MSx Strategic Technology Leadership: FAQs
Who should I contact with questions?
Jin Hi Rheem
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Center for Technology Management and Digital Leadership
What should I know about the application process?
- The link to the application can be found here. Create an account, or log in
- Select D’Amore-McKim School of Business as the College/School, and select Online and On Ground (Hybrid/blended) for the Program Modality. After this, pick Master of Science for Degree Sought and choose the Entry Term
- Alternatively, Select D’Amore-McKim School of Business as the College/School and select Strategic Technology Leadership as the concentration. After this, pick Master of Science for Degree Sought and choose the Entry Term.

- Two letters of reference are required before your application can be submitted. Within the application portal, you’ll specify email addresses for two contacts who will each receive an email from Northeastern University Admissions – DO NOT REPLY, and an email address of [email protected]. Note: These may get caught in junk mail filters. They will follow a link that will allow them to upload the letter of recommendation to the portal on your behalf.
- You may upload the unofficial, scanned academic transcripts for the schools you’ve entered to successfully submit the application. Official transcripts are verified documents you’ll need to request from your academic institution, who will send them directly to Northeastern University Admissions. This is a condition of enrollment.
- If your transcripts are not in English, they must be translated before submission.
- If you’ve received an Undergraduate degree from a College or University located outside of the United States, a course-by-course credit evaluation done by a NACES-affiliated organization will need to accompany your official transcripts after admission.
What are the residency dates and schedules?
Students who Entered in Fall, 2024
Final Fall Residency
All Students Combined: September 16-20, 2025 – Boston, MA
Students Entering in Fall, 2025
Fall, 2025 Residencies
Boston Cohort: September 16-20, 2025
London Cohort: September 23-27, 2025
Where can I find semester start and end dates?
You can find semester start and end dates in the Academic Calendar. Filter by “Graduate (GR)” and refine results by month to view relevant dates and other important deadlines.
How can I access and attend my hybrid classes? When will they be held?
- Your Hybrid Class Schedule, and instructions to join will be available to reference through your Canvas account.
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You can adjust your time zone settings in Canvas to reflect your local time. Please check out these instructions, and feel free to update your settings if needed. Important: Please take note of what your calendar reflects before and after making this change to confirm the times adjusted accurately.
Who can I contact if I need special accommodations?
Are there any recommended places for lodging during residencies?
- Northeastern’s guides to Boston campus-area hotels can be found here. For London, please see here.
- In London, The Tower Hotel has discounts which can be accessed by booking here.
- CitizenM Tower of London Hotel – Use discount code: cu-nch
- The Blue Orchid, Tower Bridge – Use discount code NEUL
- You can also see this document for some additional information about planning a visit to the London campus
Residency Meals
- Coffee and pastries will be made available each morning of the residency. Lunches will be catered. If you have a food allergy or strict dietary requirement, please let us know via email.
- On evenings when a group dinner has not been scheduled, you are welcome to dine on your own or with classmates at your leisure.
What is the recommended attire for residencies?
- Business casual. Please avoid wearing jeans except for Saturdays where defenses haven’t been scheduled.
- Comfortable footwear that you can walk in around campus.
- Plan to wear layers to help manage any fluctuating temperatures in classroom/meeting spaces.
Where can I find parking and commuting information?
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Boston:
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General commuting options can be found here. Specific parking garage rates and locations can be found here. The lot at 10 Gainsborough St is a good option as it’s centrally located.
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London:
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Details can be found here.
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