Brandeis UniversitySchool of Business and Economics
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Degree awarded by Brandeis University
MBAFull-timePart-timeOn-campus
- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
- Duration
- Two years full time; 3-4 years part time
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- None verified
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
A 64-credit core curriculum with six optional concentrations, of which students can choose up to two; Finance and Data Analytics are STEM-designated. Part-time students typically take eight credits per semester and finish in three to four years.
- Intakes
- Spring, Fall Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- Two years full time; 3-4 years part time Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Waltham — Waltham, Massachusetts, USA415 South Street, Waltham, MA 02453
- Specializations
- Finance · Marketing · Data Analytics · Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Strategy · Real Estate · Social Impact
- Joint / dual degrees
- BA/MBA
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | USD 49,600 Includes: MBA Year One (Fall and Spring semesters); Year Two tuition also listed as $49,600. Excludes: Fees ($220 in year one) and living expenses. Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | 2026-2027 |
Other published fees
- Fees, MBA year one: USD 220 (2026-2027) Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. or international institution (held or about to be earned)Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Class average 3 years (class profile, not a requirement)Programme described as for students with at least two years of work experience; class average 3 yearsSource: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- International applicants can show English proficiency by meeting one or more English Language Test waiver options or by submitting a current TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo test.Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredStatement of Purpose; question and word count shown in the online applicationSource: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required1 referenceSource: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 75Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- Other test
- OptionalClass average: 600GRE or GMAT submission entirely optional. Class profile shows average GMAT 600 and average GRE 154 verbal / 159 quant.Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL iBT
- RequiredPublished minimum: 5 (scale new TOEFL iBT scale (equivalent to 100 on the iBT taken before January 21, 2026))Recommended score; international applicants who do not meet a waiver option must submit TOEFL, IELTS or DuolingoSource: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- RequiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale 0–9)Alternative to TOEFL; waivableSource: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- RequiredPublished minimum: 130 (scale 10–160)Alternative to TOEFL; waivableSource: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- PTE Academic
- RequiredPublished minimum: 68 (scale 10–90)Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | Priority | October 15Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Spring 2027 | Final | November 15Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Fall | Priority | November 1Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
Merit scholarships (automatic consideration)
- Benefit
- Not stated
- Basis
- Merit-based
- Eligibility
- 100% of admitted students are considered; no separate application
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Career outcomes
As reported by the school. Definitions differ between schools; figures are not comparable across reports.
- Class of 2024 and 2025 — average U.S. salary and bonus (mean): USD 105,767 · population: MBA graduates of 2024 and 2025; 78% salary response rate Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Class of 2024 and 2025 — job seekers employed or started own business (percent): 96% · population: MBA graduates of 2024 and 2025 seeking employment · measured within six months of graduation Source: brandeis.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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