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.

Learn how to leverage experiential learning opportunities here.

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 full-time student, lend your business knowledge, technical skills, and creative energies to an organization with a worthy mission. You'll work individually or as part of a team.

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.

“I loved my experience at JP Morgan Private Bank, where I worked as a Summer MBA Associate and Banker. I pursued a three-month residency to amplify my experience in the wealth management field since this is the career path I want to pursue.”
Yasmine Bouchrara, MBA'25

Student stories

Mastering analytics in the Bay Area

“What impacted me the most during the Community Impact Initiative is seeing how directly analysis connects to business strategy and shapes where teams focus their time and effort. It made it clear how the work translates into real decisions and how analytics is used in practice.”

Fund and co-op shape the path from accounting to quantitative finance

My experience with Bloomberg Terminal through the 360 Huntington Fund gave me a strong advantage in finance. I learned how to access real-time market data, analyze trends, and build valuation models using professional-grade tools. Bloomberg isn't just about data, it's about making informed decisions quickly, and mastering it gave me a competitive edge.”

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.”

Leveraging AI to solve complex problems

“Through the AI Strategic Hub, I developed a Bitcoin trading model for Vero Ventures that autonomously executes trades, allowing me to apply advanced analytics in a real-world setting.”

From health science to accounting: launching a career at PwC

“I wanted a graduate program that would build on the business classes I took in undergrad while letting me go deeper into accounting. When I found Northeastern's combined MS in Accounting/MBA, it felt like the right fit. I had taken some accounting classes as an undergrad and absolutely loved them, so the chance to pair that interest with broader business training made perfect sense.”

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