Program Overview

Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program

The Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program offers a range of graduate programs designed to help students build advanced skills in management, fundraising, and operations. These skills are critical to the success of today's global Jewish organizations and nonprofits.

Online Master of Arts (MA) in Jewish Professional Leadership

The online MA in Jewish Professional Leadership is a 100% online program designed for working professionals. It features real-world, interactive coursework and immersive, in-person opportunities. The program consists of 34 credits and 13 courses.

• Key benefits of the program include:
  • Developing the confidence to lead challenging and productive conversations with key stakeholders and constituents on complex topics related to antisemitism, Israel, and Jewish peoplehood.
  • Demonstrating advanced, evidence-based approaches to strategic decision-making, especially in times of crisis and change.
  • Creating lasting relationships with leading professionals at Jewish nonprofits, including networking opportunities with all Hornstein cohorts, the greater Brandeis community, and Jewish organizations around the country and the world.

Curriculum Overview

The Jewish Professional Leadership degree focuses on the idea that Jewish leaders must not only understand the fundamentals of nonprofit management and execution but also be able to leverage organizational data to make compelling and impactful decisions.

Program Details

• The program is available through Brandeis Online, making it ideal for working professionals balancing both professional and personal commitments.
• Students benefit from a rigorous learning environment built by experts in online course design who know how to optimize collaborative and interactive experiences.
• Scholarships are available for Hornstein students in Brandeis Online programs, providing generous scholarship packages and other opportunities for tuition support.

Graduate Programs Offered

• Online Master of Arts (MA) in Jewish Professional Leadership
• In-person Dual-Degree Programs in Jewish Professional Leadership
• Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Jewish Professional Leadership
• Online Master's Certificate in Jewish Professional Leadership

About Brandeis Online

• Flexible, asynchronous coursework
• Small cohorts and classes
• Best practices in online learning
• Supportive advising
• 24/7 tech support

Alumni Testimonials

Graduates of the Hornstein program have gone on to successful careers in Jewish professional leadership, leveraging their skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in their communities.