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    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA)

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    Boston, USMba/maIn-person30 months
    $139,740.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    121
    Cohort
    students
    80
    Credits
    $125.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University is a 80-credit, 30-month, in-person Mba/ma program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $139,740.

    About the program

    Joint degree combining Questrom MBA coursework in business management with Pardee School MA coursework in international politics, economics, and security issues. Prepares students for careers in administrative management, consulting, or international banking.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #46 (tie)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No GRE required
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT/GRE optional (waiver available)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: 90 minimum total score, with a score of at least 22 in each section (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic test only: 7.0 overall band score with a minimum of 6.5 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $118,566.00
    Avg starting salary
    $15,450.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University is $139,740 across 80 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University is structured around 30 months and 80 credits.
    How large is the Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University cohort?
    Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University typically enrolls around 121 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in International Relations (MBA/MA) at Boston University: 12 months OPT (US)