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Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Professor Tucker Marion, Co-Director of the Masters of Science in Innovation program, talks about the impact of innovation in the business community

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Experiential Education

Carlos Villalobos, fourth-year business major, moved to San Francisco
to work on co-op as a digital marketing specialist for Adobe Systems.

Global Business

Darla and Frederick Brodsky Trustee Professor
in Global Business Allan Bird examines student
impact on global leadership.

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Use-Inspired Research

Co-organized by Professors Timothy Hoff and Gary Young,
the 15th annual Organization Theory in Health Care Association
conference convened an interdisciplinary group of 60 experts
nationwide from the healthcare industry and academia.

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News

The business of doing good

As part of the monthlong field study program through the Social Enterprise Institute,founded in 2007 by Dennis Shaughnessy, an executive professor of innovation and entrepreneurship, students traveled to El Caño, a rural community in the Monte Plata region of the Dominican Republic. There the group surveyed some 20 impoverished women, gauging their interest in working for a sewing cooperative aimed at building sustainable economic growth.

Five minutes to impress

Five minutes. That’s how much time the hopeful entrepreneurs had to pitch their ideas to potential investors. While this may seem stressful, the fledgling businessmen and women—the purveyors of more than a dozen startups affiliated with IDEA, Northeastern’s student-run Venture Accelerator.

3Qs: Uber’s on the move

Joseph Giglio, senior academic specialist and executive professor of general management in the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, discusses Uber’s success and what it says about the outlook of urban transportation in the future.

Potential for Wearable Tech

Fareena Sultan, professor at Northeastern's D'Amore-McKim School of Business in Boston, comments on the future of wearable tech

10 Ways You'll Know Your Business Idea Stinks

Marc Meyer, professor of entrepreneurship, provides tips on how to decide whether or not to move forward with a business idea.

Expert Advice: 8 Tips for Building Your Personal Brand

Lynne Sarikas contributes advice to building your personal brand, especially when it comes to balancing personal and social media presence.

Taking it to the Streets

Student-consultants help small businesses thrive.

Associate Dean of graduate programs Kate Klepper named to GMAC board

Kate Klepper, Associate Dean of of graduate programs named to GMAC board

Innovation is Critical for US Colleges

At a time of great debate over the value of a college degree, a new national survey reveals a concern among U.S. business leaders about the pipeline of talent produced by American colleges and universities.

The picture-perfect co-op

Last January, Carlos Villalobos picked up and moved to San Francisco to work on co-op as a digital marketing specialist for Adobe Systems, the multinational computer software company.

Northeastern launches Masters of Science in Innovation

Northeastern University has launched a one-year, part-time graduate program aimed at teaching working professionals how to infuse innovation into the DNA of their organizations.

Send in the Entrepreneurs

More than 40 ventures showcased their work at NEXPO, Northeastern's bi-annual entrepreneurship expo.

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MULTIMEDIA

Coolest Co-op: Sho Nakayama and Patricia Marin

Patricia Marin and Sho Nakayama knew that their time with MasterCard worldwide was definitely the coolest, so they produced this video.

Addressing your organizational challenges with context-based learning

In today’s constantly changing global marketplace, executive leaders of organizations and companies must continually develop innovative approaches and new problem solving skills.

Lucy Schachter, Marketing

Student Lucy Schachter explains why she chose to study Marketing at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business

Evening MBA:

Eric Yale, Consultant at Accenture

Watch a video interview with Eric Yale, an Evening MBA student and Consultant at Accenture. Eric shares why the flexibility of the program, the caliber of the faculty, and the network of fellow students were key factors when choosing the D'Amore-McKim Evening MBA.

Supply Chain Management Certificate:

The Competitive Landscape of Supply Chain Management

Professor Robert Lieb discusses the competitive landscape of supply chain management and how those changes can affect competition throughout different industries.

Video still from interview with Eric Yale

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Blogs

D'Amore-McKim Faculty Blog:

Can technology get in the way of customer service?

Earlier this year, Chili’s installed over 800 tableside computers throughout their restaurants in an effort to streamline guests’ dining experience. The computers are positioned as a supplement tool to enable a smooth transaction between servers and guests. Not surprisingly, the … Continue reading →

D'Amore-McKim Full-time MBA:

Meeting My Mentor

After listening to several second-year students and their mentors talk about their experiences being part of the D’Amore-McKim Mentor Program, I decided to sign up so that I could be paired with a mentor of my own. I am thrilled … Continue reading →

Leaders at Work:

Insights: Newsletter

Featured in our latest #LeadersatWork Newsletter: The D’Amore-McKim Corporate and Executive Education Practice highlights practical business knowledge useful to both C-Level employees and young professionals. Read more from guest blogger Jeff Dorigan of State Street on involving business leaders in the company wide learning process and learn more about D’Amore-McKim’s Whiteboard Innovation Challen. . .

Career Center - "Get to work: A job search and career insights blog" :

10 Things To Do After The Job Interview

Wondering what to do after a job interview? Appearing in Forbes, this piece will give you advice on how to be persistent in your follow up,without being a pain! Please read the full blog here.

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Upcoming Events

August 04, 2014

MS in Taxation Phone Advising

Register for a 15-20 minute advising session to chat with an Admissions Representative about the program, the application process, or any other questions you may have.

August 05, 2014

MS in Innovation Webinar

Join us for a webinar to learn all about the new D'Amore-McKim MS in Innovation and have your questions answered. The MS in Innovation is a one-year, part-time program designed specifically for working professionals who want to become innovation leaders. You can learn the fundamentals of innovation in business, expand your skill set, work on experiential innovation projects, and position yourself for advancement.

August 05, 2014

MSI Briefings

Come join our faculty director and admissions staff for a presentation on our new Masters in Innovation Program. See what having Masters in Innovation can do to accelerate your career and have your questions about the program answered.

August 06, 2014

Graduate School of Professional Accounting Webinar - Preparing for the GMAT

Join us online for this event to learn all about our graduate accounting and taxation programs. Get an overview of our MS in Accounting/MBA program for non-accounting majors, our MS in Accounting program for accounting majors, and our MS in Taxation program for tax professionals. Discover how earning an advanced degree from Northeastern can help you accelerate your career. Learn about the admissions process and have your questions answered.