Dual Degree

Dual Degree Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA

Build advanced financial expertise, sharpen your strategic thinking, gain experience, and develop the leadership skills to drive impact in our full-time dual-degree programs. 

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Program details

  • Commitment

    Full-time, 30 months

  • Entry Terms

    Fall

  • Visa Compliant

    Additional information

    Yes

  • STEM-designated

    No

  • Program Options

  • Locations

This program is ideal for

Professionals seeking deep expertise in both finance and business strategy

Career accelerators aiming to lead in data-driven financial environments

Aspiring executives building analytical, leadership, and global business skills

Application deadlines

*International candidates who require a new F-1 or J-1 visa are encouraged to apply by this deadline

Experience-powered learning

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An accelerated dual degree built for the future of finance

  • Earn two degrees while gaining financial expertise and the leadership skills to navigate and create in a digitally driven global business environment. 
  • Build your network and sharpen your skills through transformative experiences like our signature corporate residency. 
  • Choose a required concentration in Corporate Finance or Investments, with the option to add a second to complement your interests. 
  • Work with faculty on projects and case studies that directly apply to business challenges.  
  • Chart your career path, explore employer opportunities, and refine your job search with dedicated support from our Graduate Career Center. 

Program options

Master financial leadership with room to specialize

Learn to drive financial strategy, increase shareholder value, support flexible operating models, minimize risk, and maximize revenue with our rigorous finance and business coursework. Customize your path further with industry-aligned business concentrations, MBA x options offered in partnership with Northeastern colleges, and transformative experiences like our paid corporate residency. 

*Optional travel elective, such as Global Field Study or Washington D.C. Residency.
**Corporate residency shown here as six months, but residencies can be three-,six-, or up to 12 months.
*Optional travel elective, such as Global Field Study or Washington D.C. Residency.
**Corporate residency shown here as six months, but residencies can be three-,six-, or up to 12 months.

Complete a required concentration in Corporate Finance or Investments. Deepen your focus with a second business-focused concentration, or choose one of our trailblazing ‘MBA x' interdisciplinary offerings.

Required (pick one):

Additional concentrations (pick one):

Our curriculum combines rigorous MBA and CFA-aligned core coursework with elective offerings you can tailor to your goals—whether through advanced finance classes, experiential courses like our 360 Huntington Fund, interdisciplinary options from across Northeastern, or additional business-focused classes.

At D'Amore-McKim, we excel at blending classroom instruction and academic theory with experience-powered learning. This approach broadens your knowledge, fosters creativity, and equips you to navigate the evolving demands of today's business world. From the moment you begin your program to the day you graduate, you'll gain valuable experiences that enhance your perspective and boost your confidence:  

  • Learn from renowned faculty who are seasoned practitioners and thought leaders
  • Study real-world cases that vividly illustrate course concepts 
  • Apply theories in the workplace for immediate, practical impact
  • for Credit

    AI Strategic Hub Research Practicum

    Solve real problems with data and tech. Gain experience tackling client challenges through analytics and digital solutions while building a portfolio of impactful work. 

  • FOR Credit

    Global Consulting Project

    Consult across borders. Tackle real challenges for a global company—often including a visit to the company's global headquarters—in this immersive team experience. (Application required.)

  • for Credit

    Global Field Study

    Experience business on the global stage. Immerse yourself in global markets and culture through travel over spring break or early summer. (Application required.)

  • for Credit

    Washington, D.C. Residency

    See policy in action. Spend a week in the nation's capital meeting with policymakers and business leaders. You'll explore how public policy shapes the economy as you meet with executives and lobbyists.

  • FOR Credit

    360 Huntington Fund

    Make real investment decisions. Join the student-led mutual fund and manage part of Northeastern's endowment. You'll pitch stocks, make real investments, and build high-impact finance skills.

  • Non Credit

    Bloomberg Business Lab

    Get Bloomberg certified. Harness powerful financial tools to analyze real-time data, earn Bloomberg Market Concepts and ESG certifications, and compete in global team challenges. 

  • Non Credit

    Graduate Options Club

    Explore the art of options trading. Deepen your understanding of financial markets through hands-on learning, industry insights, and a collaborative network of peers.

  • Non Credit

    Sustainable Finance Club

    Explore how finance can drive positive change. Learn about ESG investing, sustainability trends, and responsible business practices through events, discussions, and competitions.

Corporate Residency: A paid, transformative experience

Our signature corporate residency program is the core of the D'Amore-McKim MBA experience. In this one-of-a-kind opportunity—which takes the idea of work experience to a whole new level—you'll have a paid work placement with a leading business or startup. As you become a valued, fully integrated member of the company, you'll take on critical projects, deliver work that makes a real impact, and build valuable connections that can accelerate your career.  

Example corporate residencies

Locations

Boston

Home to 47,000 international students and a thriving financial services sector, Boston features vibrant neighborhoods, historic sites, architectural beauty, and more. 

Study in the heart of Boston

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Student voices

Faculty & learning

Our world-class faculty bring years of experience, innovative leadership, and global perspectives to their teaching and are dedicated to preparing you for success in a rapidly evolving business world. If you want to learn value creation, investment strategy, and market analysis—all while building the leadership skills needed for today's digital-first global economy—our faculty will prepare you to make an impact from day one. 

Class profile

Learn about our diverse, talented Full-Time MBA class, including students enrolled in this dual degree program. You'll find key demographics, average GPAs, academic and industry backgrounds, international connections, and more.  

Employment statistics

Our faculty will prepare you to succeed in an ever-changing business world. As a result of our rigorous academics, experiential and interdisciplinary approach, and signature corporate residency program, you'll graduate prepared to thrive as a leader and ready to make a difference.  

Careers & support

The dedicated experts at the Graduate Career Center will help you achieve your professional goals and emerge as a responsible, forward-thinking business leader. Whether you want to advance your career in finance or move into the field, we'll support you in setting goals, preparing for the job search, exploring learning opportunities beyond the classroom, and invite you to events and programs to grow your network

Alumni network

One of the most valuable benefits of earning your master's degree from D'Amore-McKim is the chance to become part of our elite alumni network—numbering more than 65,500 members spanning 180+ countries who regularly connect through events, programs, services, chapters, volunteering, and more. 

International students

Northeastern's Office of Global Services provides the expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through your immigration, academic journey, and employment experiences—including any Curricular Practical Training deemed necessary or integral to your academic program and Pre-Completion and Post-Completion Optional Practical Training work authorization. 

Applicant FAQs

To apply to D'Amore-McKim's Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA program, log in or create an account on our application portal. You will need:

Application form
A personal statement (<=500 words)
Resumé
Two letters of recommendation
Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business is currently test-optional and does not require applicants to submit GRE or GMAT scores.

With a Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA degree, you could play an essential role in shaping an organization's financial strategy by performing data analysis and advising senior managers on profit-maximizing ideas. Explore if a dual degree is right for you. 

Yes, D'Amore-McKim's Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA curriculum is closely aligned with the Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and provides a strong foundation of knowledge. Learn more at the CFA Institute website

An MBA corporate residency is where students gain real-world experience working alongside company leaders for 3, 6, or up to 12 months. Learn how a deeper, longer corporate residency will give you the chance to apply what you've learned, build your professional network, and make a real impact.

Yes, the Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA program is accredited. The D'Amore-McKim School of Business is accredited by the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.

The Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA program takes 30 months to complete full-time. Program length often depends on the corporate residency you choose, which can last 3, 6, or up to 12 months.

You do not need a business degree to earn an MBA. Non-business majors are encouraged to apply to our Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA program. We welcome students from all academic and professional backgrounds. Learn more about pivoting careers without a prior business degree.

All tuition and fees are determined annually and subject to revision by Northeastern University, which reserves the right to alter the schedule of tuition and fees without notice.

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