MS in Management (MS x)

Prepare for the next step in your career on your own terms with our innovative and flexible MS in Management—we call this MS x. You'll build deep knowledge in your area of concentration and become empowered to deliver successful business solutions quickly and confidently, with coursework aligned to your experiences and goals.

MS in Management Program Overview

Program Structure: 10 courses, comprised of four flexible core courses each in a key business domain and six electives
Class Schedule: Full- and part-time students can customize a schedule of evening classes Monday–Thursday at 5:20 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. For Full-time students, a limited number of daytime courses may be available. Online students will complete coursework on their own schedule with optional live sessions and faculty office hours.
Time to Complete: 12 or 16 months full-time; less than two years part-time or online, on average

Unique Features

core courses in key business domains

in-demand concentrations

diverse electives to choose from

Acquire foundational skills or elevate your existing knowledge of business fundamentals in core areas
Personalize all aspects of your master's degree, including core coursework, to align with your specific career goals
Choose from 16 in-demand concentrations to develop deep expertise in a specific area
Leverage the global expertise and cutting-edge perspective of the D'Amore-McKim faculty—many of whom are startup founders, executives, and consultants at leading firms.

Admissions

GMAT/GRE required? Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business is currently test-optional and does not require applicants to submit GRE or GMAT scores. For more information watch this video, or review our admissions policies.
English language proficiency: English proficiency, both written and verbal, is necessary for success in D'Amore-McKim classrooms. For more information, review our admissions policies.
Where do I apply? Learn more here.
Interview required? Interview by invitation only for on-campus applicants, no interviews for online applicants.

Full-Time MS in Management (MS x)

2024 Application Deadlines	Decision Notifications	Classes Begin
Nov. 9	Jan. 10	September
Jan. 25	Mar. 14	September
Mar. 21*	May 2	September
May 9	Jun. 13	September

*March 21 deadline is the final deadline for international candidates who require a new F-1 visa

Part-Time MS in Management (MS x)

2024 Application Deadlines	Decision Notifications	Classes Begin
Jan. 25	Rolling Basis	September
Mar. 21	Rolling Basis	September
May 9	Rolling Basis	September
Jun. 7	Rolling Basis	September
Jul. 3	Rolling Basis	September
Aug 1	Rolling Basis	September

Online MS in Management

2024 Application Deadlines	Decision Notifications	Classes Begin
Aug. 11	Rolling Basis	August
Oct. 2	Rolling Basis	October
Dec. 11	Rolling Basis	Jan. 8
Feb. 5	Rolling Basis	Feb. 26

Tuition

Northeastern Student Financial Services publishes the tuition rates for the MS in Management (MS x) program. Under the “Graduate Programs” section, the cost per credit appears next to “D'Amore-McKim School of Business Programs.”

Financial Aid

Northeastern's Student Financial Services team will guide you through options to help you finance your graduate education. You can learn more about graduate financial aid options on their website.

Once you become a student, your financial aid advisor will work with you to answer your questions, and provide valuable insight as you navigate the financial commitments of your program.

Scholarships

D'Amore-McKim and Northeastern University offer a variety of scholarships. On-campus students will automatically receive consideration for a merit scholarship. You may also qualify for funding support as an alum, U.S. servicemember, or veteran.

Application Fee Waivers

D'Amore-McKim offers application fee waivers to applicants that meet specific criteria. You can review the policy on the Graduate Application FAQ web page.

The D'Amore-McKim School of Business community stands with our university and its leadership in our dedication to cultivating equity and inclusion for all humankind. Understanding and solving our problems requires constant interaction among people who bring their own diverse contexts and experiences to the conversation. Therefore, we must be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that values the uniqueness of its members, recognizes the power and importance of diversity in our own and surrounding communities, and ensures their engaged participation.

View D'Amore-McKim's commitment to diversity

Graduate Student Clubs

There are numerous university-wide and D'Amore-McKim-affiliated student groups that you may wish to join, and several are grounded in building inclusive communities and resiliency. Many of our graduate business students participate in the Graduate Students of Color Collective, Grad Q, and Out in Business.

Campus Resources

Participate in community-building programs, lectures, and events offered by Northeastern's cultural centers representing a range of affiliations and interests including the LGBTQA Resource Center, Latinx Student Cultural Center, Asian American Center, Office of Global Services, and many more.

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Curriculum

The MS in Management (MS x) is taught in three locations and designed to give you strong core of business knowledge and skills, plus specialized expertise based on your specific career goals and interests. Our Oakland program offers a focus in entrepreneurship in the heart of the Bay Area, our Online format is tailored to the healthcare industry through a unique partnership with the Mayo College of Science and Medicine, and our Boston program offers a list of 13 distinct concentrations for a highly flexible curriculum.