STEM-designated Degrees
Northeastern
University’s D’Amore-McKim
School of Business
Earn your STEM-designated degree at a university that celebrates innovation and global perspectives and empowers you with actionable experience.
EXPERIENCE CHANGES EVERYTHING
We’re the leader in blending real-world opportunities with classroom education. Depending on your program and campus, you may have the chance to engage in experiential opportunities such as:
• Corporate residency—Immerse yourself in a strategic role at a company or startup for three, six, or up to 12 months.
• Graduate co-op—Apply your knowledge to a strategic project at a host firm, usually full-time over the summer.
• Community Impact Initiative Contribute to solving a challenge for a nonprofit, part-time over the summer.
• Global Field Study—Broaden your business horizons on a global scale in a travel elective.
• Washington D.C. residency— Discover how policy shapes business in a fiveday elective in the nation’s capital.
STEM DESIGNATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For F-1 international students, STEM designation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offers an additional benefit. When you complete your program, you may become eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which, if granted, allows you to work in the United States for up to 12 months. By graduating with a STEM-designated degree, you may be eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of OPT—for a total of 36 months of temporary employment authorization in the U.S.
MS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Boston, MA or Oakland, CA, 12 or 16 months
• Leverage data for strategic decision-making across industries
• Explore data mining, statistical analysis, multivariate testing, and predictive modeling
• Gain experience with tools like Python, R, SPSS, SQL, and Tableau
• Apply analytics skills to an actual business challenge in a capstone project
• Eligible for graduate co-op, Community Impact Initiative, Global Field Study
MS IN FINTECH MANAGEMENT
Miami, FL, 12 months
• Gain expertise at the intersection of finance and technology
• Master data analytics, machine learning, and blockchain applications in finance
• Explore emerging trends in artificial intelligence
• Build predictive modeling and decision-making skills
MS IN QUANTITATIVE FINANCE
Boston, MA, 12 or 16 months
• Optimize portfolios and manage financial risk using advanced quantitative tools
• Combine finance expertise with computer science, mathematics, and econometrics
• Build knowledge aligned with the Chartered Financial Analytics exams
• Gain experience with tools like Python, advanced Excel, and statistical software
• Eligible for graduate co-op, Community Impact Initiative, 360 Huntington Fund
LEARN ABOUT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
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STEM MBA
Boston, MA, 12 months
• Build expertise in analytics, AI, and strategic leadership
• Integrate business fundamentals with technology, engineering, and mathematics
• Develop systems thinking and emotional intelligence for tech-integrated environments
• Eligible for 360 Huntington Fund, Global Field Study, Washington D.C. Residency
MS IN QUANTITATIVE FINANCE/MBA
Boston, MA, 2.25 years
• Earn both an MBA and MS in Quantitative Finance with nine shared credits
• Gain leadership and financial skills to thrive in digital business environments
• Build knowledge aligned with the Chartered Financial Analytics exams
• Customize your path with two market-aligned concentrations
• Eligible for corporate residency, Community Impact Initiative, 360 Huntington Fund, Global Field Study, Washington D.C. Residency
UNPARALLELED CAREER SUPPORT
Our Graduate Career Center will be a trusted resource for you as you plan your career—from online tools to one-on-one coaching. Guided by your dedicated advisor, you’ll explore potential career paths and access our powerful Global Talent System for career-building resources and exciting job opportunities. You’ll also connect with potential employers through industry panels, networking events, and career fairs.
I now work full-time at Lumida Wealth in New York City. My coursework and graduate co-op played a key role in preparing me for this position. The combination of hands-on experience and structured learning truly set me up for success.”
Shikhar, MS in Quantitative Finance’24 LEARN MORE
What truly set D’Amore-McKim apart for me was experiential learning, particularly through the 360 Huntington Fund and the graduate co-op. Getting experience in a real Mutual fund and gaining professional work experience sounded amazing, and once I discovered these, I knew this was the perfect program for me.”
Through my coursework, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of data-driven decision-making and how machine learning can be applied to marketing… These experiences have solidified my passion for leveraging analytics to drive strategic marketing decisions.”
The classes are well-balanced, combining technical skills with business acumen, which will help me learn to navigate business challenges and apply technical tools effectively without becoming overly specialized.
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Sumit, MS in Quantitative Finance’24 | Jaipur, India
Atharva, MS in Business Analytics’24 | Raipur, India
Cassandra, MS in Business Analytics’25 | Fort Lauderdale, USA