Start Your Master's Degree Journey

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Start Application

Most Brandeis Online programs can be started during any of our five sessions throughout the year. Our rolling admissions process lets you apply and be accepted throughout the year. 

Application Deadlines

Master's Degree August start (Fall-1)* October start (Fall-2)
Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise

July 29, 2025

September 30, 2025

Applied Leadership

July 29, 2025

September 30, 2025

Bioinformatics

July 29, 2025

September 30, 2025

Business Analytics July 29, 2025 N/A
Digital Marketing and Design July 29, 2025 September 30, 2025
Jewish Professional Leadership July 29, 2025 N/A
Project and Program Management July 29, 2025 September 30, 2025
Software Engineering July 29, 2025 September 30, 2025
User-Centered Design July 29, 2025 September 30, 2025

*Beginning in Fall-1 2025, all Brandeis Online courses will be eight weeks long, with five start times throughout the year. 

Timeline

  • We start reviewing your application immediately upon receiving all application materials.

  • You'll hear from us quickly — admissions decisions are usually made within one week.

  • You can take up to two courses before applying to a degree program. To count those courses toward a degree, you must apply by the end of the second course.

Required Application Materials

Additional materials may be required or suggested depending on the program.

Check Your Application Status

Blue box with a yellow check. Text says, "Check your application status."Submitted an application? Your application will be processed immediately. Our admissions committee typically makes admissions decisions within one week of receiving a completed application. Decision letters are emailed to all applicants.

If you have already submitted an application, you may log in to the Brandeis Online Application Management Center to view the progress of your application. You may also contact the Brandeis Online admissions office. Please note that the admissions committee does not begin reviewing your application until all required documents are received.

Non-Degree Enrollment

For information on how to enroll in a master's certificate or take a course, please visit the corresponding enrollment pages.