Overview

Brandeis’ Hornstein: Jewish Professional Leadership Programs prepare leaders to understand and confront the challenges of a rapidly changing Jewish community, and to help shape its future. Hornstein graduates are grounded in knowledge about contemporary Jewry and can frame issues and apply skills essential for complex problem solving. Degrees are available in the following programs:

• MA in Jewish Professional Leadership
• Dual MBA/MA in Jewish Professional Leadership
• Dual MPP/MA in Jewish Professional Leadership
• Dual MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
• Bachelor's/Master's in Jewish Professional Leadership
• Dual MA/EdM in Jewish Professional Leadership and Jewish Educational Leadership

Read more about the program on the Hornstein website. Application instructions can be found below.

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How to Apply

Application Deadline

The Admissions Committee will begin reviewing applications on January 15 and will continue to receive and consider them on a rolling basis through April 15.

Application Requirements

To apply for the program, you need to submit:

• An online application

• An application fee

• Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be uploaded to your application; do not mail official transcripts to our office. For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions.

• Three letters of recommendation, submitted electronically.

• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume

• A statement of purpose (2-3 page essay) discussing any experiences which have shaped your interests and commitments, career goals, and how you hope address and achieve your professional ambitions.

• Writing Sample (3-5 pages, double spaced) demonstrating your ability to think and write articulately.

• Campus Visit and Interview: We encourage applicants, whenever possible, to visit campus, sit in on classes, and meet our faculty members and students. A formal interview, preferably at Brandeis, is required and may take place at any time during the application process. Please call the Hornstein Program at 781-736-2990 / 800-666-1636 (toll free) / or email to arrange. 

• Standardized tests (see below for specific required tests by program; all scores must be less than 5 years old).
  • MA in Jewish Professional Leadership, Dual MA in Jewish Professional Leadership/NEJS, and Dual MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and EdM in Jewish Educational Leadership:  Please note that if you are applying to one of these programs for the 2021-2022 academic year, your application will receive full consideration even if you are unable to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Typically, results from the GRE General Test are an application requirement for these programs. Our GRE institution code is 3092 (please note: this ETS institution code only applies to GRE scores). MyBest™ scores from ETS will not be accepted.
  • Bachelor's/Master's: The GRE is waived for Brandeis undergraduates applying to the Bachelor's/Master's program.
  • MBA/MA in Jewish Professional Leadership: Please note that if you are applying for the 2021-2022 academic year, the GMAT or GRE is optional for students with an undergraduate degree from a US institution. The Heller School is still encouraging applicants to submit scores to strengthen their application, if possible. Typically, results from the GRE or GMAT are an application requirement. Our GMAT institution code is 3FD-1Z-02; our GRE institution code is 3092 (please note: this ETS institution code only applies to GRE scores). MyBest™ scores from ETS will not be accepted.
  • MPP/MA in Jewish Professional Leadership: Please note that if you are applying for the 2021-2022 academic year, the GRE is optional for students with an undergraduate degree from a US institution. Typically, results from the GRE are an application requirement. The Heller School is still encouraging applicants to submit scores to strengthen their application, if possible. Our GRE institution code is 3092 (please note: this ETS institution code only applies to GRE scores). MyBest™ scores from ETS will not be accepted.

• Additional Requirements for International Applicants: Score report from one of the following English language proficiency exams: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Revised Paper-delivered Test, TOEFL ITP Plus for China Solution, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test. You can arrange for the delivery of your TOEFL iBT or Revised Paper-delivered Test score report by providing ETS with our institution code, 3261 (no department code is necessary); please note that we do not accept TOEFL Essentials score reports or MyBest™ scores from ETS. Delivery of your TOEFL ITP Plus scores can be arranged via your Vericant account, delivery of your Duolingo scores can be arranged via your Duolingo account, and delivery of your PTE Academic scores can be arranged via your Pearson account. Further information about this requirement can be found on the International Students page.

For a more comprehensive description of application requirements, please visit Frequently Asked Questions.