2018-2019 GRADUATE PROGRAMS Raphael Recanati International School at IDC HERZLIYA LIVE IN ISRAEL Study in English Our world is undergoing constant, rapid changes. We at IDC Herzliya believe that within this dynamic reality, it is up to the academic world to step up and take responsibility for our future. The rapid pace of change requires multidisciplinary education and quick adaptability. In today s competitive market, it is essential to entrust master s degree graduates with significant, quality advantages and we have built our curricula accordingly. Our demands from ourselves and our students are challenging, often beyond the standards of other institutions of higher education. We built our unique programs to create leaders who can successfully take on all spheres of our professional world and lead change where and when it is needed. Prof. Uriel Reichman President and Founder, IDC Herzliya
WHAT MAKES IDC HERZLIYA THE RIGHT CHOICE? A MODEL FOR ANOTHER ACADEMY Since its establishment IDC Herzliya has succeeded in being avant-garde in many fields and in leading a revolution in Israel s higher education system, the traces of which can be seen today in other academic institutions. IDC Herzliya is a non-profit institution established for the benefit of the public and does not receive assistance from the government budgeting system of higher education. All expenses are paid in full by tuition and donations. Thanks to this, IDC enjoys absolute academic and administrative freedom and is committed only to the benefit of the students and their education. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IDC Herzliya attracts lecturers from leading universities from around the world and Israel. They contribute their rich experience to teaching, researching and developing state-of-the-art curricula that combine theoretical studies and practical experience at the highest level. THE STUDENT AT THE CENTER IDC Herzliya s unique approach is that the student is at the center of academic activity and, therefore, emphasis is placed on the direct connection with the students and their training towards the professional and social challenges that await them. Accordingly, the management team of the programs ensures the development and provision of special services to students in order to enrich the learning experience. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ACADEMIC INNOVATION IDC Herzliya has nurtured the values of entrepreneurship and innovation as part of its future leadership training. IDC Herzliya has unique programs that encourage creative and original thinking among students and provide them with the tools needed to turn an idea into reality. INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING The programs at IDC Herzliya train its students to cope with the changing modern environment at an accelerated pace. Thanks to their interdisciplinary and practical training, IDC Herzliya graduates are highly sought after in the public and private sectors. THE RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IDC Herzliya s Raphael Recanati International School makes up approximately a third of the student body, making it the largest academic absorption center in Israel. There are over 2,000 international students from 86 different countries: 1/3 from North America; 1/3 from Europe; and the remaining 1/3 from the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Africa, and South America. After graduation many of our students chose to make Israel their home, while others become superb ambassadors for the State of Israel in their overseas communities. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER The Career Development Center prepares students to enter the workplace by helping them find suitable employment opportunities. The Center provides counseling, placement and informational services tailored to meet the specific needs of the students and graduates of each of IDC Herzliya s schools. Services include personal career counseling, lectures and workshops on job-seeking strategies. The Center creates recruitment and networking opportunities including job fairs and employers meetings, as well as a regularly updated listing of job openings in Israel for students and graduates. www.idc.ac.il/career/eng
LAUDER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, DIPLOMACY & STRATEGY MA COUNTER-TERRORISM & HOMELAND SECURITY STUDIES The program provides in-depth exposure to the phenomenon of modern terrorism and its characteristics, scope and dissemination throughout the world. Study the challenges that modern terrorism presents to security establishments, first responders, legal systems and the business sector, based on the experience Israel has accumulated in the field Internships are available at The Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), one of the leading academic institutes in the world for the study of counter-terrorism Optional Cluster Cyber-Terrorism Sample Classes Legal Dilemmas in Counter- Terrorism; Terrorism Fundraising Tuition $12,950 US MA DIPLOMACY & CONFLICT STUDIES The program teaches how conflicts and wars develop and how they may be managed or resolved, strategically, diplomatically or informally. Emphasizes tools for dealing with conflict negotiation, mediation, international intervention, third-part involvement and peace keeping with attention to their integration into the strategies of governmental and non-governmental bodies Internships available at The Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS), a leading think tank on Middle East risk assessment, as well as at The Herzliya Conference Optional Cluster International Development; Contemporary Middle East Politics Sample Courses International Mediation; International Intervention and Peacekeeping Tuition $12,950 US MA RESEARCH TRACK WITH THESIS Intended for students who plan to pursue a researchoriented career in academia or other settings in which critical analytical skills are necessary. Research work is at the core of this specialization which involves: selecting an advisor; designing a degree plan; submitting a proposal; submitting and defending a thesis Sample Courses Workshop in Decision Making; Political Thought Length 2 academic years Tuition $13,650 US Specialization with Thesis Option Length 2 academic years Tuition $14,050 US * Some electives and optional clusters may be offered on different weekdays www.rris.idc.ac.il/magov
ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ONE-YEAR MBA PROGRAM GLOBAL MBA PROGRAM The program provides students with managerial tools that will enable integration into the business world in fast-growing companies, development of new opportunities and quick promotion of their professional careers. Focus centered on the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship Sample Courses Innovation in Financial Markets; Legal and Financial Aspects of Entrepreneurial Ventures Tuition $25,100 US Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRACK The program is a collaboration between the Arison School of Business and the Media Innovation Lab (milab) at the Sammy Ofer School of Communications. Practice innovation and entrepreneurship first hand as you design and prototype new digital products and learn how to bring them to market Work in project teams reflecting diverse skill sets and experiences Launch new ventures to commercialize the prototypes that you develop - receive rights to relevant IP as well as guidance and support from the milab and Arison School faculty and industry mentors Length 18 months Tuition 104,500 NIS Part Time Schedule Sunday, Friday STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRACK The curriculum provides students with the tools and management techniques used by international management consulting firms. Become part of a multinational consulting team made up of students from top business schools and work together on a real-life project sponsored by either a multinational or Israeli company Joint programs with leading business schools in the US and around the world Length 18 months Tuition 104,500 NIS Part Time Schedule Sunday, Friday https://www.idc.ac.il/en/schools/rris/graduate/ Pages/mba-oneyear.aspx For more information: https://www.idc.ac.il/en/schools/rris/graduate/pages/global-mba.aspx
ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & BARUCH IVCHER SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & TIOMKIN SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MA ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND DEVELOPMENT (OBD) The program enables students to acquire the skills to understand and diagnose organizations and to effectively conduct organizational development interventions which will improve organizational effectiveness. Suitable for young professionals who have obtained a BA in the following fields: psychology; behavioral sciences; social sciences; business administration or management The practicum course applies classroom learning to real world applications Sample Courses Organizational Interventions; Positive Psychology Length 2 academic years Tuition $12,635 US per year Schedule 1 st year: Tuesday, Friday 2 nd year: Sunday, Friday MA FINANCIAL ECONOMICS (MAFE) The program trains students for diverse positions as senior economists and analysts in financial institutions and for financial management positions in businesses, investment houses, pension funds, public institutions to list a few. Israeli and international students; worldrenowned professors; and firms available for internships An optional track with an MA thesis is offered Merit scholarships available for outstanding students Optional study trip to London s financial center Sample Courses Economic Strategy; International Finance Length 14 months (full-time) or 26 months (part-time) Tuition 70,000 NIS Schedule Monday, Thursday, Friday MBA HEALTHCARE INNOVATION Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship This program is in collaboration with Sheba Hospital, the largest medical center in Israel, and its worldrenowned innovation center. The program provides executives and future healthcare leaders with the tools and skills necessary to address the challenges, changes and complexities of modern healthcare. Study with students from around the world Apply classroom learning to your practicum in healthcare organizations, NGOs, startup companies, healthcare accelerators, or life science venture capitals Attend a study trip to Boston and meet with the top leaders of Harvard Medical School innovation programs, tour the Harvard Innovation Lab and meet with leaders of local healthcare organizations Sample Courses Design Thinking; Business Communication; Global Health Tuition 80,000 NIS Part-time Schedule Sunday, Tuesday, Friday www.rris.idc.ac.il/obd www.rris.idc.ac.il/mafe www.rris.idc.ac.il/healthcare MBA
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR ALL MA PROGRAMS BA Degrees Required GOVERNMENT: social sciences, political science, government, international relations, public policy or public administration. Students who do not have a BA degree in any of the fields listed above may be required to take up to two prerequisite courses in consultation with the head of their specialization. MAFE: quantitative undergraduate degree (e.g. economics, business, accounting, engineering or other exact science degree). Prerequisite courses may be required. Minimum GPA requirements MA Diplomacy and MA Counter-Terrorism: 80 MA Research Track with Thesis: 88 OBD: 80; OBD with Thesis: 90 MAFE: 80 One-Year MBA: 85 or GMAT scores»» Preparatory courses will be mandatory depending on the candidates background Global MBA: 80»» GMAT scores»» 3 years of professional experience after BA Interview either on Skype or in person if possible English proficiency test (if applicable) Application Period January 1 - July 31 or August 31, 2018 (depending on program) RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ISRAEL The Raphael Recanati International School IDC Herzliya PO Box 167, Herzliya, Israel 46150 Attention: Registrar Tel +972 9 952 7658 Fax +972 9 952 7334 rris.master@idc.ac.il NORTH AMERICA The Raphael Recanati International School c/o American Friends of IDC 116 East 16th Street, 11th Floor New York, NY, US 10003 Tel +1 866 999 RRIS, +1 212 213 5961 Fax +1 212 213 6436 rris.us@idc.ac.il www.rris.idc.ac.il * Dates/days/time/tuition information are subject to change