Optional Practical Training
International students who successfully complete a year-long program on campus become eligible to apply for OPT work authorization in the U.S. for up to 12 months.
Career Development
Northeastern University’s Office of Career Development is a valuable resource for graduate certificate students. We can help you to make the most out of your professional opportunities.
After You Earn Your Certificate
Once you have completed your D’Amore-McKim Graduate Certificate in International Business, endless opportunities lie ahead. Apply to a full master’s degree program and the credits you have already earned may be applied toward an eligible program, or explore new opportunities for career growth. Upon successful completion of a graduate certificate on campus, international students may even apply for up to twelve months of OPT work authorization in the U.S.
Where do you want to go next? Apply your new skills to the classroom or to the workplace. Your professional growth has just begun.
Apply Your Credits to a Master’s Degree
Through successful completion of your Graduate Certificate in International Business, you will earn 12-15 credits that may be applied to eligible master’s programs, both within D’Amore-McKim School of Business or in the College of Professional Studies. Upon acceptance to one of the degree programs listed below, you may be able to apply the credits you have already earned toward the completion of your degree.
Eligible master’s programs are offered online, as well as in Boston, Charlotte, Seattle, Toronto, and Silicon Valley. Location options vary by degree program.
International students complete online programs remotely from their home country. Northeastern’s vibrant and interactive online classrooms are a great way to continue your American business education from anywhere in the world.
Eligible Master’s Degrees at D’Amore-McKim School of Business
Students who have successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in International Business with a GPA of 3.0 or above may apply their credits towards this master’s degree. Please note that completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission into an MBA program.
Part-Time MBA
Challenge your perspective. Move your future forward. Accelerate your career, on your schedule, with the Part-Time MBA at D’Amore-McKim.
Part-Time MS in Finance/MBA
Accelerate your career. Move your future forward. Build your core business skills and specialized financial expertise in the Part-Time MS in Finance/MBA.
Online MBA
Designed for busy working professionals like you, the Online MBA program places emphasis on digital analytics and expertise to build the business leaders of tomorrow.
Eligible Master’s Programs at the College of Professional Studies
MS in Corporate and Organizational Studies
Incorporating the case method, research into the latest communication trends, interactive learning formats, and experiential learning opportunities, this program addresses complex communication challenges—providing students with a distinct advantage in today’s competitive marketplace. The curriculum also reflects the transformational impact of social technologies on the communication patterns of employees, customers, investors, and other audiences.
Select graduate business courses from the Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making are eligible to apply towards this master’s program if you earn a 3.0 grade or above. Please contact your academic advisor for details.
This 45-credit degree may be completed online or on the Boston campus. This program offers six concentrations, including Social Media and Human Resources Management.
MS in Global Studies and International Relations
Prepare for internationally focused positions in the U.S. or abroad with our practical, interdisciplinary and interactive Master’s in Global Studies and International Relations. This interdisciplinary program provides students with interactive exposure to the diverse field of Global Studies and International Relations and prepares students for internationally focused positions in the U.S. or abroad.
Select graduate business courses from the Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making are eligible to apply towards this master’s program if you earn a 3.0 grade or above. Please contact your academic advisor for details.
This program is offered online.
MS in Human Services
Human service professionals must be adept at conducting assessments, developing service plans and policies, leading interdisciplinary teams, and managing care for at-risk clients. Professionals with graduate degrees in human services are needed to address a wide range of societal issues—whether by providing direct services, supervising personnel, or administering programs and policies. This 45-credit degree program offers concentrations in leadership, organizational communication, and global studies.
Students who have successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making with a GPA of 3.0 or above may apply their credits towards this master’s degree.
This program is offered online.
MS in Leadership
As today’s workforce continues to diversify, leadership tasks and responsibilities have become more complex. Leveraging students’ interdisciplinary backgrounds, the master’s degree in leadership prepares students for the challenges and opportunities associated with leading in a global world by exploring key leadership areas such as: management, ethics, strategic thinking, and organizational culture.
Students who have successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making with a GPA of 3.0 or above may apply their credits towards this master’s degree.
This 45-credit degree is available online, in Boston, or in Charlotte, NC.
MS in Nonprofit Management
Facing the threat of privatization and for-profit competition, nonprofit organizations are challenged to find leaders who not only possess keen business and managerial skills, but can also effect change at a community or social level. The MS in Nonprofit Management prepares you for a leadership position in a not-for-profit university, hospital, charity, foundation, or religious organization by allowing students to build strong leadership, managerial, and interpersonal skills, as well as gain in-depth knowledge of fundraising, marketing, program development, and governance issues.
Students who have successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making with a GPA of 3.0 or above may apply their credits towards this master’s degree.
This 45-credit degree is available online, in Boston, or in Seattle.
MS in Project Management
The MS in Project Management degree program addresses every phase of this essential business discipline. These include project definition, cost and risk estimation, scheduling, budget management, negotiation and conflict resolution, and project presentation and evaluation. Effectively lead and manage sometimes interrelated, complex projects in a mature manner while avoiding common project management pitfalls.
Select graduate business courses from the Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making are eligible to apply towards this master’s program if you earn a 3.0 grade or above. Please contact your academic advisor for details.
This 45-credit degree is available in Boston, Charlotte, Toronto, the Silicon Valley, or online.
