Online MBA (OMBA)

$900/credit, 50 credits, $45,000 total

No, the following will appear on your diploma:

• You legal name, Northeastern University, D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Master of Business Administration

Yes, D’Amore-McKim School of Business is accredited by AACSB International. All faculty who teach in the Online MBA are D’Amore-McKim School of Business faculty. In collaboration with Instructional Design and Course Managers, Online coursework is developed, designed, and revised in collaboration with D’Amore-McKim faculty and staff.  

Canvas is the main learning platform. Faculty Connects and Office hours are through Zoom. 

The Canada Scholarship Program aims to support learners who are Canadian Citizens and/or Canadian Permanent Residents starting Fall 2024. This program is offered online through Northeastern University's Boston Campus and is not affiliated with Northeastern’s global campus system, including its locations in Toronto or Vancouver. 

You can join the OMBA either through the Fast App (for performance-based admissions) or the Standard Graduate Application.

Learn more about which path is right for you.

• Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution. 
• Two professional letters of recommendation. 
• Statement of Purpose
• Up to date resume
• GMAT/GRE are optional 

Learn more about the Online MBA admission requirements.

• September 30, 2024 to start October 21, 2024 

• Visit the D’Amore-Mckim deadline & decisions page for admission deadlines past Fall 2024. 

There is a $100 one-time, non-fundable application fee. If you're accepted, you'll need to pay a $300 non-refundable enrollment deposit to secure your spot in class (deposit is applied to the first term tuition). 

Transfer credit requests are reviewed on a case by case basis.

• Performance-based admissions is an application pathway which allows you to earn graduate admission by completing real coursework.   

• Submit the Fast App and select your start date. 

• Pay the enrollment deposit of $100 

• Get a B or better in two designated courses and submit your official transcript showing your completed bachelor’s degree. 

• Matriculate into the full Online MBA program. 

• For more information about the difference between PBA and the Standard Graduate Application, click here. 

No

Connect with your employer to see if Performance-Based Admissions will be accepted for tuition reimbursement. Some employers may require an official offer letter to deploy benefits. Northeastern can provide an enrollment letter upon request.   

Northeastern faculty and staff will not be eligible to utilize their employer tuition benefit until they matriculate to a degree student.  If you need the tuition benefit to fund your degree from the onset, we encourage you to apply using the standard graduate application process.

There is a $399 enrollment deposit when you select your PBA courses. This $399 is non-refundable and gets credited toward your first tuition bill.

• Your transcripts may need additional review to matriculate into the program. International students are recommended to apply using the standard graduate application process to ensure transcripts are admissible for graduate admissions before starting the program.   
• Learn more about requirements for international candidates. 

• Unofficial transcripts, showing all completed coursework, grades, and GPA are required to apply.  

• Official transcripts are required prior to enrollment. 

International applicants must demonstrate verbal and written English proficiency. If you did not earn your undergraduate degree at an English-speaking institution, or you have not worked in an English-speaking environment for several years, you must provide the appropriate English proficiency scores (i.e., TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or PTE Academic).

Once you’ve applied, you can check the “Manage Your Application” section in your application for updates.

You will receive Accept/Deny letters upon an enrollment decision, generally within 7 days of a completed application. If accepted, you will log back into "Manage Your Application" to confirm your status and pay the $300 deposit.

Transcripts must be in English and on a 4.0 GPA scale, if not you must have an evaluation through a NACE member organization.

If accepted into the program, you will log back into "Manage Your Application" to confirm your status and pay the $300 deposit. 

Absolutely. The program is designed to provide the flexibility working professionals need. 

• On average, 10-15 hours/per week depending on how many courses you have enrolled in.  

• The degree can be completed as quick as 18 months. 

• You have up to 7 years to finish the program. 

• Courses are 7.5 weeks and a traditional semester is broken into two terms.  

• During a term, learners typically take 1-2 courses depending on their goal timeline for graduation. 

• The OMBA Success Manager will provide resources to help you develop a plan that works for you! 

Yes! Meet some of our D’Amore MacKim Faculty: 

• • John Bai 
  • Kate Ashley
  • Christoph Riedl
    

• Faculty Connect Sessions: occur once per week for each course. Connect with faculty and other learners in the course over Zoom for more in-depth exploration into the learning module that week.  

• Faculty Office Hours: faculty provide open office hours each week as an opportunity to connect live over Zoom.  

Yes, some OMBA courses will require group work.

The curriculum schedule follows a set availability. Refer to the curriculum maps on the website here for a good idea of when courses are generally available. Each term offers multiple options, including core, elective, and experiential courses. 

You will have access to the same resources as on-campus students. Some resources will require a student ID.

The Husky Card is optional for online students. Online MBA learners are eligible to have Northeastern Husky Cards mailed to them.  

Yes, you will be able to participate in the Northeastern graduation ceremony in May.

The program is heavily interactive, providing you with the ability to network with other learners through courses and experience-powered learning segments. In addition, you'll have opportunities to network in optional virtual and in-person events. 

Internships are not a part of this online program option. 

Connect with Tim Chezar, our Graduate Career Advisor to review your resume, talk about opportunities on how to leverage your MBA into a new field, job opportunity, or raise.