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MA Program Admissions - Lemberg Program

Brandeis IBS Applicants:

We look for prospective students who will make significant leadership contributions in business, finance or policy-making. You should have:

  • a successful academic record in an American bachelor's or equivalent foreign degree
  • good analytical skills demonstrated by GRE or GMAT scores (take a free GMAT sim test and receive your estimated GMAT score)
  • interest in international issues and motivation for challenging graduate study

Full-time work experience is desirable, though not required. Undergraduate studies should encompass principles of micro and macroeconomics, statistics and  Familiarity in a language other than English. In some cases, the committee will admit candidates if they take certain courses before enrollment.

Application Deadlines: 

The deadlines for application to our fall MA in International Economics and Finance programs are:

  • November 1st -- early notification deadline
  • February 1st -- priority deadline for scholarships
  • April 15th -- final deadline

Applications received by the earlier deadlines are granted priority for financial aid. Admissions decisions are usually reached within one month of the application deadline.