Corporate Residency

3-12

months

$34.98

Class of 2024 average hourly salary

Northeastern University is world-renowned for its focus on education through experience. As a student in our Full-Time MBA, Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA, or Full-Time MS in Quantitative Finance/MBA programs, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a unique corporate residency that immerses you in the day-to-day realities of a successful firm in your chosen industry. Working as part of a team, you'll build the kind of skills and experience that can make you stand out to potential employers.

You simply won't find another MBA internship with this kind of impact. You'll make meaningful contributions to your host firm and see your classroom learnings make a difference in real time. And you'll graduate from the program with a powerful industry network already in place.

Program details

Experience immersive learning
Blend your classroom learnings with real-world experiences in your corporate residency, ensuring that you gain knowledge and skills that go beyond academic theory.

Gain professional experience
Make meaningful contributions to your host firm and gain valuable professional experience for your resumé. Develop self-knowledge and enduring confidence that only experience can provide.

Expand your network
Connect with industry professionals, peers, and alumni, as you build relationships that are invaluable for advancement, mentorship, and gaining insights into your chosen career.

Once you've completed two semesters of coursework and maintained a minimum grade point average in the following programs, you'll be eligible to pursue a corporate residency lasting three, six, or twelve months:

International students in F-1 immigration status are eligible for a corporate residency using Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization. CPT authorizes experiential learning opportunities that are completed before your program ends and integral to your Northeastern University academic curriculum.

Before you begin work, you must obtain CPT authorization for each and every corporate residency you pursue, whether the activity takes place on or off campus. Some internships may require United States citizenship as a condition of employment, so please review position descriptions carefully before applying. We encourage you to work closely on all residency placements with your career advisor and an advisor in the Office of Global Services.

Learn more about Curricular Practical Training

Download our corporate residency fact sheet to learn more about our past cohorts and the industries, employers, and functions in which they worked.

Download the corporate residency fact sheet

The Graduate Career Center team will connect you with its extensive network of corporate partners as you search for opportunities and interview with firms that align with your career goals. You'll find corporate residency jobs posted to the Global Talent System.

While most students secure corporate residency positions with one of D'Amore-McKim's corporate partners, you can leverage your contacts to create a unique corporate residency experience. If you wish to pursue a self-developed corporate residency, your career advisor will help you introduce the corporate residency concept to your target companies and approve the job descriptions.

To get started, update your resumé and profile in the Global Talent System. From there, review job postings and apply for corporate residency positions.

Global Talent System

As a result of my corporate residency, I experienced a variety of work environments, and I feel that I've built an understanding of the many facets of business. I am interested in supply chain and corporate finance, and after being a Northeastern MBA student, I feel comfortable in my ability and being able to sell myself as an asset to future employers. My corporate residency has taught me a lot about interpersonal business relationships, and I am confident that this experience will help me succeed in future roles.
Tyler Walker, MBA'22,
Corporate residency: Supply chain analyst at IDEXX

Timeline

You'll be uniquely prepared to make an impact right away. You'll complete a rigorous curriculum emphasizing data and technology in decision-making, along with an MBA skills workshop, career management course, and personalized career coaching. With 24+ in-demand concentrations, you'll have the specialized knowledge and skills to excel from day one.

Our Graduate Career Center advisors will help you find the residency opportunity that aligns with your career goals. You'll apply for a residency of three, six, or up to 12 months—and even stack two residencies together—to build a unique learning experience that aligns with your career goals.

3 months—Accelerate your degree if you're experienced in your field and aren't changing careers.
6 months—Get the full residency experience and forge deep connections in your chosen field.
12 months—Complete long-term initiatives with your host firm or complete two six-month residencies at different firms will build the unique skill set and network you need to advance your career.

Employer Testimonials: How Corporate Residencies Drive Business Success

Collaborating with clients and transforming business strategy from day one

“D'Amore-McKim students bring innovation and entrepreneurial thinking to the forefront, leveraging technology like AI and demonstrating exceptional drive and professionalism. Their ability to exceed expectations and consistently deliver evidence-based solutions underscores the strength of the program.”

Putting data analytics and visualization expertise to work

“D'Amore-McKim students' diverse backgrounds and varied skill sets enrich our team dynamic, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to problem-solving. Overall, their global mindset enhances our organization's effectiveness and adaptability to evolving challenges and opportunities.”

Making recommendations for a client's consumer goods digital marketing campaigns

“She seamlessly adapted to a variety of new tools and technologies, demonstrating her ability to apply her knowledge effectively and her aptitude for critical thinking, a skill honed during her time in the business programs.”

Building a talent pipeline through Corporate Residency

“When you hire externally, there's always a risk. But with Northeastern residents, we already know the quality of their work and the caliber of their education. It just makes so much sense to hire them, and it makes for a smooth transition.”

Past employers

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Student Testimonials: Transformative Experiences in Corporate Residency

An MBA paves the road from engineering to consulting

“My experience as a corporate resident at Accelare was wonderful and reaffirmed my ambition to pursue a career in management consulting. From day one, I had the title of consultant rather than intern, which instilled confidence and empowered me to actively engage.”

Becoming a healthcare consultant and social entrepreneur to improve global healthcare quality

“This experience showed me the true value of experiential learning; there's a significant difference between going to class and hearing about the passing of FDA approval versus being a part of it.”

MBA with concentration in corporate finance transforms aspiring learner into accomplished treasury professional

“The D'Amore-McKim School of Business stands out for its unique corporate residency program, offering an immersive experience that ensures I will graduate with not just a diploma but also substantial experience to enhance my resumé and facilitate my career pivot into finance.”

Supercharging his computer science expertise with an MBA x Artificial Intelligence concentration

“Both artificial intelligence and analytics are interesting to me, as computer scientists are naturally drawn to those areas. Understanding how to handle data and knowing how to use it to your advantage—whether by optimizing a process you have within a business, to increase sales, or to improve customer experience—is a skill that I think is unparalleled.”

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Pharmacist builds experience and skill through two corporate residencies

“My first residency was at Fresenius Medical Care North America, in their Digital Technology and Innovation team as a Product Manager and my second corporate residency was at Biogen, in the Global Customer and Market Insights team for the therapeutic area of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.”

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FAQs

You can work remotely, in person, or a hybrid format. You'll find the location and work arrangement expectations in the job description. If you are an international student, you may be required to work in person.

Yes, if you're in the Full-Time MBA, Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA, or Full-Time MS in Quantitative Finance/MBA programs, you can complete two residencies. You can choose to do them with the same employer or different ones to diversify your resumé and work experience. Just make sure to work closely with your academic advisor to plan your schedule.

Yes. Midway through your corporate residency, your advisor will check in with you and your employer (either in person or virtually) to see how things are going and assess your progress. At the end of your residency, you'll complete a self-evaluation and receive constructive feedback from your employer.

Graduate corporate residencies are paid positions. Job postings usually mention the pay for each position.

Your employer will set your pay rate based on your responsibilities. Generally, corporate residents earn a wage comparable to other employees with similar responsibilities. In 2024, corporate residents earned $34.98 per hour on average, with some corporate residents making up to $92 per hour.

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