Brandeis International Business School
Anna Scherbina, MA Program Director
Brandeis Advantage
Ranked among the best U.S. universities by U.S. News and World Report. Located close to Boston, a multicultural hub of finance, technology and innovation.
Quantitative Curriculum in Business, Economics and Finance
Combine sophisticated analytical skills with real-world preparation.
1-Year, 2-Year, Dual-Degree and Part-Time Programs
Five options based on academic background. Applicants are not required to have work experience.
Career Diversity
Graduates are hired by corporations, financial and economic organizations, consulting firms, governments and startups.
STEM-Designated
Study in a program that lets international students extend a 12-month post-graduate practical training experience by an additional 24 months. Learn more.
Renowned Faculty
Learn from faculty experts who are leaders in academic research or seasoned financial professionals.
Scholarships
100% of admitted students are considered for generous scholarships.
A Close-knit Community
Learn more about our multi-cultural and supportive campus environment.
The Lemberg Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance is the school's founding program. It is offered for students worldwide with previous coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. The MA program is two years in length and requires 64 credits over four semesters. Explore the program timeline.
The Accelerated MA program is offered to students who are scheduled to complete (or have completed) a bachelor's degree in business or economics at a U.S. college or university. The program provides candidates with the opportunity to earn a master's degree in just one year of study. Learn more.
The International Business School BA/MA is offered to undergraduates at Brandeis University and Wellesley College. The program enables students to complete a Master of Arts in international economics and finance in just one additional year after completing their bachelor's degree Brandeis students may apply beginning in their sophomore year and Wellesley students apply in their junior year. Learn more.
The MSBA/MA dual degree is an intensive program that requires 77 credits over four to five semesters. Students who enroll in the dual degree when admitted to the business school or add the second degree within the first year of their first program are able to complete both degrees with a combined 77 credits, instead of the 105 credits required to earn each degree independently. Learn more.
Students may pursue the MA program on a part-time basis. Part-time students typically complete eight credits per semester. The part-time status is optimal for students who have flexible schedules as courses are held throughout the day. Students can finish the part-time MA program in 3-4 years and the part-time Accelerated MA program in 2-3 years (taking 4-5 classes a year).
First among U.S. business schools for percentage of female faculty. (Financial Times, 2020)
Ranked #5 in the U.S. for pre-experience finance programs by the Financial Times. (2020)
Proud inaugural partner in the Certified Business Economist program offered by the National Association for Business Economics.
Ranked #3 in the country by the TFE Times.
Second among U.S. business schools for percentage of female students. (Financial Times, 2020)
Are you ready to get started? Request more information or begin applying today.
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Looking for more information on admissions? Contact the admissions team or connect with an MA student ambassador at globalambassadors@brandeis.edu.
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