Applied Economics and Management

The Sapir Academic CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionWho: Discharged soldiers and those who have completed national service.per the Ministry of Defense page as checked on 4 Oct 2026

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Admission requirements

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

Admission as a regular student

Psychometric exam – a score of 560 or higher and 4 units in mathematics with a grade of 65
4 units in English in the bagrut with a passing grade
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificate*, or a weighted score of 90 or higher on a practical engineer diploma**
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificateA passing grade is required in all compulsory bagrut subjects.

Regular track

Regular student admission (alternative 2)(our wording)

Quantitative reasoning section of the psychometric exam – a score of 125 or higher and 4 units in mathematics with a grade of 65
4 units in English in the bagrut with a passing grade
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificate*, or a weighted score of 90 or higher on a practical engineer diploma**
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificateA passing grade is required in all compulsory bagrut subjects.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Regular student admission (alternative 3)(our wording)

5 units in mathematics in the bagrut – a grade of 60** or higher (subject to the decision of the chair of the departmental admissions committee)
4 units in English in the bagrut with a passing grade
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificate*, or a weighted score of 90 or higher on a practical engineer diploma**
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificateA passing grade is required in all compulsory bagrut subjects.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Regular student admission (alternative 4)(our wording)

4 units in mathematics in the bagrut, with a grade of 75** or higher (subject to the decision of the chair of the department admissions committee) ** Mathematics grades are without bonus points.
4 units in English in the bagrut with a passing grade
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificate*, or a weighted score of 90 or higher on a practical engineer diploma**
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificateA passing grade is required in all compulsory bagrut subjects.

Through a preparatory program

Graduates of the Ruach ve-Hevra Mechina and the semester-long designated mechina, advanced mathematics track

Applicants with an average of 87 or higher may submit a request to the department's admissions committee.
Mechina average grade of 90
A grade of 80 or higher in the mathematics course taken in the mechina
Only graduates of the dedicated mechina in Humanities and Social Sciences with advanced mathematics, who studied at Sapir, will be admitted

Special track

Conditional admission

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics requirements must take the course “Mathematics for Economists” and earn a grade of 70 or higher. The course is taught in an intensive 4-week period during the summer months, with a total of 40 hours. The course is an internal course of the Department of Applied Economics and is tailored to the department’s needs. Alternatively, applicants may be admitted conditionally and take the course in the first semester.
4 units in English in the bagrut with a passing grade
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificate*, or a weighted score of 90 or higher on a practical engineer diploma**
An average grade of 90 or higher on the bagrut certificateA passing grade is required in all compulsory bagrut subjects.

Special track

Review of exceptional cases

Applicants whose admission scores do not meet the requirements listed above, or who have certificates for previous studies, may submit a written, reasoned request for exceptional admission. Suitable applicants from among those who apply will be invited to an admission interview.
In accordance with Council for Higher Education guidelines, the department may admit up to 10% of applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as exceptional cases, plus an additional 8% of exceptional cases on the grounds of reserve duty and service as combat soldiers during regular service, as well as parents of a child under 13 whose spouse served at least 42 days during the year preceding registration.
In addition, in exceptional and rare cases, in accordance with Council for Higher Education guidelines and at the department’s discretion, an exemption may be granted and admission without a bagrut certificate may be allowed for applicants who have demonstrated that their ability to study was severely affected due to significant and lengthy service in the war (more than 90 days) and/or a significant injury sustained during military service in the war and/or other affected groups, such as those who were orphaned of their parents as a result of the events of 7.10, returned hostages, and similar cases.

For adults and those who have studied before2

Admission based on an academic degree

An average grade of 80 or higher in an academic degree recognized by the Council for Higher Education, subject to the decision of the departmental admissions committee.

Graduates of the 30+ mechina

The course “Introduction to Mathematics for Economists” with a grade of 70 or higher, as detailed above
Mechina average grade of 87
A grade of 80 or higher in the mathematics course taken in the mechina

These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.

The requirements are in the institution's words. Names and labels marked "our wording" are our own, written from the same page.

For every track

Applicants who studied at a high school where the language of instruction is not Hebrew must take a Hebrew proficiency exam (Yael exam).
A weighted score of 90 or higher on a practical engineer diplomaAn average grade of 87 or higher, subject to approval by the departmental admissions committee.

The Hebrew terms

regular studentמן המנייןpsychometric examפסיכומטריunitsיח"לbagrutבגרותbagrut certificateתעודת בגרותweighted scoreציון משוקללpractical engineerהנדסאיquantitative reasoningחשיבה כמותיתadmissions committeeועדת קבלהbonus pointsבונוסים

Source:The institution's sitesapir.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

What you study

The degree provides theoretical knowledge and practical tools in both fields: theories, models, and methods in economics, together with principles of company and business management. The aim of the program is to prepare graduates for administrative and organizational roles, develop research and analytical skills, and provide solutions to economic and business problems and challenges. Courses in the degree include Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Introduction to Accounting, Mathematics for Economists, Fundamentals of Management, Fundamentals of Marketing, Introduction to Statistics, Price Theory, Quantitative Methods, and courses in finance, financial management, marketing, and more.

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

After the degree

What graduates work as

Economicsmost commonResearch, monitoring data, analyzing information, preparing reports and plans, and providing advice to solve business and economic problems. Developing models to analyze patterns in the economy, explain them and predict them.
Credit and Loan ConsultingAnalyzing and evaluating financial information related to credit and loan applications, and approving or rejecting them.
Bank or Post Office Clerical WorkProviding direct service to bank or post office customers regarding the receipt, exchange and payment of money, as well as providing postal services.
AccountingPlanning, organizing and managing accounting systems for individuals and institutions. Examining and analyzing accounting and financial records.

Which industries they work in

Financial Services, Except Insurance and Pension Funds15%
Activities Auxiliary to Financial and Insurance Services14%
Real Estate Activities10%

Employment rate is above average 93% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪18,100 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Admitted students and graduates

average across all institutions

Program length: 3 years
On-time graduation rate 75% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 92 points
Average psychometric score 520 points

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Money

How the institution is funded

Budgeted institutions

Tuition2026/27

Annual tuition for a full-time bachelor's degree program in the 2026/27 academic year: ₪12,203.

Periphery 44 grant

Periphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition

Who: Discharged soldiers and those who have completed national service.

per the Ministry of Defense page as checked on 4 Oct 2026

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