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Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. or international institution. Three-year degrees that are equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree will be considered for admission.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.
Curriculum Vitae:
A current resume detailing educational and employment history is required. This program requires candidates to have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience.
Personal Statement:
One written essay is required as part of the online application. The written essay question is as follows:Why are you interested in pursuing an MBA and how will an MBA help you achieve your short-term 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)
Recommendation Letter:
Two recommendations are required for this program. Both recommendations should come from professional contacts. 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.
Video Essay:
Applicants must submit a brief video responding to three questions posed by the Brandeis IBS community. The video essay is a great way for the admissions committee to learn a little bit more about you. You will be prompted to complete the video essay once you have submitted your application.