Brandeis University International Business School International Economics and Finance, PhD Sachar International Center, 415 South Street Waltham, MA 02454 US   Phone: 1-781-736-2252   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D.-International Economics and Finance On Campus   Research, consulting, teaching, and high-level policy making require the advanced skills developed through a PhD. The Brandeis PhD is distinguished by its international economics and finance orientation and its focus on policy and business applications in these fields. Its core courses are similar to those of a rigorous economics degree, but its electives target applications rather than theory. Students have opportunities to study and conduct research abroad, and to participate in seminars and research projects at Brandeis and other institutions in the Boston area. The IBS PhD program is highly selective. It requires a strong background in economics and mathematics and takes 4-6 years to complete. Students who successfully finish the first two years of the PhD program receive a Master of Science degree. Students may also apply directly for a Master of Science degree rather than the PhD. This track delivers PhD-level training in economics and finance in two years, without the additional thesis requirements of the PhD. Students who successfully complete the MS may apply to enter the PhD program without loss of time. However, admission to the PhD program is not automatic and requires excellent academic performance and recommendations from faculty. Financial support in the MS program is more limited than in the PhD program.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1445  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 560  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1030  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable