By teaching rigorous business, finance and economics with a global perspective, Brandeis International Business School prepares students to succeed in companies and organizations worldwide. The school is part of Brandeis University, a medium-sized private research university ranked among the most selective by U.S. News and World Report. Students have unsurpassed access to renowned faculty and a global network of more than 60,000 alumni in 160 countries.
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The school is located a short distance from Boston, one of the most vibrant, student-friendly cities in the United States. The metropolitan area has nearly three dozen colleges and universities with 250,000 students. This access enables students to cross-register at other institutions to pursue unique courses or academic opportunities. Boston is also a leading U.S. financial hub with a booming tech and innovation industry, making it a great location for starting or furthering a dynamic career.
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Waltham, MA 02453
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The International Business School utilizes a holistic application review process. We consider each applicant's academic history, professional background and communication and leadership skills, as well as potential contribution to the community.
Application requirements by program can be found here.
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Degrees Offered
The global economy and cutting-edge analytical skills are at the heart of the educational experience at Brandeis International Business School. The International Business School offers five traditional graduate programs, one accelerated graduate program and a variety of dual degree programs for both undergraduate and graduate students. These programs have been ranked among the best in the world by The Princeton Review, CNN Expansion, the Financial Times, TFE Times and eFinancialCareers. Most program offerings include a STEM designation which enables international students to continue practical training in the U.S. after graduation.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The two-year MBA is a globally focused, highly flexible program. Rich course offerings coupled with personalized coaching are designed to advance or switch your career direction. Students benefit from the expertise and industry connections of faculty members, who are easily accessible and renowned for their expertise in marketing, analytics, finance, strategy, real estate and more.
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
The 12- or 16-month Master of Science in Business Analytics program equips students to transform data into actionable insights. Students learn data management and pre-processing, management-oriented visualization, data structures and analysis, selected machine learning methods and predictive modeling. They build models and execute analyses to address the current needs of businesses and solve real-world problems presented in cases.
Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA)
The two-year MA program enables students to delve into economic theory and finance, while mastering data analysis skills that are critical in today's global economy. From careers in data analytics, economic analysis, finance, marketing and real estate, students move beyond models to engage in hands-on learning and prepare to tackle economic, business and financial challenges with international perspective. Seniors who are completing a degree in economics or business at a U.S. institution may qualify for admission to the Accelerated MA program, which lets students earn the MA in just one year.
Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
An MSF degree from Brandeis International Business School equips students to succeed in financial careers around the world. Students will engage with rigorous modeling and conduct complex financial and predictive analyses, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for roles in asset management, corporate finance and valuation, FinTech and risk management.
Additional Program Options
In addition to four master's programs, Brandeis International Business School offers a PhD in International Economics and Finance. PhD candidates develop the analytical and technical background required for research, teaching, high-level policy making and consulting in international economics and finance. Undergraduate and graduate students can also pursue several dual degree options, including the MA/MBA, MSF/MBA, MSBA/MBA, MSBA/MA, BA/MA, BA/MSBA and BA/MBA.
More information on all academic programs can be found here.
Faculty
At the center of the academic experience is the faculty — thought leaders who create new financial models for understanding complex markets, conduct award-winning research on macroeconomic policy, and spearhead fields of scholarship like cross-cultural fluency and microfinance.
Their expertise ranges across disciplines. Professors edit esteemed journals, earn awards from the likes of the Review of Finance and receive grants from major research bodies across the globe.
The faculty consists not exclusively of researchers, but also adjunct professors with extensive real-world experience, from successful entrepreneurs to strategists at major investment firms.
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The “impressive, knowledgeable” faculty are “top-notch” and “you cannot imagine how a few courses could be better taught.” They “encourage new ideas and allow students to experiment,” and really “push…knowledge boundaries,” creating a “fantastic learning atmosphere with their thoughtful insights and innovative ideas.” The school’s administration staff members are similarly “really friendly and understanding.” The MBA program here is the “perfect combination of being a small intimate program and highly professional.”
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Career Overview
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The Career Strategies and Engagement Center takes a personal approach in providing students with customized career planning. Students attend career fairs and campus visits from companies as well as Industry Treks. They interact with firms such as JP Morgan, Deloitte, State Street, Facebook, Apple, Analysis Group, Goldman Sachs, Dell-EMC and Fidelity. The International Business School offers internship programs with financial awards as well as access to a career strategies platform, which connects students to more than 25,000 recruiters worldwide. The team includes full-time career coaches, executives in residence and faculty members who provide career counseling plus job and internship search support to students.
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Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
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Marketing / Sales | 58% | $91,500 | $82,163 | $16,144 | $115,000 |
Consulting | 17% | $100,000 | $100,000 | $75,000 | $125,000 |
Finance / Accounting | 17% | $105,000 | $105,000 | $100,000 | $110,000 |
General Management | 8% |
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Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
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Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Healthcare | 25% | $100,000 | $98,333 | $70,000 | $125,000 |
Consulting | 17% | $81,250 | $81,250 | $75,000 | $87,500 |
Financial Services | 17% | $110,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 |
Technology | 17% | $55,572 | $55,572 | $16,144 | $95,000 |
Manufacturing | 8% | $91,500 | $91,500 | $91,500 | $91,500 |
Real Estate | 8% | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
Other | 8% | $115,000 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
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Tuition and additional expenses for each program can be found here.
The International Business School offers generous merit-based scholarships to both domestic and international students, and students are automatically considered for scholarships as part of the application process. Criteria for partial and full-tuition scholarships include leadership traits, academic achievement, personal background and graduate education focus.
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Along with many cultural and sports clubs, students can pursue leadership and development opportunities through professional and academic clubs focusing on consulting, marketing, private equity, real estate and more. Faculty and staff are highly accessible and offer personal attention to students. Classes are interactive and typically small, which allows students to truly get to know their professors and one another. Through frequent collaboration, students forge friendships with classmates from all over the world, further enhancing their academic experience and long-term professional network.