For the past two decades, the world has undergone an unprecedented technological revolution which has influenced almost every aspect of the way we live, work and do business. Startups – the small, innovative companies which creatively disrupt existing services and products – have played a key role in shaping this revolution, along with the new knowledge, theories and practices required to support this new ecosystem.

The Hebrew University Business School has designed its international StartUp 360° MBA to give students the knowledge and skills required to successfully adapt to the ever-evolving startup ecosystem.

Here in Israel, itself a hub of innovation and home to a booming hi-tech and start-up scene, our students gain far more than they ever could through classroom learning alone; value-added elements of the international StartUp 360° MBA program include professional internships with leading Israeli VCs and startups, learning from and networking with internationally acclaimed experts, and taking part in real investment processes using tangible money.

We believe that learning about the startup ecosystem from multiple points of view is crucial for entrepreneurs, founders-to-be, potential investors, and any other person who wishes to be part of the startup world. Therefore, unlike other programs which focus on how to build a new startup, our international StartUp 360° MBA focuses on the following three key aspects: entrepreneurs, investors and the startup environment. 

Taught by experts in their field with cutting-edge academic knowledge, the program covers subjects such as:

The program’s credits are taken over three consecutive semesters: fall, spring and summer. The program includes a professional internship and the summer semester, the Transdisciplinary Innovation Program (TIP) taking place in the last semester. By the end of this fully immersive eleven-month MBA program, you will not only have acquired the building blocks; you will have undergone an internship and even pitched your ideas to the venture capital community.

Tracks

The International StartUp 360° MBA has two tracks:

1. Non-Business Background Track (48 Credits)

   • Basic Business Core Courses (24 credits)
   • Startup 360° Courses (13 credits)
   • Electives (1 credit)
   • Internship (4 credits)
   • Transdisciplinary Innovation Program (TIP) - Summer Semester (6 credits)

   Curriculum

2. Business Background Track (42 Credits)

   • Startup 360° Courses (13 credits)
   • Innovation Electives (19 credits)
   • Internship (4 credits)
   • Transdisciplinary Innovation Program (TIP) - Summer Semester (6 credits)

   Curriculum

Note: Students may choose additional academic courses where they fit into their timetable, for no additional charge.

In addition, students may take various Hebrew courses offered by the Rothberg International School, ranging from elementary to upper-advanced, during the academic year and summer semester. Hebrew courses are not covered by tuition. 

As part of their program at HUBS, students are placed in professional internships for the duration of the academic year. They gain the tools for success through applying theoretical and analytical concepts to real-life business challenges.

Placements can be with a venture capitalist who has proven evidence of successful investments in entrepreneurship and innovation companies OR at a startup, funded by the venture capitalist, that is currently in the process of developing a business strategy.

Twice a week between October and July, students visit one of the organizations collaborating with HUBS and take part in organizational tasks and procedures, such as financial analyses, business strategy building, marketing, research and development, etc.

Students also meet regularly with the internship coordinator as well as participating in interactive soft skills workshops where they receive guidance in writing their resume, self-presentation, using LinkedIn etc.. There are also monthly evaluations wherein students discuss and analyze their internships. 

The internship is worth 4 credits.

In the summer semester, students undergo a uniquely practical, intensive four to six-week program that we call the Transdisciplinary Innovation Program (TIP), for which they receive 6 credits towards their MBA.

The first four weeks of TIP cover a world-class curriculum that includes: computer vision, big-data/cyber, bioengineering and entrepreneurship. This is followed by a week focused on special themes in space and design and two weeks dedicated to projects. All this culminates in a final event where students have the opportunity to actually pitch ideas to a panel of real investors and accelerators.

Teaching is carried out through lectures, workshops, behind-the-scenes tours of emerging startups, on-site visits to major technology companies and interactive fireside group discussions with experienced angel investors and VCs.

Tuition for the eleven-month program is $29,000.

The health insurance fee is $1,260 (not included).

Find out about your eligibility for financial aid or a scholarship.