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September 22, 2016

Helping Foreign Students Speak Up

by Andy Molinsky | Inside Higher Ed

Professor Andy Molinsky shares tips on helping international students come out of their cultural comfort zone in the classroom.

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September 9, 2016

When to Stay Inside Your Comfort Zone

by Andy Molinsky | Harvard Business Review

It's important to stretch outside of your comfort zone, but does that mean you can never retreat back? Professor Andy Molinsky points out a number of situations in which it makes perfect sense to stay within comfortable behavior boundaries.

September 9, 2016

Four Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd to Get Your First Financial Services Job

by Marcia Katz | eFinancialCareers

Director of Career Development Marcia Katz shares tips for recent graduates, current students to land their first job in financial services.

August 23, 2016

Pfizer to Acquire Medivation for $14 Billiion

by Carolyn Y. Johnson | The Washington Post

Professor Benjamin Gomes-Casseres, an expert on business combinations, mergers and acquisitions, compares the recent Pfizer-Medivation deal to a previous proposed merger with Allergan.

August 15, 2016

Senior Faculty Appointed to Leadership Positions at Brandeis International Business School

Peter Petri, the Carl J. Shapiro Professor of International Finance and a Senior Fellow of the East-West Center, has been appointed interim dean of Brandeis International Business School. Kathryn Graddy, the Fred and Rita Richman Distinguished Professor in Economics, has been named senior associate dean.

August 11, 2016

5 Questions with Shaw Lupton, Managing Consultant at CoStar Portfolio Strategy

by Urban Land Institute Boston

Brandeis alumnus and adjunct professor Shaw Lupton discusses the future of real estate in Q&A with ULI Boston/New England.

August 11, 2016

Q&A: What Record Low Interest Rates Mean for Savers, Economy

by The Associated Press

Professor Steve Cecchetti shares the thought process and results behind record-low interest rates.

August 2, 2016

Does the Federal Reserve Need Reforming?

by Sabri Ben-Achour | Marketplace

Professor Steve Cecchetti discusses influence and impact of bankers on the Federal Reserve System. Listen to the radio segment or read a brief synopsis.

August 1, 2016

How Will Turkey's Failed Coup and Massive Purge Affect its Economic Future?

by Nader Habibi | The Conversation

Professor Nader Habibi explores the economic, social and political impact of the recent failed coup in Turkey.

August 1, 2016

If You're Not Outside Your Comfort Zone, You Won't Learn Anything

by Andy Molinsky | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky shares tips for coming out of your comfort zone and ultimately finding success in the process.

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August 1, 2016

As Olympics Approach, Brazil is Feeling the Weight of the World

by Shira Springer | The Boston Globe

Professor Aldo Musacchio shares input on economic impact of the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

July 27, 2016

Bruce Magid to Step Down as Dean of Brandeis International Business School

Will join global educational company

Bruce Magid, dean of Brandeis University’s International Business School since 2007, will step down in August to accept a position with a British-based company that specializes in developing international public-private educational partnerships.

July 13, 2016

"I'm a Bulgarian Banker in London With a Top-Notch U.S. Education."

by efinancialcareers

A Brandeis IBS alumnus shares the impact of politics on maintaining a truly global career.

July 12, 2016

2016's Best Large Cities to Live In: Ask the Experts

by Richie Bernardo | WalletHub

Professor Shaw Lupton shares advice on buying and renting in a big city, and what factors to consider when picking a location to settle in.

July 12, 2016

Don't Sell a Dull Market Short

by Mark Hulbert | USA TODAY

Professor Blake LeBaron discusses the correlation between stock market trading volume and price.

July 8, 2016

These Are The Brutal Emergency Measures it Would Take to Pull Venezuela Back From Total Collapse Right Now

by Ana Campoy | Quartz

Professor Aldo Musacchio contributes to a conversation on Venezuela's economic state, suggesting an internal plan to overhaul its own economy.

July 1, 2016

Ronald D. Liebowitz Takes Office as Ninth Brandeis President

Featured on BrandeisNOW

Ronald D. Liebowitz, a recognized leader in higher education, began his term as the ninth president of Brandeis University.

June 30, 2016

Why Iran's Anti-American Hardliners Want to Buy US-Made Boeings for Iran Air

by Nader Habibi | The Conversation

Professor Nader Habibi discusses the impact of the "normalization" of US-Iran economic ties on int'l business strategy.

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June 30, 2016

What's Behind These Big Merger Deal Busts?

by Ben Gomes-Casseres | PBS NewsHour

Professor Benjamin Gomes-Casseres cites Louis Brandeis' teachings on the "curse" of big business in examining recent merger failures.

June 27, 2016

Beat These Four Parenting Stressors

by Kara Baskin | Jewish Boston

Professor Andy Molinsky explains how to break out of your comfort zone for better parenting.

June 26, 2016

What We Can Learn From Merger Deals That Never Happened

by Benjamin Gomes-Casseres | Harvard Business Review

What's the deal behind failed deals? Professor Benjamin Gomes-Casseres shares lessons learned from mergers that never came to fruition.

June 21, 2016

#RealWorldReady - Q&A with Mendsaikhan Dashjil, MBA '15

"An understanding of the philosophies and core values of other cultures ultimately makes you comfortable doing business no matter where you're located."

Mendsaikhan (Mendee) Dashjil, MBA ’15 earned his undergraduate degree from the School of Economic Studies at the National University of Mongolia before starting his career in the oil and mining industries. He spent 13 years in private sector development before coming to the United States with his wife and three children to attend the MBA program at Brandeis International Business School (IBS).

June 20, 2016

Brandeis International Business School's MA Program Ranked Among Top 10 in the U.S. for 6th Year in a Row by the Financial Times

by Samantha Mocle

The school was ranked second overall in the United States and first in the country for its percentage of female faculty and students.

June 15, 2016

Is the LinkedIn Acquisition Microsoft's Attempt to Build Its Own Alphabet?

by Benjamin Gomes-Casseres | Harvard Business Review

Professor Benjamin Gomes-Casseres speculates on the rationale, trajectory and potential innovation behind the recent deal.

June 13, 2016

The Hidden Benefits of Short-Term Business Travel

by Andy Molinsky and Melissa Hahn | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky offers tips on turning a short business trip into a meaningful, cross-cultural exploration.

May 22, 2016

Brandeis International Business School graduates urged to transform global challenges into opportunities for impact

Brandeis International Business School (IBS) honored 196 members of the Class of 2016 at its 22nd annual diploma ceremony on Sunday, May 22. The graduates, who span several degree programs and represent 45 countries, gathered in Levin Ballroom with faculty, staff, and friends and family from around the world to celebrate their achievements and hear words of inspiration from keynote speaker Leonard Asper ’86.

Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients

May 21, 2016

Brandeis International Business School honors passion and dedication at awards reception

Faculty and staff members recognized for excellence by peers and students

On the eve of the Brandeis International Business School (IBS) diploma ceremony, the school gathered with friends and family to celebrate achievements and recognize outstanding community members.

May 19, 2016

Put Your Mind To Work

by Ben Gomes-Casseres '76 | BrandeisNOW

Knowledge alone won't change the world. For that, you need an app, says Gomes-Casseres.

May 16, 2016

Alumnus Len Asper '86 to Speak at 2016 Diploma Ceremony

Asper to receive Dean's Medal, share remarks with Brandeis International Business School (IBS) graduates

Asper is the current president and CEO of Anthem Sports and Entertainment Corporation, a member of the business school's Board of Overseers and founder of the Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship.

May 12, 2016

After Merger With Office Depot Dies, Staples Shareholders Revolt

by Megan Woolhouse and Deirdre Fernandes | The Boston Globe

Professor Benjamin-Casseres shares insight into the aftermath of the unsuccessful Staples-Office Depot merger.

May 12, 2016

Antitrust in the Age of Amazon

by Rachel Adams | The New York Times

Professor Benjamin-Casseres talks competition, strategy for businesses in the office supply industry, including Staples, Office Depot and Amazon.

May 6, 2016

Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center selected to join Microsoft BizSpark program

Global program to foster success of Brandeis University startups

Brandeis University’s Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center (HFIC) announced today that it has been selected to join the Microsoft BizSpark Program as a Network Partner.

May 4, 2016

#WorldReadyAlumni - Q&A with Tiwonge Ghambi, MBA '11

Alumna combines passion for helping people with skills in finance

University namesake Justice Louis Brandeis advocated for people to do well in business by doing good for society, a concept that Tiwonge Ghambi, MBA ’11, takes to heart. She currently works at Open Society Foundations, where she merges skills with passion to make the world a better place.

April 26, 2016

Noor Menai Joins Brandeis International Business School Board of Overseers

Brandeis International Business School (IBS) announced today that Noor Menai, president and CEO of CTBC Bank USA, has joined its board of overseers.

April 19, 2016

Brandeis Inside Out: Felix Liu Ku '15, MA '16

by Samantha Mocle | BrandeisNOW

An economics/business double major fascinated by mergers and acquisitions merges into campus life and acquires job before graduation.

April 18, 2016

#WorldReadyAlumni - Q&A with Werner de Merode, MBA '10

"If you build the right career relationships along the way, you don't need to worry about planning too far into the future."

Werner de Merode spent his childhood making the world his home. After attending Brandeis IBS' MBA program to enhance his quantitative skills, he held finance positions at Staples for six years. He recently began a new role at McKinsey & Company, where he'll be working on strategic planning and analysis.

April 12, 2016

From Coffee to Creation: A Weekend in the Life of a Brandeis Entrepreneur

by Halley Saul '17

The Brandeis 3 Day Start-Up (3DS) event asks students to brainstorm, develop and ultimately pitch a start-up business proposal to industry professionals in just 48 hours. 2016 participant Joseph Kaminsky, '16 walks us through the experience.

April 5, 2016

Pass it On: ALPFA Student Leaders Share Best Practices

by Halley Saul '17

Leading a professional organization is no small task, but Daniela Huesca, MA ’16, and Nicholas Liew, MA ’16, have found a few keys to success.

April 1, 2016

#WorldReadyAlumni - Q&A with Nils Teissier du Cros

MBA Alumnus Part of Kuvee "Smart Bottle" Launch Team

"Making a move into the startup world is a great learning experience in an incredibly rewarding industry."

Geir H. Haarde with students and Peter Petri

March 30, 2016

Four Questions with Geir H. Haarde '73, Former Prime Minister of Iceland

Haarde discusses his time as a Brandeis undergraduate, lessons learned from the field, and advice for students seeking careers in economics, finance, and politics.

March 24, 2016

How Trump's Hard Line on Trade Could Backfire

by Bob Davis | The Wall Street Journal

Professor Peter Petri discusses the potential economic impact of Republican candidate Donald Trump's trade proposals.

March 22, 2016

World Ready Alumni - Q&A with Tim Neunzig, MA '10

"Be true to your authentic self. Know your strengths and what you are truly about." The Facebook employee reflects on his time at Brandeis IBS and shares advice from the field.

March 21, 2016

5 Tips for Managing Successful Overseas Assignments

by Andy Molinsky and Melissa Hahn | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky provides tips for maximizing the ROI of overseas assignments.

March 17, 2016

#WorldReadyWomen - Q&A with Kate Goldfield and Viola Morse

The associate dean and director of Administration and Student Services share their insights on what it takes to succeed.

March 10, 2016

#WorldReadyWomen - Q&A with MBA Program Director Grace Zimmerman - PART 2

"I believe that women will be fully liberated when men are also liberated and when both care about work-life balance equally."

March 9, 2016

#WorldReadyWomen - Q&A with MBA Program Director Grace Zimmerman - PART 1

"When companies don’t recognize that and think women should behave just like men, they inadvertently undermine the value that we can bring."

March 8, 2016

The One Thing That Will Get More Women in the C-Suite

by Kate R. Salop | Fortune

On International Women's Day 2016, Senior Administrative Dean Kate Salop calls for advancements, increase in opportunities for women in business to achieve gender parity.

March 7, 2016

#WorldReadyWomen - Q&A with Emily Rumanek, MA '07, MBA '09

"Success is when I am happy and proud of what I’m doing. Titles don’t matter. What you’re doing and how much you’re learning from it does."

March 7, 2016

#WorldReadyWomen - Q&A with Pia Layon, MBA '10

"I don’t accept that my race or gender is a hurdle. Those are my strengths – they are my ability to see things a different way."

March 4, 2016

Winning the World

Brandeis IBS students take top honors against Ivy League competitors in experiential learning competitions

by Theresa Gaffney, '16 In the span of one week, student teams from Brandeis International Business School (IBS) beat such competitors as Columbia, Yale and Tufts in local, national and global business competitions.

February 26, 2016

Brandeis Students Sweep Contest to Find the Next Great Tycoon

by Megan Woolhouse | The Boston Globe

Brandeis International Business School (IBS) students took the top three places in Ansarada's M&A Deal Maker Game, beating out Columbia, Yale and Wharton competitors through negotiating and informed, smart decision making.

February 23, 2016

5 Key Mistakes When Delivering Bad News

by Andy Molinsky | LinkedIn

Delivering bad news can get emotional for managers. Professor Andy Molinsky identifies five common pitfalls to avoid.

February 18, 2016

Practice for Tough Situations as You'd Practice a Sport

by Andy Molinsky | Harvard Business Review

Professor Andy Molinsky advises that in order "to learn soft skills in a way that truly prepares us for what we’ll face when it really matters, we can take a few lessons from a different arena where learning, development, and performance are essential: professional sports."

February 18, 2016

Venezuela Taking Tiny Steps Toward Fixing Economy

by Hannah Dreier | Associated Press

Can Venezuela's economy be saved? Or is it too little, too late? Dean Magid shares his perspective on the country's situation.

February 12, 2016

World Ready Research - Q&A with Satyam Panday, PhD '13

"Don't be afraid to take on projects that are out of your comfort zone - these provide the most valuable learning experiences."

February 11, 2016

Mastering the Sport of Global Business Communication

by Andy Molinsky | LinkedIn

Professor Molinsky draws inspiration from the world of sports to provide tips on successful global business communication.

January 27, 2016

As Sanctions on Iran Are Lifted, Many U.S. Business Restrictions Remain

by Jim Zarroli | NPR

According to Professor Nader Habibi, many European firms are eager to enter into Iranian markets looking for partnership and investment opportunities following the lifting of nuclear sanctions.

Flint Water Crisis - Getty Photo from Fortune

January 27, 2016

What Flint's Water Crisis Means for the Future of U.S. Cities

by Daniel Bergstresser | Fortune

Professor Daniel Bergstresser discusses the lessons U.S. cities can learn from the Flint Water Crisis, urges officials to invest in national infrastructure upgrades.

January 26, 2016

Modeling the Economic Impact of the TPP

by Tracey Samuelson | Marketplace

Professor Peter Petri helped develop an economic model to project the impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact. Hear how it works, starting with the push of a button.

January 26, 2016

Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Would Lift U.S. Incomes, But Not Jobs Overall, Study Says

by Jackie Calmes | The New York Times

A new study from Professor Peter Petri and Michael G. Plummer of Johns Hopkins University projects the impact of the TPP on U.S. jobs, imports, exports, and more.

January 25, 2016

'Landmark' Pacific Rim Trade Deal Could Boost U.S. Exports

by David Nakamura and Jim Tankersley | The Washington Post

Professor Peter Petri discusses potential impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on the U.S. economy.

January 20, 2016

World Ready Research- Q&A with PhD Alumnus Eugene Kiselev

Find a job that you genuinely like, and don't be scared of the adjustment period, says Kiselev. "You were hired because of your abilities and confidence. You'll pick things up quickly."

January 20, 2016

Where are Iran's Billions in Frozen Assets, and How Soon Will it Get Them Back?

by Matt Pearce | Los Angeles Times

Professor Nader Habibi weighs in on the impact of lifted nuclear sanctions in Iran on its frozen funds.

January 17, 2016

Is There a Global Business Code?

by Andy Molinsky | LinkedIn

Professor Molinsky discusses "global business code” -- a distinct, recognizable blend of many different cultural styles all rolled into one.

January 12, 2016

How to Manage Cultural Differences in Global Teams

by Ellen Sheng | Fast Company

Professor Andy Molinsky shares tips on how to adapt work culture to fix common areas of conflict within global teams.

January 8, 2016

World Ready Alumni - Q&A with Alexei Ponomarov, MBA '12

"It's critical to adapt to new environments. I recommend finding a balance between school, professional, and personal life, and exercising a lot of patience."

January 8, 2016

America, Its Public Debt and the World Economy

by Julian Cardillo '14 | BrandeisNOW

Professor George Hall calculates the impact of America's debt on the international economy and U.S. domestic policy.

January 7, 2016

Pacific Trade Pact Set to Give Big Boost to Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia

by William Mauldin | Wall Street Journal

A new study from Professor Peter Petri on the Trans-Pacific Partnership is featured in The Wall Street Journal.

November 10, 2015

Innovation Showcase Celebrates Discovery, Entrepreneurial Spirit

by Christina Moores | BrandeisNOW

The Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center’s first-ever gathering celebrated the efforts of creative and entrepreneurial participants in the SPROUT and SPARK incubator programs.

November 4, 2015

Pursuing Business Education Diplomacy

Dean Bruce Magid and Board Co-Chair Alan Hassenfeld advocate for business education diplomacy in Cuba

October 2, 2015

#WorldReadyWomen - Q&A with Kim Myers, MA '13

"When an opportunity presents itself, take it. The worst that will happen is that you make a mistake. But you will learn from that mistake and be stronger because of it."

September 29, 2015

#WorldReadyWomen - Q&A with Nisha Sheth, MA '00

"Be open to different experiences. Don't be shy about taking risks. When you're uncomfortable, that's when you grow the most."

September 28, 2015

#WorldReadyWomen - Q&A with Vera Bondarenko, MBA '09

"My advice to women is to be assertive in your knowledge and skills. When others see you can deliver results, gender becomes irrelevant."

August 17, 2015

Pencil or Paycheck?

by Samantha Mocle

Professor Nidhiya Menon studies the role of child labor in developing countries.

August 14, 2015

Fourth Annual Municipal Finance Conference Focuses on Emerging Issues, Opportunities for Research

The conference brought together more than 100 academics, practitioners, regulators and issuers.

Longwood Medical Center (Courtesy The Real Reporter)

July 27, 2015

JLL/Brandeis: Healthcare Buys into Retail

by Joe Clements | The Real Reporter (subscription required, p.10)

A new JLL/Brandeis International Business School report studying healthcare reform’s impact on the Massachusetts real estate realm is discussed in The Real Reporter.

July 22, 2015

Five Ways Healthcare Reform Will Affect Healthcare Real Estate

News Release | JLL

Research from Brandeis International Business School and JLL finds Healthcare Reform will define the future of healthcare real estate.

July 17, 2015

Is Puerto Rico the Next Greece?

by Julian Cardillo '14 | BrandeisNOW

Professor Daniel Bergstresser weighs in on the latest debt crisis in Puerto Rico.

July 13, 2015

Op-ed: Unlocking the Full Potential of Our International Students

by Bruce Magid | Boston Business Journal (subscription required)

Dean Bruce Magid calls for an increase in number of H1B visas issued to international graduates looking to stay and work in the U.S.

July 10, 2015

Colleges in Cuba, US Build Ties as Diplomatic Tensions Ease

by Collin Binkley | AP

Dean Bruce Magid contributes to discussion on future of Cuba-U.S. school partnerships; notes a "gold rush mentality" to form new academic ties.

June 23, 2015

Geopolitics of Oil Production and its Environmental and Economic Impact

by Julian Cardillo '14 | BrandeisNOW

Professor John Ballantine discusses the current oil marketplace.

June 22, 2015

Financial Times ranks MA program at Brandeis International Business School (IBS) among top 10 in the U.S. for 5th year in a row

by Samantha Mocle

Program noted for accomplishments in career goal fulfillment, international curriculum

June 22, 2015

The MiF can offer an edge over the CFA

by Rebecca Knight | The Financial Times

Brandeis IBS Professor Dan Bergstresser offers insight in FT article on benefits of a Masters in Finance degree as a career stepping-stone or alternative to the CFA.

June 16, 2015

Siemens Executive Eric Spiegel receives 2015 Perlmutter Award for Excellence in Global Business Leadership

Sustainability, energy efficiency highlighted by Spiegel as crucial growth areas for Boston and the nation

Eric A. Spiegel, president and CEO of Siemens USA, was honored with the 2015 Perlmutter Award for Global Business Leadership at the Boston Federal Reserve Bank on June 2.

May 21, 2015

Jens Hilscher and Michael McKay win Brandeis IBS Teaching Awards

by Jarret Bencks | BrandeisNOW

The full-time and adjunct awards were presented during commencement weekend.

May 18, 2015

Brandeis International Business School graduates encouraged to apply skills, make an impact around the world 

by Samantha Rose Mocle

  Brandeis International Business School (IBS) honored 244 graduates at the school’s 21st annual Diploma Ceremony on Sunday.

May 8, 2015

Former Batterymarch Financial CEO Tania Zouikin to speak at Brandeis International Business School (IBS) Commencement

Zouikin to be honored with Dean's Medal at Diploma Ceremony

The former CEO and Chairman of Batterymarch Financial Management will address the graduates of Brandeis IBS at its diploma ceremony on Sunday, May 17.

May 6, 2015

Field Projects provide 'practical, hands-on business experience'

BrandeisNOW

Students apply the skills and knowledge they’ve learned in the classroom to evaluate, analyze, and solve problems facing real companies.

May 5, 2015

Ten Countries in Ten Weeks

Brandeis student to embark on social media research trip around the world

Few people have the chance to travel the world in the course of a lifetime, but Kevin Dupont, ’16 will do so in one summer.

May 4, 2015

US Business Schools set their sights on Cuba

Jonathan Moules | Financial Times

Brandeis IBS Dean Magid encourages b-schools to seize opportunities to have "profound impact" on future of US-Cuba economic relations. Article includes video interview.

April 15, 2015

MassChallenge founders encourage global entrepreneurship at 2015 Asper Awards

'Entrepreneurship in Latin America' event highlights innovation centers abroad

Brandeis International Business School (IBS) honored MassChallenge co-founders John Harthorne and Akhil Nigam on April 2 with the 2015 Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship.

April 2, 2015

Brandeis International Business School (IBS) announces partnership with EduCo

March 16, 2015

Innovation, Determination Empower Brandeis Students in Annual 3 Day Start-Up

by Dana Trismen '15

In just over 55 hours, teams of students at the Brandeis 3 Day Start-Up (3DS) had to come up with original business plans and prototypes to pitch in front of a panel of judges.

March 10, 2015

Why Finance Is Still a Problem

by Rana Foroohar | TIME

Professor Stephen Cecchetti's latest paper highlights "a worry that’s taking center stage amongst academics... the fact that finance has yet to be re-moored to the real economy."

March 2, 2015

Smothered by a Boom in Banking

Professor Stephen Cecchetti's latest work featured in The New York Times

"The paper builds on past research that found that overall productivity gains were dragged down in economies with rapidly growing financial industries."

February 24, 2015

Dean's Forum Spurs Rich, Compelling Debate

by Dana Trismen '15

Does capitalism have a future? This dynamic question narrated the Sixth Annual Dean’s Forum, held by the Adam Smith Society and the Perlmutter Institute for Global Business in the format of a lively debate.

February 11, 2015

Massachusetts a model for partnership with Israel

By Bruce Magid and Orna Berry | The Jerusalem Post

Brandeis IBS Dean Bruce Magid and Orna Berry, Corporate Vice President for EMC, discuss the importance of the Massachusetts-Israel partnership.

February 6, 2015

Second Annual Global Gala Celebrates Unity Through Diversity

by Dana Trismen '15

This year's Global Gala brought an abundance of dance, song, and laughter to the Brandeis International Business School (IBS) community.

January 12, 2015

New Study: Seven Cities Poised for Significant Growth in Technology and Life Sciences

Collaboration between T3 Advisors and Brandeis International Business School identifies international locations showing great promise in shifting global economy

T3 Advisors, a global corporate real estate services and consulting firm, and Brandeis International Business School announced the results of the first of its kind joint Global Technology Emerging Markets study.

November 19, 2014

Brandeis International Business School Announces New Partnership with Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa in Brazil

Agreement Builds on Momentum of School's Latin America and Brazil Initiatives

Brandeis IBS has signed an innovative new partnership with Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Insper) in São Paulo, Brazil that will allow students to study at Brandeis IBS and earn degrees from both institutions.

Alan Hassenfeld: Chairman, Executive Committee, Hasbro Inc; Co-Chair, Brandeis IBS Board of Overseers; and founding donor of the new Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center

November 7, 2014

Spurring Innovation Through Research

Brandeis International Business School Announces Creation of Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center

Brandeis International Business School (IBS) announced it has received a $2.5 million gift to establish the Hassenfeld Family Innovation Center, which will build upon the university’s reputation as one of the nation’s leading research institutions by supporting faculty research while catalyzing innovation on campus.

November 3, 2014

Learning in the Field: The Impact of the Justice Brandeis Semester

by Theresa Gaffney, '16

The Justice Brandeis Semester (JBS) gives students the opportunity to explore specific fields through accelerated academic coursework and real-world field projects.

Andy Molinsky - Photo by Andrea Fischman

October 10, 2014

Professor Andy Molinsky inspires students to reach outside their comfort zone

by Dana Trismen '15

In Molinsky’s “Global Dexterity” course, students apply lessons from his book of the same name to their personal behaviors and concerns, learning ways to adapt to professional settings in foreign cultures and countries.

October 8, 2014

Brandeis International Business School Named Among Top Business Schools by Princeton Review, Economist, Financial Engineer

The school's MBA program has consistently been ranked by The Princeton Review and The Economist.

Students on World Financial Centers Program in Potsdam, Germany

September 30, 2014

All In: The power of immersion programs in graduate education

by Samantha Lawsky

September 18, 2014

Business Schools: You Can't Afford to Ignore Latin America Anymore

by Bruce Magid | Bloomberg Businessweek

Brandeis IBS Dean Bruce Magid encourages partnerships with business schools in the U.S. and Latin America to increase cultural and social fluency of graduates.

September 10, 2014

Brandeis IBS Dean Bruce Magid to Join Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick on Economic Mission to Europe

Brandeis International Business School (IBS) Dean Bruce Magid will be joining Governor Deval Patrick and a delegation of business leaders from Massachusetts on his economic mission to Europe next week.

September 4, 2014

Appointment of Catherine L. Mann as Chief Economist for the OECD

Brandeis International Business School Professor Catherine L. Mann appointed as new Chief Economist for Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development.

July 23, 2014

Professor Daniel Bergstresser Receives Fulbright Specialist Appointment

June 3, 2014

Brandeis IBS Professor Xin Wang shares wedding registry research

by Jaclyn Reiss | The Boston Globe

May 18, 2014

Brandeis International Business School 2014 Diploma Ceremony illuminates the guiding principles of business

Brandeis International Business School (IBS) honored students from 47 countries in its four degree programs as friends, family, faculty and staff gathered in Levin Ballroom to celebrate the 197 graduates of the Class of 2014.

May 14, 2014

Graduates to mark end of memorable journey at Brandeis International Business School

By Adam Rabinowitz '14

May 8, 2014

Re-made in the U.S.

By Professor Catherine Mann | Bloomberg Views

Circumnavigators Club Foundation Scholar Madeline List

April 30, 2014

Brandeis student to embark on worldwide research trip

Circumnavigators Club Foundation funds 10-week trek across the globe to study people with disabilities

April 15, 2014

Brandeis International Business School announces two new faculty members that enhance its Latin American Initiative and strengthen its operations curriculum

Brandeis IBS recently announced the appointment of two new faculty members: Aldo Musacchio and Anita Tucker.

April 7, 2014

Hessan encourages global perspective, collaboration

Asper Award recognizes entrepreneurial spirit and independent thinking

April 3, 2014

Communispace Chairman Diane Hessan to Receive Brandeis International Business School's 2014 Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship

Gigaom CEO Paul Walborsky to Receive Alumni Achievement Award

April 3, 2014

Creating a Legacy from Industry to Academics: Shaping the Next Generation of World Ready Leaders

Reflections from the Fifth Annual Dean’s Forum, held March 28, 2014

March 31, 2014

Why Russia Won't Tank the U.S. Treasury Market

By: Catherine Mann

March 25, 2014

A Challenge of Combinations

By Dana Trismen ’15

The Bunson Impact Investing Challenge challenged students to propose the most financially profitable—and socially sustainable—business start-up.

March 20, 2014

Prof. Catherine Mann talks with Politico about Yellen, asset valuation and the weather

March 5, 2014

Brazil Symposium investigates local riots with profound international implications

By Dana Trismen ’15

March 3, 2014

Will Bitcoin's Libertarians Pay for Private Deposit Insurance?

Catherine Mann talks to BusinessWeek

February 27, 2014

Upcoming Brazil Symposium to explore impact of street riots

By Dana Trismen

February 27, 2014

Businesses Not Bothered by Bitcoin Backlash

Prof. Catherine Mann talks to Boston Magazine

February 26, 2014

3-Day Start Up Challenge prepares to test students’ entrepreneurial skills in April

By Dana Trismen ’15

February 19, 2014

BrandeisIBS to enroll Colombian finance students through partnership with Colombian University EAFIT

Wicked Local Waltham

Brandeis recently announced that it has formalized a partnership with a Colombian university that will allow its finance students to study at Brandeis IBS.

February 18, 2014

Seven things you should know about Eric Nierenberg

Brandeis IBS Adjunct Professor and head of hedge funds and low-volatility strategies for the state pension fund

February 13, 2014

Brandeis IBS honors State Street CEO Jay Hooley for Excellence in Global Business Leadership

Jay Hooley, State Street CEO, received an award for global business leadership from Brandeis IBS.

February 11, 2014

State Street CEO Jay Hooley to receive Brandeis IBS' 2014 Perlmutter Award for Excellence in Global Business Leadership

February 11, 2014

Brandeis International Business School team wins Boston Final of CFA Institute’s Research Challenge

Earns spot in Americas competition for second year-in-a-row

February 11, 2014

Brandeis takes first place in NABE Crisis Game

By: Adam Rabinowitz, '14

February 3, 2014

Game On

Adam Rabinowitz '14 and Dana Trismen '15

Brandeis IBS talked with Anna Gramer MA ’14 and Alok Mistry MA ’14 about the second annual NABE Crisis Game.

January 28, 2014

Brandeis IBS celebrates its global diversity at unique, first annual Global Gala

Adam Rabinowitz

Brandeis IBS prides itself on its global reach, its ability to unite diverse communities in a unique Olympic Village.

January 24, 2014

Brandeis IBS professor John Ballantine Jr. gives expert opinion on US debt crisis

Published in Wallet Hub's 'Ask the Experts'

January 6, 2014

The Doctor Of Real Estate

By Jim Cronin | Banker & Tradesman

December 24, 2013

Brandeis IBS prepares to ring in New Year with Spring 2014 Open House

By Adam Rabinowitz ’14

Brandeis IBS announced its Spring Open House will be held on February 1, 2014 from 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. in Lemberg Academic Center.

December 10, 2013

Adjunct Prof and MassPRIM exec Eric Nierenberg joins hedge fund consolidation debate

December 9, 2013

The Financial Times discusses the growing impact of global dexterity with Andy Molinsky

Global dexterity is an increasingly valuable skill in a cross-cultural corporate world.

December 4, 2013

Innovative Investing

By Tate Herbert '15 and Adam Rabinowitz '14

November 26, 2013

The Art - and Science - Of Being a 'Global Citizen'

Impact, Global Affairs Council

In Global Dexterity, Andy Molinsky helps readers understand why success in business requires knowledge of other cultures and how they differ from our own.

November 14, 2013