Part-Time MS in Finance/MBA - D'Amore-McKim School of Business

Become a finance leader ready to make an impact

The Part-Time MS in Finance/MBA programs are designed for working professionals, offering flexibility to balance your commitments. You'll earn both degrees simultaneously, with nine credits counting towards both. The MBA coursework will develop your leadership skills for the digital world, while the MS in Finance will enhance your financial decision-making abilities. This dual expertise prepares you for the evolving finance industry, positioning you to excel and stand out in the job market, all in less time than earning two separate degrees.

Program overview

Program structure: 72 credits
Dual degree: You'll earn an MS in Finance and an MBA concurrently
Class schedule: Monday–Thursday evenings at 5:20 or 7:30 p.m.
Time to complete: Less than four years, on average

Program structure

January Start

September Start

*May be completed at a flexible pace, but is usually completed in 3 years and two semesters.

Finance + MBA

The dual degree advantage

Earn your MBA and an MS in Finance at the same time, with the advantage of counting nine credits for both degrees. You'll become a responsible business leader of the world capable of working, navigating, and creating in a digital environment through the MBA degree, combined with financial skills and high-level knowledge to drive financial strategy, increase shareholder value, support flexible operating models, minimize risk, and maximize revenue with the MS in Finance degree.

PART-time MBA

MS in Finance

Unique features

degrees earned simultaneously

CFA

build knowledge aligned with the Chartered Financial Analyst exams

concentration options

Practice applying what you've learned through through experiential electives
Customize your business curriculum with electives aligned with your interests
Broaden your expertise outside of business with graduate coursework from other Northeastern colleges
Study in person on our convenient Boston campus—close to the heart of the city
Partner with your student services advisor who will support you throughout the program
Consult with a dedicated career advisor to plan your job search and connect to our employer and alumni networks

Program Objectives

Our Part-Time MS in Finance/MBA programs are designed to help you develop advanced skills to drive financial strategy, increase shareholder value, support flexible operating models, minimize risk, and maximize revenue. You will deepen your expertise with an Investments concentration, which will allow you to focus on managing assets for individuals or institutions and building expertise in capital allocation, valuation, or risk management. Your coursework—including non-business and experience-based courses—will grow your leadership capabilities and broaden your perspective.

Gain financial theory expertise

Your MS in Finance coursework includes financial and investment strategy where you will learn about investment theory, and how to analyze and opportunities to propose an innovative financial strategy to add value to an organization.

Understand the business side

Your MBA coursework will help you build a strong foundation in management—preparing you to be a well-rounded leader who can make strategic decisions in a business world that's dynamic, digital, and global.

Learn by doing

In this program, you can experiment and explore as you tailor your coursework to suit your goals. You'll benefit from Northeastern's powerful, transformative approach to learning through experience—inside and outside the classroom.

Career Outlook

The D'Amore-McKim Part-Time MS in Finance/MBA programs prepare you for leadership roles in most industries. This dual degree doubles your expertise and deepens your business knowledge. Adding an MBA to your finance skills makes you stand out with essential management abilities, making you a versatile finance leader. Depending on your experience, your strong quantitative skills and business savvy can lead to senior roles like chief financial officer, division head, portfolio manager, investment banker, financial consultant, or hedge fund manager—highly sought-after, well-paid positions with great career advancement opportunities. Our graduates are heavily recruited by companies of all sizes, from startups to multinational organizations.

Plan a successful career with genuine support

Dedicated career support through our Graduate Career Center

Tap into the extensive career planning tools and the deep understanding of the job market that our Graduate Career Center offers. Upon graduation, you'll join an active and esteemed D'Amore-McKim alumni network that's 56,000 in number.

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Build your network

A strong professional network can help you develop and improve your skillset and stay on top of the latest industry trends.

Access on-demand career related content

Prepare for your future through a structured, self-paced module in Career Management, hosted by the Graduate Career Center.

Explore job postings

The Graduate Career Center connects our exceptional and diverse graduate students and alumni with employers looking for skilled job candidates.

Get job search ready

Our Graduate Career Center has collected extensive resources to help you navigate the job market and grow the career of your dreams—now and after graduation.

Meet Our Students

Leveraging the program's flexibility to deepen quantitative skills and promote industry inclusivity

“It was important to me that I learn from professors who could integrate real-world applications into our lessons. I wanted a program where my class schedule was flexible enough to accommodate my interests, full-time job, and personal life. D'Amore-McKim checked all three boxes.”

Double Husky accelerates her career through an MS in Finance/MBA degree

“I originally wanted to get my MBA, but when I learned about the combined degree option, for me it was a no-brainer. If you have the opportunity to do both, why not do both?”

Acquiring the necessary tools to become a leader in finance

“I'm really looking to continue my career in finance and develop as a manager and leader. The Master's in Finance portion broadens my knowledge of finance and strengthens my day-to-day work at Acadian.”

More Student Experiences

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.
STEM-Designated? No.
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? You'll apply using the dual degree application. Learn more here.
Interview required? Interview by invitation only.

Application Deadlines	Decision Notifications	Classes Begin
Sept. 26, 2024	Rolling Basis	January
Oct. 24, 2024	Rolling Basis	January
Dec. 5, 2024	Rolling Basis	January
Jan. 9, 2025	Rolling Basis	September
March 27, 2025	Rolling Basis	September
May 15, 2025	Rolling Basis	September
June 26, 2025	Rolling Basis	September
Aug. 7, 2025	Rolling Basis	September

Tuition

Northeastern Student Financial Services publishes the tuition rates for the MS in Finance/MBA 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. As an MS in Finance/MBA applicant, you'll automatically receive consideration for a merit scholarship. The following scholarships are also offered for the MS in Quantitative Finance/MBA program: AmeriCorps/Teach for America, City Year, Latin American Achievers Scholarship, Prospansica MBA Scholarship, Posse MBA Scholarship, Reach Out MBA Fellowship, Returned Peace Corps, and The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Graduate Fellowship. 

You may 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 community believes that understanding and solving problems requires constant interaction among people who bring diverse contexts and experiences to the conversation.

We value uniqueness, recognize the power and importance of diversity in our own and surrounding communities, and encourage engaged participation. Numerous student groups (such as the Black Graduate Club and Female Leaders Club) and campus resources focus on building inclusive communities.

Northeastern and D'Amore-McKim offer and partner with organizations that provide scholarships and fellowships to foster diversity and inclusion. This program is eligible for scholarships such as the African Students Access Scholarship, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Graduate Fellowships, Forté MBA Fellowships, Latin American Achievers Scholarship, National Black MBA Association Scholarship, Posse MBA Scholarship, Prospanica MBA Scholarship, and Reach Out MBA Fellowship.

View D'Amore-McKim's commitment to diversity

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Curriculum

Our MS Finance/MBA curriculum is challenging, fusing finance and business with other disciplines, such as economics, mathematics, and computer science, to make you a well-rounded professional ready to navigate a complex financial and digital business world.

Your faculty will be financial thought leaders, scholars, Fortune 500 executives, and entrepreneurs who teach through the lens of their own experience.

Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.

EXPLORE the PART-time MBA CURRICULUM

EXPLORE the MS in Finance CURRICULUM

Required Concentration (Pick One)

Corporate Finance Concentration

Focus on financial results by company, division, product, or business unit; getting deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

Investments Concentration

Prepare for roles in which you manage other people's money with deep dives into reporting, analysis, tracking results, communicating with clients and monitoring changes in the market.

Optional Concentrations

Analytics Concentration

Learn how to succeed in data-driven management, no matter what your job function or industry.

Brand Management Concentration

Learn how to manage the integrity of a brand across all marketing activities and communication channels.

Business Management for Healthcare Concentration

Become an innovative leader and manager in the complex field of healthcare.

Corporate Innovation Concentration

Develop the knowledge, perspective, and leadership skills needed to be an agent of change and renewal within established organizations.

Corporate Renewal Concentration

Become a corporate turnaround specialist by learning to lead companies through bankruptcy, workouts, and restructuring to a successful outcome.

Entrepreneurship Concentration

Develop the knowledge, skills, and perspective necessary to conceptualize, launch, manage, and grow a new business.

International Business Concentration

Master a range of financial, analytical, and communication skills for increasing profitability and shareholder value.

Leading People & Organizations Concentration

Become a resilient and resourceful leader by learning to manage the human side of business.

Marketing Concentration

Learn how to build relationships with your customers and create a brand or product that engages them.

Marketing Analytics Concentration

Learn analytics skills taught from a marketing perspective—and create agile strategies that put your customers first.

Mutual Fund Management Concentration

Gain a holistic perspective on how markets and organizations function across economies—and master the technical skills for day-to-day management of mutual or hedge fund assets.

Operations and Supply Chain Management Concentration

Learn to expertly manage the flow of goods and services in order to grow your company's bottom line.

Sustainability and Business Concentration

Learn to create sound business strategies that make a positive impact on the world.

Experience-Powered Learning

Experience is the signature feature of a Northeastern education. Your Part-Time MS in Finance/MBA courses will include case studies and applied project work that strengthens your collaboration and problem-solving skills. You'll enhance your business and finance knowledge through unique experience-based activities, including travel opportunities such as:

360 Huntington Fund

Apply to join the management team of a real mutual fund. You'll learn invaluable skills in an environment that no simulated fund exercise can match. Earn 1 credit per semester up to three times.

Black Graduate Club

The D'Amore-McKim School of Business Black Graduate Club creates a community that supports black students in their personal and professional goals and promotes business issues related to the community.

Bloomberg Business Lab

Access almost any piece of information you need about global markets and business using the powerful research and analysis tools leveraged by the financial services industry.

Commodities Trading Club

The Commodities Trading Club strives to create a learning platform for students interested in the physical commodities trading industry — covering energy, metals, and agricultural commodities.

DATA Club

Participate in real-world data challenges to strengthen your skills and connect with a powerful network of like-minded students as you explore data's infinite applications.

Female Leaders

Join a supportive group where women challenge convention, push boundaries, and lead with impact. Connect with them on WhatsApp.

Graduate Consulting Club

Graduate Consulting Club aims to provide education and mentor-ship to business students who are interested in consulting, and help create meaningful connections with professionals in the industry.

Graduate Options Club

The Options Club at Northeastern University is a dynamic and inclusive student organization dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of financial markets, particularly focusing on options trading.

Emalie Hermans and Bailey Kane, both college of engineering students graduating in 2019, work in the IDEA lab in Hayden Hall

IDEA Student-Led Venture Accelerator

Get comprehensive support to bring your big idea to market—or volunteer to coach budding startups on finance, marketing, or business strategy.

Micro-Internships

The search for meaningful work experience can be challenging, especially when juggling a busy class schedule. A micro-internship may be the answer you're looking for.

Sustainable Finance Club

Welcome to The Sustainable Finance Club, a vibrant student-led community at Northeastern University committed to exploring and promoting sustainable finance practices.

Virtual Work Experience

“Work” for a real firm in a simulated format—so you can build your skills and resumé while exploring what your day-to-day could look like working in different industries.

Featured faculty

Bruce Clark

Martin Dias

Luis Alfonso Dau

Paula Caligiuri

Venkat Kuppuswamy

Marla Baskerville

Discover unparalleled business education at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business, where world-class faculty members bring a wealth of expertise to the forefront. These professors are among the many who bring a commitment to cutting-edge research, real-world application, and immersive learning experiences.

Learn more about our Boston campus

Explore opportunities to connect with us and learn more about Northeastern University's world-class facilities.

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Next steps

Questions? Get in touch.

MS in Finance

Phinix Knight-Jacks

Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Part-Time MBA

Elizabeth Nersinger

Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

How to apply

Application form
Application fee ($100)
A personal statement (<=500 words) and a short essay (<=300 words)
Resumé
Two letters of recommendation
Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
Zoom interview (by invitation, access provided after submitting your application)
Optional GMAT/GRE test scores (for more information, review our admissions policies)
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (for international students only, view more information and waiver eligibility in our admissions policies)
Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

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Upcoming Events

Dec 6

Virtual Forté Executive & Professional MBA Forum

Visit D'Amore-McKim's admissions representatives at the Virtual Forté Forum to learn how our MBA can help you expand your professional experience and advance your career.

Dec 9

Full-Time MBA Program Overview

Join us to learn how D'Amore-McKim's Full-Time MBA program can accelerate your career and prepare you to lead in today's complex business world.

Dec 9

Virtual Boston Area Diversity Admissions Forum

Join D'Amore-McKim's admissions representatives virtually for the 2024 Boston Area Diversity Admissions Forum to learn how our graduate business programs can help you expand your professional experience and advance your career.

Dec 10

Preparing Your Graduate Application

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