Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/ept/home.htm
Continuing a medical education (CME)
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/education-careers/continuing-medical-education.page
Executive Education – University Help service for extensional learning
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/039fb95a-161c-11e3-a57d-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3infd0J8i
Guild Research
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cvnccknlmz0hf9u/Guildx%20Continuing%20Education%20Breakdown.pdf?dl=0
MedicineNet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=40370
National Institute of Health
http://www.nih.gov/news/calendar/cme.htm
Recruiter
https://www.recruiter.com/careers/
Study.com
http://study.com/article_directory/Careers_and_Occupations_List.html
Video of Introduction for “Getting started with matrices”
https://www.dataquest.io/mission/6