Welcome to your Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA

If you applied to D'Amore-McKim with unofficial or scanned copies of your transcripts, remember to request your official documents be sent to us. We accept official transcripts from the National Student Clearinghouse (www.studentclearinghouse.org), Parchment (www.parchment.com), and eSCRIP-SAFE (www.escrip-safe.com). You can request to have your transcript emailed to us at gradbusiness@northeastern.edu, or select your program name through each service.

• Parchment program name: Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
• National Student Clearinghouse program name: Northeastern University-D'Amore-McKim Grad Programs

If you earned a degree outside the United States, you must request a course-by-course international credential evaluation. The Admissions Committee will accept an evaluation by any organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Many of our applicants use the services of World Education Services (www.wes.org).

Northeastern has a test-optional policy and does not currently 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.

If you applied to D'Amore-McKim with unofficial or scanned copies of your English language proficiency test score, remember to request that your official documents be sent to us. We accept English language proficiency test scores from TOEFL iBT® (www.toefl.org), IELTS (www.ielts.org), Duolingo (englishtest.duolingo.com), and PTE Academic (www.pearsonpte.com).

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If you need assistance or have questions about your online account, contact Northeastern's IT Service Desk by phone at 617.373.4357 or email help@northeastern.edu.

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By law, all incoming Northeastern University students must provide certain health history information before arriving on campus. you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including a booster dose, by the first day of classes. Please complete the University Health Report and submit the completed report to immunizations@northeastern.edu or fax it to 617-373-2601.

If you're an international student pursuing an F-1 visa, you'll need an I-20 form to proceed with the visa process. To file your I-20, please visit your application portal for instructions. You can begin this process once you have claimed your Northeastern account.

Our Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA uniquely prepares you to be a financially savvy business leader through intensive experience-powered learning and coursework that builds your expertise to thrive in a financial services industry that is changing rapidly with the introduction of new technology.

Our curriculum will help you cultivate a global mindset and a profound understanding of the role of data and technology in financial decision-making. You'll have a choice between a Finance Track and a Quantitative Finance Track. Both will give you a firm grounding in the essentials of finance along with the creative and entrepreneurial mindset you need to navigate the modern financial landscape. Unique features of the program, such as integrated program CFA prep and opportunities to make a deep impact through a corporate residency, will empower you to thrive and set you apart from your peers.

Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA | Program timeline

Orientation will be held on-campus and details will be shared directly with you closer to the Fall start date. There will be several sessions including a get-to-know you breakout session with your classmates and a class assimilation. Faculty and staff will be in attendance to help get all of your questions answered.

Determining where you will live is an important step in preparing to make Boston your home while you are a student. Most students live within a three-mile radius of the campus in the neighborhoods of Back Bay, Fenway, Mission Hill, and South End; however, some of our students choose to commute from other areas of Boston. If you are relocating to Boston or exploring new housing options, Northeastern offers resources to support you.

We know that many future students have questions about how best to finance their MS in Finance/MBA. We believe that financing your education doesn't need to be complicated and have collected the following resources to help you.

Your Estimate of Expenses is determined by number of months for which you must show expenses on your I-20 request. The “number of months” in parentheses may differ from actual program length.

Please note: you may be required to participate in a pre-orientation MBA Bootcamp that costs up to $200 per course. Bootcamp are not billed to your Northeastern's accounts as tuition; but rather you will pay for Bootcamps by credit card. (See details above.)

Northeastern University's Student Financial Services website is your best resource for the most current and comprehensive information to help prepare you financially.

Your financial aid advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your questions, point you to resources and provide valuable insight as you navigate the financial commitments of your program. Your advisor will be your partner in understanding the forms, terminology, numbers, and deadlines. Together, you'll create a financial plan that makes sense for you and your family's unique financial circumstances.

Northeastern University and the Dolce Center for the Advancement of Veterans and Servicemembers (CAVS) in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are honored to offer the Yellow Ribbon program.

Your Student Services team will support you in achieving your academic and professional goals, and improving your graduate school experience. Your dedicated advisor is with you throughout graduate student life–they provide academic advising, connect you with resources, and organize student social clubs and events.

All of us in the Graduate Career Center look forward to preparing you to become a business leader in a world that is rapidly changing.

As you deepen your ability to analyze data and learn to apply it to strategic business decisions, your Graduate Career Center will help you leverage your new experiences for career success. You'll be invited to partake in coaching, skill-building, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and alumni who are committed to helping you on your professional path. A robust calendar of events is planned to help you meet fellow students, staff, and faculty in informal ways to broaden your community of support.

A breadth of resources is available to help support and guide you as a student within the D'Amore-McKim community. Get all of the tools and information you need to help make your experience the best it can be.

As an international student studying at Northeastern, there are vast resources available to guide you as you settle into an American education environment. Our community is made up of over 20,000 international students and scholars from 147 different nations across the world—bringing unique and diverse perspectives to the classroom and campus life.

All admitted students who will be studying with an F-1 visa need to complete an I-20 form in order to move forward with the visa process to come to the United States to study.

Global Student Success (GSS) is dedicated to helping international and non-native English speaking students, as well as scholars, staff, and faculty, at Northeastern through a variety of services and resources.

The Office of Global Services provides the professional expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through immigration, academic, and your employment experiences—helping you remain a valuable member of the Northeastern community.