3-12
months
$34
Class of 2026 average hourly salary
Northeastern University is world-renowned for its focus on education through experience. You'll have the opportunity to participate in a unique corporate residency that immerses you in the day-to-day realities of a successful firm in your chosen industry. Working as part of a team, you'll build the kind of skills and experience that can make you stand out to potential employers.
You simply won't find another MBA internship with this kind of impact. You'll make meaningful contributions to your host firm and see your classroom learnings make a difference in real time. And you'll graduate from the program with a powerful industry network already in place.
Program details
Experience immersive learning
Blend your classroom learnings with real-world experiences in your corporate residency, ensuring that you gain knowledge and skills that go beyond academic theory.
Gain professional experience
Make meaningful contributions to your host firm and gain valuable professional experience for your resumé. Develop self-knowledge and enduring confidence that only experience can provide.
Expand your network
Connect with industry professionals, peers, and alumni, as you build relationships that are invaluable for advancement, mentorship, and gaining insights into your chosen career.
Once you've completed two semesters of coursework and maintained a minimum grade point average in the following programs, you'll be eligible to pursue a corporate residency lasting three, six, or twelve months:
International students in F-1 immigration status may be eligible for a corporate residency using Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization. CPT authorizes experiential learning opportunities that are completed before your program ends and are integral and required for your Northeastern University academic curriculum.
Before you begin work, you must obtain CPT authorization, whether the activity takes place on or off campus. Some opportunities may require United States citizenship as a condition of employment, so please review position descriptions carefully before applying. We encourage you to work closely with your career advisor and an advisor in the Office of Global Services on all residency placements.
Download our corporate residency fact sheet to learn more about our past cohorts and the industries, employers, and functions in which they worked.
My corporate residency at KPMG was an incredible experience that ultimately led to a full-time job offer. I worked in their asset management department as a tax intern during busy season, focusing on hedge funds and private equity. The work was fast-paced and hands-on.
Elizabeth Hanna, MS in Accounting/MBA'25
Corporate residency: Tax intern at KPMG
Apply for a corporate residency
To get started, update your resumé and profile in NUworks. From there, review job postings and apply for corporate residency positions.
Timeline
You'll be uniquely prepared to make an impact right away. You'll complete a rigorous curriculum emphasizing data and technology in decision-making, along with an MBA skills workshop, career management course, and personalized career coaching. With 24+ in-demand concentrations, you'll have the specialized knowledge and skills to excel from day one.
Our Graduate Career Center advisors will help you find the residency opportunity that aligns with your career goals. You'll apply for a residency of three, six, or up to 12 months—and even stack two residencies together—to build a unique learning experience that aligns with your career goals.
- 3 months—Accelerate your degree if you're experienced in your field and aren't changing careers.
- 6 months—Get the full residency experience and forge deep connections in your chosen field.
- 12 months—Complete long-term initiatives with your host firm or complete two six-month residencies at different firms will build the unique skill set and network you need to advance your career.
Employer Testimonials: How Corporate Residencies Drive Business Success
Student Testimonials: Transformative Experiences in Corporate Residency
FAQs
The Graduate Career Center team will connect you with its extensive network of corporate partners as you search for opportunities and interview with firms that align with your career goals. You'll find corporate residency jobs posted to NUworks.
While most students secure corporate residency positions with one of D'Amore-McKim's corporate partners, you can leverage your contacts to create a unique corporate residency experience. If you wish to pursue a self-developed corporate residency, your career advisor will help you introduce the concept to your target companies and obtain approval for the job descriptions.
You can work remotely, in person, or a hybrid format. You'll find the location and work arrangement expectations in the job description. If you are an international student, you may be required to work in person.
Yes, if you're in the Full-Time MBA, Full-Time MS in Finance/MBA, or Full-Time MS in Quantitative Finance/MBA programs, you can complete two residencies. You can choose to do them with the same employer or different ones to diversify your resumé and work experience. Just make sure to work closely with your academic advisor to plan your schedule.
Yes. Midway through your corporate residency, your advisor will check in with you and your employer (either in person or virtually) to see how things are going and assess your progress. At the end of your residency, you'll complete a self-evaluation and receive constructive feedback from your employer.
Graduate corporate residencies are paid positions. Job postings usually mention the pay for each position.
Your employer will set your pay rate based on your responsibilities. Generally, corporate residents earn a wage comparable to other employees with similar responsibilities. In 2026, corporate residents earned an average of $35 per hour.
At D'Amore-McKim, experiential learning is more than a feature. It's the foundation. This immersive, hands-on approach to learning empowers you to connect theory to practice, build critical skills for your resumé, clarify your career goals, and lead with confidence.
Learn how to leverage experiential learning opportunities.
Prepare for your corporate residency
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Write your resumé
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