Master of Business Administration- Finance

The MBA concentration in Finance prepares students to analyze and manage corporate financial decisions, valuation, investment risks and financial market instruments. Students gain a deep understanding of global financial markets and economics. Because this concentration is STEM designated, international graduates can extend a 12-month practical training experience after graduation by an additional 24 months.Finance careers include investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, private equity and corporate financial operations. Employers who commonly hire International Business School graduates in these fields include Deloitte, Bain Capital, Ernst & Young, and McKinsey & Company.

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Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. or accredited international institution. Three-year degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree will be considered for admission.

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required. Degree audits will not be accepted in lieu of unofficial transcripts. Transcripts must be provided in English. If you have graduated from a program, and your transcript does not verify your graduation, please submit a copy of your degree certificate with your unofficial transcript(s). Official transcripts are required from each institution only if you accept an offer of admission.

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the MSF program. Students must earn a minimum grade of B to meet the requirement, or have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the area through completion of related courses.
These courses must be taken at an accredited three- or four-year, not-for-profit college or university. Each course must be at least at least 3 credits or the equivalent of a full semester course. Courses to satisfy prerequisites may alternately be taken online and students must be able to provide the verified grade in the course. Courses taken at other educational institutions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Financial Management

Students should have completed an introductory course in finance that covers projected financial statements, the time value of money, capital budgeting, financial leverage, security valuation, risk/return, working capital management and international finance. The course should also cover basic financial statistical analysis.
The Financial Management prerequisite can also be met by passing CFA Level 1.
Quantitative Methods
Students should have completed a course which emphasizes quantitative models and/or methods such as Statistics, Calculus, Econometrics, Data Analytics, Math Analysis, Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Advanced Math or Math Modeling.
Written
One written essay is required as part of the online application.
R'sum and Experience
A current r'sum detailing educational and employment history is required. The MSF program does not require work experience.
We also require a detailed employment history as part of the online application so that we may fully understand your previous and current roles and assess your career progression. Candidates with little or no full-time work experience should include internships in the employment history section of the online application.
GMAT or GRE Score
Students applying to Brandeis International Business School master's programs are not required to submit a GMAT or GRE score, but have the option to submit their scores for consideration. Applicants who have limited quantitative coursework may wish to submit a GMAT or GRE score to support their application.
Successful applicants typically have a TOEFL iBT score of at least 100, a TOEFL ITP score of at least 627, IELTS score of at least 7.0, Duolingo English Test score of at least 120 or PTE Academic score of at least 68.