The world’s most successful business leaders are often the most innovative. The skills you need to succeed in today’s digital-first economy differ from those of the past. Global business expertise and in-depth experience are now essential for workplaces where AI and other emerging technologies will drive successful businesses.
No university prepares its graduates better for today’s digital business world than Northeastern University. Northeastern is home to the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, which has the resources and expertise to place you at the forefront of innovation.
D’Amore-McKim is also home to distinguished faculty who are experts in their field. Together, they will educate you as responsible global business leaders who can work, decide, navigate, and create in a digital world. As you prepare to lead with impact, here are five other reasons why D’Amore-McKim is your springboard for success:
1. It’s a world-renowned institution
Northeastern University is a top-tier global research university and a global leader for industry-aligned learning. Your U.S. experience will give you the time to discover a new culture, the spark to think deeply about business concepts, and the tools to drive your career to new heights.
Their deep curriculum and flexible programs mean you can personalize your learning to align with your career aspirations. Ultimately, this environment molds you into an agile and resilient professional, ready to tackle future challenges. Little wonder why Northeastern has been top-ranked among the national universities for eight consecutive years and in the top 20 for international business by U.S. News & World Report.

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2. Experience-powered learning
Integrating classroom instruction and academic thinking with authentic, experience-powered learning is what they do best at D’Amore-McKim. This approach expands your knowledge base, develops your creative mindset, and prepares you to meet the shifting demands of today’s business world.
Their programs are experience-fueled thanks to their strong corporate relationships and programs that integrate professional assignments. This will help you graduate with a fresh perspective and relevant skills to make you stand out.
Depending on your program, you’ll benefit from D’Amore-McKim’s signature experiences. A corporate residency and graduate co-op can boost your confidence and build your network through intense work experience. D’Amore-McKim’s Full-Time MBA program, for instance, is F-1 visa compliant and includes Curricular Practical Training (CPT) opportunities in the form of three-, six-, or up to 12-month corporate residency.
Their MS in Quantitative Finance and MS in Business Analytics programs also provide students with CPT opportunities to put theory into practice as you tackle critical projects that make an impact via a graduate co-op. You can also gain professional experience over the summer advancing the goals of a non-profit organization through a Community Impact Initiative.

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“My graduate co-op allowed me to work within a startup while learning to consult with larger private equity firms. The practical knowledge I gained through this hands-on experience will strengthen me in future consulting roles,” says Priyanshi Shah, MS in Quantitative Finance’22
Ultimately, at D’Amore-McKim, classroom work and professional experiences broaden horizons and enhance your expertise. Through their project-based learning method, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to business challenges. You’ll add value to a company as part of your coursework, apply knowledge, build a strong professional network, and enhance your CV.
Signature university experiences can include participating in the student-led mutual fund, experiencing international business practices and economies through a global elective course, launching a business or consulting the development of a startup with the university’s venture accelerator, or learning firsthand how public policy affects the U.S. and global economies through an intensive elective course in Washington D.C.
With these experiences, it’s hardly surprising why Northeastern’s students go on to work at Fortune 500 and startup companies, nonprofits, and multinational businesses.
3. Career support for your professional and career goals
Prepare to lead in a business world driven by big data, thanks to the career advisors at the D’Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center. Each student pairs with a dedicated advisor who will meet with you one-on-one in coaching sessions to help you develop the personal and professional skills to manage your lifelong career.

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You’ll be invited to participate in coaching, skill-building, and networking opportunities. There’s also a robust calendar of events to help you meet fellow students, staff, and faculty in informal ways to broaden your network.
Graduate Career Center advisors have developed a career management class, which you may participate in at no cost, depending on your program, to help you prepare for employment in the U.S.
4. Inspiring surroundings
Build your expertise in the U.S. in a welcoming, diverse Northeastern community where you’ll polish your skills as you immerse yourself in American business culture.
Most of D’Amore-McKim’s graduate business programs are offered on the main campus in the heart of Boston, a financial hub and world-class city regarded as the unofficial capital of New England for its economic and cultural impact on the region. Northeastern’s Boston campus is tranquil and vibrant, thanks to its setting on a 73-acre green oasis surrounded by world-class museums, cultural venues, innovative healthcare systems, and thriving businesses.

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Select programs are offered on Northeastern’s global campuses. Their MS in Fintech Management is offered on their Miami campus, at the center of a thriving hub for business and innovation. Centered in the Wynwood neighborhood, you’ll enjoy an area renowned for its beautiful public art displays and lively culture.
The MS in Quantitative Finance and MS in Business Analytics are offered on NU’s Oakland campus, nestled in the heart of the Bay Area. The city’s entrepreneurial spirit fosters exciting opportunities. At 135 acres, the Northeastern University at Oakland campus is a lush sanctuary with beautiful greenery and historic contemporary architecture. Surrounding the area is a vivacious cultural melting pot that hosts world-renowned art and ground-breaking institutions.
5. A welcoming community
As an international student at Northeastern, you are a part of a thriving global network. D’Amore-McKim welcomes learners from all over the world to its vibrant, diverse community.
“Most of my classmates have international backgrounds, and interacting with them has helped increase my cultural awareness.” Says Tamara Al-Homsi, MS in International Management’21.
By choosing D’Amore-McKim, you’ll join a diverse student body of 20,000 students representing 147 countries. You’ll be supported by vast resources dedicated specifically to international students—from academic advisors and social activities to 10 cultural centers. Once you graduate, you’ll join a network of over 300,000 alumni who reside in over 181 countries.
“I love that my cohort is an incredible group of people of many different backgrounds brought together to learn,” says Malou de Kergret, MBA’22.

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You’ll receive personalized support as an international student. The Office of Global Services will help you stay compliant with your international student visa requirements throughout your study and employment experiences. Global Student Success provides international and non-native English-speaking students with high-quality language, academic, and cultural support. You can participate in tutoring, workshops, and webinars.
“The diversity of the student body is one of the school’s most significant value propositions,” notes MS in International Management alum Alix Crichton from France. “Eventually, I found out that once you’re part of this community, you’ll always have meaningful connections no matter where you travel.”
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