Alpha Track

 

The Alpha Track is an elite, accelerated program designed for outstanding undergraduate students. It provides a direct path to a Master of Business Administration (MBA), allowing students to begin graduate-level coursework during their third year of undergraduate study and complete their MBA within just one year of finishing their bachelor's degree.

Alpha Track for Business Administration Students

Program Overview

This program is tailored for high-achieving BA students in Business Administration who wish to transition seamlessly into an MBA.

 

Admission Requirements

Admission occurs at two potential entry points:

  1. Upon University Enrollment: Based on initial admission data (Matriculation/Psychometric scores), provided the student maintains a minimum GPA of 85 through the end of their second year.

  2. During Undergraduate Study: Based on achieving a minimum average of 90 in the following foundational courses:

  • Fundamentals of Behavioral Sciences
  • Data and Technology in Business
  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Quantitative Methods in Management
  • Fundamentals of Finance
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior

Admissions Decisions: Decisions are finalized at the end of the second semester of the second year.

Students combining Business Administration and Accounting are admitted at the end of their second year based on a 90 average across six courses (rather than seven):Fundamentals of Marketing, Data and Technology in Business, Fundamentals of Behavioral Sciences, Organizational Behavior, Fundamentals of Finance for Accountants and Quantitative Methods in Management 

 

Registration and Admission

  • Check your admission chances here
  • Detailed Information: Consult the registration guide or contact Pnina Songo at the Business School Secretariat.
  • Degree Transfer: To officially transition to the Master's degree, the undergraduate degree must be completed with an average of at least 85.

 

Study Structure

  • The program consists of 42 credits focusing on Business Administration specializations.
  • Students may choose to pursue either one extended specialization or two standard specializations.

 

Q&A

Is the GMAT required for admission?

Students pursuing a Master’s degree outside of this program are required to take the GMAT. However, as part of the Alpha Track, if you complete your undergraduate degree with the required GPA, you will be admitted to the MBA without the GMAT.

Is registration for the program mandatory?

Registration is not mandatory, and you may withdraw at any time. If you leave the program, you will be charged tuition only for the specific courses you have taken.

What are the required passing scores?
  • Foundation Courses (Math/Statistics): 60.
  • Core Mandatory Courses: 70 (even if alternative courses were approved).
How can I get an exemption for courses taken in my undergraduate degree?

Refer to the Exemption Table on the Business School website to see equivalent courses.

How much does the program cost?

There is no fee for "program membership." You pay for the courses in which you enroll. While completing your undergraduate degree, you pay the standard undergraduate rate. Once you are officially accepted to the Master’s degree and transfer your accumulated credits, the university will charge the remaining balance for graduate tuition. For exact rates, refer to the Tuition section.

I have decided to join. How do I start?

Email the Business School Secretariat (hubs@savion.huji.ac.il) and they will add the track to the registration system for you.

How do I "save" courses for the Master's degree?

When the registration system opens, add the track courses. The system will ask whether to save the courses for your Master’s degree. If the system does not prompt you during the curriculum approval stage, contact the MBA Secretariat to ensure they are recorded correctly.

How many courses should I enroll in initially?

In the first year of the track, we recommend prioritizing the required courses for your chosen specialization so that you can complete the degree within one year of finishing your Bachelor’s.


 

 

Alpha Track for Accountants

For students pursuing a dual bachelor's degree in Accounting that is not combined with Business Administration.

This track is intended for outstanding students who wish to complete an MBA within four years of starting their university studies. You can receive your MBA within one year (or more) of completing your Bachelor’s degree. It is not possible to complete both degrees in the same calendar year.

Program Structure (Total: 48 Credits)

  1. Basic Mandatory Courses: 12 credits (Introductions to various fields of Business Administration).

  2. Advanced Master's Courses: At least 36 credits (Specialization courses, seminars, and electives).

Exemptions for Accounting Students: Because several undergraduate accounting courses overlap with the MBA curriculum, you will be exempt from: Introduction to Accounting, Introduction to Finance, Data and Technology in Business, and Micro Business Economics.

Note on Behavioral Sciences: Because you complete “Fundamentals of Behavioral Sciences” (55102) in your first year, you cannot take the graduate-level "mix" course. You must complete the undergraduate course and have its weight applied toward your Master's degree. Other courses (Marketing, Quantitative Models, Business Strategy) are taken alongside regular graduate students.

Specialization Recommendation: Due to credit exemptions, we recommend taking two specializations or selecting the Financial Management for Accountants extended specialization.

 

Building Your Schedule

Pay close attention to notes and prerequisites in the university yearbook for each course and specialization. If you encounter scheduling overlaps, please contact an advisor for potential solutions.

 

Q&A (Accounting Track)

Is the GMAT required for admission to the program?

Students pursuing a Master’s degree outside the program are required to take the GMAT. As part of this program, you must complete your undergraduate degree with the grade point average required to be admitted to the MBA without the GMAT test.

Is enrollment in the program mandatory?

Enrollment in the program is not mandatory, and you can withdraw from it at any stage. If you leave the program, you will be charged tuition for the courses you took.

What are the required passing scores?

The passing score for the foundation courses (mathematics and statistics) is 60. The passing score for the basic mandatory courses is 70, even if you have been approved for alternative courses.

How can I obtain exemptions from courses I took in my undergraduate degree?

Below is a link to the exemption table as it appears on the School of Business Administration website, based on equivalent courses you have taken or will take in your undergraduate degree. [Link]

What is the cost of the program?

 

You do not pay for "membership in the program." You pay for the courses you enroll in. As long as you are in your undergraduate degree, you will pay for them as you would for a bachelor's degree course. Once you are officially accepted to the Master's degree and transfer your accumulated credits to it, the university will charge an additional fee to complete the Master's degree tuition. For exact rates, please contact the Tuition Fees section. 

I have read and decided to join. What is the process to start the program?

You must contact Pnina Songo at the School of Business Administration and they will add the track to the registration system for you.

How do you save the courses for the master's degree?

When the course registration system opens, add the courses of the track and cross-reference them in the system. The system will ask you whether to save the courses for the Master's degree. If you have reached the approval of the curriculum and the system did not ask you whether to store the courses, write to the Accounting Secretariat so that it can do this for you.

How many courses is it recommended to register for initially?

Our recommendation in the first year of the track is to take the mandatory courses of the specialization you want to study so that you can complete the degree a year after completing your degree in accounting.