D'Amore-McKim School of Business

Business Administration (Full-Time MBA)

Master's: Boston, MA
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Welcome to an MBA program for an ever-changing world. In today’s tumultuous business landscape, organizations need qualified leaders who possess broad business skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. Those that have the ability to act quickly and identify opportunities for companies to digitally transform the way they do business will be in high demand. In just two years, you'll gain a combination of core business skills and specialized expertise to prepare for the future of work in a world continuously shaped by digital transformation.

Boston, MA
Location
Full-Time
Commitment
2 Years
Duration of Program
AACSB
Accreditation
Fall
Entry Terms
Yes *
Meets F1 Visa Requirements
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Overview

Breakthrough technologies are revolutionizing the way the world does business. Today's business leaders need to adapt to radical shifts in technology, digitization, and communication, as well as the inevitable cultural changes that result. In our full-time MBA program, you'll deepen your understanding of how technology and data have—and will continue to—redefine global business operations while tapping into your uniquely human skills to navigate complex business challenges.

Here, you'll advance your skills through project-based work and experience-powered learning. Experiment fearlessly during a corporate residency. Experience a foundational business core amplified by interdisciplinary concentrations and electives. Choose a concentration in a key business area, as well as a one-of-a-kind MBA x concentration in a leading non-business industry. D’Amore-McKim’s forward-thinking humanics curriculum ensures you will not only graduate with the ability to leverage data analytics and technological advances, but with the critical thinking skills and knowledge seek. In two years, the D'Amore-McKim School of Business will inspire you to become a more resilient and agile leader—one who is ready to meet and anticipate old, new, and unforeseen challenges in an evolving business world.

Dive deeper into the Full-Time MBA program on the D’Amore-McKim School of Business website.

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Unique Features

  • Participate in a three-, six-, or 12-month paid MBA-level corporate residency.
  • Choose two from a list of 24 in-demand concentrations—including the option to choose one of our first-of-its-kind interdisciplinary MBA x concentrations that allow you to learn and build a professional network in a nonbusiness field.
  • Customize your learning experience and diversify your course load by earning a minimum of six interdisciplinary credits from outside the business school through partnerships with other Northeastern colleges.
  • Take advantage of meaningful experience-based learning opportunities, including the student-managed 360 Huntington Fund and the IDEA student-led venture accelerator through Northeastern's highly ranked entrepreneurship ecosystem.
  • Connect with professionals in your industry through the Graduate Career Center’s career mentor program and networking opportunities.

Program Objectives

The full-time MBA curriculum integrates world-class academics and meaningful business experience, creating a powerful fusion that informs, inspires, and empowers you to lead and navigate the complexities of today's transformational tech economy. Whether looking to accelerate your career or switch professions entirely, you’ll gain a combination of core business skills and specialized expertise that will allow you to leverage the knowledge you gained in our full-time MBA program. You'll acquire the knowledge needed to help understand the intricacies of business and prepare for the future of work in a world continuously shaped by digital transformation.

Career Outlook 

Possible global careers our program can help you attain when coupled with appropriate work experience:

  • Portfolio Manager
  • Account Director
  • Financial Business Partner
  • Senior Strategic Buyer
  • Brand Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Strategy Consultant

Accreditation Description

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

Testimonials

"While I was working as a registered nurse, I decided to venture into a different field in healthcare. For my corporate residency, I worked on the Customer and Market Insights team at Biogen, a global biotech company, for a year. It was an excellent introduction to the business side of biotech companies."

— Irina Zolotnitskaya, MBA’21

"The Global Consulting project was an opportunity for me to see how businesses operate in other parts of the world. My team’s project was with a global logistics firm. Our task was to investigate whether a new segment of their business can be justified."

— Khuzema Khairullah, MBA’21

"My corporate residency has allowed me to use skills I've developed in the classroom and hone my strategic thinking capability to solve complex problems. I've been working alongside senior leadership, and the exposure has been invaluable to my professional development."

— Leah Riley, MBA'20

"D’Amore-McKim exposes its students to real-world business problems at highly reputed organizations, going beyond classroom walls. That is highly sought-after and valued in the market."

— Elizabeth Sally Thomas, MBA’21

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$99.9K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • A personal statement (<=500 words) and a short essay (<=300 words)
  • Resumé
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
  • Kira online interview (by invitation, access is provided after submitting your application)
  • Optional GMAT/GRE test scores (for more information, review our admissions policies)
  • TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (for international students only, view more information and waiver eligibility in our admissions policies)
  • Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

Are You an International Student? Find everything you need, from tuition and financial aid to deadlines and procedures.

Admissions Details Learn more about the D’Amore-McKim School of Business admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

*March 21, 2024 deadline is the final deadline for international candidates who require a new F-1 or J-1 visa

Classes begin in September. 

Fall Term

Application Deadline: Decision Notification:
Nov. 9, 2023 Jan. 10
Feb. 1, 2024 March 14
March 21, 2024* May 2
May 9, 2024 June 13
Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Experience-powered learning is part of everything we do at D'Amore-McKim—from guest lectures from industry insiders to case study coursework in the classroom. Three of your 15 elective credits must be experiential, and you'll find that these unique learning opportunities—where you put what you're learning into practice—truly set us apart.

Corporate Residency

Our signature corporate residency program is widely recognized for producing tomorrow’s leaders in their chosen fields. Cultivate the knowledge and skills to become an impactful leader who can thrive in the rapidly changing financial services industry. Even as a student, you’ll work as a paid employee at a leading business where you’ll undertake significant responsibilities, make a meaningful contribution to the company, and build lasting connections. Learn more about corporate residency.

The 360 Huntington Fund

The 360 Huntington Fund offers the chance to join the management team of a real mutual fund in Northeastern’s endowment. No matter your experience level with managing stocks, you’ll learn invaluable skills in an environment that no simulated fund exercise can match. Learn more about the 360 Huntington Fund.

IDEA Student-Led Venture Accelerator

Starting your own business venture? IDEA can help bring your idea to life. You'll work with mentors and access financial, marketing, and communications support through every step of your journey. Or, share your expertise by serving as a coach and earning one credit. Learn more about IDEA.

Global Consulting Projects

Through this transformative, global elective course, you’ll work in a team to tackle a real business issue or opportunity for a multinational company. You’ll travel to the company’s international location for approximately one week. You'll conduct work on a consulting project during that time, including additional research and analysis and client interviews and presentations. Learn more about a consulting project.

Washington, DC, Residency

This one-week, two-credit intensive course in Washington, DC, showcases the intersection of government with business. Meet with current and former legislators and staff, senior civil servants, business executives, lobbyists, and other officials to learn first-hand how public policy affects various aspects of individual companies, specific industries, as well as domestic and global economies. Learn more about a Washington, DC, residency.

Global Field Study

This three-credit experiential learning program provides intense exposure to the global business environment by immersing you in a country's business practices and culture abroad. You'll work collaboratively and develop the intercultural competencies necessary to succeed in the global workplace. Learn more about Global Field Study.

 

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 13 campus locations, 300,000+ alumni, and 3,000 employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our business alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Hasbro, Inc.
    • Raytheon
    • Zipcar
    • Fresenius
    • IBM Corporation
    • State Street
    • Schneider Electric

  • What They Do

    • Global Consumer Insights
    • Supply Chain Analyst
    • Product Marketing
    • Marketing Analyst
    • Financial Analyst
    • Change Management
    • HR Project Analyst

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Digital Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Product Management
    • Healthcare
    • Data Analytics
    • Innovation
    • Managing People & Organizations

 

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