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“I sought a clear path to a new career and was thrilled to find that the D'Amore-McKim program integrates professional experience into its curriculum. I wanted a program that emphasizes practical experience and effectively prepares me for a successful transition.” Emily Malzone, MSA/MBA'24

Tim Rupert, a professor and group chair of accounting at Northeastern, suggests that those who wait until the last minute, even down to the final hours, have some options available.

During a memorable scene in the season five opener of “Yellowstone,” rancher turned governor John Dutton (Kevin Costner) vows in his inaugural address to soak out-of-towners purchasing vacation homes in Montana by doubling their property taxes. The episode seen by more than 12 million viewers tapped into populist angst about whether long-time homeowners, from Big Sky Country to Cape Cod, can afford to hang onto their primary residences in the face of rising property appraisals and taxes.

“As an international student whose first language is not English, I've found that the classes here are diverse, judgment-free spaces where everyone can contribute their ideas.” – Andrea Pinto Quiroz, Graduate Certificate in Marketing'22

Northeastern alum Gordon Thompson is the president and CEO of Westnet, a distributor of medical, surgical and laboratory supplies, based in Canton, Massachusetts.

Under the leadership of Lindsay Dahlberg, associate director for procurement services at Northeastern, the university is prioritizing minority-owned businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Professor of Practice in Accounting Dan Sunderland says big data analytics has transformed the auditing profession.

“By earning my MS in Accounting at Northeastern, I've built a skill set that's very flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, so I'll be able to choose my own path,” says Sean Lynch, MS in Accounting'19

Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, and Spencer Fung, a member of Northeastern's Board of Trustees and D'Amore-McKim alum, sit down for a conversation about Spencer's role as group chief executive officer of Li & Fung during the global pandemic.

D'Amore-McKim alumnus Juan Peña plays a high-stakes version of whack-a-mole every day with a series of unpredictable obstacles manufacturing and distributing food products in Venezuela.