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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Campus and Location
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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Kelly Sugrue
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Assistant Dean of Admissions
Address
415 South Street
MS 032
Waltham, MA 02453
United States
MS 032
Waltham, MA 02453
United States
Phone
781-736-2252
Fax
781-736-2263
Email
globaladmissions@brandeis.edu
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Overview
From The School
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.
Applicants: 105
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average Undergrad GPA 3.30
Years Work Experience: 5
Average Age: 29
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
440 - 610
GPA
3.1 - 3.6
Deadlines
Round 1
November 1
Round 2
January 15
Round 3
March 1
Round 4
April 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Undergraduate GPA
Non-Academic
Interviews
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Private
AACSB-approved
Yes
Selectivity Rating
Academics
Academics
Overall
From the School
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.
Program Types
Full-Time
Yes
Part-Time
Yes
Evening
No
Executive
No
Online
No
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
60
59
Full-time
41
Part-time
33
Female
6.7
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
The global perspective offered by Brandeis University’s International Business School (IBS) is apparent throughout both its Traditional (two years) and an Accelerated (sixteen months) MBA programs. Concentrations are offered in Marketing, Finance, Real Estate, Strategy and Innovation, and STEM-designated Data Analytics (students can choose up to two). Specialized training gives students working knowledge of Bloomberg Lab and other “must-have” industry technologies, and the school’s reputation in the quantitative and data analytics fields precedes it (as well as its hard-to-find specialization in transfer pricing). “If you are good with numbers and trend analysis, get there,” says a student. The curriculum is flexible and the school is an early adopter of new fields”, with “tons of finance and economics courses to choose from besides the core MBA courses”; additionally, the school’s Centers and Initiatives provide opportunities for students to interact with world leaders on topics at the forefront of global business.
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.”
Concentrations
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business
Leadership/Management
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business
Leadership/Management
Marketing
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Real Estate
Specialized Masters
Business Administration
Data Analytics
Economics
Finance
International Business
Data Analytics
Economics
Finance
International Business
Center for Research
Economics
Entrepeneurship
Finance
International Business
Leadership/Management
Real Estate
Entrepeneurship
Finance
International Business
Leadership/Management
Real Estate
Specialities of Faculty
Academic specialties of faculty
URL
Economics Analysis and Consulting
Strategy and Innovation
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
Yes
Sustainability course is
Recommended
Description
BUS 269F ? Building Sustainable Business: A commitment to corporate sustainability affects business practices, values, and culture. This survey course examines the influence of corporate sustainability on internal operations, supply chain management, employee engagement, product development, market communications, strategic planning, corporate compliance, and investor relations. Highly recommended as an introduction to the field. Usually offered every year.
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
Yes
Description
The Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship and the Bunson Finance and Society Initiative sponsor research and programming on sustainability, including research.
School's environmental commitment 1:
Extensive programming by Centers: the Asper Center organized the Business of Climate Change Week in Spring 2020, which follows the Business & Society Lecture (Spring 2019) and the Smart Fifty Entrepreneurship Competition (social impact in India) and Innovation in Israel conference (Spring 2019).
School's environmental commitment 2:
Field Projects involving student teams working with area businesses and non-profits, on Sustainable Business and Social Innovation Impact.
School's environmental commitment 3:
Courses in Socially Responsible Investing, Building Sustainable Businesses, Investing in Energy, Economic Development, and Real Estate and Society.
Careers
Careers
Career Overview
From The School
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.
Average Starting Salary
$82,184
Accepted employment by 3 months after graduation
73%
Finding Jobs & Internships
Source Of Full-Time Job Acceptances
55%
Graduate Facilitated
45%
School Facilitiated
Source Of Internship Acceptances
73%
School Facilitiated
27%
Graduate Facilitiated
Graduates Employed by Area of Practice
45%
Finance/Accounting
18%
General Management
9%
Marketing
9%
Operations/Logistics
9%
Consulting
9%
Other
Graduates Employed by Region
64%
Northeast
18%
International
9%
Mid-Atlantic
9%
West
Students Say
The school’s proximity to the pharmaceutical and startup hub of Boston is a huge draw, and plenty of graduates are on the healthcare track; in fact, 95 percent of all IBS MBA graduates were hired within six months of graduation. Brandeis has eighteen study abroad partners and immersion opportunities in order to introduce participants to the economies of dynamic overseas markets. Students laud the experiential learning preparation they receive while at the school: “IBS gave me the tools and the drive to constantly try and get better,” says a student. The alumni network is strong and wide—IBS graduates can be found in one hundred countries the world over—and many students find out about the “rigorous” program through friend and colleague recommendations. Top employers of Brandeis MBA graduates include Procter and Gamble, McKinsey & Company, Ernst & Young, LLP, MassChallenge, Accenture, and Infor.
Job Function
| Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance / Accounting | 45% | $78,000 | $71,174 | $30,868 | $95,000 |
| General Management | 18% | $107,500 | $107,500 | $90,000 | $125,000 |
| Consulting | 9% | $14,154 | $14,154 | $14,154 | $14,154 |
| Marketing / Sales | 9% | $57,000 | $57,000 | $57,000 | $57,000 |
| Operations / Logistics | 9% | $105,000 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $105,000 |
| Other | 9% | $157,000 | $157,000 | $157,000 | $157,000 |
Industries
| Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 45% | $78,000 | $68,604 | $15,154 | $125,000 |
| Consulting | 27% | $74,000 | $69,667 | $57,000 | $78,000 |
| Technology | 18% | $131,000 | $131,000 | $105,000 | $157,000 |
| Media / Entertainment | 9% | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
Prominent Alumni
Boris Kapeller
US Regional Head of Traded Risk - HSBC
Shweta Raisoni
Solutions Consultant - Google Android Partner Engineering
Werner de Merode
Senior Finance Manager at Amazon
Vera Bondarenko
Director of Finance at Dell Technologies
Mirtha Kastrapeli
CEO & Founder, BeyondAlpha
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
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.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jan 15
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Aid Package
$32,253
Average Scholarship / Grant Aid Package
$32,253
Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
85%
All Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
85%
New Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
89%
New Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
89%
New Students Receiving Loans
26%
Tuition Full-Time (per year)
Tuition (In-State)
$58,766
Tuition (Out-State)
$58,766
Fees (In-State)
$120
Fees (Out-State)
$120
Tuition Part-Time (per credit hour)
Tuition (In-State)
$1,837
Tuition (Out-State)
$1,837
Fees (In-State)
$0
Fees (Out-State)
$0
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus
$16,806
Academic Expenses
$1,745
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Full-Time Enrollment
42
Part Time
3%
In State
17.0%
Out of State
83.0%
Foreign Countries Represented
15
Demographics
7.00%
Underrepresented Minorities
90.00%
International
43% female
57% male
Campus Life
From The School
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.
Students Say
This group is “focused,” “finance-oriented,” and “comes from all walks of life.” Unsurprisingly, there is a very large international student population, who bring “a wide range of personal and professional experiences and are always willing to help others.” The school constantly hosts “all kinds of interesting events,” including “culture-specific events,” and “everyone knows everybody and there is a very warm and friendly atmosphere.” First-year students are “supported and motivated by the second-year students” and “the entire staff is extremely supportive and engaging.” Extracurricular activities in the “arts, business, community, [and] sports” offer “lots of opportunities to engage for students of all interests.” “From entrepreneurship and analytics-related student clubs to cultural events like Global Gala you can never get bored of activities and life on campus,” says a grateful student.
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% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
