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From econ major to KPMG audit associate
“What stood out right away was how thoughtfully the program was designed for career changers like me. It didn't require an accounting degree, but it offered a rigorous curriculum tailored for the CPA exam, a paid corporate residency, and a dual-degree structure that felt like a launchpad instead of a detour. That mix gave me the confidence to go for it.” – Jaewoo Bang, MS in Accounting/MBA'25
Building an experiential learning startup
“The MS in Management program gave me flexibility, access to networks, and exposure to resources that directly support entrepreneurial growth. The marketing courses sparked the initial concept for our startup, while strategy and capstone courses provided frameworks and hands-on project experience that shaped how we designed and developed our platform.” – Alex Tian, MS in Management'24
From IDEA to reality: An entrepreneur's journey
“My coursework at D'Amore-McKim gave me a strong foundation in business and entrepreneurship. I learned essential theories and practical frameworks, and professors provided real-world insights that helped me apply these concepts to structuring a business, creating investor decks, and preparing for pitches.” – Dani Zheng, MS in International Management'24
Military and entrepreneurial experience shape MBA student's success
“I'm incredibly grateful for the support I received from the Graduate Career Center. They were an invaluable partner in helping me find and secure my corporate residency. After talking with friends in other MBA programs who didn't have access to the same level of personalized guidance, I realized just how much of an advantage our Career Center really is.” – Daniel Hasan, MBA‘25
Discovering a passion for quantitative trading
“My experience with the 360 Huntington Fund has been transformative. Coming in with no prior investment background, I quickly found the Fund's “learning by doing” approach, which balanced guidance with independence, invaluable.” – Pujan Patel, MS in Quantitative Finance'25
From Convocation to Commencement: How D'Amore-McKim students shape the Husky journey
Sam Iannone, DMSB'27, and Giovanna Milora, DMSB'26, have become essential to two of Northeastern's biggest traditions—Convocation and Commencement. Iannone, known for his red suit and boundless energy, rallies thousands of Huskies as an emcee, while Milora orchestrates the behind-the-scenes details that make each ceremony seamless.
AI for Good: Northeastern students develop CatBot to boost special needs cat adoptions
Northeastern students turned compassion into action with CatBot, an AI-powered chatbot helping place Boston's senior and special-needs cats in loving homes. CatBot answers questions, dispels misconceptions, and guides potential adopters, fostering stronger community engagement while freeing volunteers to focus on care.