The Lemberg Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MAief) is an innovative, two-year degree that fully leverages our core strengths in international finance, economics, and business. The program targets the finance and economics skills needed to understand the forces driving the global economy and the operations of international capital markets - whether you plan to manage investment portfolios, design a government's trade and financial policies, or oversee a company's finances. The main elements of the curriculum are:
- a conceptual framework for understanding global markets.
- sophisticated skills in finance, accounting, business and economic analysis, and quantitative methods.
- advanced expertise in one or more specialized areas-for example, derivatives, development policy, portfolio management, or the Chinese economy. Concentrations are offered in international finance, international business, and international economic policy.
- an ability to apply skills and expertise to "real world" trends and challenges.
Program of Study
From learning skills and analytical approaches in the first year, you will quickly advance to specialized expertise and real-world applications. One of your four semesters in the program may be spent abroad.
Electives cover analytical subjects as well as hands-on courses in important areas of practice, often taught by a senior professional in the field. We pride ourselves in the dynamism of our offerings: one of six courses is new every year, keeping the curriculum fresh, and making it possible to use major current issues to motivate learning and analysis.
An illustrative course sequence is below but remember that your program will probably differ from this depending on your preparation and career objectives. To explore our offerings, see our course list.
Illustrative Program for Year 1
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·Global Economic Environment
·Accounting and Financial Analysis
·Financial Theory
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·International Macroeconomics
·International Trade Policy
·International Corporate Finance
·Introduction to Econometrics*
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Electives
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One Elective:
·Managing International Business
·Country Risk Analysis
·Money and Banking
·Financial Planning and Control
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One Elective
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* Half course. Other quantitative electives may be substituted.
In the second year, you gain deeper subject expertise and international experience. You may focus your electives in one of three concentrations: international finance, international business, or international economic policy. You will also apply your skills to real business and policy decisions.
Illustrative Program for Year 2
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·Financial Modeling*
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Electives
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Study at partner university abroad or 4 courses at Brandeis, which may be electives or core courtesies (please see below)
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3 ½ electives, possibly completing a concentration in:
·International Finance
·International Economic Policy
·International Business
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* Half course. Other quantitative electives may be substituted.
Concentrations
MA students may concentrate in International Finance, International Economic Policy, or International Business. A concentration requires four elective courses in the field, which may include two courses taken while abroad. Consult our course list for electives in these fields.
Specializations
MA students may choose from nine specialization subjects:
Enrolled students should consult the Current Students page for detailed information on current degree requirements.
