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Kexin Li aimed to secure a position in global hospitality management and recognized that earning her master’s in international management would complement her undergraduate background and prepare her for her career endeavors.
The D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University, where 13,000 students represent 147 countries, proved to be the best fit for her to take the next step toward her dream.
D’Amore-McKim’s MS in International Management develops culturally agile global leaders with advanced abilities to leverage data and technology to deliver creative solutions. This combination is crucial for strategizing and executing complex business plans in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
Students can choose electives in financial reporting and managerial decision-making, international finance management, competing to win in emerging markets, global managerial economics, international marketing, and global supply chain strategy.
As part of the “Make my case” consulting project, Kexin assisted a Northeastern alum who founded Drink Simple in developing a marketing campaign aimed at increasing sales. Source: Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Experience-powered learning opportunities bring this curriculum to life. Students can take part in D’Amore-McKim’s unique “Global Field Study.” This 3-credit course is designed to expose students to the global business environment by immersing them in a country’s business practices and culture abroad.
Students also have the opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience, either through Optional Practical Training (OPT) or internships. International students are eligible for 12 months of OPT at each degree level. Corporate residencies are also highly encouraged because of the invaluable experience offered through a professional setting.
Kexin says, “Northeastern is famous for its experiential learning and preparing students for job opportunities. I hope to work in the U.S. post-graduation, and the many opportunities offered at D’Amore-McKim to participate in real industry projects and networking events will help me gain experience that will help me launch my career.”
Other experiences that amplify classroom learning include recommending stocks, managing investments, and mentoring or launching your start-up through the IDEA Student-Led Venture Accelerator.
The Global Field Study program sees students broadening their horizons abroad for a week. Source: Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Talk with someone who has been there, and you’ll hear about the Northeastern advantage. Once you graduate, you’ll join this network of over 275,000 graduates residing in more than 90 countries.
The journey to get there is worth it —ask graduate Alix Crichton. After completing the MS in International Management, she took on a customer service job with a French company in industrial lifting. In two years, she was promoted and now works in strategic business development.
“It’s been only two years since I got my degree, and I’m already where I want to be professionally,” she says. “The program played a huge role in my personal development—I learned to sell myself, express my ambition clearly, and adapt to different cultures more easily.”
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