Experience-fueled learning

Experiential learning is a powerful tool. Northeastern University is the leader in combining real-world experiences with cutting-edge classroom education to deliver the greatest impact.

No matter which graduate program you choose, your classroom learning will draw from the challenges and successes of real businesses. You may even have opportunities to engage directly with leaders and teams from companies across the globe through professional work, research, or service—from renowned firms to exciting startups.

Experiences

Full-Time MBA or MS in Quantitative Finance/MBA

Corporate residency

Earn a full-time salary at a leading firm or startup in your field. Full-Time MBA and MS in Quantitative Finance/MBA students have the opportunity to participate in this intense, empowering, and meaningful experience.

MS in Business Analytics or MS in Quantitative Finance

Graduate co-op

As an MS in Business Analytics or MS in Quantitative Finance, you have the option to complete a graduate co-op project. You'll acquire the skills and knowledge needed to succeed while learning and growing outside the comfort zone of the classroom.

Boston-based graduate programs

Community Impact Initiative

As a Boston-based student, lend your business knowledge, technical skills, and creative energies to an organization with a worthy mission.

All programs

Micro-internships

The search for meaningful work experience can be challenging, especially when juggling a busy class schedule. A micro-internship may be the answer you're looking for to gain experience you need.

All programs

Virtual job simulation programs

“Work” for a real firm, but in a simulated format. Build your skills and your personal brand while you explore what your day-to-day could look like working in different industries.

EXPERIENCE-FUELED LEARNING Benefits

Build your network

Through hands-on activities and real-world projects, you'll connect with like-minded peers and industry professionals. These interactions foster collaboration, mentorship, and development, opening new doors to opportunities and relationships that can significantly expand your personal and professional growth.

Strengthen your resumé

Gain real-world experience by executing projects for industry leaders and startups in your field. You'll apply your business knowledge, technical skills, and innovative thinking to support the success of real businesses.

Support your community

Help a nonprofit achieve its goals, make a positive impact, gain practical experience with nonprofit organizations, and engage with community members through hands-on learning opportunities.

[My graduate co-op] allowed me to work within a startup while also learning to consult with larger private equity firms. I know the practical knowledge I gained through this hands-on experience will make me stronger in future consulting roles.
Priyanshi Shah, MS in Quantitative Finance'22, Consultant Co-op at Impact Point Co.

When you connect the lessons you're learning in class to real business decisions being made—and participate in that process—you learn in a way that is permanent and powerful. That's why talented people choose Northeastern for their graduate studies, and why employers recruit our students for open positions.
Susan Antonelli, Graduate Career Center Senior Director

Student stories

Finance professional uses analytics to support inner-city literacy

“It's been a rewarding experience to support an organization that helps people. I conduct detailed data analysis and build strategic problem-solving and communication skills in my day-to-day work. From a project management perspective, I'm building skills in organizing and analyzing tasks.”

A Paralympian earns his MBA to make his next career move

“As a result of my corporate residency, I experienced a variety of work environments, and I feel that I've built an understanding of the many facets of business. I am interested in supply chain and corporate finance, and after being a Northeastern MBA student, I feel comfortable in my ability and being able to sell myself as an asset to future employers.”

Coast Guard officer creates a unique corporate residency

“I self-developed a corporate residency with the Coast Guard. I was assigned financial and accounting projects to complete, and this work will line up with my job duties when I return to active duty.”

How graduate co-op leveled up her skillset

“I worked as a business data analyst at Point 32 Health for my graduate co-op. I partnered with vendors to extract and retrieve data while working closely with the data management team holding meetings to discuss our work and act as a project manager.”

An MBA paves the road from engineering to consulting

“My experience as a corporate resident at Accelare was wonderful and reaffirmed my ambition to pursue a career in management consulting. From day one, I had the title of consultant rather than intern, which instilled confidence and empowered me to actively engage.”

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