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Small world. Huge opportunity. Real world. Real experience. Cultural diversity. International experience. Vibrant campus. World-class location. Intellectual capital. Degree Programs: MAief, MBA, MSF, PhD
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Career Opportunities and Placement Admission Requirements Scholarships and Tuition Faculty Organization
Global Impact and Connections 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 global perspective on successfully managing business risks and opportunities around the world. Further, graduates leave IBS with an appreciation of the critical role that ethical business practices play in society. 2
That economy has changed beyond recognition in recent years. Our emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship will help students acquire the tools they need to explore new opportunities in emerging sectors, such as clean technology and the life sciences. And, with its Brandeis roots, IBS is well attuned to the increasing demand on businesses for responsibility, accountability and respect for the environment.
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN At Brandeis International Business School (IBS), we educate students seeking to thrive in the rapidly changing global economy. We prepare exceptional individuals to become responsible leaders of global companies and public institutions throughout the world.This goal is reflected in the selection of our faculty, the design of our curriculum and programs, and the composition of our student body. All contribute to a perspective on successfully managing business opportunities and risks across cultures. Our faculty includes leading experts in global finance and economics, many of whom consult regularly with corporations and governments around the world. Our four degree programs address the complex challenges decision-makers face in varied business and policy-making environments. The student body comes from over 60 countries, ensuring that the content in our classrooms is enriched with the experience of peers from across the globe. We provide a rigorous and relevant education. The teaching of each of the School’s disciplines — business, economic policy, and finance — embodies the academic excellence that has come to be expected of Brandeis University. At the same time, we go to great effort to ensure that, at every point in the learning process, meaningful connections are made with current real-world issues in the global economy.
At IBS, students have direct access to some of the world’s leading academics. In addition, through our vibrant centers and institutes, leaders from the world of business frequently visit campus to share their personal perspectives and participate in the learning process. We have also established partnerships with prestigious universities overseas that allow our students to engage with the business practices and networks of other countries. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, IBS offers one of the world’s top 100 full-time MBA programs. You can understand why the School has achieved this recognition by reading further in this catalog, by going to our website (www.brandeis.edu/global), or by visiting our campus. We would appreciate the opportunity to answer questions you may have about the School and its programs. We hope you will find that IBS is an excellent match for your educational and career aspirations. Sincerely,
Bruce R. Magid, Dean, and Martin and Ahuva Gross Chair in Financial Markets and Institutions
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“ My IBS degree gives me the ability to shape the finance world from a social entrepreneur perspective.”
FORM NETWORKS THAT BRIDGE diverse CULTURES
Joshua Mogy, USA, MBA, 2010 Why did you decide to study at IBS and what was the most surprising thing you found when you got there? I decided to study at IBS because I believe the world’s direction is going toward a tighter and tighter global economy. I wanted to form networks throughout the world and really understand how to work with people from everywhere, not just from different cultures within the United States. As for surprises, the sense of community was quite different than my experiences in New York. Because of its small school nature, the Brandeis IBS community is a lot closer than I expected it to be compared to a large city. If you could do anything to change the world with your IBS degree what would you do? I have been exploring ways to help emerging market firms get to the next level through non-profit organizations. My IBS degree gives me the ability to shape the finance world from a social entrepreneur perspective. What is your favorite memory of IBS to date? My favorite moment at IBS was being introduced to Reuben Mark, the former Chairman of ColgatePalmolive, after a presentation. This was my first experience that demonstrated how powerful networking really could be.
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Small world. Huge opportunity. 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 proven strength in global finance and economics scholarship and research with exciting international exchanges. The result is a learning experience unique in business education: international in scope, intimate in scale, intellectually rigorous, and designed for success in the global economy.
Focus on global business, finance and economics At 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.
Most 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 2009, 25 Fulbright Scholars from 12 countries worldwide will study in the MBA and MAief programs at IBS.
Environment of excellence IBS is selective, admitting just 175 students a year — ensuring an intimate, personal educational experience. Our degree programs are academically rigorous and intellectually challenging. The IBS faculty is exceptional and includes world-renowned authorities with diverse research interests — from corporate finance and marketing to intellectual property and Asian economies. IBS degree programs have been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, a highly respected, global accrediting body for business schools.
The IBS faculty includes leading experts in global finance and economics — many of whom consult regularly with corporations and governments around the globe.
International experience IBS is truly international, with students from more than 60 nations and faculty from around the world. Students hear a multitude of languages and work in project teams with peers from every continent.
Our Centers and Institutes The intellectual life of the IBS — both in and out the classroom—is enriched by its four centers and institutes, each of which focuses on a particular area of importance in the global economy.
The Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship, dedicated to understanding key trends affecting entrepreneurship across cultures and borders. The Rosenberg Institute of Global Finance, addressing key issues in international finance through research and insights from business and policy leaders. The Perlmutter Institute for Global Business Leadership, preparing IBS students for leadership positions in the global corporation of the future.
The Asia-Pacific Center for Economics and Business, focused on research, teaching and outreach on business and economic issues in the Asia Pacific region. Under their auspices, IBS brings to campus prominent business and government leaders, hosts conferences and seminars, develops new course offerings, grants student fellowships, and supports faculty research.
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Real world. Real experience. 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 harder and more creatively about complex problems. In the process, students develop the skills necessary to succeed in the global business environment.
Turning with the world — The Global Green MBA The 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 strategies to leverage new opportunities in the social and environmental arenas in order to strengthen the traditional bottom line that relates to 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 capital 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. Last year marked the debut of our innovative MBA in Socially Responsible Business. This exciting, new MBA concentration 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. 4
Beyond the classroom At IBS, learning is not limited to 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, weeklong 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 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. + conferences — IBS hosts conferences and symposia on timely topics of global significance, from the environment to the impact of aging on financial markets and institutions. Our annual Forum on Business, Ethics, and Society brings together speakers with unique perspectives on business conduct, ethics, and culture. IBS Graduation Gathering
Student Discussion in the Asper Suite
exchange ideas with a ukrainian economist Why did you decide to study at IBS and what was the most surprising thing you found when you got there? A Fulbright Program Officer recommended Brandeis, since several students from Ukraine had studied there and were very happy with the school. I have never regretted my decision.
“ After studying at a school like IBS with the highest standards of academic integrity, I understand this must be the highest priority in education and government.� Iuliia Stelmakh, Ukraine, MAief, 2010
Most surprising for me was the flexibility of the program and the ability to build your own curriculum. Students are allowed to take classes even from other departments and schools. I took History of Cinema, which I could never study back home as an Economics student. If you could do anything to change the world with your IBS degree what would you do? Being from a former Soviet country, I realize the biggest problem of most countries in the developing world is corruption and bureaucracy. After studying at a school like IBS with the highest standards of academic integrity, I understand this must be the highest priority in education and government. I would like to promote this principle back home and wherever I work in future. What is your favorite memory of IBS to date? The Dale Carnegie was an outstanding twoday seminar designed to improve one’s public speaking skills. The coach has you tell short stories to a group of students, then reviews a recording with you and offers comments on what to improve. It was fun and we really got to know each other.
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“ The varied backgrounds of IBS students add a practical dimension to classes, as they illustrate lectures and theories with real-world situations.” Kwabena Adade, Ghana, MBA, 2010
SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH AN AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADER Why did you decide to study at IBS and what was the most surprising thing you found when you got there? I chose IBS because of its emphasis on practice and theory of management concepts, as well the atmosphere of partnership, shared knowledge, tolerance, and thoughtful decision-making among students of diverse backgrounds. What I find most surprising is the importance placed on leadership. Leadership presupposes a resource base of knowledge. At IBS, students take advantage of a variety of learning resources, including a broad spectrum of professional, national and cultural affiliations among the faculty and colleagues. If you could do anything to change the world with your IBS degree what would you do? My IBS degree will enable me to manage the interplay of governments and international financial institutions in securing the financing required to achieve the Millennium Development Goals over the long term. These efforts have been hampered by several factors, including lack of adequate funding. This is very relevant to my career objective. What is your favorite memory of IBS to date? My favorite memories are the experiences with the diversity of students’ backgrounds at IBS. This provides a challenging, enriching and rewarding academic setting. The varied academic and experiential backgrounds of IBS students add a practical dimension to classes, as students illustrate lectures and theories with real-world situations.
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Cultural diversity. International experience. The international character of IBS shapes every facet of student life. The student body represents more than 60 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 Faculty IBS 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.
The Semester Abroad Unlike typical professional degree programs, the IBS MAief and MBA programs require international experience and language proficiency for graduation. Students without such experience usually spend a semester of study abroad at one of our 19 partner universities of business, economics, and international affairs. The semester abroad adds depth to the educational experience, offering students:
+ Access to an extraordinary wealth of courses in subjects that cannot be covered in depth at any single institution + Professional and personal networks that endure well beyond graduation
Overseas Internships Many IBS students supplement their academic experience with international internships, often coordinated with the semester abroad. Students have worked in multinational corporations, banks, investment firms, and embassies from Beijing to Buenos Aires.
Language Proficiency Because one language is not enough in today’s global marketplace, IBS requires full-time master’s degree students to demonstrate proficiency in a major language other than English. Although prior training in a second language is desirable, students can achieve proficiency during their Brandeis years.
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.
+ Firsthand understanding of the business and economic systems of another country
Nationalities of the Student Body 2009/2010 Latin America 4% Eastern Europe 8%
Africa 4%
Western Europe 13%
North America 43%
Asia 25% Middle East 3%
Affiliated International Universities Copenhagen Business School (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) (São Paolo, Brazil)
École Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (ESSEC) (Paris, France)
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) (Mexico City, Mexico)
Erasmus University (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)
International University of Japan (Tokyo, Japan)
Escuela Superior de Administración y Dirección de Empresas (ESADE) (Barcelona, Spain)
Keio University (Tokyo, Japan)
European Business School (EBS) (Oestrich-Winkel, Germany)
Universita’ Commerciale Luigi Bocconi (Milan, Italy)
Euromed Marseille, School of Management (Marseille, France)
National Chengchi University (Taipei, Taiwan)
WHU Koblenz (Vallendar, Germany)
Tel Aviv University (Tel Aviv, Israel) Universite de ROUEN School of Management (ESC) (Paris, France) Universiteit Maastricht (Maastricht, Netherlands) University of International Business and Economics (Beijing, China) Waseda University Business School (Tokyo, Japan) Yonsei University (Seoul, Korea)
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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.
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 housing, health insurance, transportation, or negotiating our university systems. Once accepted, you can connect to our 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.
IBS is also close to Cambridge, with its academic ambience, its cafés and bookstores, and its picturesque walkways along the Charles River. Public transportation links Brandeis to Cambridge and Boston.
Clubs and Organizations
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IBS offers many opportunities to broaden your social experience through a range of clubs and organizations, including the following:
ibs Student Association IBS student government, serving as a channel of communication between students and IBS faculty and administration.
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.
International Business Women (ibw) A forum for IBS women to develop their leadership and career potential, while expanding their personal networks.
Net Impact Club Net Impact enables members to use business for social good in their graduate education, careers, and communities.
Emerging Markets Investment Club A forum for discussing current financial markets and conducting active global investments.
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. 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.
“ At IBS we immerse students in one of the most culturally diverse educational experiences in the world.”
The list of recent speakers at IBS resembles a who’s who in international business, government and academics.
Richard Bachman P’08 Senior Vice President, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Robert Beal Partner and President, The Beal Companies
Steven Belkin Chairman of the Board, Trans National Group
Roger Berkowitz President, Legal Sea Foods
Marshall Carter Chairman, NYSE Group and Deputy Chairman of NYSE Euronext
John Clarkeson Chairman Emeritus, Boston Consulting Group
Robert Cohen Former Senior Vice President and head of the US Fixed Income Division, Chase Securities and Founder, Capital Market Resources
Peter A. Petri, Founding Dean Carl J. Shapiro Professor of International Finance
Brad Aham ’93 Head of the Emerging Markets Fund, State Street Global Advisors
Edward Altman Max L. Heine Professor of Finance and Director, Credit & Debt Markets Program, New York University Stern School of Business
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 Michael Frieze CEO, Gordon Brothers Arthur L. Goldstein Retired Chairman and CEO, Ionics, Inc.
Harvey Golub P’07 Former Chairman, American Express and Owner, H. Golub & Associates
Bruce Heafitz Founder and Chairman, Sage Stone
Christie Hefner ’74 Former Chairman and CEO, Playboy Enterprises
David R. Hodes ’77 Founder and Managing Partner of Hodes Weill & Associates
Kenneth Jacobs Deputy Chairman, Lazard Worldwide Jonathon Jacobson Managing Member, Highfields Capital Management Richard Kadish President and CEO, CAPREIT Joshua Katzen President, J.W. Katzen Co. Jonathan Keller ’83 President, The Fremont Group LLC Amy Kessler ’89, MA ’90 Founder, ARK Consulting, LLC Brian Lash ’78 President and CEO, Target Sport Adventures Peter Lichtenthal ’78 President, Bumble and Bumble
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
Reuben Mark Former Chairman of the Board and CEO (retired), Colgate-Palmolive Sanjay Manandhar Interim CEO, CTO, Aerva Corp. Adam Menzel ’01 Founder, Ticker Technologies, Inc. and ValueForum.com Steven Mermelstein, MA ’92 Analyst, Principal Capital 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
Dan Pfau ’73 Partner (retired), Accenture
Linda Rottenberg Chief Executive Officer 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) Tony Solomons President, Ideal Marketing Group, Inc. Sundar Subramaniam ’88 Chairman, CellExchange
Stephanie Schear Tilenius ’89 Senior Vice President & General Manager, eBay North America
Kevin Steinberg Chief Operating Officer, World Economic Forum USA
Scott Tobin ’92 Senior Partner, Battery Ventures
Mitch Tyson CEO, Advanced Electron Beams
Adam Usdan President, Trellus Management
Irving Wiseman P’81 Chairman and CEO, Mercury International Trading Corp. Sidney Wolk Chairman and CEO, The Cross Country Group
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“ It is almost impossible not to learn something surprising and enriching every day at IBS. It’s amazing.”
combine social awareness with business goals
Tanya Neselir, Turkey, BA/MA, 2011 Why did you decide to study at IBS and what was the most surprising thing you found when you got there? I attended Brandeis University as an undergraduate and got to know the professors and the environment in IBS, so I knew this was an opportunity that I could not miss. IBS has so much to offer in terms of academics, career planning and diversity — everything I could want from a business school. It is very surprising how many different languages you hear while walking around the school. If you could do anything to change the world with your IBS degree what would you do? I would use my IBS degree to create awareness about the social and environmental challenges facing the world and help create sustainable businesses globally. It is essential that businesses address social issues as much as they are concerned about financial goals, and I want to play a role to make this happen. What is your favorite memory of IBS to date? My favorite memories include learning from my friends and my professors. It is almost impossible not to learn something surprising and enriching every day at IBS. It’s amazing.
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Intellectual capital. 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. 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.
Trading, 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 organizations 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 UrbanaChampaign to now Brandeis, she has explored how individuals, technology, the firm, and the industry evolve in the life sciences and clean tech industries. www.brandeis.edu/global 11
Degree Programs 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. +T he 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 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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.
+ 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 at a Glance Lemberg MAief
MBA
MSF
PhD
Rigorous analytical and technical skills in international finance for operating in global markets
Conceptual, managerial, and analytical skills for operating businesses across borders
Theoretical and practical grounding in international finance for financial decision-making
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
Demonstrated analytical and leadership skills
Excellent analytical skills
Work experience is not required, but 1 to 3 years of experience is recommended
2 to 5 years of work experience recommended
Superior academic record in analytical courses in economics and related fields including mathematics
Career Goals
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
16 courses, which may include one semester at a leading overseas university
16 courses, which may include one semester at a leading overseas university
10 courses Recommended short field course overseas
14 courses Field and general examinations Dissertation
Mastery of a language other than English
Mastery of a language other than English
Objectives
Format
Preparation
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3 years of professional work experience
Lawrence H. Summers
Marshall Carter
Orit Gadiesh
Reuben Mark
Linda Rottenberg
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.
Recent speakers at IBS have included: Lawrence H. Summers Director of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy Marshall Carter Chairman, NYSE Group and Deputy Chairman of NYSE Euronext Orit Gadiesh Chairman, Bain and Company Reuben Mark Former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (retired), Colgate-Palmolive Linda Rottenberg Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Endeavor Global Thomas Friedman, ’75 Author and Foreign Affairs Columnist, The New York Times www.brandeis.edu/global 13
MAief Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance
Distinctive Specialties Students can shape the MAief in a number of ways to match their goals and interests. Three concentrations focused on the global economy are offered: + International finance + International economic policy + International business Concentrations require 4 area-related courses beyond core requirements
The Lemberg MAief is for those who find
International Experience
international issues exciting and who plan a career that involves sophisticated analysis in finance, business, and/or economic policy. Distinguished by its analytical rigor, it is also timely and practical, designed to launch students on careers in the international marketplace. Compared to the MBA program, the MAief emphasizes the technical and analytical skills needed for business and policy making in global markets over managerial decision making.
International study and language mastery are an integral part of our MAief program.
The MAief program focuses on developing expertise for careers in: + Global finance + Trade + Economic policy + Consulting or other related fields
+ Students may fulfill the international study requirement prior to attending IBS, or through a semester of study abroad at one of our partner institutions. + Students who do not already have mastery of a language other than English may fulfill this requirement at Brandeis or during the semester abroad. For further program details, visit us at: www.brandeis.edu/global/academic/programs/maief
Carol Osler Director, Lemberg MAief Program
Flexible Curriculum More than 50 electives are offered, including courses at the analytical leading edge of finance and economics — for example, in risk analysis or investment decision making. Students may also take hands-on courses in important areas of practice — such as country risk analysis and hedgefund management — taught by senior professionals in these disciplines.
Trading, the internal architecture of financial markets, and minute-to-minute price movements are the focus of Professor Osler’s work. At times her work challenges academic wisdom and confirms the stories of traders; for example, she finds evidence that “support and resistance levels” — prices at which trends tend to stop or even reverse — really do help forecast returns.
Lemberg MAief at a Glance The Lemberg Program is named for Lucille and Samuel Lemberg. Their daughter, Suzanne Usdan, was instrumental in establishing the program.
Who Benefits Students with strong analytical skills who seek careers in international finance and economic policy. Length 2 years (4 semesters) full-time
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Required Courses + International Economics: 3 courses + International Finance: 2 courses +A ccounting and Quantitative Techniques: 2 courses
MBA Master of Business Administration The MBA program enables students to acquire the technical skills, international experience, and contacts they need to launch an exciting career in global business. Compared to the MAief program, the MBA focuses more on managerial decision making within firms and less on the financial and economic analysis of markets.
Distinctive Specialties For students with particular goals and interests, the MBA offers a concentration in one of four areas of study related to the global economy: + International Finance + International Economic Policy + International Business + Socially Responsible Business – Global Green MBA
International Experience International study and language mastery are an integral part of our MBA program.
The MBA is intended for students with relevant work experience beyond the Bachelor’s degree who intend to pursue business careers in international organizations, including: + Multinational enterprises + Smaller firms operating across borders + Consulting firms serving global businesses
+ Students may fulfill the international study requirement prior to attending IBS, or through a semester of study abroad at one of our partner institutions. + Students who do not already have mastery of a language other than English may fulfill this requirement at Brandeis or during the semester abroad. For further program details, visit us at: www.brandeis.edu/global/academic/programs/mba
Global Curriculum MBA candidates study the core subjects normally covered in business programs — macroeconomics, accounting, finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, quantitative methods, and business strategy — within a global context. Case studies and projects emphasize international applications.
Benjamin Gomes-Casseres Director, MBA Program
The MBA program also offers a broad and deep selection of courses in: + Global Trade and Economics + International Finance and Banking + Entrepreneurship and Consulting + Cross-border Strategy and Management
Professor Ben Gomes-Casseres ’76, born and raised on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, earned his doctorate in international business at Harvard Business School, taught there for a decade, and has evaluated projects in Latin America and Africa for the World Bank. An expert on cross-border alliances, he consults regularly with major international companies.
MBA at a Glance Who Will Benefit Students with work experience and demonstrated leadership abilities targeting management positions in international business. Length 2 years (4 semesters) full-time
Required Subject Areas + International Economics: 1 course + Quantitative Techniques and Accounting: 2 courses + International Finance: 2 courses + Marketing & Operations: 2 courses + Organizational Behavior: 1 course + Business Strategy: 1.5 courses
Available Concentrations + MBA in Socially Responsible Business. Learn more at: www.brandeis.edu/global/academic/ programs/mba/curriculum.html
International Experience + Study or work abroad +M astery of non-English language
+ International Business + International Finance* + International Economic Policy* * Requires 3–4 courses in these fields beyond core requirements
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MSF Master of Science in Finance The MSF program is an innovative degree designed to help financial professionals advance their careers through comprehensive training in global financial markets, financial theory, analysis, and strategy.
Flexible Program Designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals, the MSF can be pursued part-time or full-time. Classes are held in the evenings, and a book allowance (for part-time students only) is included in the tuition. Full time students may also take classes during the day.
Rigorous Education The MSF program offers rigorous training in the quantitative and analytical tools of modern finance. There is a strong emphasis on international applications and current financial practice, as well as theory. The MSF also complements and helps one prepare for professional certificate programs. The MSF curriculum covers almost all topics covered in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam.
Broad Curriculum The MSF is a 10-course program that includes:
Part-time students typically take one or two courses per semester and complete the program in 18 months to two years. Full-time students take four classes per semester and two during summer school, completing the program in 12 months.
World Financial Centers Workshop It is strongly recommended that MSF candidates participate in the intensive, week-long IBS World Financial Centers workshop held each summer in a major global financial hub — such as London, Frankfurt, Prague, Istanbul, Warsaw and Madrid. Held in collaboration with prestigious academic partner institutions, the workshop counts as an elective and is closely integrated with the MSF curriculum. For further program details, visit us at: www.brandeis.edu/global/academic/programs/ msffulltime or www.brandeis.edu/global/academic/programs/ msfparttime
John W. Ballantine, JR. Director, MSF Program
+ Five core courses and five electives chosen from more than 20 offerings + Two concentrations: International Investments and Business Finance, achieved by completing three courses in one of these fields.
Senior Lecturer John Ballantine brings years of academic, consulting, banking and financial experience to the classroom and the program. He was a senior consultant with Arthur D. Little Inc. and a commercial banker with Chase Manhattan Bank. He has also been a professor at Babson College and a research economist with the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
MSF at a Glance
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Who Will Benefit Working professionals with experience in finance or related fields.
Required Subject Areas + International Finance: 2 courses
Available Concentrations + International Investments*
+ International Economics: 1 course
+ Business Finance
Length Part-time, 18 months–two years
+Q uantitative Techniques and Accounting: 2 courses
* Requires 3 courses in these fields beyond core requirements
Full-time, 12–18 months
+ Electives: 5 courses
PhD Doctor of Philosophy in International Economics and Finance The PhD program is distinguished by its international economics and finance orientation and its focus on policy and business applications. Core courses are similar to those of a rigorous economics doctoral program; electives focus on application rather than theory.
Research Opportunities PhD candidates benefit from opportunities to participate in seminars and research projects at Brandeis and at other institutions in the Boston area. Where appropriate, they may arrange to study or conduct research abroad.
Master of Science PhD candidates who successfully complete the first two years of the program normally earn an MS. This requires 14 semester courses and one part of the PhD theory preliminary examination or a substantial research paper. For further program details, visit us at: www.brandeis.edu/global/academic/programs/phd To maintain the high quality of the program and its optimum size, PhD classes are enrolled every two years. The next intake will be in 2010, and the application deadline is January 15, 2010.
Advanced Training for International Careers The PhD program provides advanced training in research techniques, creative problem solving, and theory for students targeting careers in research, teaching, and policy making in international finance, economics, and business.
High Standards  The PhD program is highly selective and admits approximately eight students every other year. It requires a strong background in economics and mathematics and takes four to six years to complete. The degree demands:
Blake LeBaron Director, PhD Program
+ Successful completion of formal coursework + Outstanding performance in examinations designed to measure field competence + A thesis representing substantial original research
Blake LeBaron is a Professor of International Finance and holds the Abram L. and Thelma Sachar Chair of International Economics at IBS. He is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and was a Sloan Fellow at MIT. His research concerns time series properties of international financial markets, and the ability of individuals to learn and adapt their behavior in dynamic financial settings.
PhD at a Glance Who Will Benefit Students with a strong background in economics and mathematics seeking advanced training in economics and finance, in preparation for research, teaching, and consulting.
Required Subject Areas + Theory: 4 courses
Six courses in the following fields:
+ Econometrics: 2 courses
+ Advanced Macroeconomics
+ Finance: 1 course
+ International Trade
+ International Trade: 1 course
+ International Development
Length 4 or more years, full-time
+ Open Economy Macroeconomics: 1 course
+ International Business
+ Finance
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Career Opportunities and Placement 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 companies, 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 + I nternational bodies like the World Bank, the United Nations and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Career and Internship Support IBS 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.
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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 major 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.
“ Prior preparation is the key to success before anything else. IBS Career Services showed me the right direction to start my internship search process, and also helped me prepare my resume and cover letter to make it look very neat and professional.”
Ram Iyer, MBA 2009 Senior Financial Analyst, EMC Corporation
Leading Employers Around the World Banking + Financial Services
Midwood Investment and Development
Acadian Asset Management AllianceBernstein B* Capital Banc of America Securities Bancolumbia SA Bank of America Bank of China Banque De Developpement Du Mali Barclays Capital BlackRock Bloomberg BNP Paribas Calvert Calyon Cantor Fitzgerald Capital One Centerpoint Advisors, LLC Chimera Capital Chinatrust Financial Holding Citigroup Clearwater Capital Commerzbank AG Deutsche Bank Evercore Partners Fidelity Investments Fitch Ratings Fortis Investments Goldman Sachs HSBC ING Clarion Capital Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd
Mirus Capital Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Moody’s Mosaic Capital National Bank of Oman NeoMed Management O’Neill and Associates RCC Ventures Renaissance Capital SBLI Shamrock Holdings Shasta Partners ShoreBank State Street Associates State Street Corporation State Street Global Advisors State Street Global Markets Straumur-Burdarás Investment Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation SunTrust U.S. Trust Virtua Research Voyage Funds Wellington Management Wells Fargo WR Hambrecht + Co Zurich Financial Services
Professional Services + Consulting Analysis Group Bain & Company Capgemini Clear Carbon Consulting CRA International Deloitte &Touche Digitas
JP Morgan Chase KeyBank Liberty Mutual Macquarie Bank MassMutual Merrill Lynch
Ernst & Young Global Atlantic Partners Global Insight KPMG London Economics International Macroeconomic Advisors McKinsey & Company Mercer Consulting Observant LLC OgilvyOne Mesirow Financial NERA PricewaterhouseCoopers Roland Berger Strategy The Brattle Group Tower Group
National Grid Novo Nordisk OgilvyOne One to One Interactive Osram Sylvania PartnersHealthCare Phillip Morris PTC Raytheon Recurrent Energy Sun Microsystems TJX Corp TransTech Pharma Trinity Pharma Solutions TriZetto Volkswagen do Brasil Ltda.
Corporate Sector
Public Sector/ Non Profit
ABB Alstom Amkette Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc Asiana IDT Bose Corporation Bouygues Construction Cushman & Wakefield Deutsche Bahn Dunkin’ Brands eBay Edison Mission EMC Corporation EMD Sertono GE Infrastructure & Transportation Gordon Brothers Legal Sea Foods Lewtan Technologies MarketOne MeadWestvaco Mitsubishi Corp. Monster Worldwide Nagase America
Positions of Recent Graduates by Location Asia 4%
Latin America 4%
Europe 12%
ACCION African Development Bank Central Bank of Turkey Federal Reserve Bank of New York FINRA IFC Initiative for a Competitive Inner City LAADSA MA Office of International Trade and Investment Ministry of Commerce, Laos Ministry of Finance, Pakistan Southern California Immediate Medical Center US Department of Commerce USDA Economic Research Service US Department of Commerce US International Trade Commission The World Bank
Representative and Emerging Career Tracks + Financial Services
+ Economic Development Organizations
+ Corporate Finance: variety of Industries
+ Marketing: variety of industries
+ Consulting
+ Traditional and Alternative Energy Sectors
+ Manufacturing + Government Agencies: US and International
+ High Technology + Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
North America 80%
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Admissions Requirements The Graduate Admissions Committee has established these criteria as critical in evaluating applicants to all degree programs: +S cholastic achievement as evidenced by academic coursework, 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). +M otivation, leadership, and maturity as evidenced by work experience. Specific program requirements are outlined below.
MA in International Economics and Finance (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.
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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 concentration 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, 2010. 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.
Scholarships and Tuition IBS 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: recognize members of The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting. + American Leadership Awards: recognize outstanding U.S. citizens and permanent residents. + Dean’s Prize Fellowships: offer up to full-tuition awards to students of exceptional merit. + Global Leadership Fellowships: recognize promising international candidates. + NBMBAA Fellowships: recognize members of The National Black MBA Association. + NSHMBA Fellowships: recognize 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 Fellowships IBS 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.
financial aid programs, U.S. residents must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available through the Office of Admissions of 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 $8.50 per hour. Assistantships for PhD candidates include tuition and living expenses.
Tuition
+ Fruitt Family Fellowship
Tuition for full-time MAief, MBA, MSF, and PhD students for the 2009-2010 academic year is $37,530. The same tuition applies to the required semester abroad. Tuition for part-time MSF students is $3,500 per course.
+ Isador Lubin Fellowship
Living Expenses
+ Steven Bunson ’82 Fellowship + Milton Feld Fellowship
+ Isidore Scharfman Fellowship
Ten-month living expenses for one person (including housing, food, and personal expenses) range from $9,000 to $12,000.
+ Jeffrey Steiner Fellowship
University Housing
+ Paul Rosengard ’80/YMA 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.
Limited on-campus housing is available. At present, this costs $5,500 per academic year. Graduate housing includes kitchen facilities, but students may also purchase a university meal plan at an additional cost.
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: www.brandeis.edu/global. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for low-cost federal loans. To be considered for federal need-based www.brandeis.edu/global 21
Faculty Members Full-time FACULTY Brenda Anderson Senior Lecturer, PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Accounting John W. Ballantine, Jr. Senior Lecturer and Director, MSF Program, PhD, New York University, The Stern School Bank regulation, corporate finance, financial institutions, mergers and acquisitions, clean energy, labor economics and income inequality, social capital and civic engagement, strategic management
Kathryn Graddy Associate Professor of Economics, PhD, Princeton University Empirical industrial organization, pricing, the economics of art auctions George Hall Associate Professor of Economics, PhD, University of Chicago Microeconomic underpinnings of macroeconomic models, price setting and inventory management Jens Hilscher Assistant Professor of Finance, PhD, Harvard University Asset pricing, corporate finance, credit risk, international finance
Preeta M. Banerjee Assistant Professor of Strategy, PhD, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Entrepreneurship, green strategy, technology and innovation management
Adam B. Jaffe Dean of Arts and Sciences, Fred C. Hecht Professor in Economics, PhD, Harvard University Energy and the environment, industrial organization, technology and economic growth, technology diffusion
Edward J. Bayone Earle W. Kazis Professor of the Practice of Finance and International Real Estate and Chair, Business Minor Program MIA, Columbia University, MA, University of Rochester Global banking and finance, country risk, credit risk, leveraged finance, real estate finance
Gary H. Jefferson Carl Marks Professor of International Trade and Finance and Economics Department Chair PhD, Yale University Economic development, transition economics, industrial organization, technical change, Chinese economy
Chad P. Bown Associate Professor of Economics, PhD, University of Wisconsin Antidumping and safeguards law, china’s integration into the global trading system, dispute settlement, GATT/WTO, international trade laws, international trade policy, preferential trade agreements Elizabeth Brainerd Susan and Barton Winokur Professor of Economics and Women’s and Gender Studies, PhD Harvard University Economic demography, health & fertility in post-socialist countries, health economics, labor economics Linda Bui Associate Professor of Economics, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology IT, Environmental economics, industrial organization, public economics Laarni Bulan Assistant Professor of Finance, PhD, Columbia University Empirical corporate finance
Blake LeBaron Professor of International Finance, Abram L. and Thelma Sachar Chair of International Economics, Director, PhD Program, PhD, University of Chicago Chaos theory, equity markets, finance/technical analysis of price movements, international finance/exchange rates Hong Li Assistant Professor of Economics, PhD, Princeton University Time series econometrics, macroeconomics, monetary economics Catherine L. Mann Professor of International Economics and Finance, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Empirical international trade and exchange rates, globalization of information technology and venture capital, information technology and development Rachel McCulloch Rosen Family Professor of International Finance, PhD, University of Chicago International economic policy,
Alfonso Canella Senior Lecturer, MBA, Boston University Airline industry, health care economics, project evaluation, valuations
Nidhiya Menon Associate Professor of Economics, PhD, Brown University Development economics, econometric analysis of microcredit, econometrics, empirical microeconomics, labor economics
Stephen Cecchetti (on leave) Barbara and Richard M. Rosenberg Professor of Global Finance, PhD, University of California, Berkeley Macroeconomics, monetary theory
Andrew Molinsky Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior, PhD, Harvard University Organizational behavior, necessary evils, cross-cultural interactions
Michael H. Coiner Associate Professor of Economics, PhD, Yale University Economics of higher education, international economics, macroeconomics
J. Bradley Morrison Assistant Professor of Management, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Techology Implementation, innovation, organizational change, process improvement, system dynamics, technology and operations management
Can Erbil Assistant Professor of Economics, PhD, Boston College Development economics, economic modeling, international trade, political economy Benjamin Gomes-Casseres ’76 Professor of International Business and Director, MBA Program, DBA, Harvard University Alliance management, alliance strategy, E-business strategy, foreign investment, high-tech industry, international business, mergers and acquisitions
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Carol Osler Associate Professor of Finance and Director, Lemberg MAief Program, PhD, Princeton University Currency market microstructure, exchange rate dynamics, Peter A. Petri Founding Dean of IBS, Carl J. Shapiro Professor of International Finance, PhD, Harvard University Asian economic development, economic integration and cooperation in the Asia Pacific, finance and investment, international trade
Alon Raviv Lecturer, PhD, The Hebrew University Asset pricing, derivatives, financial institutions, fixed income, international finance, quantitative finance
Steven Cohen ’63 Adjunct Professor, JD, Columbia University Law School; M. Phil., Henley Management College Executive mentoring, negotiation
Scott Redenius Senior Lecturer, PhD, Yale University Economic history, the economics of financial institutions
Stephen Fournier Adjunct Professor, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Statistics, econometrics, information technology, data analysis, applied causal modeling, data maintenance
Charles Reed Senior Lecturer, MBA, Harvard Business School Entrepreneurship, general management, international marketing Robert R. Reitano Professor of the Practice in Finance, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Derivative hedging applications, equity and fixed income derivatives pricing, financial risk management, quantitative finance Paroma Sanyal Assistant Professor of Economics, PhD, University of California Irvine Electricity deregulation, industrial organization, productivity, R&D and patenting Elif Sisli Ciamarra Assistant Professor of Finance, PhD, New York University Corporate finance, corporate governance, financial intermediation Daniel Tortorice Assistant Professor of Economics, PhD, Harvard University Business cycles, consumption, macroeconomics, unemployment fluctuations Patricia Tovar Assistant Professor of Economics, PhD, University of Maryland, College Park Development, international trade, political economy Xin Wang Assistant Professor of Marketing, PhD, Carnegie Mellon University Learning, online pricing, service research
Part-time FACULTY Alexander E. Aikens, III ’71 Adjunct Professor, JD, Northeastern University Law School Bankruptcy, debt and equity evaluations, corporate finance, financial analysis Nabeela Alam Lecturer, PhD Candidate, International Business School at Brandeis University Political economy, microeconomics of development Christopher Alt Adjunct Professor, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance, applied economics, strategic planning Robert Angell Adjunct Professor, MS, Stern School of Business, New York University Entrepreneurship, accounting, strategic planning, business planning, operations, financial management Michael Appell, MA ’79 Adjunct Professor, MA, Brandeis University Corporate ethics, social responsibility Ying L. Becker Adjunct Professor, PhD, Worcester Polytechnical Institute Active portfolio management, capital asset pricing, quantitative investment strategies Anne Carter Professor Emerita of Economics, PhD, Harvard University Changing specialization of businesses and of workers, economics of information, technical change, technology transfer Robert H. Carver Adjunct Professor, PhD, University of Michigan Applied quantitative methods, regulatory theory, statistics education
Richard Goldberg Adjunct Professor, MBA, Wharton Graduate School of Business, University of Pennsylvania Investment banking, mergers and acquisition Martin J. Gross ’72 Adjunct Professor, LLM, New York University Law School, JD, University of Chicago, Hedge funds Nader Habibi Henry J. Leir Professor of the Economics of the Middle East, PhD, Michigan State University Political economy of the Middle East Michael Harrity Adjunct Professor, MBA, University of Pennsylvania Commercial real estate investment, financing Marcia Katz Adjunct Professor, MBA, Simmons College Career development, counseling and coaching, executive education Joshua Katzen Adjunct Professor, JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School Real estate development and investment Richard Keith Adjunct Professor, DBA, Florida State University Financial and managerial accounting Charles Kirkpatrick Adjunct Professor, MBA Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Technical analysis of financial markets Churchill Lewis Adjunct Professor, JD, Columbia Law School Robert Podorefsky Adjunct Professor, MBA, New York University Fixed income, derivatives, hedging and yield enhancement applications, macroeconomics, monetary policy Erich Schumann Adjunct Professor, Bankbetriebswirt, Bankakademie, Frankfurt Audit, corporate governance William Sherden Adjunct Professor, MBA, Stanford Business School Market strategy, management, consulting, market forecasting Simon Sherrington Adjunct Lecturer, MA, Oxford University Political economy, government/business relations, foreign direct investment Joel Singer Adjunct Professor, MBA, University of Houston Business management, corporate strategy, energy industry, management consulting Detlev Suderow Adjunct Professor, CGS, University of Zurich, MEd, Tufts University Strategic international human resource management, executive coaching, leadership and management development Hagit Weihs Adjunct Professor, PhD, Tel Aviv University Accounting Grace Zimmerman Adjunct Professor, MBA, Harvard University International entrepreneurship, business planning, strategic marketing
Organization Dean
Student Admissions
Bruce R. Magid, PhD
Holly Chase, MEd Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid
Associate Dean F. Trenery Dolbear, Jr., PhD
Gerard Casal, MEd Assistant Director for Admissions
Program Directors
Julie Meloy Lovell, MEd Admissions Counselor/Applications Processing Coordinator
John Ballantine, PhD Director of the MSF Program Edward J. Bayone, MIA Director of the Business Minor, Curriculum Director
Tere Rodriguez, BA Admissions Counselor
Career Services
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. Paul Fruitt Vice President, Corporate Planning (retired), The Gillette Company
Mr. Marshall Carter Chairman, NYSE Group and Deputy Chairman of NYSE Euronext
Ms. Roselyn Garber, MA ’74 President, Garber Travel
Dr. Kathleen Feldstein President, Economics Studies Mr. Jonathan T. Fried Ambassador of Canada, in Japan
Mr. Richard E. Goldman Executive Vice-President (retired), Men’s Wearhouse
Blake D. LeBaron, PhD Director of the PhD Program
Geraldine Brehm, MA, MPA Associate Director of Career Advising
Mr. Martin J. Gross, Esq. ’72 President, Sandalwood Securities
Carol Osler, PhD Director of the Master’s Program
Marcia Katz, MBA Senior Associate Director for Career Development
Mr. Alan Hassenfeld Chairman, Executive Committee, Hasbro
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
Jessica Olans, MA, MPA Senior Program Coordinator
Mr. David R. Hodes ’77 Founder and Managing Partner of Hodes Weill & Associates
Kathrine Prum, MBA Associate Director for Employer Relations
Mr. Charles B. Housen Chairman, Erving Industries
Dean’s Office
Mr. Gary N. Jacobs Esq. ’66 Executive Vice President & General Counsel, MGM-Mirage-Bellagio
Michael M. Appell, MA ’79 Executive Director of Development and External Affairs
Mr. Barry Kaplan ’77 President, Maple Tree Capital Management
Nancy W. Allen, MBA, MEd Assistant Director for Development
Mr. Earle W. Kazis, ’55 President, Earle W. Kazis Associates
Karen B. Bergstresser, MEd Assistant Director for External Relations
Ms. Amy R. Kessler ’89, MA ’90 Founder, ARK Consulting, LLC
Erika Fields, BA Program Coordinator
Mr. Stuart Lewtan ’84 CEO, Zintro
Matthew Parillo, BA Senior Associate Director for Communications
Dr. John H. McArthur Dean Emeritus, Harvard Business School
Arlene Sherman, BS Senior Executive Administrator and Assistant to the Dean Simon Sherrington, MA Director of Planning
Mr. Eric Weinstein ’76 Managing Director, Neuberger Investment Management
Rosenberg Institute of global finance international Advisory board
Elana Givens ’76, MS Assistant Dean for Career Services
Kate Goldfield, MA, MEd Assistant Dean for Administration and Student Services
Mr. John Usdan President, Midwood Management Corporation
Mr. Steven Bunson ’82 Partner, Goldman Sachs & Co.
Benjamin Gomes-Casseres ’76, DBA Director of the MBA Program
Administration and Student Services
Mr. Adam Usdan General Partner, Trellus Management Company LLC
Ms. Barbara Perlmutter Senior Vice President of Public Affairs (retired), Marsh and McLennan Companies Dr. Barbara Rosenberg ’54
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 Bank of America Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (retired) Honourable Nikolay Vassilev ’97 Minister of State Administration and Administrative Reform, Ministry of State Administration and Administrative Reform, Bulgaria Professor Dr. Rudiger von Rosen Managing Director, Deutsches Aktieninstitut e.V. * Information as of July 28, 2009
Mr. Richard M. Rosenberg Bank of America Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (retired) Ambassador Ira S. Shapiro, Esq. ’69 Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP Mr. Malcolm L. Sherman Chairman of the Board, Gordon Brothers
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IBS AlumnA Profile
“ IBS has helped me find my career path and I feel confident to pursue it successfully.� Mirtha Arguello, Nicaragua, MBA, 2007
TAKE ON THE WORLD WITH CONFIDENCE 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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