brandeis ibs catalog 2010-2011
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2010-2011 Viewbook for Brandeis International Business SchoolTRANSCRIPT
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Brandeis International Business School
Global Impact and Engagement Our mission is to provide a transformational educational experience
to exceptional and culturally diverse students, enabling them to
become principled leaders of global companies and public institutions
throughout the world. Our curriculum and programs, faculty, and
student body have all been chosen to give you a vibrant, global
perspective of successful business management that is inspirational
and innovative, entrepreneurial and responsible. Further, graduates
leave IBS with an appreciation of the critical role that ethical business
practices and community engagement play in society.
2 Small world. Huge opportunity.
3 Real world. Real experience.
4 Cultural diversity. Global perspective.
5 Vibrant campus. World-class location.
6 Intellectual Capital
7 Degree Programs
8 Distinguished Speakers
10 Career Opportunities and Placement
11 Leading Employers Around the World
12 Admissions Requirements
13 Scholarships and Tuition
14 Organization
15 IBS Centers and Institutes
POLINA PETKOVA Bulgaria, MBA, 2011
JOSE VILLAMARIONA El Salvador, MBA, 2011
ESIN OZDEMIR Turkey, MAief, 2011
THOMAS STRETTON USA, Global Green MBA, 2011
TANNER STEVENS USA, MBA, 2011
SUDARSAN PATTABIRAMAN India, MBA, 2011
MARTA GUERRA-ORTIZ Spain, 1 year MSF, 2010
MATTHIAS WURMBOECK Austria, MBA, 2011
LAUREN CORAZZINI USA, MBA, 2011
JASON DANIELS USA, Parttime MSF, 2012
At Brandeis International Business School (IBS), we prepare our students to thrive in the rapidly changing global economy. The selection of our faculty, the design of our curriculum and programs, and the composition of our student body all contribute to an educational experience which is both inspirational and transformative. Our graduates leave us able to address the complex challenges faced in corporations and policy-making institutions across borders and cultures.
Our inclusive campus embraces the diverse cultures represented by the 70 home countries of our students. They enrich the experiences both in and outside our classrooms. Our faculty includes some of the world’s leading academics and practitioners. They are highly respected experts in global finance and economics, many of whom consult regularly with corporations and governments around the world. They provide a rigorous and relevant education across our four degree programs. The teaching of each of the school’s disciplines — business, economics, and finance — embodies the academic excellence for which Brandeis University is well known.
At every point in the learning process, meaningful connections are made with current real-world issues in the global economy. Through our vibrant centers and institutes, executives from around the globe visit campus to share their personal perspectives on innovation, entrepreneurship, global finance, and leadership. We have established partnerships with prestigious universities overseas that allow our students to engage with the cultures, practices, and networks of other countries. And, with our heritage of social justice shared with Brandeis, IBS is attuned to the increasing demand for responsibility, accountability, and respect for the communities in which businesses operate.
I invite you to explore the full offerings of the school. I hope you discover that IBS matches your educational and career aspirations. I believe we provide our graduates with the capabilities and preparation necessary for success in the future global marketplace.
Sincerely,
Bruce R. Magid, PhD, Dean Martin and Ahuva Gross Chair in Financial Markets and Institutions
A MESSAGE
FROM THE DEAN
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Globalization permeates all aspects of business, economics and finance. Creating new markets. New business processes. New policies. New environmental priorities. New opportunities. New challenges.
Helping students develop the skills to thrive in this dynamic, global marketplace is our mission at the Brandeis International Business School (IBS).
At IBS, we combine our strength in global finance and economics scholarship and research with exciting international exchanges. The result is a unique business education experience: international, entrepreneurial, intellectually rigorous, and designed for the global economy.
Focus on global business, finance and economicsAt the heart of the IBS education is our specialized focus on international finance and economics. The curriculum is challenging and sophisticated, emphasizing international capital markets, business strategy, and economic policy.
The IBS faculty includes leading experts in global finance and economics, many of whom consult with corporations and governments.
International and inclusiveIBS is truly international, with students from more than 70 countries and faculty from around the world. Students hear a multitude of languages and work in project teams with peers from every continent.
Many students spend at least one semester living and studying outside the United States, through our
network of academic exchanges with 19 of the world’s leading universities of business and economics. Many students supplement this experience with international internships. More than one-third of IBS graduates work overseas, aided by a worldwide network of Brandeis alumni.
IBS is also an enthusiastic supporter of the Fulbright Academic Exchange Program sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. For Fall 2010, 24 Fulbright scholars from 20 countries worldwide will study in the MBA and MAief programs.
Environment of excellenceIBS is selective, admitting just 250 students a year, ensuring an intimate, personal educational experience. Our degree programs are academically rigorous and intellectually challenging. The IBS faculty includes world-renowned authorities with diverse research interests. IBS degree programs have been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, a respected, global accrediting body for business schools.
Small world. Huge opportunity.
“The diverse backgrounds and perspectives of the students and faculty at IBS create an atmosphere that is both vibrant and inclusive. This has really enriched my experience.”
Matthias Wurmboeck
Austria, MBA, 2011
The Princeton Review named IBS among the 301 best business schools in United States.
The Economist ranked IBS among the top 100 business schools worldwide.
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At IBS, learning is not limited to theoretical concepts. Keeping education connected to the real world of business and policy is an integral part of the IBS experience.
The Case Study Method, which forms the basis for many IBS courses, brings reality into the classroom. Students wrestle with important issues that are shaping economies, industries, and governments around the world. This approach challenges students to think creatively about complex problems. In the process, students develop the skills necessary to succeed in the global business environment.
Turning with the worldThe world of business is continually evolving — and so is IBS. Each year, approximately 15% of the IBS curriculum changes to keep pace with new realities. New courses focus on global developments, often as they unfold, to keep learning timely and relevant.
For example, Investing in Energy considers factors affecting the supply, demand, and price of energy in global markets. It examines the volatility, risk and uncertainty of energy markets over the past forty years, and the changing role of key players in the market.
The course Managing the Triple Bottom Line explores how companies are modifying their business strate-gies to leverage new opportunities in the social and environmental arenas to add new dimensions to the traditional bottom line based on financial success.
We have designed new courses addressing issues students will face in their professional lives including Managing Global Human Capital, which offers students a framework for understanding their future roles and responsibilities in managing human cap-ital in multinational firms. Corporate Governance examines how individual goals and external pressures influence individuals, and how their decisions impact a corporation’s failure or success.
The Global Green MBA Launched in 2008, our innovative MBA in Socially Responsible Business builds on our strength in international business and economics, while preparing students to integrate social, environmental, and financial goals. The program includes a project course that enables students to pursue a consulting or field project on a topic of their choice.
Beyond the classroomAt IBS, learning extends beyond the classroom. Students have a range of opportunities for rich learning experiences — both on-campus and around the world.
For example:
+ International real estate allows students to look at the analysis, financing, and management of income-producing real property in various overseas markets. Case discussion allows students to explore how developers and investors identify projects, determine value, and design marketing strategies.
+ World financial centers is an intensive, week-long course held in a leading global financial hub, exploring its markets, institutions, and current economic and political conditions. Recent programs have visited London, Prague, Istanbul, Warsaw, Santiago, and Madrid.
+ Distinguished speakers from the private and public sectors visit IBS frequently to explore vital areas of global business and economics. In the past year we brought more than 70 executives and thought leaders to campus to share their perspectives in our speaker forums.
+ Centers and institutes Our four centers and institutes play an important role in enriching the educational experience at IBS, extending opportunities beyond the classroom to help students prepare for leadership roles in the global economy. Their activities include hosting speakers and organizing events that enable students to network with prominent global entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Real world.Real experience.
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The international character of IBS shapes every facet of student life. The student body represents more than 70 nations. More than one-third of IBS graduates choose to live and work outside the United States. This cultural diversity generates a dynamic interchange that is a vital feature of the Brandeis experience.
Internationally Renowned FacultyIBS faculty members include respected scholars with interests that span the globe. Most have trained and worked internationally, and many act as advisors to a variety of international organizations, from the World Bank and the United Nations to international companies and governments throughout Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
International ExperienceIBS’s MAief and MBA programs are among the very few in the world to require students to have international experience by the time they graduate. While some students already have such experience when they enter Brandeis, those who do not can acquire it at Brandeis through a summer internship abroad or a semester of study at one of our partner universities, which are listed below.
Although study abroad is only one of the ways to meet the international experience requirement, many students see it as a uniquely valuable part of their IBS degree. Even students who already have international experience often take advantage of this opportunity. Our partners are among the best schools of business and economics in the world
(each is often the best in its country) and are located in a wide range of interesting cities and countries.
Study abroad enables students to:
+ Take a wide range of courses in economics, finance, and business in addition to those offered at Brandeis
+ Study and absorb new cultural and business perspectives
+ Make connections and friends around the world
+ Improve foreign language skills
+ Participate in an internship in a global company
Faculty and staff help each student to explore options and to find the best possible fit. Due to limits in our exchange agreements, we can’t guarantee every student his or her first choice in foreign schools, but in practice most student preferences are accommodated. Students typically go abroad during the fall semester of their second year.
A Worldwide Alumni Network IBS alumni offer students support and hospitality around the world, as do the many international students who come to Brandeis through exchange partnerships. Overseas graduates consult with students in person and by email, offering career advice, helping to identify international opportunities and hosting students overseas.
Cultural diversity. Global perspective.
Latin America 3%
Middle East 5%
North America 32%
Africa 7%
Europe 13%
Asia 40%
Nationalities of the Student Body 2010/2011
Copenhagen Business School (Copenhagen, Denmark)
École Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (ESSEC) (Paris, France)
Erasmus University (Rotterdam, Netherlands)
Escuela Superior de Administracion y Direc-cion de Empresas (ESADE) (Barcelona, Spain)
EUROMED Marseille, School of Management (Marseille, France)
European Business School (Oestrich-Winkel, Germany)
Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) (São Paolo, Brazil)
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) (Mexico City, Mexico)
Keio University (Tokyo, Japan)
Luigi Bocconi University (Milan, Italy)
National Chengchi University (Taipei, Taiwan)
Rouen Business School (Mont Saint Aignan, France)
Tel Aviv University (Tel Aviv, Israel)
Universiteit Maastricht (Maastricht, Netherlands)
University of Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa)
University of International Business and Economics (Beijing, China)
Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan)
WHU Koblenz (Vallendar, Germany)
Yonsei University (Seoul, Korea)
Affiliated Foreign Schools*
*Most programs at partner schools are taught in English.
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Clubs and OrganizationsIBS offers many opportunities to broaden your social and leadership experience through a range of clubs and organizations, including the following:
The Brandeis Football Club Friendly competition for male and female students of all soccer skill levels.
Brandeis Graduate Student Association (GSA) The graduate student government body at Brandeis University.
Emerging Markets Investment Club A forum for discussing current financial markets and conducting active global investments.
IBS Student Association IBS student government, serving as a channel of communication between students and IBS faculty and administration.
International Business Women (IBW) A forum for IBS women to develop their leadership and career potential, while expanding their personal networks.
National Society of Hispanic MBAs First Hispanic student club to be organized at a Business school in Boston. The club’s mission is to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development in order to improve society.
Net Impact Club Net Impact enables members to use business for social good in their graduate education, careers, and communities.
In addition, Brandeis University offers more than 190 student-run clubs, sports, and organizations, allowing students to form friendships that last for years to come.
Vibrant campus. World-class location.
IBS offers students an exceptional lifestyle combination: a stimulating campus community located just 10 miles (16 kilometers) from the historic city of Boston.
Set on more than 200 rolling acres in the Boston suburb of Waltham, the Brandeis University campus has a state-of-the-art library, one of the largest multipurpose indoor athletic facilities in the Northeast, and a wide range of multicultural and international student clubs, activities, and services.
Brandeis is located in the heart of the Route 128 corridor, one of the country’s major concentrations of technology and enterprise. Affordable residential neighborhoods are within walking distance. Waltham’s central business district has outstanding restaurants offering cuisine from every corner of the world.
Urban Excitement Blending history with modern excitement, Boston is one of America’s greatest cities and one of the world’s leading centers of higher education, home to eight major universities and more than 250,000 students. As a major center of finance, technology, and consulting, Boston offers career opportunities after graduation. Public transportation easily links Brandeis to Cambridge and Boston.
Student Services The Office of Student Services helps ensure that your personal, social, and academic experience at IBS meets your expectations. The office helps with a variety of student needs — whether they involve academic advising, housing, health insurance, transportation, or negotiating our university systems.
Once accepted, you can connect to us online through “IBS Talk” where you can communicate with IBS peers from around the world. Access to second-year students can be invaluable when seeking answers to practical questions.
To ease your transition to IBS, the Orientation Program offers opportunities to socialize with your peers and participate in academic planning with faculty and administration. Informative presentations highlight career services, visa workshops, internship options, advising, study abroad panels, and other important subjects.
We have also established a new Leadership Fellow Program to empower second year MAief and MBA students with leadership and peer mentoring skills to assist first year students with their academic, cultural, and social adjustment to IBS.
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CATHERINE L. MANN joined the faculty of IBS after more than 20 years working in policy institutions and think tanks in Washington DC, including the Institute for International Economics, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the President’s Council of Economic Advisers at the White House, and the World Bank.
Her current research focuses on two related topics: information technology and services trade in global markets, and the US trade deficit and the dollar.
Alliance strategy and management is the specialty of BENJAMIN GOMES-CASSERES, having researched the topic for 20 years, taught it to MBAs and executives, and consulted with major companies in the US and abroad. His most recent co-authored book, Mastering Alliance Strategy (Jossey Bass, 2003), is a
comprehensive guide to the field. His earlier book, The Alliance Revolution (Harvard University Press, 1996), pioneered the analysis of alliance constellations, common today in many industries. His research has been featured in the Financial Times, and cited in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and in industry and academic journals.
PETER PETRI studies Asia’s burgeoning trade, investment and financial links-with itself and with the world economy. He has held visiting professorships in China and Japan, advised governments and international institutions throughout the region, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank and the
United Nations. He currently works with Asia’s new institutions of economic cooperation. He was the principal consultant for ADB’s 2008 Emerging Asian Regionalism flagship study, Petri advises the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and is an expert for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) “peer reviews” of national economic policies.
The IBS faculty represents an impressive stock of intellectual capital. Their wide-ranging expertise — from global financial markets to business alliances and trade policy — is complemented by research at the leading edge of international business, finance, and economics. The IBS faculty also includes adjunct professors with leadership roles in major business and financial organizations.
Intellectual CapitalTrading, the internal architecture of financial markets, and minute-to-minute price movements are the focus of CAROL OSLER’S work. Using rigorous empirical analysis — much of it conducted at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York — she has uncovered fascinating regularities: orders tend to be placed
more frequently at whole numbers, tens and fives, rather than in between. At times her work challenges academic wisdom and confirms the stories of traders; for example, she finds evidence for “support levels”— at certain points, prices tend to bounce up or fall steeply, but seldom remain put.
Productivity in the changing international environment is the subject of much of GARY JEFFERSON’S research, which focuses on China. Jefferson edits several scholarly journals related to the development of China, and is researching the relationship between changes in governance and R&D capacity. Grants
from the Luce Foundation, the National Science Foundation, and the World Bank have supported his work. Together with colleagues in the U.S. and China, he conducts a quadrennial survey of Chinese industrial productivity.
Organizational behavior is the focus of ANDY MOLINSKY’S creative research program, which he began at Harvard, continued at the University of Southern California, and now conducts at Brandeis. How do people in multicultural organi-zations interpret each other’s attitudes, behaviors, and nonverbal cues? How do
people —doctors, police officers, managers — perform “necessary evils,” the difficult, but necessary, tasks that cause pain to others? His work is innovative in method as well as content. Graduate students are often involved in his projects, as both analysts and subjects.
Management of innovation and technology and entrepreneurship are at the heart of PREETA BANERJEE’S research and teaching. Dr. Banerjee is a recent recipient of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Advanced Technology Program Award for her work on the role of human capital in technology development
teams. From consulting with Silicon Valley high-tech new ventures, to her doctoral work at Wharton, to her faculty positions at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to now Brandeis, she has explored how individuals, technology, the firm, and the industry evolve in the life sciences and clean tech industries.
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IBS offers four degree programs in international business, economics, and finance.
+ The MA in International Economics and Finance (MAief) (Lemberg Program) is designed to develop analytical expertise in international finance, economics, and business for students planning careers in finance or economic policy.
+ The MBA delivers a business administration education with a strong international focus and a solid analytical foundation that prepares graduates for leadership in international companies and public institutions. The program is intended for students with several years of work experience.
+ The MS/Finance is a part-time evening or 12 month full-time program for working professionals seeking to develop skills in financial theory and analysis with an international focus.
+ The PhD prepares students for careers in research, consulting, university-level teaching, and policy making in the fields of international trade, finance, business, and development/transition economics.
The Master’s degree programs offer excellent preparation for positions in financial institutions, multinational companies, and government agencies. All three Master’s programs:
+ Provide a more international focus than a typical MBA — and more work in the business and economic aspects of international relations than a typical Master’s degree in international affairs.
+ Span the traditional disciplinary boundaries of business, economics, finance, and international affairs, emphasizing technical skills, conceptual perspectives, and international experience.
+ Emphasize a global perspective with courses that take the global economy as an analytical starting point: none is an “internationalized” version of a traditional business course.
+ Enable students to enrich their education with elective courses, choosing from more than 50 courses in international business, economics, and finance, and dozens of courses in other departments at Brandeis.
+ Allow students to pursue specialized interests through a Master’s project involving a short thesis or analytical report on work completed during an internship, or through areas of concentration in International Business, International Economic Policy, and International Finance.
Degree Programs
Objectives
Lemberg MAief
Rigorous analytical and technical skills in international finance for operating in global markets
MBA
Conceptual, managerial, and analytical skills for operating businesses across borders
MSF
Theoretical and practical grounding in international finance for financial decision-making
PhD
Theoretical and technical training in international economics and finance
2 years of full-time study 2 years of full-time study 1 1/2 to 2 years of part-time study or 12 months full-time study required
4+ years of full-time study
Successful academic record in economics or related fields
Work experience is not required, but 1 to 3 years of experience is recommended
Demonstrated analytical and leadership skills
2 to 5 years of work experience recommended
Excellent analytical skills
3 years of professional work experience
Superior academic record in analytical courses in economics and related fields including mathematics
16 courses, which may include one semester at a leading over-seas university
16 courses, which may include one semester at a leading over-seas university
10 courses Recommended short field course overseas
14 courses Field and general examinations Dissertation
Analytical/technical positions in finance, consulting, and other businesses
Management/leadership positions in firms operating across borders
Financial decision making positions in financial and other firms
Research, consulting, and teaching positions in economics and finance
Degree Requirements
Format
Preparation
Career Goals
Degree Programs at a Glance
Fall semester: November 15, February 15, and April 15
Fall semester: November 15, February 15, and April 15
Fall semester: August 15 Spring semester: January 9 Summer semester: April 15
Fall semester: January 15, 2012Full-time Application
Deadline
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Past speakers at IBS have included:
LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS
REUBEN MARK
HENRIQUE MEIRELLES
LINDA ROTTENBERG
ORIT GADIESH
THOMAS FRIEDMAN ’75
At IBS, virtually every week brings distinguished speakers from the private
and public sectors to campus to explore vital
areas of global business and economics.
Lawrence H. Summers Director of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy
Henrique Meirelles Governor, Central Bank of Brazil
Orit Gadiesh Chairman, Bain and Company
Linda Rottenberg Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Endeavor Global
Thomas Friedman, ’75 Author and Foreign Affairs Columnist, The New York Times
Reuben Mark Chairman of the Board and CEO (retired), Colgate-Palmolive Company
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The list of past speakers at IBS resembles a who’s who in international business, government and academics.
Brad Aham ’93 Head of the Emerging Markets Fund, State Street Global Advisors
Klaus-Dieter Barbknecht Executive Board Member, Verbundnetz Gas
Andrew Bartley Chief Investment Officer–Global Information &
Communication Technologies, International Finance Corporation
Robert Beal Partner and President, The Beal Companies
Steven Belkin Chairman of the Board, Trans National Group
Roger Berkowitz President, Legal Sea Foods
Barry Berman Former CEO, Bradlees
Marshall Carter Chairman, NYSE Group and Deputy Chairman of NYSE Euronext
John Clarkeson Chairman Emeritus, Boston Consulting Group
Bill Drayton CEO and Founder, Ashoka
Cynthia Fisher Founder and CEO, Biomed 20/20 Technologies
Thomas Friedman ’75 Author and Foreign Affairs Columnist, The New York Times
David Friend ’78 President and CEO, Palladium Group
Arthur L. Goldstein Retired Chairman and CEO, Ionics, Inc.
Harvey Golub P’07 Chairman of the Board, American International Group (AIG)
Alan Hassenfeld Chairman, Executive Committee, Hasbro
Christie Hefner ’74 Former Chairman and CEO, Playboy Enterprises
David R. Hodes ’77 Founder and Managing Partner, Hodes Weill & Associates
Kenneth Jacobs Deputy Chairman, Lazard Worldwide
Jonathon Jacobson Managing Member, Highfields Capital Management
Richard Kadish President and CEO, CAPREIT
Stephen Karp Chairman and CEO, New England Development
Joshua Katzen President, J.W. Katzen Co.
Jonathan Keller ’83 President, The Fremont Group LLC
Amy Kessler ’89, MA ’90 Senior Vice President–Pension Risk Management Solutions, The Prudential Insurance Company of America
Brian Lash ’78 President and CEO, Target Sport Adventures
Peter Lichtenthal ‘78 President, Bumble and bumble. Division, The Estée Lauder Companies
Stanley S. Litow Vice President of Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs and President, IBM International Foundation
Jon Luther Executive Chairman of the Board, Dunkin’ Brands
Ian Marcus Managing Director, Investment Banking Division, Credit Suisse
Florine Mark President and Chairman of the Board, The WW Group, Inc (Weight Watchers)
Reuben Mark Chairman of the Board and CEO (retired),
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Henrique Meirelles Governor, Central Bank of Brazil
Dr. Adnan Mjalli Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, TransTech Pharma, Inc.
Harry Palmin ’92, MA ’93 President and CEO, Novelos Therapeutics, Inc.
Deval Patrick Governor of Massachusetts
Linda Rottenberg CEO and Co-Founder, Endeavor Global
Andrew Savitz Author of The Triple Bottom Line and former lead partner, Sustainability Business Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Robert Sheridan President, Savings Bank Life Insurance (SBLI)
Dr. Evangelos Simoudis Managing Director, Trident Capital PhD ’91
Robert Solow 1987 Nobel Prize Laureate in Economic Science and
Professor Emeritus of Economics at MIT
Sundar Subramaniam ’88 Chairman, CellExchange
Stephanie Schear Tilenius ’89, Vice President of Commerce, Google, Inc. MA ’90
Kevin Steinberg Chief Operating Officer, World Economic Forum USA
Scott Tobin ’92 Senior Partner, Battery Ventures
Mitch Tyson CEO, Advanced Electron Beams
Sidney Wolk Chairman and CEO, The Cross Country Group
Shelley Zalis Founder, OTX
Honorable Fu Ziying Vice Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China
“The innovative approach at IBS engages you with real-world issues, offering opportunities to apply your knowledge in practical and meaningful ways.”
Esin Ozdemir
Turkey, MAief, 2011
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IBS has an impressive placement record. Graduates have gone on to hold positions in leading corporations in the U.S. and abroad, as well as government agencies in countries worldwide — from Mexico and Bulgaria to Japan and Oman.
Diverse Career Paths IBS equips its graduates with versatile skill sets that are valuable across many career paths in both the private and public sectors. IBS graduates pursue their careers with a wide spectrum of organizations, including:
+ Leading financial services firms, securities com-panies, and commercial and investment banks
+ International companies in a variety of segments, including manufacturing, services, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products
+ Multinational management consulting firms, focusing on issues such as privatization, transfer pricing, and global business strategies
+ Public sector positions around the globe, including central banks, finance ministries, and government agencies overseeing international trade and finance
+ International bodies like the World Bank, the United Nations and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Career and Internship SupportIBS provides support for graduate careers and internships through the IBS Career Center. Support is personalized and focused on individual career objectives. The process starts early, with career assessment tools and one-on-one counseling sessions.
IBS also offers a “Launching Your Global Career” course, helping students organize their career search activities and develop skills to enhance their prospects. We also offer workshops covering specialized types of interviews and networking skills. Other career search related offerings include mock interviews, company information sessions, and panel presentations and networking meetings with alumni and visiting executives.
Because internships can lead to full-time offers at graduation, IBS actively supports the internship search. We arrange for international internships prior to the study abroad experience. Additionally, some students pursue part-time internships in Boston during the academic year.
Career Search Resources To help match students with the positions most suited to their interests and skill sets, IBS employs a variety of tools, including:
+ Online libraries and databases offering advice on the career search
+ Employer profiles and up-to-date information on job opportunities around the world
+ Secure website that makes online résumés available to employers
Job Opportunities IBS provides job listings from its extensive network of contacts. Additional opportunities are available through on-campus recruiters and on-campus career fairs, which are attended by a wide variety of corporations and institutions. Students also have access to the 41,000-member Brandeis alumni network. Alumni of both IBS and the university- at-large frequently return to campus for informal meetings and events, offering career information and mentoring and helping identify opportunities within their own firms.
Career Opportunities and Placement
“My IBS experience has truly been inspirational. It has exceeded my expectations for a business education with an international focus.”
Sudarsan Pattabiraman
India, MBA, 2011
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Banking + Financial Services
AllianceBernsteinBanc of America SecuritiesBancolumbia SABank of AmericaBank of China Banque De Developpement Du Mali Barclays CapitalBlackRockBloombergBNP ParibasBoston sScientific CalyonCantor FitzgeraldCapital OneCenterpoint Advisors, LLCCentral Bank of HondurasChimera Capital Chinatrust Financial Holding
Citigroup
Clearwater Capital
Commerzbank AG
Deutsche Bank
Evercore Partners
Fidelity Investments
Fitch RatingsGoldman SachsHSBCING Clarion CapitalIndustrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd
JP Morgan ChaseKeyBankKnight LibertasLiberty MutualMacquarie BankManulife FinancialMassMutual
Merrill LynchMirus CapitalMitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupMoody’sMorgan StanleyMosaic CapitalNational Bank of OmanNeoMed ManagementO’Neill and AssociatesPutnam Investments RCC VenturesRenaissance CapitalSBLIShamrock HoldingsShasta PartnersShoreBankState Street AssociatesState Street Corporation State Street Global AdvisorsState Street Global MarketsStraumur-Burdarás Investment BankSumitomo Mitsui Banking CorporationSunTrustU.S. TrustVirtua ResearchVoyage FundsWellington ManagementWells FargoWR Hambrecht + CoZurich Financial Services
Professional Services + ConsultingAnalysis GroupBain & CompanyCapgeminiClear Carbon Consulting CRA International
Deloitte &ToucheDeutsche PostDigitasErnst & YoungGlobal Atlantic PartnersGlobal InsightKPMG London Economics International Macroeconomic AdvisorsMcKinsey & CompanyMercer ConsultingObservant LLCOgilvyOneMesirow FinancialNERAPricewaterhouseCoopersThe Brattle GroupTower Group
Corporate SectorABBAlstomAmketteArmstrong Pharmaceuticals, IncAsiana IDTBose Corporation Cushman & Wakefield Deutsche BahnDiamond Resort International Dunkin’ Brands eBayEdison MissionEMC Corporation EMD SertonoGE Infrastructure & TransportationGordon BrothersKaz Inc.Legal Sea FoodsLewtan TechnologiesLG Chemicals
LufthansaMarketOneMeadWestvacoMitsubishi Corp.Monster WorldwideNagase AmericaNational GridNovo NordiskOsram SylvaniaPartnersHealthCarePTCRaytheonRecurrent EnergySun MicrosystemsTJX CorpTransTech PharmaTrinity Pharma SolutionsVolkswagen do Brasil Ltda.
Public Sector/ Non ProfitAfrican Development BankCentral Bank of TurkeyFederal Reserve Bank of New YorkFDIC FINRAIFCInitiative for a Competitive Inner CityLAADSA
MA Office of International Trade and Investment
Ministry of Commerce, Laos
Ministry of Finance, Pakistan
Small Business Administration
US Department of Commerce
USDA Economic Research Service
US Department of Commerce
US International Trade Commission
The World Bank
Leading Employers Around the World
Positions of Recent Graduates by Location
North America 68%
Europe 14%
Asia 9%
Africa 5%Latin America 4%
Representative and Emerging Career Tracks+ Financial Services
+ Corporate Finance: variety of Industries
+ Consulting
+ Manufacturing
+ Government Agencies: US and International
+ Economic Development Organizations
+ Marketing: variety of industries
+ Traditional and Alternative Energy Sectors
+ High Technology
+ Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Industry Placement for the Class of 2009
Consulting 17%
Other 14%
Petro/Energy 3%
Real Estate 1%
Retail/Dist. 4%
Non-Profit 4%
Government 8%
Manufacturing 9%
Finance 40%*
* Acct 1% Asset 8% IB 7% Comm Bk 7% Other 17%
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The Graduate Admissions Committee has established these criteria as critical in evaluating applicants to all degree programs:
+ Scholastic achievement as evidenced by academic course work, particularly in courses relevant to the program.
+ Aptitude for graduate study as evidenced by scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).
+ Motivation, leadership, and maturity as evidenced by work experience.
Specific program requirements are outlined below.
MA in International Economics and Finance (MAief) (Lemberg Program) An American bachelor’s degree or equivalent foreign degree is required. Applicants should have completed undergraduate courses in introductory economics and statistics. Intermediate microeconomics and three semesters of foreign language preparation are strongly recommended. Some full-time work experience in a field related to the program is beneficial. Applicants must also submit official scores of either the GRE or the GMAT.
MBA The Admissions Committee places significant emphasis on work experience, leadership, and analytical skills, and an excellent academic record at the bachelor’s degree level. Undergraduate coursework should ideally include introductory economics and statistics. For English speakers, three semesters of foreign language preparation is strongly recommended. Two to five years of relevant work experience is strongly recommended. Applicants must also submit official GMAT or GRE scores.
Master of Science in Finance MSF candidates must have an excellent academic record at the bachelor’s degree level, offer evidence of strong analytical skills, and demonstrate significant work experience in finance, economics, or business. Three years of professional work experience is required. GMAT scores are also required, although this requirement may be waived based on significant work experience, strong undergraduate record, and consultation with the Assistant Dean for Admissions.
PhD An excellent academic record culminating in an American bachelor’s degree or equivalent foreign degree is required. Applicants should have significant preparation in math and economics. Undergraduate coursework should include intermediate microeconomics, statistics, linear algebra, and multivariate calculus. An undergraduate major in economics is not required. Applicants must submit results of the GRE.
Lemberg BA/MA in International Economics and Finance Each MAief class also includes a select group of outstanding Brandeis and Wellesley undergraduates who begin the program in their fourth year. Applicants must be in their third year of study, and must submit a completed application, official undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a resume no later than March 15. The GRE is not required. However, an interview is required of all applicants.
TOEFL/IELTS A TOEFL/IELTS score, no older than two years, is required of all graduates whose native language is not English, or who did not receive an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand. Informational materials are available on the TOEFL and IELTS exam at: www.ets.org or www.ielts.org.
Application Deadlines Deadlines are November 15, February 15, and April 15 for the MAief and MBA Programs for admission to the fall semester. The PhD deadline is January 15, 2012. The deadlines for the MSF program are August 15th for admission to the fall semester, January 9 for admission to the spring semester, and April 15 for admission to the summer semester. The deadline for the BA/MAief program is March 15 for the fall semester. See the application for additional details, or, complete our online application at: https://app.applyyourself.com
Interviews An admissions interview is available for all programs and is strongly recommended. Interviews can be conducted by telephone or in person. If you would like to talk with an admissions counselor, simply contact the Office of Admissions at 781-736-2252 to schedule a visit or telephone interview.
Notification by the Admissions Committee Candidates are notified of the decisions of the Admissions Committee within four weeks after the application deadline dates.
Admissions Requirements
Scholarships and Tuition
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Scholarships and TuitionIBS is committed to attracting highly qualified students from around the world. We demonstrate that commitment by offering financial aid that is generous compared to other business schools. In line with its global mission, IBS is proud to award fellowships and loans to international as well as U.S. students.
Merit-Based Scholarships IBS offers merit-based fellowships to provide substantial (and, in exceptional cases, full) support for the best-qualified candidates. About one-third of the students in each incoming class receive merit-based aid. All admitted full-time students are considered for merit-based fellowships.
These include:
+ ALPFA Fellowships: recognizes members of The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting.
+ American Leadership Awards: recognizes outstanding U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
+ Dean’s Prize Fellowships: offers up to full-tuition awards to students of exceptional merit.
+ Global Leadership Fellowships: recognizes promising international candidates.
+ NBMBAA Fellowships: recognizes members of The National Black MBA Association.
+ NSHMBA Fellowships: recognizes members of The National Society of Hispanic MBAs.
+ The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree granting institutions) in the
United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. To determine eligibility, students must provide IBS Admissions Office with a Certificate of Eligibility and the amount awarded will be in accordance with the agreement with the VA.
Need-Based FellowshipsIBS provides need-based financial support to a significant number of students. The need-based financial aid program considers a combination of financial need and qualifications for success in the student’s professional fields of interest. The amount of need-based fellowships provided in any given year is subject to the availability of funds.
Fellowships include:
+ Peter Petri Global Fellowships are awarded each year to three students from three different continents.
+ Steven Bunson ’82 Fellowship
+ Milton Feld Fellowship
+ Fruitt Family Fellowship
+ Isador Lubin Fellowship
+ Paul Rosengard ’80/YMA Fellowship
+ Isidore Scharfman Fellowship
+ Jeffrey Steiner Fellowship
+ Ambasador Milton Wolf Global Fellowship
To be considered for need-based awards, students must complete the Statement of Financial Resources available through the Office of Admissions.
We encourage students to explore opportunities for financial aid from their employers or their home government and from other public or private sources. In past years, international students have received support from the Fulbright, Muskie, Ron Brown, World Bank, Ford, Mandela, Soros, and other foundation and scholarship foundation programs. Information on external fellowship resources can be found online at: http://www.brandeis.edu/global/prospective/learn/fund_degree/funding_re-sources.html
U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for low-cost federal loans. To be considered for federal need-based financial aid programs, U.S. residents must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available through the Office of Admissions or online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Despite our generous aid programs, students must have financial resources of their own. All master’s students must finance their living expenses, and nearly all pay a significant part of tuition.
Assistantships A limited number of research and teaching assistantships are available for qualified students. Applications for these positions are accepted after admission, and compensation is at a rate of $10.50 per hour. Assistantships for PhD candi-dates include tuition and living expenses.
Tuition Tuition for full-time MAief, MBA, MSF, and PhD students for the 2010-2011 academic year is $38,994.00. The same tuition applies to the semester abroad. Tuition for part-time MSF students is $3,750 per course.
Living ExpensesTen-month living expenses for one person (including housing, food, and personal expenses) range from $12,000 to $14,000.
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IBS Centers and Institutes
OrganizationDEAN
Bruce R. Magid, PhD
SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN
F. Trenery Dolbear, Jr., PhD
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
John Ballantine, PhD Director of the MSF Program
Edward J. Bayone, MIA Chair of the Undergraduate Business Major and Curriculum Director
Benjamin Gomes-Casseres ’76, DBA Director of the MBA Program
Blake D. LeBaron, PhD Director of the PhD Program
Carol Osler, PhD Director of the MAief Program
ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT SERVICES
Kate Goldfield, MA, MEd Assistant Dean for Administration and Student Services
Christopher Johnson, MA Assistant Director for Administration and Student Services
Viola Morse, MBA Program Manager
Karen Muise (also works for Economics) Program Administrator
Matt Rocker, BA Senior Program Coordinator for Student Services
Reetu Sharma, BA Program Coordinator
TECHNOLOGY
Jim La Creta, MS Director for Technology, Capital Projects and Facilities Management
Steve Knowles, BS Technology Assistant
Rob Trombino Technology Coordinator
STUDENT ADMISSIONS
Holly Chase, MEd Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
Gerard Casal, MEd Assistant Director for Admissions
Julie Meloy Lovell, MEd Admissions Counselor/Applications Processing Coordinator
Tere Rodriguez, BA Admissions Counselor
CAREER SERVICES
Elana Givens ’76, MS Assistant Dean for Career Services
Geraldine Brehm, MA, MPA Associate Director of Career Advising
Marcia Katz, MBA Senior Associate Director for Career Development
Kathrine Prum, MBA Associate Director for Employer Relations
DEAN’S OFFICE
Michael M. Appell, MA ’79 Executive Director of Development and External Affairs
Nancy W. Allen, MBA, MEd Assistant Director for Development
Karen B. Bergstresser, MEd Assistant Director for External Relations
Erika Fields, BA Program Coordinator
Matthew Parillo, BA Senior Associate Director for Communications
Arlene Sherman, BS Senior Executive Administrator and Assistant to the Dean
Simon Sherrington, MA Director of Planning
Stephanie Gerber Wilson, PhD ’07 Assistant Director for Centers and Institutes
BOARD OF OVERSEERS
Mr. Arthur L. Goldstein (Chair) Chairman, President and CEO (retired), Ionics
Mr. Ronald M. Ansin
Mr. B. Reuben Auspitz ’69 Executive VP, Manning and Napier Advisors
Mr. Roger Berkowitz President and CEO, Legal Sea Foods
Mr. Steven Bunson ’82 Partner, Goldman Sachs & Co.
Mr. Paul Fruitt Vice President, Corporate Planning (retired), The Gillette Company
Mr. Richard E. Goldman Executive Vice-President (retired), Men’s Wearhouse
Mr. Martin J. Gross, Esq. ’72 President, Sandalwood Securities
Mr. Alan Hassenfeld Chairman, Executive Committee, Hasbro
Mr. David R. Hodes ’77 Founder and Managing Partner, Hodes Weill & Associates
Mr. Charles B. Housen Chairman, Erving Industries
Mr. Gary N. Jacobs Esq. ’66 Attorney at Glaser, Weil, Fink, Jacobs, & Shapiro, LLP
Mr. Barry Kaplan ’77 President, Maple Tree Capital Management
Mr. Earle W. Kazis, ’55 President, Earle W. Kazis Associates
Ms. Amy R. Kessler ’89, MA ’90 Senior Vice President, Prudential Retirement
Mr. Stuart Lewtan ’84 CEO, Zintro
Dr. John H. McArthur Dean Emeritus, Harvard Business School
Ms. Barbara Perlmutter Senior Vice President of Public Affairs (retired), Marsh and McLennan Companies
Dr. Barbara Rosenberg ’54
Mr. Richard M. Rosenberg Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (retired), Bank of America
Ambassador Ira S. Shapiro, Esq. ’69 Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Mr. Malcolm L. Sherman Chairman of the Board, Gordon Brothers
Mrs. Roselyn Garber Toledano, MA ’74 President and Chief Executive Officer, Garber Travel
Mr. Adam Usdan General Partner, Trellus Management Company LLC
Mr. John Usdan President, Midwood Management Corporation
Mr. Eric Weinstein ’76 Managing Director, Neuberger Investment Management
ROSENBERG INSTITUTE OF GLOBAL FINANCE INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Marshall Carter Chairman, NYSE Group and Deputy Chairman of NYSE Euronext
Dr. Kathleen Feldstein President, Economics Studies
Mr. Jonathan T. Fried Ambassador of Canada, in Japan
Mr. Arthur L. Goldstein Chairman, President and CEO (retired), Ionics
Honourable Geir H. Haarde ’73 Former Prime Minister, Iceland
Dr. Victor Halberstadt Professor, Leiden University
Mr. Alan Hassenfeld Chairman, Executive Committee, Hasbro
Dr. Robert S. Kaplan Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School and Chairman, Professional Practice, at Palladium Group
Mr. Stephen Koplan ’57 Senior Vice President, The Wessel Group
Dr. Barbara Rosenberg ’54
Mr. Richard M. Rosenberg Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (retired), Bank of America
Nikolay Vassilev ’97 CFA Managing Partner, Expat Capital
Professor Dr. Rudiger von Rosen Managing Director, Deutsches Aktieninstitut e.V.
* Information as of July 28, 2009
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Each year Brandeis IBS’ centers and institutes attract some of the world’s most prominent business and finance leaders to the School and provide students the chance to engage with them directly. In 2009–2010, the Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship hosted Shai Agassi and Michael Granoff, the CEO and initial investor in Better Place, a global electric vehicle company. The Perlmutter Institute for Global Business Leadership brought to Brandeis Henrique Meirelles, Governor of the Central Bank of Brazil and architect of its economic renaissance. And the Rosenberg Institute of Global Finance convened a panel of CEOs and investors to discuss clean energy financing.
Our centers and institutes support an extensive array of courses, which often enable our students to interact with CEOs and other business leaders. These courses allow students to learn first-hand about topics of global significance from pioneers in their fields. Fellowships and research stipends sponsored by the centers and institutes also help support IBS students as they advance their studies.
What our centers and institutes focus on:Asper Center for Global EntrepreneurshipThe Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship serves as Brandeis’ platform to probe and understand the key trends affecting entrepreneurship across cultures and borders. The Center was established in 2006 by Leonard J. Asper ’86. www.brandeis.edu/global/asper
Perlmutter Institute forGlobal Business LeadershipThe Perlmutter Institute for Global Business Leadership, established in 2008 by Brandeis Trustee Louis ’56 and Barbara Perlmutter, prepares students for leader-ship positions in the global corporation of the future. It focuses on political economy, public/private partnerships, and practical skills as key elements in building successful global careers. www.brandeis.edu/global/perlmutter
Rosenberg Institute of Global FinanceThe Rosenberg Institute of Global Finance seeks to analyze and anticipate major trends in global financial markets, institutions, and regulations, and to develop the information and ideas required to solve emerging problems. The Institute, founded in 2002, is named for Barbara C. Rosenberg ’54 and Richard M. Rosenberg. www.brandeis.edu/global/rosenberg
You can find each of these centers on Facebook.Regional research centers round out Brandeis IBS’ centers and institutes. The Asia Pacific Center for Economics and Business researches trends in business throughout Asia. Other initiatives currently underway spotlight Latin America, Israel, and other dynamic, entrepreneurial economies. They further expand IBS students’ access to global business leaders and their global knowledge and engagement.
IBS Centers and Institutes
Ludmila Cieszkowsky Elias, MA ’10, from Brazil, Henrique Meirelles, Governor, Central Bank of Brazil, and Dean Magid.
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TAKE ON THEWORLD WITHCONFIDENCE
“ IBS has helped me find my career path and I feel confident to pursue it successfully.”
Mirtha Arguello
Nicaragua, MBA, 2007
State Street Bank & Trust Co
Why did you decide to study at IBS and what was the most surprising thing you found when you got there? The friendliness and openness of the people. The faculty and staff really committed themselves to making my grad school experience the best.
If you could do anything to change the world with your IBS degree what would you do? I would invest more in Latin America, which is where I come from. There is so much potential in the region and great business opportunities unexplored.
What is your favorite memory of IBS? My long hours studying and sharing ideas and perspectives with my classmates and professors. It has been an incredible, enriching, and fun experience.
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