“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.” – Jaewoo Bang, MS in Accounting/MBA'25
“I'm incredibly grateful for the support I received from the Graduate Career Center. They were an invaluable partner in helping me find and secure my corporate residency. After talking with friends in other MBA programs who didn't have access to the same level of personalized guidance, I realized just how much of an advantage our Career Center really is.” – Daniel Hasan, MBA‘25
“I secured my corporate residency within five months and a job offer within ten months of starting the program. This clear timeline and path to a career is exactly what I needed and is definitely worthwhile.” – Elizabeth Hanna, MS in Accounting/MBA'25
“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.” – Jackson Olin, MS in Accounting/MBA‘25
“The chance to work for three months at a Big Four accounting firm while building a professional network set this program apart and gave me confidence that I could launch a new career in accounting.” – Naima Nigh, MS in Accounting/MBA'25
“I used to drive past Northeastern and wonder if I'd ever belong here—now I'm graduating with a combined degree and a job at Deloitte.” – Lucielly Araujo, MS in Accounting/MBA'24
“The program's emphasis on analytics was transformative. Learning tools for data mining, analysis, and visualization strengthened my ability to work with complex financial data and deliver data-driven insights—essential skills in today's digital accounting environment” – Anthony Mollica, MS in Accounting/MBA‘24
“After I complete the Take the Lead fellowship, I definitely plan to stay in the business side of sports. I've built a lot of connections within the industry, so I feel like I hold the key to my own future, which is really empowering.” – Joshua Davidson, MBA‘24
“The [supply chain] professors do a great job connecting core concepts to current global and geopolitical issues, which makes the material feel practical and timely. During my corporate residency, my team was impressed by how much I already understood thanks to those courses.” – Hannah Josovitz, MBA'25
“Taking ownership of a high-visibility project that had a tangible strategic outcome was the highlight of my residency. It's fulfilling to know that the work I accomplish over my yearlong residency will leave an impact on the Ballet for years to come.” – Steve Hume, MBA'25