Brandeis International Business School

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The Brandeis International Business School (IBS) at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States was founded in 1994. Its teaching and research are focused on the global economy. Originally known as the Graduate School of International Economics and Finance, the school has expanded its expertise to encompass all aspects of international business and economic interdependence. Its parent institution is Brandeis University, a private research university established in 1948. IBS is located in two buildings: the Sachar International Center (1973) and the Lemberg Academic Center (2003). Its founding dean is Peter A. Petri, and during 2006-2007 academic year F. Trenery Dolbear had been appointed as the acting dean. Bruce R. Magid, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of Brandeis International Business School (IBS), effective July 1, 2007.
Sachar International Center
Sachar International Center

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[edit] History

The school has its origins in the Economics Department of Brandeis University, which first offered a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance in 1987.

In 1994, a Ph.D. in International Economics and Finance was introduced and the school was formally established as the Graduate School of International Economics and Finance.

In 1998, MBA and Master of Science in Finance Programs were added, making management the third pillar of the school’s teaching and research. The school was renamed the International Business School in 2003 to reflect this broader expertise.

[edit] Current Status

The school’s teaching addresses three core areas: management, finance and economic policy. Each is taught within the context of the global economy and against the background of international interdependence. All students are required to have or acquire international experience and knowledge of a language other than English. IBS has exchange relationships with 20 universities and schools of business in Europe, Asia, and South America. Four degree programs are offered:

  • MBA
  • MA in International Economics and Finance
  • PhD in International Economics and Finance
  • Master of Science in Finance

In Fall 2005, IBS enrolled 346 students, including 65 in the MBA program, 154 in the MA, 24 in the Ph.D, and 103 in the Master of Science in Finance. Its student body represented 57 nations, with international students becoming a majority.

The school's research addresses various dimensions of international interdependence, including currency markets, asset prices, patents and technology flows, international strategic alliances, trade policy, central banking, international branding and marketing, and multicultural communication. Three centers support research and outreach:

  • Asper Center for Global Entrepreneurship
  • Center for Asia-Pacific Business and Economics
  • Barbara and Richard M. Rosenberg Institute of Global Finance

Through these centers IBS has hosted notable visitors such as Senator John Kerry, former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz, President Vacláv Klaus of the Czech Republic, and the CEOs of companies such as Coca-Cola, Timberland, and Bank of America.

In 2006, IBS was ranked 87th in The Economist's "Which MBA?" rankings of the top 100 full-time MBA programmes in the world.

In 2007, IBS climbed up the The Economist's "Which MBA?" rankings to be 60th of the top full-time MBA programs in the world. It also placed IBS 31st among the B-schools in the USA.

Recently, IBS has received AACSB Accreditation for all the four programs it delivers.

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[edit] Facts and Figures

Founded: 1994

Location: Waltham, MA, USA

Dean: Bruce R. Magid

Student Enrollment: 346

Percentage Overseas Students: 50+%

Percentage Female Students: 42%

Nationalities Represented: 57

Degrees: MBA, MA, PhD, MSF

Faculty (full-time): 23

Faculty (part-time): 20

Figures as of Fall semester, 2005.

[edit] Exchange Agreements

The business school has exchange agreements with various universities abroad:

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