M.B.A Jewish Professional Leadership at Brandeis University [BRANDEIS], Waltham Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

M.B.A from Brandeis University

Waltham, MassachusettsLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1948established year
5721enrollment
Private (Not for Profit)
6.5/10

Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] (Jewish Professional Leadership)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #201 out of 315 by QS Global Ranking 2024

$29,280 /Yr

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Updated on - Sep 11, 2026

Brandeis University Master of Business Administration (MBA) Jewish Professional Leadership is listed publicly as a one-year, full-time, on-campus master’s route in Waltham, Massachusetts. Current Brandeis material identifies the route as an MA/MBA dual degree in Jewish Professional Leadership, and the on-campus version is not accepting new students. Fall 2027 tuition is inaccessible after official checks; the 2026-27 Brandeis MBA tuition context was US$99,200 (INR 94.95 Lakhs), as a non-target planning reference.

The academic proposition is a Jewish communal leadership curriculum paired with business management, field work and cohort learning. It fits applicants who want nonprofit, foundation or community leadership training, but the decisive tradeoff is programme availability. Indian applicants should treat the MBA pathway as a status check before preparing documents or funding.

  • The official identity points to a dual Master of Arts and MBA pathway rather than a standalone MBA.
  • The public course listing and current Brandeis programme structure conflict on duration and format.
  • The online Fall 2027 transition is an MA route, so it should not be substituted for this MBA.

Current Admission Status

Applications for the Fall 2027 intake are Not Yet Open. International student deadline: Not applicable because the on-campus MA/MBA pathway is not accepting new students.

The current Brandeis pages were blocked after retry and rendered browser checks, while the cached official research records the on-campus closure. Indian applicants should get written programme confirmation before paying any fee.

Also Check: Brandeis University admission details

Brandeis MBA Jewish Leadership Fees and Living Costs 2027

The target-course tuition cannot be confirmed because the on-campus MA/MBA pathway is not accepting new students. The table uses current Brandeis MBA and graduate cost context only, so it must not be read as a Fall 2027 Hornstein price.

Planning context: Brandeis’s 2026-27 MBA cache lists tuition, application fee, deposit and health insurance, while the living estimate is a 2025-26 nine-month graduate budget.

Cost itemPublished amount (US$)INR equivalentScope
Brandeis MBA total tuition contextUS$99,200INR 94.95 Lakhs2026-27 School of Business and Economics MBA, not a Hornstein target fee
Graduate application fee contextUS$100INR 9,572Separate application cost when a live route exists
MBA enrollment deposit contextUS$1,500INR 1.44 LakhsCredited toward tuition in the cached MBA note
Annual health insurance contextUS$4,685INR 4.48 Lakhs2026-27 graduate insurance planning item

All INR conversions in the article use a conversion rate of US$ 1 = INR 95.7188 as of 11 September 2026. Rates fluctuate daily, verify before applying.

Source: Cached Brandeis MBA admissions data and Brandeis graduate cost data checked before the current blocked-page run.

The calculated context total adds US$99,200 (INR 94.95 Lakhs) tuition and US$50,118 (INR 47.97 Lakhs) living costs. It also adds US$9,370 (INR 8.97 Lakhs) health insurance and a US$100 (INR 9,572) application fee. The result is US$158,788 (INR 1.52 Crore), excluding the credited deposit and any reopened Hornstein summer charges.

Cost of Living in Waltham for MBA Jewish Leadership Students

Brandeis’s cached graduate living estimate is a nine-month planning budget, not a visa maintenance rule. Monthly figures divide the official nine-month amount by nine.

ExpenseMonthly US$ amountMonthly INR equivalentAnnual US$ amountAnnual INR equivalent
Off-campus housing and foodUS$2,286INR 2.19 LakhsUS$20,574INR 19.69 Lakhs
Books and suppliesUS$83.33INR 7,977US$750INR 71,789
Personal expensesUS$360INR 34,459US$3,240INR 3.10 Lakhs
Travel expensesUS$55INR 5,265US$495INR 47,381
Living-cost total, calculated monthlyUS$2,784.33INR 2.67 LakhsUS$25,059INR 23.99 Lakhs

The living estimate keeps housing and food combined, so do not invent separate rent, grocery or utility lines from it. For an applicant from India, the useful action is to ask Brandeis whether any reopened pathway changes summer housing, insurance or field placement costs.

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Fee status note

Verify the target fee on the official Brandeis MBA fee page before borrowing. The available MBA figure is context because the on-campus Hornstein MA/MBA route is not accepting new students.

ROI reality: The US$158,788 (INR 1.52 Crore) context total is not a target fee. Use it only to test affordability before requesting a current Hornstein quote.

Brandeis MBA Jewish Leadership Admission 2027

Admission evidence for the exact on-campus Hornstein MBA route is closed, not competitive. Current Brandeis MBA context still helps applicants screen their file if the pathway reopens.

Brandeis asks MBA applicants for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited international institution, and equivalent three-year degrees may be considered. Since no minimum GPA is published, Indian applicants should get Brandeis’s formal equivalency decision rather than convert marks themselves.

Admission context: The table uses current Brandeis MBA requirements because the Hornstein MA/MBA route has no open applicant cycle.

RequirementCurrent Brandeis MBA contextIndian applicant decision
Previous degreeBachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an accredited international institutionUse complete university transcripts and degree proof for every post-secondary credential
Indian three-year degreeConsidered when it is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degreeDo not assume equivalency until Brandeis confirms the credential review
Grade profileNo MBA-specific minimum GPA is published on the cached current pageNo approximate Indian percentage can be stated because Brandeis publishes no foreign GPA threshold
Work experienceMBA applicants typically have at least two years of full-time work experienceUse internships and leadership roles only when full-time work history is limited
Graduate Management Admission Test or Graduate Record ExaminationsGMAT or GRE is optional, while candidates at or above the 80th percentile are encouraged to submit scoresSubmit a score only if it strengthens the academic or quantitative case
Application fileTranscripts, essay, resume, employment history, two recommendations and English proof when requiredConnect the essay to Jewish communal leadership and business management

No programme-specific ranking is verified for the Jewish Professional Leadership MBA pathway. A broader MBA ranking would not prove admission competitiveness for this closed on-campus variant.

English Language Requirements

English language proficiency (ELP) applies when the applicant’s prior education does not meet Brandeis waiver rules. The cached Brandeis policy still publishes the TOEFL iBT 0 to 120 scale, so do not self-convert to the revised scale.

Current Brandeis MBA ELP context: The scores below are recommended scores from the cached School of Business and Economics admission page.

English routePublished score or ruleIndian applicant action
International English Language Testing System AcademicIELTS 7.0 recommendedCheck whether Brandeis later adds band minimums for the reopened route
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based testTOEFL iBT 100 recommended on the 0 to 120 scaleVerify the accepted scale before booking any test after 21 January 2026
Pearson Test of English AcademicPTE Academic 68 recommendedUse this route only if the reopened application page still lists it
Duolingo English TestDET 130 recommendedConfirm score validity before relying on the lower score shown in older public listings
English-medium waiverThree full-time academic years in English or one full-time graduate year in English may qualifyPrepare official medium-of-instruction proof from the awarding institution
  • Book English testing only after Brandeis confirms whether a reopened route uses the same business-school policy.
  • Use the work-experience requirement to show responsibility in nonprofit, education, community or mission-led settings.
  • Do not treat a missing GPA minimum as open admission because the programme status remains the controlling filter.

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Academic fit note

The course proposition is strongest for applicants who understand Jewish communal work and want business tools. The status risk is higher than the profile risk because the on-campus route is closed.

Tip for Indian students: The MBA requirements can guide document preparation, but they do not create an admission route. Get written confirmation before ordering tests or credential records.

Brandeis MBA Jewish Leadership Application 2027

The application strategy is to verify programme status before assembling a paid file. No forward-looking application deadline, decision date or international cutoff is published for the supplied on-campus MBA pathway.

Brandeis search-indexed current material accepts applications for the online MA in 2026 and announces an online transition for 2027. Those routes are not the same as the MBA listing, so Indian applicants should ask admissions to name the degree, mode and intake in writing.

Application File Sequence

The strongest sequence starts with status confirmation, then moves to documents only after Brandeis confirms the route. This avoids paying for the wrong course or preparing a visa file without an I-20 basis.

StepWhat to verify or prepareApplicant action
Programme confirmationExact MA/MBA degree title, campus mode, Fall 2027 intake and international eligibilityRequest written confirmation before starting a paid application
Application formGraduate form and US$100 application fee context with INR 9,572 equivalentSubmit only after the exact route is live
Academic recordsTranscripts, degree proof and English translations when requiredPrepare complete university records for each credential
Professional profileResume, employment history and leadership evidenceEmphasise nonprofit, education, communal or mission-led responsibility
RecommendationsTwo recommendations in the cached MBA contextSelect referees who can discuss leadership and judgment
English evidenceCurrent IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or waiver routeCheck the active scale and validity period before booking
  • Do not reuse an online MA deadline for the MBA pathway because the degree and delivery mode differ.
  • Do not rely on a public one-year listing until Brandeis confirms the current duration.
  • Keep transcripts and English documents ready, but pay only after the course status is clear.

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Deadline verification note

Use the official Hornstein admissions page only to verify whether Brandeis has reopened the exact pathway. A current online MA opening should not be treated as MBA admission.

Application tip: Make the first action a status email, not a deadline calculation. A paid application is rational only after Brandeis confirms the exact MA/MBA mode and intake.

Brandeis MBA Jewish Leadership Scholarships 2027

No scholarship can be treated as open for a new on-campus Hornstein MA/MBA applicant because the route is closed. Current Brandeis MBA funding context remains useful only for asking what might transfer if the pathway reopens.

Funding context: The table separates automatic MBA award references from conditional identity-based discounts, and none reduces the Fall 2027 target fee.

Award or routePublished valueINR equivalentEligibility meaning
Fall 2026 guaranteed graduate scholarshipUS$10,000INR 9.57 LakhsCached Brandeis graduate context, not a live Hornstein MA/MBA award
School of Business and Economics merit scholarshipsUS$5,000 to full tuitionINR 4.79 Lakhs to INR 94.95 LakhsAdmission-review context for MBA applicants
Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship25% tuitionPercentage award, no fixed INR amountFor eligible society members when the award route applies
Brandeis Alumni Scholarship25% of first graduate programme tuitionPercentage award, no fixed INR amountFor eligible Brandeis alumni, so most Indian external applicants should not count it

The guaranteed US$10,000 (INR 9.57 Lakhs) reference applies to admitted Fall 2026 graduate study in the cached Brandeis data. It cannot be subtracted from Hornstein cost because current target tuition and admission are not confirmed.

  • Ask whether any reopened Hornstein route carries automatic scholarship review before assuming an award.
  • Keep the full contextual cost financeable because no Fall 2027 Hornstein tuition remission is confirmed.
  • Check identity-based awards carefully because some discounts depend on society membership or Brandeis alumni status.

Also Check: Brandeis University scholarships

Funding note

A percentage scholarship is useful only after Brandeis publishes the exact tuition it reduces. Until then, Indian applicants should treat awards as possible upside, not a loan-reduction input.

Scholarship reality: The largest published MBA context reaches full tuition, but no award is confirmed for this closed pathway. Budget before scholarship and verify any reopened route.

Brandeis MBA Jewish Leadership Salary 2027

Brandeis publishes no course-cohort salary report for the Jewish Professional Leadership MA/MBA pathway in the checked cache. The usable evidence is broader School of Business and Economics MBA data plus one external labor-market benchmark.

Evidence scope: The table labels each figure before using it for an Indian applicant’s career decision.

Evidence scopeMeasurePublished amountINR equivalentDecision use
Brandeis MBA school-level outcomeAverage salary and bonus, 2024 and 2025 graduatesUS$105,767INR 1.01 CroreBusiness-school context, not a Hornstein guarantee
Brandeis MBA school-level outcomeHighest reported salary and bonus in the cached MBA dataUS$150,000INR 1.44 CroreUpper reported context, not a typical result
External U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics benchmarkSocial and community service managers median wage, May 2025US$80,390INR 76.95 LakhsMarket benchmark for related nonprofit leadership roles
External U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics benchmarkReligious, grantmaking, civic and similar organizations median wage, May 2025US$79,990INR 76.57 LakhsCloser sector benchmark for mission-led organizations

Source: Cached Brandeis MBA career data and BLS social service manager data.

The Brandeis MBA figures cover 2024 and 2025 graduates, with a 78% salary response and 96% of job seekers employed or operating a business within six months. They are not Hornstein MA/MBA placement probabilities, so applicants should request pathway-specific outcomes before borrowing.

Return on Investment for Indian Applicants

The return on investment (ROI) issue is high risk because the only calculated cost is US$158,788 (INR 1.52 Crore) and the target programme is closed. ROI here means testing whether a reopened route justifies debt against verified outcomes, not predicting repayment.

No science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) designation is confirmed for this Hornstein MBA pathway. That matters because a shorter work window can increase repayment pressure for applicants relying on U.S. income.

  • The US$105,767 (INR 1.01 Crore) MBA average has school-level scope, so use an actual offer before modelling repayment.
  • The 96% six-month outcome covers MBA job seekers, so ask whether Hornstein graduates are included before using it.
  • The US$80,390 (INR 76.95 Lakhs) BLS median is an external benchmark, so compare it with nonprofit roles you would pursue.
  • The non-STEM pathway should be planned around 12 months of Optional Practical Training, so debt pressure may arrive quickly.

Gross U.S. salary does not equal take-home pay because taxes, insurance and location deductions vary. Use a current tax calculator only after confirming the reopened programme and likely work location.

Outcome scope note

School-level salary evidence is useful for a conversation with admissions, but it cannot validate this closed course. India-return applicants should model repayment against Indian nonprofit or community-sector salaries separately.

ROI reality: The US$158,788 (INR 1.52 Crore) planning context needs pathway-specific outcomes before it supports borrowing. Ask for Hornstein MA/MBA employment evidence before treating the course as financially viable.

USA Visa for Brandeis MBA Jewish Leadership Students 2027

An F-1 student visa is relevant only if Brandeis confirms a live full-time route and issues Form I-20. Cached United States data lists an F-1 application fee of US$185 (INR 17,708). It also lists a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) I-901 fee of US$350 (INR 33,502). Verify the current visa category on the official student visa page after admission is confirmed.

  • Optional Practical Training (OPT) can provide up to 12 months of work authorization after qualifying F-1 study.
  • A STEM extension can add 24 months only when the degree classification, employer and reporting rules qualify.
  • The H-1B route depends on employer sponsorship and the higher of actual or prevailing wage.
  • F-2 dependants may include a spouse and unmarried minor children, but they are not employment-authorized.

Read More: post-study work visa in USA

Visa reality: Visa costs total US$535 (INR 51,210), but the closed route cannot support a new I-20. Confirm admission before paying visa or SEVIS fees.

Brandeis University’s Jewish Professional Leadership MBA pathway fits applicants who want business training for Jewish communal or nonprofit leadership. The curriculum idea is attractive when paired with field work and cohort learning, but the closed on-campus route is the decisive tradeoff. The current MBA cost and salary figures are planning context, not confirmed Hornstein facts. Indian applicants should first request written confirmation of the exact degree, mode, intake and scholarship route.

Brandeis MBA Jewish Leadership FAQs

Ques. Is Brandeis MBA Jewish Professional Leadership open for Fall 2027?

Ans. No confirmed open on-campus MA/MBA route is available. Current official research records the on-campus pathway as not accepting new students, while the online MA transition is a different route.

Ques. How much should Indian applicants budget for this pathway?

Ans. Target tuition is inaccessible, so no confirmed Fall 2027 fee can be quoted. The current Brandeis MBA context plus two nine-month living estimates gives US$158,788 (INR 1.52 Crore), but it is not target tuition.

Ques. What academic profile should applicants prepare?

Ans. Prepare an accredited bachelor’s degree record, leadership evidence and about two years of full-time work experience. GMAT or GRE context is optional, so submit a score only if it improves the file.

Ques. Which English test is safest for an Indian applicant?

Ans. Brandeis cached context recommends IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100 on the 0 to 120 scale, PTE 68 or DET 130. The safe choice is the test accepted on the reopened official page because TOEFL scale rules can change.

Ques. Does the pathway improve U.S. post-study work options?

Ans. Only after a valid F-1 admission and I-20. Standard OPT can last 12 months, and a STEM extension needs a qualifying degree classification, employer and reporting compliance.


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