Program Overview

Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA)

Program Value

The Brandeis MA develops strong analytical and quantitative skills in the classroom and thorough hands-on learning experiences with business firms. It supports students' personal development with an inclusive, multicultural environment and leads to many career options.

Program Highlights

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Career Outcomes

• 100% of seeking students secured an internship or field project.
• $91,089 average U.S. salary and bonus, with salaries ranging up to $128,000 based on industry and experience.
• 86% of job seekers secured employment or started their own business within six months of graduation.

Alumni

Notable alumni work at companies such as PwC, Deloitte, State Street Global Advisors, Moody's Analytics, and JP Morgan.

MA Program Options

• Full-Length MA 2 Years
  • 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.
• Accelerated MA 12 or 16 Months
  • 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 12 or 16 months of study.
• Dual Degrees
  • Graduate and undergraduate dual degrees are available for students admitted to Brandeis University.
  • Dual degrees allow students to complete two degrees with less credits than are required to earn each degree independently.
• Part-Time
  • Students may pursue the MA program on a part-time basis.
  • Part-time students typically complete eight credits per semester.

Curriculum & Concentrations

• Core Curriculum
  • MA core courses, program timeline, and general elective options.
• Economic Analysis and Consulting
  • Trade policy, forecasting, global strategy, and decision making.
• Data Analytics
  • Statistical methods and strategies to inform decisions in business, economics, and finance.
• Marketing
  • Analytical, presentation, and communication skills to create strategies with maximum bottom-line impact.
• Real Estate Finance
  • Market analysis and software tools for asset and portfolio management.
• Financial Economics
  • Expertise at the intersection of corporate finance, global economics, and public policy.

Rankings and Affiliations

• Ranked #3 in the United States for best masters of financial economics programs by TFE Times.
• Ranked among the best business schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
• Partner in the National Association for Business Economics Certified Business Economist program.
• Ranked among the best business schools in the world by The Princeton Review.
• Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Admissions

Application Requirements

• Average GPA: 3.4
• Female Students: 59%
• Average GMAT: 620
• Average GRE Verbal/Quant: 156/166
• Countries Represented in the Incoming Class

Class Profile

• Undergraduate Majors

Tuition & Financial Aid

Information available upon request.