M.A. in Nonprofit Management & Leadership

The M.A. in Nonprofit Management & Leadership is a joint venture of the Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) and Paul Baerwald School of Social Work and Social Welfare. As a student in this intensive program, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to become a leader in the nonprofit world. Our core and elective courses cover organizational, social, and financial aspects of nonprofit management and leadership.

Structure
The program is three semesters long and runs from October – August. During the autumn and spring semesters, you will attend courses two full days a week. In the summer semester, you will have three weeks of marathon courses (7 hours a day, 4 days a week, with each course lasting one week). You will also participate in a supervised team project and collaborate with a nonprofit organization during your year of study.

Credits
The program consists of 38 academic credits over three consecutive semesters.

Courses
2024/2025 Course Catalog

Information about the M.A. in Nonprofit Management & Leadership starts on page 42 of the above catalog. The information provided in the catalog will help you get a sense of the structure of the program and kinds of courses offered, but changes are made from year to year.

You may choose one elective course outside the M.A. in Nonprofit Management & Leadership program. The course must be related to the nonprofit field and approved by the academic head of the program.

Modern Hebrew
Although not a requirement of the degree, basic knowledge of Modern Hebrew will enrich your experience in Israel. You have the option to enroll in Modern Hebrew courses in the autumn and spring semesters, for an additional fee. You may also enroll in the Summer Ulpan (intensive Hebrew language training) prior to the start of the M.A. program, for an additional fee. More information about Modern Hebrew studies can be found here.

Note: Modern Hebrew courses do not count towards your degree credit requirements.

Thesis
You will not write a thesis in the M.A. in Nonprofit Management & Leadership program.

If you wish to write a thesis, you may do so by enrolling at the Hebrew University for an additional year (or more) as a special research student of the School of Social Work and Social Welfare. For information about admissions, please contact the Division of Graduate Studies.

Program Subject to Change.

Our faculty members specialize in a range of areas, including nonprofit organizational development and management, leadership models, civil society, societal change, social policy, social entrepreneurship, community organizing, philanthropy, human services, social work and more. The academic head of the M.A. in Nonprofit Management & Leadership is Prof. Ron Shor.

Click here for a list of Nonprofit Management & Leadership lecturers.

Click here to see what our alumni from recent years are doing professionally.

See our Alumna testimony.

The Hebrew University’s RIS offers a rich extracurricular activities program, including tours, social and cultural events, lectures, and more. We support you throughout your stay with us so that Jerusalem becomes your home away from home. Learn more about the Office of Student Life here.

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For a list of our scholarship dates and deadlines, please check our Scholarships and Financial Aid page.

Cancellation Policy

Applicants who complete their tuition payment and then decide to cancel their enrollment in the M.A. program will receive a full refund, but will be charged a withdrawal fee, as follows:

• Cancellation by June 1, 2025: $250 withdrawal fee
• Cancellation by August 1, 2025: $500 withdrawal fee
• Cancellation by October 14, 2025: $750 withdrawal fee

For information about withdrawal fees after October 19, 2025, please refer to our Tuition Fees & Refunds page.

Arrive on campus by: Approximately one week before your program starts; specific dates will be sent to accepted students via email.

Program length: October, 2025 – August, 2026. Check our academic calendar for exact dates.

To be eligible for acceptance, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education recognized by the Hebrew University
• Minimum B average (85/100 or equivalent)
• Demonstrated knowledge of English

In addition to your online application, you will be required to submit the following documents:

• Academic Records: Applicants must submit transcripts and diplomas from all prior academic degrees.
• Proof of English Proficiency: A TOEFL exam score of 80 or above, IELTS exam score of 6 or above, or Amiram exam score of 120 or above. **
• A CV and Statement of Purpose
• Two Academic Recommendations
• Photocopy of your Passport ID page
• A Medical Form and Disclaimer Form (the latter for US citizens only) – both forms may be downloaded from the application website.

All documents may be uploaded to your application directly or sent to gradmiss@savion.huji.ac.il as email attachments.

** If you have completed a degree at a university at which English is the sole language of instruction, or if you have completed a degree in English Language and Literature, you can request an exemption. You must submit documentation from your university verifying English as the language of instruction. Exemption is not automatic and is determined on a case-by-case basis.

Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for Accepted Students or our Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants to M.A. Programs page.