Welcome to the MS in Innovation

Submitting Your Transcript

If you have not already sent your official transcript to Northeastern, please request that the National Student Clearinghouse (www.studentclearinghouse.org), Parchment (www.parchment.com), or eSCRIP-SAFE (www.escrip-safe.com) email it to gradbusiness@northeastern.edu.

Please note that transcripts send by any other sender will be considered unofficial, but may be submitted in advance of the official documents. We recognize that there may be delays in receiving official documentation right now from your previous academic institutions.

If you earned a degree outside of the United States, a course-by-course international credential evaluation is required. Many of our students go through World Education Services (www.wes.org) to have this evaluation performed. There are additional organizations that perform this service and we will accept an evaluation by any organization recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

As always, if you have questions about this, please email us at gradbusiness@northeastern.edu.

Submitting Your Test Scores

GRE/GMAT

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 choosing to submit, please contact either MBA.com or ETS.org to have your official test scores sent directly to the D'Amore-McKim Graduate School of Business. Please use the following program codes:

Once you have submitted your deposit, it's time to claim your myNortheastern online account. This is an important step that will ensure you have access to the many University services, systems, and resources you'll use daily as a Northeastern student. You should have received an email titled “Claim Your Northeastern University Online Account” with instructions and a unique personalized link for you to use.   

Your Northeastern email address will be created when you claim your Northeastern online account. Learn more about your Northeastern email address. If you need assistance or have questions about claiming your online account, contact the IT Service Desk by phone at 617.373.HELP (4357) or email help@northeastern.edu for support.

If you need assistance or have questions about claiming your online account, or for any of your Northeastern technology needs, the university's IT Service Desk is available to support you 24/7 by phone at 617.373.HELP (4357) or email at help@northeastern.edu.

All admitted students who will be studying with an F-1 visa need to complete an I-20 request form in order to move forward with the visa process to come to study in the United States. You should submit your form quickly because they are processed in the order received. You will use your Northeastern online account to login.

Complete the University Health Report

Massachusetts law requires all University students to provide documentation of vaccination. Please complete the University Health Report, sign the consent, and have your primary care clinician complete the state-mandated immunization form. Also see our page on the University Health Report during COVID-19 for updated information.

The completed University Health Report must be returned to University Health and Counseling Services by email: UHCS@northeastern.edu, or fax: 617-373-2601. Please do not send the health report to your advisor, because your health information is private.

Health Insurance Requirement

All full-time students are required by Massachusetts state law to have health insurance while they are enrolled at Northeastern. 

You'll automatically be enrolled into the Northeastern University Student Health Plan (NUSHP). This health insurance is comprehensive and provides excellent coverage. It'll be your responsibility to waive the NUSHP health insurance if you have comparable, US based coverage. Instructions for how to waive the coverage can be found in the NUSHP FAQ page.

Northeastern University Vaccination Requirement

All students returning to Northeastern University's campuses for the Fall 2021 term will be expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of classes.

Hello!

Welcome to the MS in Innovation at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business! All of us in the Graduate Career Center look forward to preparing you to be an innovative leader who leverages data and technology to forge new strategic paths.

As you learn to apply the principles of innovation to make your organization more competitive and more successful, your Graduate Career Center will help you leverage your new experiences for career success. You'll be invited to participate in coaching, skill-building, and networking opportunities. 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.

Our Graduate Career Center team members have passion and deep experience that will benefit you as you navigate your career path. You'll have a dedicated career advisor that will meet with you one-on-one in coaching sessions to help you develop the personal and professional skills to manage your lifelong career. Whether you are a seasoned professional or looking to advance your career, an advisor will help you map your next steps.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Northeastern community this spring.

Sincerely,

Susan Antonelli, EdD
SENIOR DIRECTOR, D'AMORE-MCKIM GRADUATE CAREER CENTER

Northeastern University
D'Amore-McKim School of Business
312 Dodge Hall, 360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Hello there!

Welcome to Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. I'm excited to welcome you to our MS in Innovation program—a one-of-a-kind program that will help you become a champion of both continuous improvement and disruptive transformation. 

My name is Tucker Marion, I'm an associate professor of technological entrepreneurship and the faculty director for the MS in Innovation program. To share some of my background, I have 25 years of experience in product design, development, and commercialization in products and systems, with startups and large firms including Visteon Corporation and Ford Motor Company. My expertise centers on bringing electronic systems from business case through manufacturing and production ramp. From starting and co-founding startups to designing, engineering, and developing hundreds of projects ranging from consumer products to industrial systems, I look forward to sharing what I've learned along the way.

It's a privilege to welcome you to our community of engaged faculty, talented students, and spirited alumni from around the world. I look forward to getting to know you over the coming months.

You're joining a cutting-edge program that will transform your life and career in ways you never thought. Here, we're preparing students for the future of work by exploring the vast ways technology continues to reshape the global business landscape. The faculty you'll learn from and get to know are leaders in their fields. Just consider that D'Amore-McKim was ranked #8 in 2020 by Gartner in supply chain programs, #11 in entrepreneurship by the Princeton Review, and among the Top 20 for international business and #55 in best graduate business schools by U.S. News and World Report.

Congratulations, and welcome to Northeastern University.

Sincerely,

Tucker Marion

FACULTY DIRECTOR, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INNOVATION

Northeastern University

D'Amore-McKim School of Business

360 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02115

Today's rapidly evolving business world is disrupting industries as well as the status quo. As technology upends industries, companies must innovate or risk being left behind. There is an urgent need for leaders who embrace this challenge and know how to evaluate business practices, promote new ideas, and lead digital transformation.

These professionals are in high demand—and you can be one of them.

All incoming students admitted to our MS in Innovation program are required to attend this orientation. Your orientation will provide you with an overview of your MS in Innovation program and review resources available to you as a student. You'll receive an email from me with details once the date is scheduled.  

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 more than 7,500 international students and scholars from 140 different countries—bringing unique and diverse perspectives to the classroom and campus life. Here are some of the tools available to you during your time at D'Amore-McKim:

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.

An important step in preparing to make Boston your home while you are a student is to determine where you will live. If you are relocating to the Boston area or are exploring new housing options, Northeastern offers resources to support you.

Off-campus Housing

Our off-campus student services website offers a multitude of resources for students who are looking for apartments, including information on different neighborhoods (descriptions, costs, parking, and transportation information), leasing information and tenant rights. There is also an off-campus apartment and roommate search website available.

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.

For further information or questions about off-campus housing, please contact:

Off-campus Student Services Office
226 Curry Student Center
P: 617.373.8480
E: offcampus@northeastern.edu

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

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.

Graduate classes will start January, 2022. View the 2022-23 Northeastern graduate programs academic calendar for full details. 

The curriculum in your program is lockstep, which means that you and your classmates will take the same courses together each term. I will enroll you into your fall term classes and will email you when your registration is complete—you do not need to do anything! Please review your curriculum map.

A tuition bill will be available in your myNortheastern account within a few weeks after I have registered you for classes. You will need to pay your bill by the date printed on your invoice.  

The Graduate Career Center is a helpful resource to you for career advising, coaching, job search strategy assistance, and help with refining your personal brand. The Graduate Career Center also partners with employers to identify opportunities for full-time employment.

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.