Brandeis International Business School

Dear Brandeis International Business School Community,

The Spring 2022 semester is well underway. After two weeks of online learning in January, students and faculty are now back on campus for in-person instruction. I’m encouraged to see our building bustling with activity once again.

Our students continue to find career success. According to the latest statistics, 93 percent of our 2021 graduates have accepted employment. Starting U.S. salaries reported by recent graduates have also increased 28 percent since 2018. This success can be attributed to the talent and skills of our graduates, the strong job market and the efforts of our Career Coaches and Engagement staff at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Faculty and staff also continue to build productive relationships with employers through our innovative field projects program. This semester alone, 15 teams of students and faculty advisors kicked off new field projects with companies seeking solutions to real-world business problems.

We have several fantastic events scheduled this spring that I encourage you to attend:

2022 Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship

March 29 — 2-3 P.M. EST

A virtual discussion featuring honoree Stephanie Tilenius ’89, MA’90, founder and CEO of Vida Health, and moderator Louis Woolf ’76, president and CEO of Hebrew SeniorLife. This event is sponsored by the President's Office, Brandeis University and the Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship. Registration is now open.

Business of Climate Change 2022

April 4-14

How we organize our economy, finance investments and manage innovation will change dramatically in the coming decades. Join us virtually as we explore the risks and opportunities posed by climate change. This annual program is sponsored by the Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship. Full event details.

2022 Perlmutter Award for Excellence in Global Business Leadership

April 14 — 12-1 P.M. EST

A virtual discussion featuring honoree Sir Ronald Cohen, a pioneering philanthropist, venture capitalist, private equity investor and social innovator. This event is sponsored by the President's Office, Brandeis University and the Perlmutter Institute for Global Business Leadership. Registration is now open.

Trends in Asset Management Conference

May 4-5

Join members of the finance and academic communities for a conference exploring climate change investment, sustainability and innovation. This hybrid event is sponsored by the International Business School’s Asset Management Council. Join the conference mailing list to be notified when registration opens.

In early February, the International Business School also cosponsored the fifth-annual DeisHacks, a 48-hour hackathon for social good. A record 157 student hackers contributed 29 projects supporting Waltham-area nonprofit organizations, proving once again that business is about more than just the bottom line — it’s about giving back to your community.

I wish you a successful spring! Thank you for all that you do in support of Brandeis International Business School.

Sincerely,Kathryn Graddy
Dean, Brandeis International Business School
Fred and Rita Richman Distinguished Professor in Economics