Business Administration
University of HaifaBachelor of Arts (B.A)
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Admission requirements
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
Regular track
Admission based on sekhem score
- Sekhem: 630 (waitlist range – 600–629)
- English level placement: Basic level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
- Hebrew level placement: A score of 110 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina.
- ∙ Mathematics bagrut: a grade of 80 or higher at 4 units, or a grade of 70 or higher at 5 units
For reservists
Special admission track for reservists, members of the security forces, and evacuees (directly to the degree program)
- Full bagrut certificate with a weighted bagrut average of 100 or higher
- English level placement: Basic level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
- Hebrew level placement: A score of 110 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- ∙ Mathematics bagrut: a grade of 80 or higher at 4 units, or a grade of 70 or higher at 5 units
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Direct admission without a psychometric exam based on the bagrut average
- Full bagrut certificate with a weighted bagrut average of 105 or higher
- English level placement: Basic level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
- Hebrew level placement: A score of 110 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- ∙ Mathematics bagrut: a grade of 80 or higher at 4 units, or a grade of 70 or higher at 5 units
Regular track
Admission based on psychometric score without regard to bagrut average
- English level placement: Basic level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
- Hebrew level placement: A score of 110 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- ∙ Mathematics bagrut: a grade of 80 or higher at 4 units, or a grade of 70 or higher at 5 units
- Psychometric score: 650 or higher
- Eligibility for a bagrut certificate
Through a preparatory program
Admission through the University of Haifa mechina programs — direct admission to a degree(our wording)
- Average grade of 90 or higher in the University of Haifa mechina
- English level placement: Basic level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
- Hebrew level placement: A score of 110 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- ∙ A grade of 80 or higher in a 4-unit Mathematics course
Special track
Admission through the Ofek track toward a degree — based on a bagrut certificate — without a psychometric exam(our wording)
- A full bagrut certificate with a weighted bagrut average of 90 or higher
- English level placement: Basic level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
- Hebrew level placement: A score of 110 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- ∙ Mathematics bagrut: a grade of 80 or higher at 4 units, or a grade of 70 or higher at 5 units
- Pass 3 courses with a grade of 80 or higher during the first semester of studies
- Only after completing the pre-academic track will you become a regular student
For adults and those who have studied before2
Admission based on a practical engineer diploma
- A practical-engineer diploma recognized by MAHAT, with an average of at least 85
- English level placement: Basic level or higher, based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
Admission for applicants who hold a degree from a recognized academic institution
- Degree average: 80 or higher
- ∙ Admissions interview
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
- Awarding the degree is subject to approval by the Council for Higher Education
- The program will open depending on the number of applicants
The Hebrew terms
sekhemסכםwaitlist rangeטווח המתנהlevel placementסיווג רמהBasic levelבסיסיAmirnet examאמירנטpsychometric examפסיכומטריYaelnet examיעל"נטplacement testמבחן סיווג רמהmechinaמכינהbagrutבגרות
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- Source:The institution's siteadmissions.haifa.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
What you study
In the bachelor's degree program in Management, you will gain a comprehensive toolkit that includes an in-depth understanding of core management principles, essential management skills, and broad practical knowledge. You will learn basic concepts from the field of business management, including financial, economic, operational, regulatory, and marketing aspects.
Business administration is an interdisciplinary field within the social sciences, combining theoretical knowledge with practical tools and methods aimed at maximizing profits and optimizing performance. These tools can be applied in traditional industry, high-tech and biotech, small businesses, and large companies. At some institutions, students can choose a specialization during their studies, such as marketing, digital marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management and organizational development, information systems, and more. Degree courses provide both theoretical and practical knowledge, and include courses such as introduction to economics, mathematics, statistics, fundamentals of behavioral science, accounting, fundamentals of finance, fundamentals of marketing, organizational behavior, quantitative methods in management, data and technology in business, and more.
- Source:The institution's siteadmissions.haifa.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Accountingmost commonPlanning, organizing and managing accounting systems for individuals and institutions. Examining and analyzing accounting and financial records.
- Sales and Marketing ManagementPlanning, directing, and coordinating marketing and sales work within or for a company or organization.
- Financial ManagementPlanning, organizing, directing and coordinating financial operations within or for a company or organization.
- Financial and Investment ConsultingDeveloping financial plans for individuals and organizations, investing funds and managing funds on their behalf.
- BookkeepingMaintaining a system of records documenting actions carried out as part of financial transactions, and verifying the accuracy of documents and records related to these transactions.
Which industries they work in
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services15%
- Legal and Accounting Services15%
- Financial Services, Except Insurance and Pension Funds9%
Employment rate is above average 90% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪17,700 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across universities)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates
average across universities
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 98 points
- Average psychometric score: 590 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 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.
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/מוסדות מתוקצביםchecked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026
The army pays for the studies
Naval Officer Course
The course lasts 2.5 years. Upon completion, graduates receive the rank of lieutenant, a bachelor's degree certificate in Political Science/Business Administration/Information Systems Management from the University of Haifa, and the coveted naval officer pin.
- Source:IDF recruitment sitemitgaisim.idf.ilchecked 4 Sept 2026
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