The MS x is D’Amore-McKim’s refreshed take on a management degree, with a focus on flexibility in all of your classes—even your core coursework—so you can chart your own path to achieving your goals. Whether you want to build on expertise from past coursework or acquire entirely new skills, the MS x program offers options at every step. Our MS x is ready for you to personalize your learning so that you achieve your professional goals.
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Unique Features
- Build the business skills employers seek in new hires by personalizing your curriculum to match your goals.
- Specialize your studies in one of 13 in-demand concentrations.
- Apply your business knowledge and skills to real business challenges through our project-based curriculum.
- Complete your degree in as few as 12 months with full-time study.
- Complete up to two courses 100% online.
- Apply your credits toward a future MBA at Northeastern once your master’s degree is complete.
Program Objectives
Northeastern University’s MS x program was designed to break the one-size-fits-all mold of management education. This innovative take on a management degree offers a personalized, flexible opportunity to achieve your specific goals, on your own schedule. Customize your core courses, choose one of 13 concentrations, study part time or full time, and take up to two courses online. Whether you want to enhance your liberal arts perspective with in-demand business skills or set yourself on a path to a management-level role, the MS x program provides you with choices and flexibility to position yourself for success.
Career Outlook
As the world changes, how and where we do business is changing. Employers increasingly seek nimble managers with broad business skill sets. You’ll graduate equipped with the core competencies employers seek—the basics of accounting and finance, data presentation and analysis, a customer orientation through all parts of business, and more.
Your business knowledge and deep expertise in your concentration area can help you launch or accelerate your career to a significant role in just about any industry you choose. Employers especially value the signature D’Amore-McKim emphasis on the role of data and technology in the global marketplace, which is one reason D’Amore-McKim graduates are highly recruited by top firms, multinational businesses, and startups.
Accreditation Information
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

