Career Paths and Job Search Support in International Economics and Finance

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Graduates of our MA program leave with a career advantage beyond that of a bachelor's degree.

Completing a master's degree in both international economics and finance makes graduates more valuable in the job market and equips them to tackle leading issues and companies around the world.

“Brandeis IBS graduates come to the table with such a solid skill set. They jump in and contribute from day one.”

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98%

of-first year MA candidates obtained an internship; 49% of them were in the United States.

$57,000

Average reported salary, with salaries ranging up to $110,000 based on industry and experience.

71%

of reported job seekers secured employment within six months of graduation.

63%

of graduates who secured a job found employment in the United States.

Employers Hiring Our Graduates

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Tim Neunzig, MA '10

PwC

Nisha Sheth, MA '00

Country Garden

Gaohan Zhang, MA '14

African Development Bank

Edward K. Gondwe, MA '06

Credit Suisse

Ebenezer Amoh, MA '13

State Street

Ewa Nucinska, MA '11

Novo Nordisk

Sigridur Hardardottir, MA '10

JP Morgan

Francesco Lucherelli, MA '10

“The career office worked with me to sharpen my resume and make sure I was presenting myself in the best possible way [in interviews]. I owe a lot to that team.”

Ebenezer Amoh, MA '13, Ghana, Associate, Credit Suisse

Industry and Function Breakdown for our 2017 MA Graduates

* Education, Government, Professional Language Services, Consumer Packaged Goods
** Project Management, Risk Management, Real Estate
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MA Career Resources

A central focus of our MA program is career excellence. Our Career Strategies Center supports students in helping them identify, secure and succeed in dynamic global positions in economic and financial organizations.