Specialized global leadership focus
You’ll set goals for personal strategy for the global market in one of your first classes (Global Leadership)
Flexible curriculum for different career paths
Then you’ll have high flexibility in taking those courses that help you build your pathway towards your space in the global market.
Holistic approach for employability across industries
And finally, in your final course (a capstone project) you’ll reflect and capitalize on your efforts in a real-life consulting project.
“I developed the skills to be more resilient and creative through my graduate project-based work that allowed me to apply my knowledge right away. In one class I wrote a case study on a business owned by a family friend in Barcelona.”
STEPHANIE MANNA, BS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, MS INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT‘20
Program snapshot
Format
Full-time, Boston campus
Class Begins
September
Credits
30
Class Schedule
Classes are held in the daytime Monday–Friday
Time to Complete
12 or 16 months
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
GMAT/GRE Requirement
For the 2021-22 and 2022-2023 academic years, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores to be considered for admission. For more information, review our admissions policies.
F-1 visa compliant?
Yes, full-time study is compliant with F-1 visa requirements.
Stem designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
No. CPT is not offered at this time, but you’ll have opportunities to gain valuable U.S. professional experience through select courses.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Yes, International students on an F-1 visa may become eligible to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months after completing their program.
Ready to apply? Start here.
Format
Part-time, Boston Campus
Class Begins
September
Credits
30
Class Schedule
Classes are held in the evenings Monday–Thursday
Time to Complete
20 months, on average
Graduation
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December with a graduation ceremony held at the end of the spring term. Learn more about commencement.
GMAT/GRE Requirement
For the 2021-22 and 2022-2023 academic years, Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit GMAT or GRE scores to be considered for admission. For more information, review our admissions policies.
F-1 visa compliant?
No.
STEM designated?
No.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
No. CPT is not offered at this time, but you’ll have opportunities to gain valuable professional experience through select courses.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
No.
Ready to apply? Start here.
About our students
Entering class of 2020
| Women | 50% |
| Men | 50% |
| Average Age | 27 |
| Undergraduate GPA (Average) | 3.69 |
| International Students | 50% |
Work Experience by Industry
| Technology | 12.5% |
| Non-Profit | 12.5% |
| Consumer Products | 25% |
| Other | 50% |
Featured Faculty
Many of our international business faculty are experts that are defining the field today. They are the thought leaders in cultural agility, developing workforce strength across the globe, and strategic operational execution. Your faculty will use their experiences driving innovation in a variety of industries from the global context to inspire you.
Paula Caligiuri
Christopher Robertson
Elitsa Banalieva
Julia Ivy
Mark A. Huselid
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