MSx Strategic Technology Leadership: FAQs

Who should I contact with questions?

Andrew Mauriello 

Director Operations, Center for Technology Management and Digital Leadership  

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How do I start the application process?
  • The link to the application can be found here.  Create an account, and add a new program with the following details:
    Northeastern University

    27. MS in Management – MS x in Strategic Technology Leadership (Online + Corporate Residencies)

  • 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 [email protected] (these emails have been known to get caught in junk mail). They will follow a link that will allow them to upload the letter of recommendation to the portal on your behalf. 
  • If a field is not required, feel free to leave it blank.
  • Uploading unofficial transcripts will allow you to complete the application process, but official transcripts will need to be sent to Admissions after acceptance.
  • 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, 2023 

Final Fall Residency 

All Students Combined: September 17-21, 2024 – Boston, MA 

Students Entering in Fall, 2024

Fall, 2024 Residencies 

Boston Cohort: September 10-14, 2024 – Boston, MA 

London Cohort: September 24-28, 2024 – London, U.K. 

 

Spring, 2025 Residencies 

Boston Cohort: January 7-11, 2025 – Boston, MA 

London Cohort: January 14-18, 2025 – London, U.K. 

  

Final Fall Residency  

All Students Combined: September 16-20, 2025 – Boston, MA 

 

Students Entering in Fall, 2025

Fall, 2025 Residencies  

Boston Cohort: September 9-13, 2025 – Boston, MA 

London Cohort: September 23-27, 2025 – London, U.K. 

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. 

  • 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?
  • Please find available resources here. For additional information, contact Kyle Droz.
Are there any recommended places for lodging during residencies?
  • Boston campus-area hotels can be found here. For London, please see here.
  • In London, staff & faculty have enjoyed the Blue Orchid, Tower Bridge. If you’d like to stay there, you are welcome to use our discounted rate by using code NEUL when booking with them.
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?

  • Boston:

    • 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.

  • London:

    • Details can be found here.