Finance and Business Administration (MS/MBA)
Today’s rapidly evolving business world is disrupting industries, and businesses need leaders highly skilled in both finance and business. Our Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA combined degree program fully integrates business knowledge with a deep understanding of finance, preparing you to be the leader that today’s business world demands.
Benefit from this unique opportunity to earn a combined degree from a top-ranked university and become a leader at the intersection of business and finance. This is a unique opportunity to hone your financial expertise through future-focused business education.
Our Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA program includes experience-powered learning opportunities, which is the hallmark of a Northeastern education. You'll be embedded in project-based work where you can apply your knowledge right away at your current position or as you pursue a new role.
Your corporate residency will offer an invaluable experience as you work on real projects and make significant contributions to a team. You’ll choose a 3-, 6-month, or even two 6-month residencies. Far removed from the typical internship, this will take your work experience to a whole new level—as a valued member of the team at a leading business, you’ll be fully integrated in company culture, working side-by-side with staff members to deliver on organizational goals.
Join the next generation of business leaders who are equipped to drive change in the digital era.
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Unique Features
- This program meets F-1 international student status requirements
- Students complete a six-month paid corporate residency
- Career mentor program through the Graduate Career Center
- Opportunity to participate in a 10-day, three-credit course abroad
- Gain experience in equity research and portfolio management as an analyst for the D'Amore-McKim student-managed mutual fund, the 360 Huntington Fund
- Tailor your degree with focused studies in the area of finance that interests you most: corporate finance or investments
- Your first-year coursework will be completed as a cohort
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and Chartered Financial Planner (CFP®) materials are integrated into the curriculum.
Accreditation Description
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
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Requirements
- Application form
- Application fee
- Personal statement
- Current resumé
- Two letters of professional recommendation
- Academic transcript(s)
- Permanent residency card (if applicable)
GMAT/GRE required? Northeastern has a test-optional policy for the 2021-2022 academic year and does not require a GMAT or GRE score to complete an application for admission. Under the new policy, you can decide whether to submit a GMAT or GRE score as part of your admission application. For more information, review our admissions policies.
English language proficiency: English proficiency, both written and verbal, is necessary for success in D’Amore-McKim classrooms. For more information, review our admissions policies.
Admissions Dates
Classes begin in September.
* March 25 deadline is the final deadline for international candidates who require an F-1 visa.
| Application deadline: | Decision notification: |
|---|---|
| October 15 | December 15 |
| January 20 | March 15 |
| March 25* | May 25 |
| April 20 | June 15 |
Core Requirements
Business Administration Core Requirements
Marketing
Strategic Decision Making
Management
Innovation and Social Impact
Career Management
Corporate Residency
Three-month, six-month, or two six-month Corporate Residency placement options
Finance Major Requirements
Required Core
Electives
Complete 6 semester hours of finance elective work (FINA).
Electives
Experiential Requirement
Complete 3 semester hours of experiential coursework:
Open Electives
In consultation with faculty adviser, complete 6 semester hours from the following subject areas:
ACCT, BUSN, ENTR, FINA, HRMG, INTB, MECN, MGMT, MKTG, SCHM, STRT, and TECE
Interdisciplinary Requirement
Complete 6 semester hours outside of D'Amore-McKim School of Business; please consult program director for course options:
[course_table id=8]Concentrations
Choose one from the following:
Required Core
Electives
Complete 9 semester hours from the following:
Required Core
Complete 3 semester hours from the following:
Optional Electives
Note: Electives are not required; the following course(s) are suggested beyond the concentration:
Required Core
Electives
Complete 9 semester hours from the following:
Required Core
Electives
Complete 9 semester hours from the following:
Required Core
Electives
Complete 9 semester hours from the following:
Only one course outside HRMG and MGMT may be taken to fulfill the concentration.
Complete the following 12 semester hours:
Required Core
Electives
Complete 9 semester hours from the following:
Required Core
Electives
Complete 9 semester hours from the following:
Concentration in Artificial Intelligence
Concentration in Cybersecurity
Concentration in Data Science
Concentration in Software Development
Concentration in Biotechnology Industry
Complete 1 credit of BUSN coursework
Concentration in Bioinformatics
Concentration in Experience Design
Required
Electives
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Concentration in Game Design and Analytics
Required
Electives
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Concentration in Data Visualization
Required
Electives
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Concentration in Media Innovation and Advocacy
Required
Electives
Complete 4 semester hours from the following:
Please note: This curriculum is for marketing purposes only and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the course catalog.
At the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, our integration of academic thinking with authentic experiential learning opportunities has created a unique educational model that defines the standard for business education’s future.
Our corporate residency program is widely recognized for producing tomorrow’s leaders in their chosen fields. It allows you to hone your skills through an intensive six-month work experience. You’ll be given significant responsibilities, working on projects that are business critical and asked to deliver valuable work that truly makes an impact.
D'Amore-McKim School of Business' student-managed mutual fund represents experiential learning in its purest form. This group currently manages a half million dollars of the university's endowment.
At the end of your first year of studies, you will work in a team to tackle a business issue or opportunity for a multinational company in their global office.
Washington Campus One-Week Residency
This one-week, three-credit intensive course in Washington, D.C., showcases the intersection of government with business. Learn first-hand how public policy affects various aspects of individual companies, specific industries, as well as the U.S. and global economies.
Our Faculty
Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.
By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 255,000 alumni and 3,350+ employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global nongovernmental organizations. Our current students and faculty across strategically located regional locations further foster a lifelong, global community of learning and mentoring.
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