Program Overview
The Sustainable International Development at Brandeis University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sustainable International Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 49,481 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Waltham, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainable International Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Climate Change and Livelihoods
- Principles of Ecology for Development Practitioners
- Introduction to Economics for Development Practitioners
- Introduction to Planning for Practitioners
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Gender and Development
- Fundraising and Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are required (including transfer credit, study abroad, post-graduate work, etc.) Applicants whose transcripts are not in English must provide both original language and English-translated transcripts. Official transcripts are required from each institution only if you accept an offer of admission.
- A GMAT or GRE score is required for this program. GMAT and GRE scores are valid for up to five years.
- The Brandeis IBS GRE code is 3122.
- The Brandeis IBS GMAT code for this program is 3FD-QK-07
- An unofficial test score should be submitted as part of the online application. Official test scores are required if you accept an offer of admission.
- Applicants must submit a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic score unless they have completed a bachelor\'s degree (equivalent to at least three years of study) or a master\'s degree (equivalent to at least one year of study) in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand. TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores are valid for up to two years.
- The Brandeis IBS TOEFL code is 3122.
- A TOEFL (internet-based) score of 100, TOEFL (paper-based) score of 600, IELTS score of 7.0 or PTE Academic score of 68 is required for admission.
- An unofficial test score should be submitted as part of the online application. Official test scores are required if you accept an offer of admission.
- A current resume detailing educational and employment history is required. This program does not require work experience.
- We also require a detailed employment history as part of the online application so that we may fully understand your previous and current roles and assess your career progression. Candidates with little or no full-time work experience should include internships in the employment history section of the online application.
- One written essay is required as part of the online application.
- The written essay question is as follows:
- Why are you interested in this graduate program at Brandeis International Business School (IBS)? Please include how this degree will help you achieve your short- and long-term professional goals. (500-1000 words)
- If necessary, you may submit a second, optional essay with additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider as part of your application. You should use this space to discuss gaps in your employment, academic issues (probation, dismissal, failing grades, GMAT or GRE performance, etc.) (500-1000 words)
- Applicants must submit a brief video as part of the online application. You will be prompted to record two answers to questions.
- The following prerequisites must be completed prior to beginning the MSF program. These courses must be taken at an accredited 3- or 4-year, not-for-profit college or university. Courses to satisfy the prerequisites may be taken online. Courses taken at other educational institutions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Students must earn a grade of \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 or better in order to meet the requirement. Each course must be at least at least 3 credits or the equivalent of a full semester course.
- Financial Management
- Students should have completed an introductory course in Finance that covers projected financial statements, the time value of money, capital budgeting, financial leverage, security valuation, risk/return, working capital management, and international finance. The course should also cover basic financial statistical analysis.
- Statistics
- Students should have completed a basic course focusing on the analytical tools of statistics that are applicable to management practice. The course should include descriptive statistics and probability. In addition to basic concepts of estimation and hypothesis testing, the course should include coverage of topics such as analysis of variance, regression, probability, hypothesis testing, Z-scores, P-values, the standard normal distribution, OLS regression, t-statistics, and Chi-square distributions.
- Two recommendations are required for this program. One recommendation should come from a professional contact and one recommendation should come from an academic contact. You will be asked to provide your recommenders\' contact information as part of the online application. Use your recommender\'s institutional or corporate email address. Submissions from anonymous email addresses (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo) may be subject to additional review. An email with instructions on submitting the online recommendation will be sent to your recommenders. Only online recommendations will be accepted, and recommendation letters must be submitted on the recommender\'s organization letterhead.
- Interviews are available by invitation only, but we encourage prospective students to visit our campus at any time during the admissions process.
- A $100 non-refundable application fee payable by credit/debit card is required of all applicants.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,481 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 49,481 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brandeis University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Brandeis University
Brandeis University
Waltham, United States
Brandeis University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2017-12-14
- Language English
- Duration 24 months