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As a Spring 2023 recipient of the Srinivasan Family Awards for Projects in Emerging Markets, Alex Chang, a fourth-year Biology and Political Science student at Northeastern University, is bringing portable medical sampling technology to rural communities in Kenya.

“The program recognized my past coursework and experience, so I could select courses that catered to my goals. There are so many concentrations offered, and that aspect really helped me narrow my focus and pursue specific classes relevant to my interests that would help me pivot my career.” – Sidhant Sharma, MS x'23

The Center for Emerging Markets is supported by a generous gift from Venkat and Pratima Srinivasan that allows Northeastern University students to pursue innovative projects that addresses pressing problems in emerging markets. This fall, CEM awarded seven grants to students to pursue projects around the world.

“I see myself as a strategist, a creative, and a storyteller, so branding and marketing were the perfect fit. The MBA program offers me the flexibility I need to pursue my interests while working full-time and launching a business. My MBA is developing me as a consultant, an entrepreneur, and a marketer.” – Kerrian Johnson, Part-Time MBA'25

After realizing there wasn't a student org combining entrepreneurship and sustainability, Izabella Pivo, DMSB'25, and Rohan Surana, DMSB'25 brought the Hult Prize competition to Northeastern. The program asks students to pitch startup ideas around a sustainable development goal, this year's theme was sustainable fashion. 

“When I saw that this 15-month program included a corporate residency where I could work in a leading accounting firm for three months and build my skills, I was sold.” says Brennan McIntyre, MS in Accounting/MBA'23

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor's in Psychology and Business and Management

“During my corporate residency, I learned about PwC as a whole and how to use their systems. I truly felt like a first-year staff member at the firm and knew the work I completed was meaningful. I was treated with respect and had countless opportunities to build my knowledge and experience.” says Jenna Sanders, MS in Accounting/MBA'23

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor's in Political Science, Economics, and Philosophy

We're celebrating Veterans Day by showcasing Veteran voices at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business. We thank all veterans, especially those in the D'Amore-McKim community, for their service.

Sponsored by the Center for Emerging Markets, the International Business Club (IBC) held its inaugural International Business & Emerging Markets Case Competition on campus on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

“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.” – Alexander Cropley, MBA'24