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Bachelor’s degree · Taught in English

Business Administration BA

Reichman UniversityHerzliya

Arison School of Business

The short answer

A 3-year, English-taught BA from Reichman’s Arison School of Business, built around “managerial agility and innovation.” After a common core you choose knowledge clusters and can specialize in finance, marketing or digital innovation. The 2027–28 brochure lists tuition at $20,900 a year. Olim under 27 who start within 3 years of aliyah can apply for Student Authority aid.

✓ Olim: Student Authority aidTaught in EnglishMasa: possible, first year
Checked against Reichman’s official pages, September 2026Independent listing
✓Olim benefit Likely, with conditionsStudent Authority aid for olim under 27 who start within 3 years of aliyah.
~Government funding PartialUp to the standard state tuition, through the Student Authority. Reichman costs more, so budget for the difference.
~Masa grant Possible, first yearReichman lists Masa grants for international students aged 18–35, depending on country, age and program.
Overview

What is the Business Administration BA?

Reichman designed the program for students with strong quantitative and analytical skills as well as people and leadership skills. The first years build a core in math, statistics, economics, marketing, finance and accounting, with Python and data analysis throughout. From year two you choose knowledge clusters that match your goals, such as corporate finance, brand management, FinTech or product management, and related clusters lead to a specialization certificate.

✓A good fit if you…

  • Want a broad business degree you can steer toward finance, marketing or tech
  • Like data. Analytics and Python run through the program.
  • Want practical work: company projects and an internship option in year 3
  • Are an oleh or olah under 27 who can start within 3 years of aliyah

!Think twice if you…

  • Want building a startup to be the core of the degree. See the Entrepreneurship & Business double major.
  • Want economics depth as well. See the Business Administration & Economics double major.
  • Need the lowest possible tuition. Reichman is a private university.
Curriculum

What you’ll study.

A shared core, then knowledge clusters in years two and three.

Year 1

The business core

CoreMathematics I, Statistics & Data Analysis I–II, Business Economics (Micro), Principles of Marketing Management, Fundamentals of Finance
SkillsManagement Skills (Excel, communication, time management), Business Law, Data Analysis for Business, Academic English if required
Year 2

Required courses and a fundamentals cluster

RequiredFundamentals of Accounting, Organizational Management, Business Economics (Macro), Python Programming, Corporate Social Responsibility
Fundamentals clustersMarketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship & Business Development, or Digital Innovation
Year 3

Advanced clusters and your specialization

Pick the matching fundamentals cluster in year 2 and two aligned clusters in year 3 to earn a specialization in Marketing, Finance or Digital Innovation. Year-3 clusters include:

Marketing StrategyFinancial Markets & InvestmentsAdvanced Tools in FinanceCustomer ManagementDigital Product ManagementData AnalyticsManagement & LeadershipPracticumUpStart
Optional year 4

Exchange abroad

Students can apply for a fourth-year exchange with partner universities around the world.

PracticumOutstanding third-year students work at a leading company a day and a half a week.
SpecializationsDigital Innovation, Finance or Marketing, shown on a certificate.
UpStartA year-long venture program run by the Adelson School, subject to screening.
Company projectsBrochure examples include project work with L’Oréal and Unilever.
Olim funding

Can olim get funding for this degree?

Often, yes. The Student Authority of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration supports olim studying for a bachelor’s who are under 27 and start within 3 years of aliyah. Check your situation below.

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Likely eligible for Student Authority aid

You’re under 27 with 26 months left to start. The grant covers up to the standard state tuition, so expect to pay the rest of Reichman’s fee.

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10 NovemberFirst Student Authority application, online
1 OctoberRenewal each following year
Under 27BA age limit, starting within 3 years of aliyah

A guide, not a ruling. The program must be recognized by the Student Authority. The 3-year window doesn’t count regular army service, national service or Masa programs. If you get any grant, tell Reichman’s tuition office so it can revise your payment plan.

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Not an oleh? Look at Masa. Reichman lists Masa grants for international students aged 18–35. They depend on your country, age and program and cover the first year only. You apply after you’re accepted, do 30 hours of volunteering, can’t hold a work visa while funded, and the grant stops if you make aliyah and start receiving government aid.

Costs

What it costs in 2027–28.

Reichman’s published figures for its English-taught undergraduate programs. All sums are subject to change.

Annual tuition2027–28, from Reichman’s undergraduate brochure. Subject to change.$20,900
Down payment to reserve your placeCounts toward tuition. Refunded in full if you withdraw in writing by 15 July 2027.$1,050
Application feePaid when you apply.$100
Health insuranceOptional, per academic year.₪4,970
Reichman dormsOptional, per month, depending on the room.$1,100–1,300
Living costsReichman’s estimate of other monthly expenses.$700–900
For reference: first-year tuition, 2025–26Reichman’s last per-program fee sheet.$16,900
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Olim, read this before budgeting. The Student Authority pays up to the standard state tuition, which Nefesh B’Nefesh currently lists as ₪12,017 a year for a bachelor’s. At universities it reimburses you after you submit proof of payment. Reichman’s fee is well above that, so plan for the difference and get figures in writing before you pay the deposit.

Admissions

How to get in.

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English proficiencyIf your high school didn’t teach in English, you’ll need an English proficiency exam. Depending on your score, you may take English courses in year one.
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DocumentsHigh-school transcripts, a 250–500 word essay on why Reichman and this program, a CV in English, two letters of recommendation and a $100 application fee.
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Standardized testsReichman was test-optional in 2026–27 for US and Israeli high-school graduates. If you test, the SAT code is 4267 and the ACT code is 5385.
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Quantitative backgroundFor business, a standardized test may be required depending on your earlier math grades.
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DeadlineSubmit everything by 15 July. Admissions are rolling, with a decision usually within two weeks of a complete application.
  1. Check your fitGet the guide and your olim eligibility from Studyil.
  2. Apply to ReichmanThrough the international school’s online form, by 15 July.
  3. File with the Student AuthorityOlim: online by 10 November of your first year.
  4. Reserve your placePay the $1,050 down payment from your acceptance letter.
FAQ

Questions about this program.

How long is the Business Administration BA at Reichman?

It takes 3 years (optional year-4 exchange).

Is it taught in English?

Yes. It’s one of the programs of Reichman’s Raphael Recanati International School, which teaches in English.

How much does it cost?

Reichman’s 2027–28 undergraduate brochure lists tuition at $20,900 a year, with a $1,050 down payment that counts toward it. Health insurance (₪4,970 a year) and dorms are optional.

Can new olim get Student Authority aid for this bachelor’s?

Olim under 27 who start a bachelor’s within 3 years of aliyah can apply. The first application is due online by 10 November and renewals by 1 October each year. The grant covers up to the standard state tuition, so at Reichman you’ll pay the difference.

Can international students get a Masa grant?

Reichman lists Masa grants for international students aged 18–35. The amount depends on your country, age and program, it covers the first year only, and you can apply only after you’re accepted.

What do I need to apply?

Transcripts, a 250–500 word essay, a CV, two recommendation letters, an English test if your school didn’t teach in English, and a $100 fee, all by 15 July. Reichman was test-optional for 2026–27.

Can I specialize in finance or marketing?

Yes. Choosing the matching fundamentals cluster in year two and two aligned clusters in year three earns a specialization in Marketing, Finance or Digital Innovation. You can’t take both the Finance and Marketing fundamentals clusters.

Is there an internship?

The practicum places outstanding third-year students at a leading company for a day and a half a week.

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