Program Details

Leading a nonprofit organization is a rewarding task that requires in-depth knowledge and practical skills. Hebrew University’s MA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership provides students with the foundations of nonprofit organizational development and management, drawing on the vast expertise of Israel’s most established Faculty of Social Work.

The core and elective courses in the program cover organizational, social and financial aspects of nonprofit management and leadership. Students learn about leadership models, social policy and entrepreneurship, community organizing, philanthropy, and more. For a full list of courses, click here. Although not a requirement of the degree, students have the option to enroll in Modern Hebrew courses for an additional fee. They may also choose one elective course outside the MA program if it is related to the nonprofit field.

The program is three semesters long and runs from October through September. During the autumn and spring semesters, students attend courses two full days a week. During the summer semester, they participate in four weeks of marathon courses (seven hours a day, two days a week, with each course lasting one week). Students also partake in a supervised team project and collaborate with a nonprofit organization during their year of study. Those who wish to write a thesis may do so if they enroll at the Hebrew University for an additional year as a research student at the School of Social Work and Social Welfare.

Career & Networking 

Graduates of the program continue on to management positions in the nonprofit sector, working with marginalized populations, individuals with special needs, government agencies, and cultural, religious, and educational institutions.

Teaching Faculty

The teaching staff specializes in a wide range of areas. Lecturers include:

Prof. Ron Shor, academic head of the MA program, whose research focuses on health promotion and educational programs for university students with severe mental illness, among other topics. Dr. Jonathan Mirvis, senior lecturer at Hebrew University, whose academic fields include social entrepreneurship and innovation, and Jewish Education. In addition to his lecturing, Dr. Mirvis is the academic head of the Melton Centre's Jewish Education track, within the School of Education.

The Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare

Hebrew University’s Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare was established in 1958 and was the first in Israel to offer a bachelor’s degree in social work.

The School has over thirty full-time faculty members, employs more than a hundred field instructors and many adjunct faculty specializing in various aspects of social work and social welfare. Today’s faculty engage in professional training and cutting-edge research and are very active in social policy formulation and professional leadership in social work, civil society, and the field of early childhood.

In recent years, a number of new programs and specialization tracks have been launched, including graduate-level specializations in the fields of trauma, psychiatric rehabilitation, and infant mental health, as well as a track in advanced community work and policy practice. 

This program is run collaboratively with Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS). Over 2,000 students from 90 countries worldwide convene in Jerusalem each year to participate in RIS programs, ranging from intensive language courses to short-term courses, internships, study abroad, and full-fledged MA degree programs offered in English. RIS’ innovative programming, diverse community, and rich student life offer an unforgettable, transformative experience for students of all backgrounds and academic pursuits.

For more information, click here.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have an internationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 80 (or the equivalent).

Candidates must also demonstrate a high level of English proficiency by providing one of the following documents:

• a TOEFL exam score of 80 or above
• an IELTS exam score of 6 or above
• an Amir or Amiram exam score of 120 or above

Applicants who completed degrees at universities at which English is the sole language of instruction, as well as applicants who completed degrees in English Language and Literature, can request an exemption. Such applicants must submit documentation from their university verifying English as the language of instruction. Exemption is not automatic and is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Visit the program’s website for more information about the admissions process or apply here.

For detailed information on admission requirements, based on the country where you completed your undergraduate studies, please click here.

Tuition & Scholarships

Tuition is US$11,400 for the entire program.

Students are eligible for a variety of scholarships. More information can be found on the  Scholarships & Financial Aid page. For additional information regarding tuition and other costs, please visit the program’s website.

Further Information

Academic Inquiries: Prof. Ron Shor, Academic Head: ron.shor@mail.huji.ac.il

Administrative Inquiries: RIS Division of Undergraduate Studies: gradmiss@savion.huji.ac.il

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