Brandeis University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Dual MBA/MA in Jewish Professional Leadership;Dual MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and Near Eastern and Judaic Studies; Dual MA/MPP in Jewish Professional Leadership

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Brandeis’ Hornstein: Jewish Professional Leadership Programs prepare leaders to understand and confront the challenges of a rapidly changing Jewish community, and to help shape its future. Hornstein graduates are grounded in knowledge about contemporary Jewry and can frame issues and apply skills essential for complex problem solving.

The program offers three separate dual-degree tracks which students complete in approximately two years (five semesters): M.A./M.B.A. program with the Heller School of Social Policy and Management; M.A./M.P.P. program with the Heller School of Social Policy and Management; M.A./M.A. program with the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies. All programs combine top-quality scholarship, professional education, and carefully selected fieldwork experiences to equip leaders with the tools necessary to help craft twenty-first century Jewish life. Students in all programs have field experiences in innovative Jewish organizations, are mentored by outstanding Jewish professionals, and participate in seminars in Israel. The curriculum integrates courses in Jewish studies, nonprofit management, and Jewish communal leadership, and highlights the roles of research, evaluation, and reflective practice in achieving professional success.

Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999