The Corporate Residency Experience
Open doors through an intensive work experience
100%
corporate residency placement rate
40+
hours per week
3, 6, or up to 12
months on corporate residency
varies per program
Your corporate residency at D'Amore-McKim will boost your confidence and build your network through an intense work experience that's unique to our program. If you're a Full-Time MBA or Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA student, you'll work full-time at a leading firm or startup in your field and earn a salary. If you are an MS in Accounting/MBA or JD/MS in Accounting/MBA student, you'll work full-time at a Big Four or other top accounting firm, gaining paid professional experience and making valuable industry connections.
In your residency, you'll have significant responsibilities from the moment you walk through the door and spend months immersed in the company, solving problems and building relationships with senior leadership. And you may find yourself with a job offer from your host company after your residency.
You simply won't find another MBA internship with this kind of impact. You'll make meaningful contributions to your host firm and be able to 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.
Your advisor will help you find the residency opportunity aligned with your goals. You'll choose from three residency durations:
- 3 months—Accelerate your degree if you're experienced in your field and aren't changing careers. For MS in Accounting/MBA, this is the only available duration.
- 6 months—Get the full residency experience and forge deep connections in your chosen field.
- 12 months—Complete a long-term initiative with your host firm to build the unique skillset and network you need to advance your career.
Full-Time MBA Corporate Residency Process

MS in Accounting/MBA Corporate Residency Process

Curricular Practical Training for F-1 international students
Integrated into the course curriculum, D'Amore-McKim's Full-Time MBA, Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA, MS in Accounting/MBA, and JD/MS in Accounting/MBA programs offer students the opportunity to engage in experience-powered learning opportunities, such as the corporate residency program.
F-1 international students must request and receive authorization to engage in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) before they can begin any experiential learning opportunity. Authorization for CPT can only be granted by Designated School Officials within Northeastern University's Office of Global Services, which offers international students resources and advice to help you maintain your F-1 non-immigrant status.
How to secure a corporate residency
Landing a corporate residency is an important milestone. You'll need to be proactive in your planning, while taking advantage of all that advisors provide to assist in finding the right opportunity that aligns with your career goals.
The Graduate Career Center and the Graduate School of Public Accounting will leverage their knowledge of employers, assist with resumé and cover letters, as well as provide insight and guidance. You'll benefit from the relationships forged with our corporate partners who seek to hire Northeastern's corporate residents.
While most students secure their corporate residency with one of our corporate partners, students may have the option to work with a company that does not yet have a relationship with Northeastern. Students will need to work with their career advisor to introduce their target company and gain approval on the proposed job description to be able to move forward with a unique corporate residency experience.
Examples of past corporate residency employers
Master in Accounting/MBA corporate residency
- Deloitte
- EY
- PwC
- BDO
MBA corporate residency
The Corporate Residency Experience
“I don't think I would have received this job offer without my corporate residency experience. My residency provided me with the foundation and connections that I needed to be qualified for this new position. Without my MBA education, I wouldn't be able to perform at the level needed for this role.”
MALOU DE KERGENT, MBA'22
“The residency has made all the difference in the world for a career-changer like me. The company I work for, Wellington Management, is awesome. I'm working in investment compliance, monitoring accounts to ensure they meet both internal client standards and the standards established by the SEC and foreign governments. Working at Wellington has opened my eyes to the entire finance ecosystem and how the elements interact.”
ROSS WHELTON, MS in Finance/MBA'22
“I have felt the effects of how the corporate residency put me a step ahead of others. In addition to the terminology and methodology that I was learning, the residency gave me an inside look into how the work was set up and organized. Through shadowing and aiding the associates, I felt more aware of my responsibilities going into my current position.”
YURSA SYED, MS in Accounting/MBA'20
Meet some of our employers
Sean Kay, Partner at PWC, MS in Accounting/MBA'98
“When I think about all the opportunities that I've been afforded in my life, many of them accrue from the opportunity and the experiences that I gained from the MSA/MBA program”
Karen Pfeil, Partner at PwC
“Students from the Northeastern MSA/MBA program do so well because liberal arts is part of their education. It's all about thinking, communicating, and problem-solving..When you combine the technical and soft skills, it results in a really good auditor.”
Sue McPoland, Former Director of Global Consumer Insights at Hasbro
“We need the right people, so that's where we turn to our Northeastern residents…They're involved in all phases and they get the complete experience of seeing a project through from start to finish.”
Ben Ghosh, Head of Revenue at Butcherbox
“The residency provides us a source of talent to hire, and it gives both the MBA student and the hiring manager the ability to get familiar with each other first to see if the relationship will be a good long-term fit. There's simply less risk for hiring a resident that we already know. This workforce development model has been a big success for my company.”
Meet some of our students
Army veteran realizes passion thanks to corporate residency
“I chose this program for two main reasons—the corporate residency and the university's excellent veterans' services. When I began as an undergraduate, I struggled to adjust to civilian life. The strong veteran community was, more than anything else, what got me through.” says John McGuinness, MBA‘21
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.” says Priscilla Colon, MBA'22
Choosing a new path: Finding a passion for mission-driven accounting
“As I progress in my career, I'm interested in ESG consulting and helping companies become more environmentally effective, and make a positive social impact. I'm excited to be a part of this mission.” says Juliana Hadjiyane, MS in Accounting/MBA'22
Undergraduate Degree: Mathematical Economics
Realizing success through a 3-month corporate residency at Deloitte
“Having background in [data analytics] will able me to make essential business decisions later on in my career…and I think that side of accounting will become more and more important as time goes on,” said Wesley Morris, MS in Accounting/MBA'21
Undergraduate Degree: Economics and Minor in Finance
Programs offering a corporate residency
Full-Time MBA
Build the tech-focused business expertise employers want—and power your learning with unique experiences, such as our high-impact corporate residency. Choose from 24 in-demand concentrations, including our signature non-business MBA x concentrations.
MS in Accounting/MBA
Become a leader in the rapidly changing accounting field by building comprehensive accounting knowledge, critical business skills, and proficiency in data analytics—and gain professional experience through an intensive corporate residency. This degree is designed for students who did not major in accounting, or who studied accounting outside the U.S.
Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA
Build the core skills that prepare you to lead in business—along with advanced financial expertise that gives you unique insight into decision-making. Choose from 21 in-demand concentrations, including our signature non-business MBA x concentrations, and power your learning with unique experiences, such as our high-impact corporate residency.
JD/MS in Accounting/MBA
Excel in the highly specialized fields of taxation law, corporate finance, or mergers and acquisitions—with a powerful dual degree that prepares you to succeed in a digital economy.
Full-Time Corporate Residency
Corporate residents make a true impact at leading companies across the business world. See how.
MS in Accounting/MBA Corporate Residency
Corporate residents work for a Big 4 or leading accounting firm for three months during the busy season. Learn more.