Brandeis School of Business and Economics[1][2] is part of Brandeis University, located in Waltham, Massachusetts. Brandeis School of Business and Economics offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in business, finance and economics, with over 3,000 alumni in over 100 countries. Peter Petri founded the school, and Bruce R. Magid served as dean of the school from 2007 to 2016, with Peter Petri serving as interim dean from 2016 to 2018. Kathryn Graddy was appointed dean in 2018 then Linda T.M. Bui became dean in 2025 as they began to move away from their international approach to curiculum construction.[3]
Brandeis University, the parent institution of the Brandeis School of Business and Economics, was founded in 1948. Brandeis School of Business and Economics was first established as the Graduate School of International Economics and Finance (GSIEF), reflecting increased student enrollment in economics and finance courses, and the creation of the PhD in International Economics and Finance in 1994. In 1998, the MBA and Master of Science in Finance (MSF) programs were added, broadening the scope of the school's teaching and research.
The school was renamed Brandeis International Business School in 2003. In the summer of 2025, Brandeis International Business School was renamed the School of Business and Economics.[citation needed]
Academics
The school focuses on teaching business, finance and economics.
Global Focus
Study Abroad
For one semester during the spring or fall, students have the option to study abroad in one of 19 universities in 16 different countries.
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