M. A. in Community Leadership and Philanthropic Studies
Hebrew University of Jerusalem / Rothberg International School
 

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Program Terms • Fall • Spring • Summer • Academic Year Program Participants • Graduate (College) Subject Areas • Education • Public Administration • Social Work		Quick Look • Location: Jerusalem - Israel • Language of Instruction: English • Academic Credit Available: Yes Overview This intensive two-year program is designed to create a cadre of community leaders with cutting-edge skills and ample theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of leadership and philanthropy, who are acquainted with the Third Sector, i.e. non-profit organizations. This unique program offers the students a broad perspective in the management of non-profit and communal organizations and in the rapidly developing area of philanthropic studies. Students may opt to specialize in Jewish Community Leadership, by selecting their elective courses from the RIS M.A. program in Jewish Studies. Elective courses are also available from the other M.A. programs at the RIS. Courses will be taught in English by members of the Hebrew University faculty and distinguished visitors. Students with a good command of Hebrew may select their elective courses from the Schwartz M.A. program in Management of Non-Profit and Community Organizations and from graduate programs in the faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences. The program is offered in conjunction with the Dr. Joseph Schwartz M.A. Programs of the Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare. Academic Credit Academic credit is available.  Eligibility Candidates must have at least a 3.2 (“B”) grade-point average, a B.A. in Social Sciences or another related discipline (e.g. Social Work), and a basic background in statistics, economics, and quantitative research methods. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience in the area. Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory • Apartment / Flat Program Costs One semester: $13,000 Full Year: $18,000 Costs Include:  Tuition, food, housing Financial Aid Yes. Merit and need-based aid available. Dates Summer Intensive Hebrew Language Course: August-September Fall semester: October-December Winter Intensive Hebrew Language Program: January-February Spring semester February-June Deadlines March 15 Contact Office of Academic Affairs One Battery Park Plaza, 25th Floor New York, NY 10004 Tel: 800-404-8622 Fax: 212-809-4183 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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