Meet the MS in Accounting/MBA Class of 2027
This 53-person cohort brings a wide range of academic backgrounds—from business and economics to the arts and sciences—preparing them to lead with both depth and versatility.
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This 53-person cohort brings a wide range of academic backgrounds—from business and economics to the arts and sciences—preparing them to lead with both depth and versatility.
“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.” – Eric (Yunke) Zhong, MS in Business Analytics'26
“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.” – Govind Alagappan, MS in Business Analytics'26
“What I've learned is that pursuing my master's degree and competing as a D1 track and field athlete have made me more organized, resilient, and intentional. Doing one or the other wouldn't challenge me in the same way. Balancing both forces me to level up.” – Ryan Slaney, MS in Finance'26
“I came to Northeastern planning to study finance, but my first accounting class quickly showed me that's where I really belonged. The logical structure and satisfaction of getting a clear, definitive answer clicked with me right away.” – Luca Capeci, MS in Accounting'25
“The MBA strengthened my analytical skills, exposed me to modern business tools like AI, and gave me countless opportunities to apply what I was learning directly to my work.” – Binglei (Leilei) Zhou, MBA'23
“One of the things I've appreciated most about the program is how it integrates technology into coursework. With my workplace starting to adopt AI tools, learning about these concepts in class has given me the skills and confidence to navigate technological change effectively.” – Jacqueline (Jackie) Scherer, MBA'28
The Part-Time MBA Class of 2025 brings together 48 professionals with an average of around eight years of work experience and a shared drive to grow.
Leaders today are expected to understand data, work alongside intelligent systems, and guide organizations through constant change. D'Amore-McKim designed its new AI MBA to meet that reality head-on, combining rigorous quantitative study with leadership development grounded in Northeastern's long-standing commitment to experiential learning.
“And it's not just theory. The classes are really hands-on. In my Auditing in a Big Data Environment course, we focused on work paper documentation and how to use current tech platforms, which helped prepare me for my corporate residency. These skills are especially valuable as technology transforms audit every day.” – Lucy Ross, MS in Accounting'25
“I no longer just know where numbers go on a schedule; I understand why they go there. That clarity has made me much more efficient and confident in my role.” – Zerek Gutierrez, MS in Accounting'25
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.” – Anshika Gupta, MS in Quantitative Finance'25