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Originally from a small town in Uttar Pradesh, India, Harshit Kumar Singh developed a strong passion for finance during his Bachelor of Business Administration years at the Indian Institute Of Management at Jammu. Influenced by shows like “Billions” and books such as “The Intelligent Investor,” Singh envisioned a career in the US, the centre of the financial world. Internships in private and public equities would later expose him to the need for more specialised knowledge and skills to excel in the industry.
When he found Brandeis International Business School’s Master of Science in Finance (MSF), everything fell into place. The MSF had courses Singh wanted to learn, the suburban campus in Waltham was great for focused study, and the school had an environment conducive to collaboration and diversity. Boston was nearby too, promising access to networking opportunities.
Harshit Kumar Singh. Source: Brandeis University
“After speaking with some of the alumni, I realised how much they liked the International Business School and how many happy experiences they had there,” he says. “The interactions you have with professors and fellow classmates here is what makes your growth-curve grow exponentially.”
The school is part of Brandeis University, a respected private research institution in the Boston suburbs known for its academic standing and innovation. It is the 63rd-best national university, according to US News & World Report and ranked the #2 Small University in the US and #10 globally by Times Higher Education.
Brandeis International Business School strives to develop principled, data-driven business leaders and drive global impact through innovative research. Source: Brandeis University
Top-ranked programmes and real-world learning
The International Business School is an Association to Advance Collegiate Business Schools-accredited institution with STEM-designated programmes ranked among the best in the world. These include the Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Science in Finance (MSF), and the Finance and Data Analytics concentrations in the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
The school is ranked among the best in the world by both US News & World Report and The Princeton Review, while TFE times ranks the MA program #3 in financial economics, the MSBA program #7 in business analytics, and the MSF program #8 among master of finance programs in the United States.
MSF student Ayrton Richard Bernuy Linsbauer, who is originally from Peru, chose Brandeis for these very reasons. “I was interested in finance degrees, and I read that the Master of Science in Finance is among the top 10 in the US,” he says.
The MSF programme has already proven invaluable to him. The rigorous coursework in corporate finance, valuation, and financial modelling has significantly sharpened his analytical and quantitative abilities. “While I still have much to learn, I feel confident that the knowledge and skills I’m developing at Brandeis will provide a strong foundation for a successful career in corporate finance roles,” he says.
The hands-on learning opportunities at Brandeis are another major factor that sets the school apart. Located in the vibrant suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts, the school offers experiences like Industry Treks, where students visit companies, network with potential employers, and gain insights into US business culture. Meanwhile, the Hassenfeld Immersion Programme allows students to explore markets abroad, offering an in-country experience to understand global business practices and political dynamics. This endowed programme provides access to global opportunities for students of all backgrounds, at little or no cost.
Linsbauer participated in the I-Corps fellowship, where he worked alongside a team from diverse backgrounds to bring new technologies to the market. “I worked with an MBA student and a chemistry PhD who had been working on solar heat fuel, so our goal was to define a product using that technology and find a specific target,” he says. “We received training and mentorship during the fellowship that allowed me to continue learning about customer research and innovation methodologies.”
Brandeis International Business School students apply classroom theories to real-world situations through hands-on experiences with top companies and non-profits globally. Source: Brandeis University
Where everyone cares about your success
At Brandeis, small class sizes make it easier for students to connect with professors, career coaches, and alumni. Singh loves how the smaller classes allow for more interactions with professors and classmates. “I could easily grasp concepts that were unfamiliar to me thanks to the personal delivery made by the professors, which I think is only possible with a smaller class size.”
This personal approach extends to career coaching as well. The team of coaches at Brandeis is small but always available and deeply invested in each student’s success. They take the time to truly get to know their students and build a community of trust and care. “Our students stay in touch with their Career Coaches because of the one-to-one coaching we provide through our class, our office hours, and the connection we make with them from day one,” says Alice Ain Rich, MBA Career Coach and Adjunct Professor. “It is more than knowing a name, it is getting to know the person and showing we care.”
Career Coach Alice Ain Rich. Source: Brandeis University
Beyond individual support, Brandeis nurtures a global community, with students hailing from 47 countries. To support this diverse group, the school offers generous merit-based scholarships for both domestic and international students. These include the Watanabe International Scholarship Programme, which provides full tuition scholarships to students studying at top Japanese universities, and International Business School Merit Scholarships, which provide admitted Fall 2025 incoming students with an automatic $35,000 minimum scholarship.
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