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 (two letters of recommendation for the Dual MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and EdM in Jewish Educational Leadership).

• 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: GRE required; institution code is 3092 (please note: this institution code only applies to GRE scores). MyBest™ scores from ETS will not be accepted.

  • MBA/MA in Jewish Professional Leadership: GMAT or GRE required; the GMAT institution code is 3FD-1Z-02; GRE institution code is 3092 (please note: this institution code only applies to GRE scores). MyBest™ scores from ETS will not be accepted.

  • MPP/MA in Jewish Professional Leadership/NEJS: GRE required; institution code is 3092 (please note: this institution code only applies to GRE scores). MyBest™ scores from ETS will not be accepted.

  • Dual MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and NEJS: GRE required; institution code is 3092 (please note: this 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.

  • Dual MA in Jewish Professional Leadership and EdM in Jewish Educational Leadership: GRE required; institution code is 3092 (please note: this institution code only applies to GRE scores). MyBest™ scores from ETS will not be accepted.

• Additional Requirements for International Applicants: English language proficiency scores (IELTS Academic, PTE, or TOEFL). IELTS TRF numbers can be entered directly into the application. MyBest™ scores from ETS will not be accepted; the TOEFL code for GSAS is 3261. PTE scores need to be delivered through Pearson testing. 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.