From the School
By teaching rigorous business, finance and economics, connecting students to best practices and immersing them in international experiences, Brandeis International Business School (IBS) prepares exceptional individuals to become principled professionals in companies and public institutions worldwide. The school is part of Brandeis University, a medium-sized private research university in the Boston suburb of Waltham, Massachusetts. Brandeis IBS welcomes students from all over the United States and around the world into its innovative and diverse community. The school has unsurpassed access to renowned Brandeis faculty and a global network of over 50,000 alumni in 160 countries.
Overview
From The School
Brandeis IBS 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 Brandeis IBS community. Contact the Office of Admissions via email at globaladmissions@brandeis.edu or Live Chat on our website.
Applicants
56
Acceptance Rate
79%
Average Undergrad GPA
3.30
Years Work Experience
7
Average Age
30
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
510 - 650
GPA
3 - 3.6
Deadlines
Round 1
November 1
Round 2
January 15
Round 3
March 15
Round 4
April 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
GMAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Non-Academic
Interviews
Work Experience
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Private
AACSB-approved
Yes
Selectivity Rating
Overall
From the School
Degrees Offered
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
This one-or two-year degree lets students choose from five optional concentrations (Finance, Data Analytics, Marketing, Real Estate, and Strategy & Innovation).
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
The 12-or 16-month Master of Science in Business Analytics program combines data analytics and related programming courses with training in finance, marketing and business dynamics.
Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA)
The unique two-year MA program offers concentrations in Applied Economic Analysis, Data Analytics, Financial Economics, Marketing and Real Estate Finance. 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 of post-BA study.
Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
This 16-month program offers expertise in fintech, risk management, transfer pricing and valuation, asset management and corporate finance. The MSF degree is part of the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, which recognizes curricula that incorporate at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK).
Academic Programs
Brandeis IBS offers three master's degrees in addition to the MBA — and all four prepare students to become World Ready in analytics, business, economics and finance. Students master global fluency, which provides a firm grasp of cultural nuances; recognition of the interplay of economic, political and social forces; an understanding of the dynamics of cross-border commerce and access to opportunity in volatility across global markets. Classes are taught by an international faculty of respected scholars and seasoned practitioners. Off-campus experiential learning opportunities give students real-world experience through internships and consulting projects so they graduate with a practical skillset and global perspective.
Program Types
Full-Time
Yes
Part-Time
No
Evening
No
Executive
No
Online
No
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
74
59.5
Full-time
40.5
Part-time
38
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
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business
Leadership/Management
Marketing
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
Entrepeneurship
Finance
International Business
Leadership/Management
Specialities of Faculty
Academic specialties of faculty
URL
Corporate Finance
Applied Economic Analysis
Transfer Pricing and Valuation
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: Asper Center will organize 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.
Career Overview
From The School
The Career Strategies 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. Brandeis IBS 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 Career 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
$74,787
Accepted employment by 3 months after graduation
71%
Finding Jobs & Internships
Source Of Full-Time Job Acceptances
60%
Unknown
20%
School Facilitiated
20%
Graduate Facilitated
Source Of Internship Acceptances
71%
School Facilitiated
29%
Unknown Facilitiated
Graduates Employed by Area of Practice
30%
Finance/Accounting
30%
Other
20%
Marketing
10%
General Management
10%
Information Technology
Graduates Employed by Region
40%
Northeast
30%
West
10%
International
10%
Mid-Atlantic
10%
Southwest
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 | 30% | $72,000 | $74,833 | $60,000 | $92,500 |
| Other | 30% | ||||
| Marketing / Sales | 20% | ||||
| Information Technology | 10% | ||||
| General Management | 10% |
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 | 20% | ||||
| Technology | 20% | ||||
| Consulting | 10% | ||||
| Manufacturing | 10% | ||||
| Petroleum / Energy | 10% | ||||
| Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Healthcare | 10% | ||||
| Other | 10% |
Prominent Alumni
Uri Kedem
Marketing Strategy and Operations Senior Advisor, Dell Technologies
Shweta Raisoni
Product Specialist, Google
Werner de Merode
Global Finance Manager, McKinsey Digital
Vera Bondarenko
Director of Finance, Dell Technologies
Galen Karlan-Mason
CEO & Founder, GreenChoice, PBC
Overview
From The School
Brandeis IBS offers generous merit-based scholarships to both domestic and international students. 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
$30,206
Average Scholarship / Grant Aid Package
$31,418
Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
100%
All Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
100%
New Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
100%
New Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
100%
New Students Receiving Loans
33%
Tuition Full-Time (per year)
Tuition (In-State)
$54,596
Tuition (Out-State)
$54,596
Fees (In-State)
$120
Fees (Out-State)
$120
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus
$15,489
Academic Expenses
$1,608
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
32
Part Time
3%
In State
93.0%
Out of State
7.0%
Foreign Countries Represented
8
Demographics
6.00%
Underrepresented Minorities
84.00%
International
50% female
50% 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. Brandeis IBS has students from over 40 countries, and graduates often cite the international community as one of the most important parts of their experience. Many of the relationships forged in this setting continue well beyond graduation, linking alumni to a truly global network of friendships and connections.
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.
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
Admissions Office Contact
From The School
Campus and Location
While rigorous, the educational experience is delivered in the context of an inclusive and caring campus environment. 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.
The school is located a short distance from Boston, one of the most vibrant, student-friendly cities in the United States. The metropolitian area has nearly three dozen colleges and universities with 250,000 students. This access enables students to cross-register at other institutions to puruse 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.
Contact
Kelly Sugrue
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Assistant Dean of Admissions
Address
415 South Street
MS 032
Waltham, MA 02454
United States
MS 032
Waltham, MA 02454
United States
Phone
781-736-2252
Fax
781-736-2263
Email
globaladmissions@brandeis.edu
