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D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University 

 

Business Administration

Economics + Finance

Analytics + Data Science

MentorWorks Education Capital, Inc. partners with a wide array of schools to provide students funding for education via Income Share Agreements (ISAs) – an income-driven alternative to traditional fixed payment installment loans. Learn more about MentorWorks, ISAs or check for ISA availability.

About D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University

Information below provided by D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University (Northeastern), (2020). MentorWorks Education Capital, Inc. (MentorWorks) is not a representative of Northeastern and this listing does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement, or accreditation. Northeastern is not a representative or an affiliate of MentorWorks or Blue Ridge Bank, N.A. References on this website to Northeastern do not guarantee ISA eligibility or serve as financial advice. You should carefully consider your choice of educational program and seek advice from a qualified advisor.

We live in an era of digital convergence, when the most successful leaders are the most innovative at integrating their organizations’ physical, human, and digital resources.

The D’Amore-McKim School of Business prepares the leaders that the times demand. We deliver a curriculum that combines knowledge in technology and data analytics with uniquely human skills, such as critical thinking, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Bringing all of that together is Northeastern’s experience-powered approach to education.

From undergraduate to MBA-level programs—online, on-site, or hybrid, full- or part-time—you’ll integrate study and professional assignments with meaningful goals and impact. Through service projects, research, or executive-led workshops, you’ll widen your perspective and your network.

Moving among classrooms and conference rooms, you’ll develop and apply the human skills so vital to your future in business and beyond. You’ll put your ideas into action, take risks, and adopt a global outlook. And through the entrepreneur’s lens, you’ll view challenges as opportunities to flex your creativity.

You’ll become a lifelong learner, eager to keep evolving. And you’ll plan a career aligned with your strengths—and the demands of today’s digitally-driven world.

The D’Amore-McKim School of Business is accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).

MBA Programs

  • Full-Time MBA
  • Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA
  • JD/MBA
  • MS in Accounting/MBA
  • Online MBA
  • Online MS in Finance/MBA
  • MBA/MS in Finance
  • Part-Time MBA
  • Part-Time MS in Finance/MBA

Master’s Programs

  • MS in Accounting
  • MS in Business Analytics
  • MS in Finance Portrait
  • MS in Finance
  • MS in Innovation
  • MS in International Management
  • MS in Taxation
  • MS in Technological Entrepreneurship

Graduate Certificate Programs

  • Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making
  • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance
  • Graduate Certificate in Corporate Renewal
  • Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration and Policy
  • Graduate Certificate in Innovation Management
  • Graduate Certificate in International Business
  • Graduate Certificate in Investments
  • Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Human Capital
  • Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Third-party School Rankings

  • #1 in undergraduate signature experiences, Poets&Quants
  • #8 in U.S.-ranked online MBA programs, Financial Times
  • #10 in U.S.-ranked international business programs, U.S. News and World Report
  • #4 in best online finance MBA programs, U.S. News and World Report
  • #61 in best graduate business schools, U.S. News and World Report
  • #67 in U.S. MBA programs, Poets&Quants Top 100
  • #11 in entrepreneurship: grad, Princeton Review

School-reported Student Data

  • 100% of graduate students in the Full-Time MBA completed at least one corporate residency placement at a leading company or startup.
  • 100% of graduate students in the MS in Accounting/MBA completed a corporate residency placement at one of the Big Four or Global Five accounting firms.
  • Full-Time MBA Graduates received an average starting salary of $88,000.
  • Nearly all (91%) of our 2019 Full-Time MBA cohort started jobs within 3 months of graduation.
  • 19 In-demand concentrations available for Full-Time MBA
  • 10 First-of-its-kind interdisciplinary MBA x concentrations that allow you to learn and build a professional network in a non-business field for Full-Time MBA
  • Nearly all (98%) of our MS in Accounting/MBA students over the last five years have received full-time job offers within 3 months of graduation.

Applying & Candidate Criteria

  1. Online application form
  2. Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
  3. Personal statement, detailing your interest in the program and goals
  4. Non-refundable application fee of $75 to $100 (if required)
  5. One to three letters of recommendation
  6. Professional resumé
  7. Optional GMAT or GRE scores: If you’re applying for the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern has a test-optional policy and does not require a GMAT or GRE to complete an application for admission. Under the new policy, you can decide whether to submit a GMAT or GRE score as part of your admission application. If applying to the LLM/MBA or JDA/MBA programs, you’ll need to independently apply and gain admission to the School of Law and the D’Amore-McKim School of Business. You must be admitted to the School of Law before being admitted to D’Amore-McKim School of Business.

For International students: English proficiency, both written and verbal, is necessary for success in D’Amore-McKim classrooms. If you are not a native English speaker, we require a standardized test of English language proficiency unless you completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or you have worked full-time for two years in the United States or other native English-speaking environment.

  • Demonstrating Proficiency with Test Scores: We accept the following English language proficiency test scores: TOEFL iBT®, IELTS, Duolingo and PTE Academic. Enter your scores and upload a scanned copy of your results as a document in your online application. Tests results are valid for two years.
  • Demonstrating Proficiency with an Admissions Interview: For graduate certificate applicants, if you have not completed an English language proficiency test, feel that your scores are not an accurate representation of your abilities, or simply prefer an interview, you may request an intake interview in lieu of providing a test score. Virtual interviews are typically 30 minutes long and are arranged at the time of application review.
  • Additional Requirements: In addition to the standard application requirements, we also require a passport and English translations of academic transcripts. If you are neither a citizen nor a permanent resident of the United States, you must submit a scanned copy of your passport into the Supplemental Section of your online application. Any scanned academic transcripts that you submit through our application must include an English translation. Include all postsecondary educational institutions you have attended—as well as any technical or professional schools—and your diploma or degree earned. Do not include transcripts from your secondary school or high school.

 

Tuition

  • Data Science $1,665 (per credit hour)
  • Data Analytics $1,665 (per credit hour)
  • D’Amore-McKim School of Business Programs (excluding MS/MBA combined program) $1,640 (per credit hour)
  • MS/MBA (effective with cohort beginning summer 2020) $69,700 (full program)

 

Financial Aid

Income Share Agreement

You may be eligible to pay for tuition through the MentorWorks Income Share Agreement (ISA) program. With an ISA, a student has his or her education supported by an investor, in return for a contract to pay a specified percentage of income for a fixed period of time after graduation.

  • ISA payments adjust according to levels of income
  • Monthly payments are calculated by applying the student’s income share rate to their total monthly earned income
  • ISA obligations can be ended earlier by making early payments as listed in an early payment schedule

Check ISA availability at this or another school.

Income Share Agreements may be issued by Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

 

Federal Financial Aid *

Financial aid can come from federal, state, school, and private sources to help you pay for college or career school. Federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) covers such expenses as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. Aid can also help pay for other related expenses, such as a computer and dependent care. Thousands of schools across the country participate in the federal student aid programs.

There are also special aid programs or additional aid eligibility for serving in the military or for being the spouse or child of a veteran. And, Federal student aid may be available for studying at a school outside the United States, whether you’re studying abroad or getting your degree from an international school.

  • Grants – A grant is a form of financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund, or you receive a TEACH Grant and don’t complete your service obligation). A variety of federal grants are available, including Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants, and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants.
  • Work-Study Jobs – The Federal Work-Study Program allows you to earn money to pay for school by working part-time.
  • Loans – When you receive a student loan, you are borrowing money to attend a college or career school. You must repay the loan as well as interest that accrues. It is important to understand your repayment options so you can successfully repay your loan.

Apply for federal student aid — grants, work-study, and loans — using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.

* Source: studentaid.gov

 

ISAs may be issued by Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

What We Do at MentorWorks & How We Help Students

 

THE MENTORWORKS MISSION

Our mission is to open pathways to education and careers for students and candidates who may not have had the financial or social capital to do it on their own.

 

MENTORWORKS FUND & SUPPORT MODEL

Which Students We Fund

  • College juniors & seniors and Master’s degree / post-graduate students
  • Trainees in boot-camp, professional or trade certificate programs
  • Aspiring career-changers & experienced professionals facing unemployment

How We Support Job Candidates

  • Talent Accelerator Platform (TAP) – comprehensive, personalized job search & career coaching program
  • MW Labs Experience – experiential learning opportunities to propose solutions to hiring employers
  • Employer Engagement – live virtual events with employers, mentoring sessions and practice interviews

What Income Share Agreements Are & How They Compare to Loans

 

WHAT IS AN ISA?

ISAs are a flexible alternative to loans. Basically, students pay a percentage of their future income for a set period of time, up to a maximum cap, without accruing interest.

HOW PAYMENT WORKS

  • Students do not pay until they find a job and reach the minimum income threshold
  • The payments adjust according to levels of the student’s income
  • Monthly payments are calculated by applying the income share rate to the total monthly earned income
  • ISA obligations can be ended earlier by making early payments as listed in the early payment schedule

ISA vs. STUDENT LOAN COMPARISON

Income Share Agreements     VS.       PLUS/Private Loans
Interest does not accrue or capitalize. Interest accrues and capitalizes.
Your credit score does not affect the terms of your ISA. Your credit score may affect the terms of your loan and could impact your eligibility.
Monthly payments are based on a percentage of your income. You pay a fixed amount each month, regardless of your income.
Payments don’t start until you make above the minimum salary level in your ISA contract. You make payments, even if you are not making an income.
You only make ISA payments within a specific timeframe, usually 5-7 years. After that your obligation is over. Loan payment term can extend indefinitely until you pay off the principal and interest.
You know the maximum amount you’ll pay, no matter what. Interest is capitalized, so the final payoff amount can increase over the life of the loan if you do not make minimum monthly payments.