Admissions at D'Amore-McKim

You'll find the online application link on our apply page. It's a straightforward process, and we're here to help if you have any questions!

If you're applying to an online program, you'll have the option to complete a Fast App or a Standard App. Learn more about online program application options.

To apply, log in—or create an account—on our application portal, choose your program, and answer a few questions. You'll need to submit:

• Application form
• A personal statement (<=500 words)
• Resumé

Additional requirements by program:

Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA, Part-Time MS in Finance/MBA, MS in Accounting, MS in Accounting/MBA:

• Two letters of recommendation
• Virtual interview (by invitation only)
• Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
• TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
• Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

JD/MBA, LLM/MBA, JD/MS in Accounting/MBA:

• One additional letter of professional recommendation
• Virtual interview (by invitation only)

MS in Business Analytics, MS in Quantitative Finance, MS in Finance, MS in Management (Boston campus), MS in Management with a Strategic Technology Leadership Concentration, MS in International Management, MS in Fintech Management:

• Two letters of recommendation
• Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
• Kira online interview (by invitation, access provided after submitting your application)
• Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
• TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
• Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

Graduate Certificates (campus-based):

• One letter of recommendation
• Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
• Kira online interview (by invitation, access provided after submitting your application)
• Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
• TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
• Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

Online MBA and MS in Management Online:

• Two letters of recommendation
• Academic transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended showing a completed bachelor's degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution
• Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
• TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)

Please see the program page for information on how to apply through the Fast App (performance-based admissions).

Graduate Certificate in Business Online:

• Two letters of recommendation
• Academic transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended showing a completed bachelor's degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution
• Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
• TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)

Please see the program page for information on how to apply through the Fast App (performance-based admissions).

Application fees are waived for all campus-based programs that start in 2026.

If you're applying to study online, D'Amore-McKim offers application fee waivers to applicants who meet at least one of the following criteria.

• Northeastern University community members, including alumni, current students, Global Pathways students, and employees 
• U.S. Military servicemembers and veterans–please provide proof of service (a copy of your military ID, military orders, DD-214, or other documentation) in your application
• AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or Teach for America volunteers who have served within the past three years 
• Posse, ROMBA, or Prospanica members 
• Leadership Brainery members 
• ForteMBA Launch cohort members 
• Citizens of one of the United Nations (UN) least-developed countries

Please request a fee waiver by emailing [email protected] after starting your application, and provide two weeks before the application deadline to allow processing time. Unless otherwise noted, please make sure to indicate your affiliation or participation in your application.

Depending on the program you apply to, you'll need to secure either one or two letters of recommendation to complete your application. Each letter must be submitted by the recommender on official letterhead and/or from an academic or business email address.  

Who should you ask for a recommendation? What makes a powerful letter? Find out how letters of recommendation can make your graduate application to the D'Amore-McKim School of Business stand out. 

Reflect on the key experiences and turning points that shaped your ambitions. What challenges did you overcome, what lessons stuck with you, and what moments made your direction feel clear? Use vivid, personal examples to help your story resonate.

Make sure you connect the dots between your goals and what the program offers. Mention aspects of your program of interest that resonate with you and explain why they matter to your journey. 

Signing up is easy — and a great way to get to know the D'Amore-McKim community!

We offer a variety of virtual and in-person events designed to help you explore our graduate business programs, connect with current students and faculty, and get your questions answered. Just visit our events page and choose the sessions that interest you. New events are added regularly, so check back often!

Pro tip: Before attending a live session, we recommend watching our on-demand videos. They're a great way to build a strong foundation and learn what makes a D'Amore-McKim program stand out.

Absolutely! We'd love to welcome you to explore our Northeastern campuses, whether in person or from the comfort of your home. Here's how you can experience each location where D'Amore-McKim offers programs:

• Boston campus: Take a virtual tour or schedule a visit by emailing [email protected].
• Miami campus: Schedule your visit.
• Oakland campus: Explore the campus or set up a visit.  

As part of the application process, some of our programs include additional steps to help us learn more about you beyond your written application. These may include an online assessment and, for some candidates, a virtual interview.

Kira Talent Online Assessment: After you submit your application, you may be asked to complete a short online assessment using the Kira Talent platform. You'll respond to a few pre-recorded questions with video and written answers. It takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.

Virtual Interview: Our admissions team may invite you to a virtual interview. If selected, an admissions representative will reach out to schedule a time.

Submitting your official transcripts is an important step in completing your application. Here's what you need to know:

• Where to send them: The fastest way to submit your transcripts is to use a transcript service or have your institution email your transcripts to [email protected].
• What to include: Be sure your transcripts show your degree conferral date—so it's best to request them after you've graduated. Also, include your Applicant ID (you'll find it in your Application Portal) to help speed up processing.
• How long it takes: Transcripts usually take 2–4 weeks to process once received, so plan ahead.
• Using transcript services: If your school uses a transcript service, select the appropriate program based on your format:

For campus-based programs, use one of the following services and select: 

• Parchment: Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business 
• National Student Clearinghouse: Northeastern University-D'Amore-McKim Grad Programs 
• eSCRIP-SAFE: Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business Admission 

For online programs, use one of the following services and select: 

• Parchment: Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business ONLINE 
• National Student Clearinghouse: Northeastern University-D'Amore-McKim Online Grad Prg 
• eSCRIP-SAFE: Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business ONLINE Admission 

To have official transcripts submitted by mail, your institution must send them in a sealed envelope to this address: 

Northeastern University  
Graduate Application Processing Center 
P.O. Box 1490 
Portsmouth, NH 03802 USA 

If your institution is unable to mail to a P.O. Box, they can mail them to: 

Graduate Admissions  
Northeastern University  
360 Huntington Ave – 30 BV 
Boston, MA 02115 USA 

FOR INTERNATIONAL DEGREES: 

If you have earned a degree outside the U.S., you are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation, accompanied by a certified English translation. Please refer to the FAQ “What are the admissions requirements for international candidates?”

At D'Amore-McKim, submitting GMAT or GRE scores is optional for most of our graduate business programs, with one important exception: If you're applying to our STEM MBA program, standardized test scores are required.

For all other programs, choosing not to submit GMAT or GRE scores won't hurt your chances. You'll still be fully considered for admission and merit-based scholarships, whether or not you include test scores in your application.

That said, if you believe your scores will strengthen your application, feel free to include them! You can upload scanned or unofficial scores with your application. Just remember: if you're admitted, you'll need to send us your official score report directly from the testing agency before enrollment.

Important note: Our test-optional policy applies only to GMAT and GRE scores. Written and verbal English proficiency is essential for success in our classrooms. Depending on your background, you may need to submit scores from exams like TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or PTE Academic.

Northeastern does not currently require a GMAT or GRE score for admission. However, if you decide to include unofficial test scores with your application, you'll need to send us your official score report directly from the testing agency as a condition of enrollment.

You can request official test scores for the GMAT through  www.MBA.com, and GRE through www.ETS.org. When requesting official scores, use the following codes: 

• Full-Time MBA and STEM MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-88; GRE, 8332 
• Online MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-88; GRE, 8332 
• Part-Time MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-92; GRE, 8335 
• JD/MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-88; GRE, 8334 
• LLM/MBA: GMAT, 276-C0-07; GRE, 8339 
• MS in Accounting: GMAT, 276-QH-99; GRE, 6924 
• MS in Accounting/MBA: GMAT, 276-QH-86; GRE, 7489 
• MS in Business Analytics: GMAT, 276-C0-51; GRE, 7508 
• MS in Finance and MS in Quantitative Finance: GMAT, 276-C0-53; GRE, 7920 
• MS in International Management: GMAT, 276-C0-97; GRE, 8338 
• MS in Management: GMAT, 276-C0-58; GRE, 8338 

We accept the following English language proficiency test scores: TOEFL iBT®, IELTS, Duolingo, and PTE Academic. When ordering your test scores, please use the following codes:

• TOEFL iBT: 3671 (program code); 02 (department code) 

• IELTS: Select Northeastern University – D'Amore-McKim. 

• Duolingo: Select “Northeastern University D'Amore-McKim School of Business” from the graduate school list. 

• PTE Academic: W9H-K8-65 

Make sure to use these codes to ensure your scores are sent directly to us. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

In addition to the general graduate admissions requirements, the following apply to international candidates: 

English Proficiency 

Written and verbal English proficiency is necessary for success in D'Amore-McKim classrooms. If English is not your native language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency through a standardized test or qualifying academic or professional experience. 

We accept the following English language proficiency test scores: TOEFL iBT®, IELTS, Duolingo, and PTE Academic. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL's MyBest™ scores. When applying, enter your scores and upload a scanned copy of your results. Results from these tests are valid for two years. If you are accepted to one of our programs, you must send us your official score report directly from the testing agency as a condition of enrollment. 

You can also demonstrate English proficiency if you have completed a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or if you have worked full-time for two years in the United States or another native English-speaking environment. During the application process, you may include an explanation of your experience in your optional essay. 

If you earned your associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from the following countries, a language proficiency test is not required: Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Greenland, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Singapore, South Africa, Tobago, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

Academic Transcripts 

All academic transcripts must be submitted in English. If your transcripts are not in English, they must be translated before submission. You may submit unofficial, scanned academic transcripts with your application. Each transcript must include a transcript legend. You should include all postsecondary educational institutions, technical or professional schools, and all diplomas or degrees earned. Please do not include transcripts from your secondary school or high school.

If you are accepted to one of our programs, you will be required to provide official transcripts as a condition of enrollment. Detailed instructions for submitting official transcripts can be found in the FAQ section. 

You must request a course-by-course international credential evaluation if you earned a degree outside the United States. The Admissions Committee will accept an evaluation by any organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Many of our applicants use SpanTran, World Education Services (WES), or International Education Evaluation (IEE).

Graduate Accounting students are encouraged to use Center for Educational Documentation (CED) for international transcript evaluation. If you are planning to apply to sit for the CPA exam, Massachusetts only accepts evaluations from CED. 

Passport 

If you are not a permanent resident of the United States (Green Card holder) or are a citizen of a country other than the United States and applying to a campus-based program, you must upload a scanned copy of your passport in the Documents section of your application.

If you are a permanent resident of the United States and applying to a campus-based program, you must upload a scanned copy of your green card into the Supplemental Section of your online application.

We understand that a Higher National Diploma (HND) is a significant educational achievement, typically requiring two years of full-time study. However, we do not accept an HND alone as meeting the requirement of a US bachelor's degree.

If you have an HND paired with a “top-up” degree that brings your qualifications to the equivalent of a US bachelor's, we will accept that combination.

If you wish to provide a NACES credential evaluation that indicates your HND is equivalent to a US bachelor's degree, we invite you to include your evaluation with your application. Please note that an NACES evaluation involves a fee.

If you've applied to a D'Amore-McKim graduate business program within the last year and are re-applying, here's what you'll need to submit:

• A completed application
• Application fee (required for online programs standard application)
• An updated resumé
• A brief re-applicant essay (let us know what's changed: new experiences, qualifications, or goals)
• Any new transcripts or test scores (including GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, IBT, Duolingo, IELTS, or PTE Academic, or if you've taken anything new, feel free to share!)

We're here to support you through the process. If you have questions or want to talk through your re-application, don't hesitate to reach out!