in Management
Build Specialized Business Expertise in Just One Year.
Earn your Master of Science in Management online from Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business — AACSB-accredited, fully customizable, and designed to fit the career and life you've already built.
Online MS in Management
from Northeastern University
The Online Master of Science in Management (OMSM) from Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business is designed for early-career professionals and career changers who want specialized business knowledge without the time and cost commitment of a traditional MBA.
What sets this program apart is flexibility by design. Rather than moving every student through the same foundational courses, the OMSM lets you choose your core coursework based on what you already know, then specialize through one of five concentrations.
Earn an AACSB-accredited degree from Northeastern's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. The program is fully asynchronous with six start dates per year, so you begin when you're ready and study on a schedule that fits around your career, not against it.
The Online MBA may better match your desired career outcomes.
The OMSM is designed for working professionals who want focused business expertise without the time or cost of a full MBA. It’s a fit if any of the following sound like you:
Charged per course at enrollment. Take a term off without penalty. Full details and scholarship information at Tuition & payment details →.
Federal financial aid is available for Standard App students from day one, and for Fast App students after completing their two pathway courses. If federal aid is a priority from the start, the Standard App is the right path.
The pay-as-you-go structure makes it easy to align with most employer reimbursement cycles.
Online learning at Northeastern isn't solitary. You'll join an active cohort of working professionals from across industries and time zones — people who bring real-world business problems into every discussion and make the learning sharper as a result.
Every Northeastern Online student has access to the same career resources as on-campus students: the Northeastern Career Center, employer connections, job boards, and recruiting events. The Northeastern name opens the same doors, regardless of how you earned it.
Beyond career services, you have access to Northeastern's global network of campuses — to study, attend an event, or meet the wider Northeastern community. And a dedicated online success manager is with you for the full length of your program, making sure you always know your next step.
*From $22,970 / $766 per credit with automatically applied scholarships, depending on admissions pathway. Pay-as-you-go, charged per course at enrollment.
Your diploma reads: Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Master of Science in Management. No reference to online.
Where This Degree Takes You.
Management is one of the highest-demand occupational categories in the U.S. economy. Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034, with approximately 1.1 million openings projected each year. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024–34)
Graduates are positioned for roles across technology and software, commercial banking, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, professional services and consulting, and manufacturing and operations.
A Northeastern MS in Management positions you for roles where specialized business expertise is the differentiator.
*Salary ranges reflect national medians (mid-level roles) and mid-career to senior-level earnings (leadership roles). Actual earnings vary by geography, industry, and experience. Listed job titles are representative — not guaranteed outcomes. Sources: BLS OEWS May 2024; PayScale 2025.
Management Skills Employers
Are Hiring For Right Now.
The OMSM builds the cross-functional leadership skills every business role depends on — strategic thinking, data-informed decision making, leadership, and the adaptability that helps you move with changing market conditions.
Strategic Thinking
Connect day-to-day decisions to long-term organizational strategy. Translate business context into actionable plans.
Data-Informed Decision Making
Lead with data without losing sight of the business context that makes analysis actionable. The core skill of modern management.
Leadership & Influence
Move projects forward, build alignment across teams, and communicate with the authority your role demands.
Adaptability & Innovation
Apply what you learn on Tuesday at work on Wednesday. Build the habits that let you move with changing market conditions.
Your Curriculum,
Your Way.
Most business programs treat all students the same, regardless of background. We do it differently. You'll complete four courses, one from each foundational business domain, but you choose which course, based on what you already know. Every OMSM graduate develops the same core business skills — they just take a path that starts where their knowledge actually is.
What this means: If you're new to finance, start with the fundamentals. If you already have accounting experience, jump straight to strategic financial management. Every course builds on what you know and fills the gaps you need.
Then, complete your remaining credits with concentration courses or electives aligned with your career goals.
Pick your core, choose a concentration (or don't), and watch your credit count update as you go.
Pick your core.
Select one course from each of the four domains to complete the core (8–14 credits, depending on credit hours chosen at 2 or 4 credits each).
Organizational design, culture, and the management systems that make large organizations run. The toolkit for leading teams and functions.
How to attract, develop, and retain talent across geographies and cultures. Emphasis on the strategic choices that shape a workforce over time.
Workplace ethics, corporate responsibility, and the decisions managers face when values and pressures collide. Case-driven and applied.
The skills and frameworks of effective negotiation in business contexts. Simulations, case studies, and structured practice.
How marketing drives customer value. Build the analytical and strategic skills to identify, acquire, and retain customers in ways that create value for both the customer and the organization.
Foundations of business analytics — descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics applied to business problems across functions.
Design principles for dashboards and data visualizations that support real business decisions. Covers color, attention, dashboard design, storytelling with data, and how to make information understandable across audiences.
How to design dashboards, reports, and data products that actually change how the business operates.
Strategy frameworks built around innovation as a driver of long-term advantage. How to align innovation investments with corporate strategy.
The fundamentals of strategic thinking in competitive markets. Analytical tools for understanding industry context, designing strategies to compete, and navigating the changes that come with growth into new businesses and geographies.
M&A, strategic alliances, and other growth vehicles. How to evaluate, structure, and integrate deals that actually deliver on their thesis.
How to read, interpret, and use accounting data to support strategic decisions.
Core financial management — time value of money, capital budgeting, working capital, and cost of capital.
The integrative management of operations and supply chains — sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, process design, and inventory — and how information flows across the firms involved.
Pick your electives or concentration.
Fill your remaining credits with electives drawn from any concentration or from the general business elective pool (courses vary from 2 to 4 credits). Most students cluster their electives in one of five named concentrations for depth. Select one below to explore its courses.
Survey of emerging AI trends, tools, and applications across industries.
Ethical frameworks for responsible AI development and deployment.
Design principles for AI systems that serve people and business outcomes.
Strategic planning for AI adoption. How to identify, evaluate, and sequence AI initiatives that create competitive advantage.
Foundations of business analytics — descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics applied to business problems across functions.
The principles and techniques of data wrangling for business. Extract, profile, clean, integrate, and automate data processes using modern tools to turn raw data into business value.
Design principles for dashboards and data visualizations that support real business decisions. Covers color, attention, dashboard design, storytelling with data, and how to make information understandable across audiences.
How to design dashboards, reports, and data products that actually change how the business operates.
How to read, interpret, and use accounting data to support strategic decisions.
Core financial management — time value of money, capital budgeting, working capital, and cost of capital.
Advanced topics in corporate financial management, including capital structure decisions, dividend policy, and long-term financing strategies.
Capital structure, investment decisions, and valuation in a corporate setting.
How organizations identify, measure, and manage financial and operational risk.
The technology stack reshaping financial services. Fintech business models, blockchain applications, and how traditional finance functions are adapting.
Strategy frameworks built around innovation as a driver of long-term advantage. How to align innovation investments with corporate strategy.
How to orchestrate value across partner networks, platform ecosystems, and complex stakeholder relationships.
M&A, strategic alliances, and other growth vehicles. How to evaluate, structure, and integrate deals that actually deliver on their thesis.
How digital systems encode bias — and what business leaders can do about it.
Organizational design, culture, and the management systems that make large organizations run. The toolkit for leading teams and functions.
How to attract, develop, and retain talent across geographies and cultures. Emphasis on the strategic choices that shape a workforce over time.
Workplace ethics, corporate responsibility, and the decisions managers face when values and pressures collide. Case-driven and applied.
The skills and frameworks of effective negotiation in business contexts. Simulations, case studies, and structured practice.
Work with your success manager to build a program tailored to your specific career goals — no concentration required. The general elective pool includes two courses that are only available as general electives: BUSN 6402 Stakeholder Values and Societal Challenges in Business (2 cr) and HLTH 5800 AI Across the Health Sciences (4 cr). It also includes three courses that count as electives only when not selected as a domain course: MKTG 6418, STRT 6418, SCHM 6418 (2 cr each). Students may also mix and match courses across concentrations. A maximum of 12 credits from non-DMSB courses (AI concentration + HLTH 5800) may be applied to the degree.
Not every course is offered every term. You'll work with your dedicated success manager to plan your official course sequence based on term availability, prerequisites, and your career goals.
Five Concentrations.
One Management Degree.
After completing four core courses, specialize in a high-demand field with 12–16 credits of focused coursework — or design a custom curriculum around your own goals.
Artificial Intelligence (16 credits)
Strengthen your capabilities in AI strategy, ethics, and implementation to lead technology initiatives across any organization.
What You'll Learn- Emerging AI trends, tools, and applications across industries
- Responsible and ethical AI implementation frameworks
- Human-centered AI design principles
- Strategic AI planning that drives competitive advantage
Business Analytics (12 credits)
Turn data into strategic insight with advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and data visualization.
What You'll Learn- Data wrangling and preparation for business analysis
- Predictive modeling and machine learning for business applications
- Advanced analytics tools and techniques
- Designing data products that transform operations
Corporate Finance (12 credits)
Build sophisticated financial analysis and strategic financial management expertise.
What You'll Learn- Advanced financial statement analysis and modeling
- Corporate capital structure and investment decisions
- Risk management strategies and mitigation techniques
- Fintech innovations and financial technology disruptions
Choose 4 courses from the 6 below (12–14 credits, depending on selection):
Corporate Innovation (12 credits)
Lead digital transformation, manage innovation ecosystems, and drive strategic growth initiatives.
What You'll Learn- Innovation-driven strategy aligned with corporate goals
- Managing complex ecosystems and stakeholder relationships
- Growth strategies through acquisitions and strategic alliances
- Identifying and addressing digital bias in business decisions
Leading People and Organizations (12 credits)
Develop the management and leadership skills to build high-performing teams and drive organizational change.
What You'll Learn- Global talent management for diverse workforces
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution techniques
- Workplace ethics and corporate responsibility
- Organizational design and change management strategies
General Business Electives
Don't see the right fit? Work with your success manager to build a program tailored to your specific career goals — no concentration required.
Choose any combination of approved electives across all five concentrations to complete the 30-credit requirement. Plus two general-only options:
- BUSN 6402 Stakeholder Values and Societal Challenges in Business (2 cr)
- HLTH 5800 AI Across the Health Sciences (4 cr)
Faculty Who Work in the
Industry They Teach.
The Online MSM is taught by D'Amore-McKim School of Business faculty — the same researchers and practitioners who teach the on-campus program. Your instructors aren't observing their fields. They're working in them.
Hear from Northeastern Online students.
These voices are drawn from across Northeastern Online's program portfolio. The flexibility, faculty connection, and applied focus they describe are central to every NU Online program — the OMSM included.
Learn from actual
Online MSM course content.
Learn a new skill while you preview the program. These real lesson excerpts from two OMSM courses reflect the applied, practitioner-led learning you'll experience every week. Every course follows this model: faculty who are active practitioners in their fields, and content that connects directly to the work you're already doing.
Apply to the Online MSM:
Two Paths In.
Both paths lead to the same Northeastern University degree. Choose based on your background and what matters most to you. No GMAT or GRE required for either pathway.
Getting enrolled shouldn't be.
Full admission before you begin.
Why Northeastern Online MSM?
Here's What Makes It Different.
Online MSM Frequently Asked
Questions. Answered.
Yes. Your diploma will read “Northeastern University, D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Master of Science in Management” and will not indicate “online.” The online MSM is a 30-credit, AACSB-accredited degree with the same academic credential as the on-campus program. Graduates are part of the same Northeastern University community and are eligible to participate in university commencement in Boston.
The OMSM is designed for early-career professionals (typically 1–3 years’ experience) seeking specialized expertise in a focused area — 12 months to complete. An MBA is designed for experienced professionals (typically 5–10+ years) seeking broad leadership preparation across all functional areas — typically 2–3 years. See the full MBA vs. MSM comparison → · Compare tuition →
A conferred bachelor’s degree from a US regionally accredited institution (or equivalent) in any field — no business background required. The Fast App lets you demonstrate readiness through coursework rather than GPA or test scores. The standard application requires transcripts, recommendations, and a statement of purpose. Neither pathway requires the GMAT or GRE. Learn more about admissions →
Yes. The program is 100% asynchronous with no set class times. Plan for 10–15 hours per week per course. Most students enroll in one to two courses per term.
Yes — for many professionals, a master’s in management can provide strong return on investment. Management occupations are projected to grow 6% through 2033, with median wages ranging from approximately $98,000 to over $156,000 (BLS, OOH, 2023–33). The OMSM’s 12-month timeline and pay-as-you-go structure are designed to support that return. See current tuition →
No.
Yes. All 30 credits may apply toward eligible Northeastern MBA programs. As a graduate, you qualify for the Double Husky Scholarship—25% off remaining MBA tuition.
If you’re eligible, federal financial aid may be available—Standard App students can access it from day one, while Fast App students may qualify after completing pathway courses. Student Financial Services can help you understand your options. Employer tuition reimbursement and military benefits may be available for either pathway.
Yes. The online AI Applications for Business and Business Administration graduate certificates both stack into the OMSM through Stack Track — a lower-commitment starting point that builds toward a full degree without starting over. Learn about Stack Track →
Yes. Pay-as-you-go tuition means you're only charged for terms when you're enrolled. Take a term off without penalty or losing progress.
You choose which course to take in each of four business domains based on your existing knowledge and goals. New to finance? Start with fundamentals. Already have accounting experience? Move to strategic financial management. That choice multiplies across all four domains.
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or ready to enroll?
Fill out the form to get program details or start your Fast App today.