INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION 2017-2018 PERSONAL INFORMATION First (given) name: Last name (family/surname): All information that you provide will be immediately available to the institution. Middle name: Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): Preferred First Name (optional): Other Last (Family) Names used: Sex: Male Female Email: We understand that gender identity can be expressed in a variety of ways. Should you wish to elaborate on your response above, you are invited to respond to the following optional question concerning gender identity. Your response will not affect your admissions decision. Gender Identity: Woman Man Transgender Another identity Should you wish to identify as a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community, you are invited to respond to the following optional question concerning LGBT identity. Your response will not affect your admissions decision but may lead to consideration for the Reaching Out LGBT Fellowship (only for MA, MBA, Accelerated MA). Do you identify as a member of the LGBT community? YES NO ADDRESSES Current Address Street and Number: Apt., PO Box, etc. City: State/Province (US and Canada Only): Postal Code: Country: Is your current address the same as your permanent address? YES NO If no, please provide permanent address below Permanent Street Number: Apt., PO Box: Permanent City: Permanent State/Province: Permanent Postal Code: Permanent Country: Have you been to the US before? YES NO Contact Information Preferred Telephone: Skype ID: Linkedin Profile: Twitter Handle: Wechat ID (for China): Citizenship Information Primary Citizenship: Dual Citizenship: Residency Status U.S. Permanent Resident Ethnicity (Optional): African American Caucasian Declined Response Asian Pacific Hispanic Native Language: Indicate additional languages spoken and corresponding language level Language 1: Level: Advanced Intermediate Beginning Language 2: Level: Advanced Intermediate Beginning Language 3: Level: Advanced Intermediate Beginning PROGRAM INFORMATION Please select the program to which you are applying: Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA) Business Economics Financial Economics Undecided Data Analytics Real Estate Finance Accelerated Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA) Business Economics Financial Economics Undecided Data Analytics Real Estate Finance
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Corporate Finance Marketing Undecided Data Analytics Real Estate Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Asset Management Risk Management Undecided Corporate Finance Transfer Pricing and Valuation Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Have you ever applied to Brandeis International Business School (IBS) in the past? YES NO If yes, please indicate the program to which you previously applied and the year of your application: Year: EDUCATION (Attach your transcript) List all university-level institutions, including degree-granting institution, community college, study abroad, summer programs, etc. Upload all unofficial transcripts as part of your online application. Official transcripts are only required upon admission. Applicants whose transcripts are not in English must provide both original language and English-translated transcripts. Please note: You must select Bachelor s as a Degree type for at least one institution where you completed or expect to complete a bachelor s degree. To enter an institution for study abroad or transfer coursework, please select the appropriate Level of Study ( Undergraduate or Graduate ) and No Degree Awarded or Expected as the Degree type. Name of Institution 1: Level of study: Undergraduate Graduate Non-degree Degree: No Degree Awarded or Expected Certificate Associate Bachelor s Master s Date of degree earned (): Major(s): City: State/Province: Country: From (): To (): GPA: out of 4.0 Preferred: Please enclose a letter from the university registrar s office which calculates your GPA on a 4.0 scale. Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution. YES NO Name of Institution 1: Level of study: Undergraduate Graduate Non-degree Degree: No Degree Awarded or Expected Certificate Associate Bachelor s Master s Date of degree earned (): Major(s): City: State/Province: Country: From (): To ():
GPA: out of 4.0 Preferred: Please enclose a letter from the university registrar s office which calculates your GPA on a 4.0 scale. Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution. YES NO EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Attach your Resume/Curriculum Vitae. MBA applicants: List in chronological order all post-graduate professional experience including military experience. Please list your most recent position first. MA and MSF applicants: List in chronological order all internships and/or post-graduate professionalexperience including military experience. Please list your most recent position first. Are you currently employed? YES NO Most Recent Employer Please indicate the industry and function for your current or most recent employer and position. Industry: Function: Name of Company: Position/Title: Position Type: Full-time (35 hours/week or more) Part-time (less than 35 hours/week) Internship City: State: Country: From () To () : Hours/week: Salary (report in US dollars): Salary Type: Annually Monthly Weekly Reasons for leaving: Previous Employer Industry: Function: Name of Company: Position/Title: Position Type: Full-time (35 hours/week or more) Part-time (less than 35 hours/week) Internship City: State: Country: From () To () : Hours/week: Salary (report in US dollars): Salary Type: Annually Monthly Weekly Reasons for leaving: TEST SCORES A GMAT or GRE is required for the Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Finance (MSF) programs. If you have taken the GMAT or GRE, please list your test date and scores below Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Total Verbal Quantitative Analytical Writing If you have not taken the GMAT, or plan to re-take the exam, please indicate your intended test date (): GRE Total Verbal Quantitative If you have not taken the GRE, or plan to re-take the exam, please indicate your intended test date (): Analytical Writing
PREREQUISITES Please indicate which courses you have taken or will be taking to fulfill your program s prerequisites. MA & Accel. MA Prerequisite Institution Course Name Term completed/will complete Grade Macroeconomics Microeconomics Statistics MSF Prerequisite Financial Management Course Name Institution Term completed/will complete Grade Statistics MSBA Prerequisite Institution Statistics Course Name Term completed/will complete Grade Statistics ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Applicants must submit a TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic score unless they meet either of the following conditions: Will complete or have completed a bachelor's degree (equivalent to at least three years of study) in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand by the program start. OR Have completed at least one year of graduate study in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand at the time the application is submitted. Please note that TOEFL, IELTS and PTE scores are valid for up to two years. TOEFL If you have taken the TOEFL, please list your test date and scores below. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Total Reading Listening Speaking If you have not taken the TOEFL, or plan to re-take the exam, please indicate your intended test date (): IELTS If you have taken the IELTS, please list your test date and scores below. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking If you have not taken the IELTS, or plan to re-take the exam, please indicate your intended test date (): PTE If you have taken the PTE, please list your test date and score below. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Writing Overall If you have not taken the PTE, or plan to re-take the exam, please indicate your intended test date (): ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Funding Will you be receiving tuition assistance/reimbursement from your employer or home country/government? YES NO
What percentage of tuition assistance/reimbursement will you receive per year? Please indicate the maximum annual assistance/reimbursement amount provided by your employer or home country/government: Disciplinary History Do you have any criminal charges pending against you or any open arrest warrants? YES NO Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offense other than 1) a misdemeanor more than five years ago, or 2) a first conviction for drunkenness, simple assault, speeding, minor traffic violations, affray, or disturbance of the peace? YES NO Other Institutions To which other graduate school(s) and program(s) are you applying? Affiliations Please indicate any relevant affiliations Brandeis Alumnus Brandeis Current Student Brandeis Employee Dauphine EAFIT EduCo International Group EGADE Fulbright Program/IIE/AMIDEAST/Laspau Insper KAEF La Salle University (Mexico) Partner School United States Military Universidad de Monterrey Wellesley College Are you a current member of any of the following organizations? Association for Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) How did you learn about Brandeis International Business School (IBS)? Please check all that apply. Brandeis University/IBS Attended Brandeis University Communications (Email, Mail) Social Media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter) Website Rankings Economist Financial Times Princeton Review US News and World Report Other Graduate School Information Advisor/Agency EduCo International Group Fair/City Online Guide (Petersons/Princeton Review/ Gradschools.com/Poets & Quants, etc.) Online Search
Other Advertisement (Print/Online/Radio) Affiliate Organization (Fulbright/Amideast/NSHMBA/etc) Live in Area Partner School Yellow Ribbon Other Personal Connection Brandeis Alumnus/a Co-Worker/Supervisor Current Brandeis Student Faculty Friend/Family Member REQUIRED ESSAY Please provide a response to the required essay below. MBA Essay: Why are you interested in the MBA 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) MA Essay: How will a degree in both economics and finance help you reach your short term and long term career goals? (500-1000 words) MSF Essay: How will a degree in finance help you achieve your short term and long term goals in this field? (500-1000 words) MSBA Essay: How will a degree in business analytics help you achieve your short term and long term goals in this field? (500-1000 words) OPTIONAL ESSAY: Is there any additional information you would like us to consider as part of your application? You may use this space to discuss gaps in your employment, academic issues (probation, dismissal, failing grades, GMAT or GRE performance), etc. (500-1000 words)
RECOMMENDATIONS Brandeis International Business School (IBS) requires two recommendations for each of our masters programs. The MA, Accelerated MA, MSF and MSBA programs request that one recommendation is from a professional contact and one recommendation should come from an academic contact. For the MBA program, please note that both recommendations should come from professional contacts. 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. Student Statement I certify the information provided on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understand that any misrepresentation or omission regarding enrollment in other institutions may void my application or result in dismissal. Signature: Date: CREDIT CARD PAYMENT REQUEST FORM Student Information Student Name: Student Number: Program Name: Program Start Date (mm/dd/yy): Credit Card Information Card Number: CVV (three-digit # printed at the back of the card): Card Expiry (mm/yy): Card Type: VISA MASTERCARD Name of Card Holder: Amount of Payment: $ Signature: Date: OTHER APPLICATIONS Do you have a pending application with other colleges/universities? Yes No College/University name AGENT DETAILS Are you applying through an agent? Agency name Name of agency contact Contact email address of agent Yes No