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Overview
Brandeis University / The Heller School for Social Policy and Management is located in Waltham, MA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration/Master of Arts (MBA/MA) | ||
| Master of Business Administration/Doctor of Medicine (MBA/MD) | ||
| Master of Public Policy/Master of Arts (MPP/MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Master of Public Policy (MPP) | ||
| Master of Arts/Master of Arts (MA/MA) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 220 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 15 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (for MPP); GRE or GMAT preferred (for MBA) Thesis Required for some Internship or similar placement |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying paper, 2-year residency |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,086
Applied
609
Accepted
231
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 15th | March 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (for MPP); GRE or GMAT preferred (for MBA) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience; writing sample (for MBA) | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Writing sample |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
756
Total Graduate Students
33%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.78% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.73% |
| White or Caucasian | 27% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 24.47% |
Gender
Male (29%)
Female (70%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Health policy, child and family policy, mental health policy, disability policy, aging policy, substance abuse, work, inequality and social change |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
United States
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
United States
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