Cooperative Education

“Looking back, Northeastern didn't just prepare me academically. It taught me how to take risks, embrace uncertainty, and step out of my comfort zone. I'll carry that with me beyond graduation, and I'm so grateful for it.” – Sasha Burnett, MS in Finance'24, BS in Finance'23

Rich Zou, DMSB'27, and Ananda Boateng, DMSB'25, attended two transformative industry conferences and showcased the power of experiential learning.

Jamie Hansen grew up in Chicago in something of a Francophile household.  “My parents both majored in French in college,” says Hansen, who is studying international business at Northeastern University. “Because of that I had this interest from a young age in doing a similar thing — like studying abroad in France, since they both…

Ivanna Pilataxi wants to bring a global perspective back to her home city in Ecuador. Northeastern's co-op program allowed her the chance to see how businesses operate globally.

Now in its fifth year, a partnership between Liberty Mutual and D'Amore-McKim School of Business is helping first-generation college students unlock career opportunities, build professional networks, and gain industry-ready skills.

The evening brought together nearly 80 guests, highlighting how the council connects D'Amore-McKim's diverse alumni network to support students, faculty, and research.

Charles Fok has fully embraced his global journey. During his exchange at the University of Hong Kong, he gave the D'Amore-McKim community a glimpse into his life abroad.

“Through the AI Strategic Hub Research Practicum, I work closely with business professors on practice-focused research projects using data analytics and machine learning. I'm working on an expert bot project with four integrated AI bots, and we're currently developing features like a collaborative discussion panel.” – Atharva Rotkar, MS in Business Analytics'24

From the vibrant streets of Brazil to the bustling campuses of Northeastern, Brenda Belgamo's journey is a testament to the power of a global education.