The Fletcher School, Tufts University
Programme Type: Business Full Time Course Information Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Contact:
Full Time MIB Public Administration Start Dates: Min. IELTS : 7 Kristen Zecchi, Associate Director,
Risk Management January Min. Years of Work Experience : 0 Admissions and Financial Aid
Joint Degree Programmes Strategic Management September The Fletcher School
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Offered: Application Fee : Tufts University
MIB + JD Specialisation by Industry: Programme Duration: USD ($) 70 160 Packard Avenue
MIB + MD Banking / Financial Services 18 months Medford, MA 02155
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Specialisation by Function: Government USD ($) 41000 / Per Year Tel: +1 (617) 627 3240
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Economics Oil & Gas Entry Requirements: Email:
Finance Public Sector Min. GMAT Score : N/A
internationalbusiness@tufts.edu
International Management / Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score : 250 Web:
fletcher.tufts.edu/business
inherent to international business. Topics including
but not limited to trade law, corporate governance,
human rights, national security, environmental
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sustainability, and regional studies are a significant
part of the Fletcher course offerings. Adding to this
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flexibility, students may also take classes at all other
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and Sciences, etc) as well as the Harvard graduate
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schools (Business, Law, Education, etc). Many students
also choose to pursue joint degree programs in Law,
Business, Nutrition, Journalism, and other fields.
Student Profile
Fletcher students are truly international. About 40%
of our student body hails from outside of the United
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are required to speak more than one language,
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s a graduate school of international affairs, area such as International Trade and Commercial their home countries or in international professional
The Fletcher School’s approach to business Policies, International Business and Economic Law, settings. With approximately 500 students, the
education is distinct from traditional MBA programs International Security Studies, or Development student body is large enough to have diversity and
in its ability to deliver both critical business skills and Economics. depth of interests but small enough to foster an
a deep knowledge of the international environment. intimate network. This extends to our very active
All students are required to complete a final project alumni community of over 7,000 people who are
Fletcher’s two-year Master of International Business or thesis, allowing them to tackle specialized topics open to helping Fletcher students all over the world.
(MIB) is a unique hybrid international business and that might not be covered in depth in a course. Recent
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international affairs degree. The MIB provides a solid thesis topics include: “The Market for Microfinance in From engineering to law to consulting to military
foundation of traditional business skills including Brazil: An Industry Analysis,” “High-Tech Innovation in service, Fletcher students have diverse professional
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finance, marketing, accounting, and strategy, plus Emerging Markets: The Case of Mexico,” “Failure at the experiences that bring real-life learning into
A exposure to a wide range of international issues Speed of Light: Project Escalation and De-Escalation the classroom. Most students come to Fletcher
that impact business today such as security risks, in the Software Industry,” and “Hedge Fund Portfolio with several years of professional, full-time work
geopolitics, emerging markets, corporate governance, Construction.” experience, but the sectors and industries vary. Most
and energy and environmental policy. While the core come from professional backgrounds where they
classes are very similar to an MBA, the exclusive focus MIB students may participate in exchange programs have been exposed to these international issues on
on international business as well as Fletcher’s deep with leading global business schools such as China a regular basis or have lived and/or worked abroad.
expertise in international affairs distinguish the MIB Europe International Business School (Shanghai), This is not only limited to corporate professionals but
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from generalist business programs. HEC (Paris), Instituto de Empresa (Madrid), and the also those who have held management and strategy
Indian School of Business (Hyderabad). Additionally, responsibilities in government, NGOS, and US and
Fletcher also has a a business concentration within students spend the summer between their first and foreign militaries. Such a committed, experienced,
the international affairs degree, the Master of second years at internships all over the world. These and diverse student body is a fundamental part of
Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD). The MALD is a internships frequently lead to full time jobs in all student life at Fletcher.
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flexible interdisciplinary two-year degree that allows sectors and across all industries.
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There is no core curriculum, and students interested Because Fletcher’s curriculum is very flexible, all
in business often combine that focus with a topical students are able to focus on the myriad of issues
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