Launching a career at PwC
“The D'Amore-McKim faculty and career resources were extremely valuable in helping me land my role. They were supportive and wanted to see me succeed.” – Denisse Zavala, MS in Accounting'22
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Securing his dream job backed by practical experience
“I always had a dream to work on Wall Street. During my time as a financial analyst, I realized that I would need more knowledge and to educate myself further to build a successful finance career in the United States.” – Ayush Goel, MS in Quantitative Finance'22
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Location Effects of the UN Environment Program (UNEP) in Nairobi Kenya: Challenges and Opportunities
In 1972, Nairobi, Kenya became the first developing country to host the headquarters of a UN organization, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP's presence in Nairobi has increased Kenya's global governance stature. However, it has not fulfilled the promise of promoting greater input from developing countries. The location has posed challenges to UNEP, including security concerns, recruitment and retention of staff, communication and infrastructure difficulties, and the need for resources. Professor Ivanova's recent book about UNEP's first 50 years identifies practical ways for improving its effectiveness as a premier multilateral institution for addressing the grand environmental challenges of our time.
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How Digitally Enhanced Autonomous Teams Make Chinese Companies More Agile
Chinese companies are reinventing management through an approach called “digitally enhanced directed autonomy” (DEDA). DEDA uses digital platforms to give frontline employees direct access to corporate resources and capabilities, allowing them to organize themselves around business opportunities without managerial intervention. Autonomy is directed where it is needed and tracked. By giving teams the freedom to design, produce, and sell their products, companies can foster innovation, increase employee engagement, and improve customer satisfaction. The authors use case studies to examine how Chinese companies utilize DEDA and how Western companies might learn from it.
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Can't find a swimsuit that will last? These Northeastern sisters gave up and started their own brand
Two sisters, Mia Boyan Lima, DMSB'25, and Sofia Boyan Lima, DMSB'28, co-founded a swimwear company together, “By Lima.” By Lima is a sustainable, affordable, high-quality swimsuit company.
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Landing a role at a Big Four firm
“I was given case studies that emulated projects I would take on working in an accounting firm, allowing me to develop the practical and technical skills I would need after graduation. This experience provided me with practical knowledge that has made me more confident heading into my role at KPMG.” – Ian Duffey, MS in Accounting'22
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Huntington 100 shines spotlight on TedX speakers, campus leaders, pro athletes–all part of the Northeastern community
22 D'Amore-McKim students named to this year's Huntington 100 list.
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From start-ups to private equity firms, how graduate co-op strengthened her consulting skills
“[My graduate co-op] allowed me to work within a startup while also learning to consult with larger private equity firms. I know the practical knowledge I gained through this hands-on experience will make me stronger in future consulting roles.” – Priyanshi Shah, MS in Quantitative Finance'22
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‘We're a Northeastern startup at its core.' Student-led company succeeds through university resources
Shaan Arora, Khoury'23/DMSB'23, has created a software company that builds a loyalty program featured on small business websites.
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Working for Goldman Sachs in Miami ‘a really rare opportunity' for Northeastern co-op student
For Amy Oh, DMSB'24, a business and psychology major, the chance to work for five months at Goldman Sachs “was a really rare opportunity I couldn't pass up.”
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Research on international business norms leads Northeastern professor to win Fulbright Scholarship award
Luis Dau is the recipient of the Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award and Northeastern's interdisciplinary sabbatical program, which allows professors to take up to two semesters to teach and research at a different college within the university system.
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Certifications stand out in a competitive finance job market
“When hiring companies see I have a Bloomberg Market Concept certification, they know I've done my homework and have the skills. This certification is an important asset for any company when hiring a team member, and it put me in a favorable position during my hiring process.” – Kavan Pandit, MS in Quantitative Finance'22