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ISRAEL Raphael Recanati International School Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) HerzliyaPO Box 167, 1 Kanfei Nesharim StreetHerzliya, Israel 46150Attention: RegistrarTel +972 9 9527391Fax +972 9 952 7334rris.ob@idc.ac.il
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www.rris.idc.ac.il
MA PROGRAMORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT (OBD)
2013-2014
ARISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 IDC HERZLIYA
8 MA PROGRAM ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND DEVELOPMENT (OBD)
22 RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
34 APPLYING
36 TUITION
37 SCHOLARSHIPS
38 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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Dear future students,
IDC Herzliya is a dream that was realized, an academic institution that changed the face
of higher education in Israel and became a successful, pioneering model and source of
inspiration. This successful realization of the vision for IDC Herzliya is proof of how vital
different and revolutionary thinking is, even if it is seen as unrealistic at the time.
IDC Herzliya was founded as a private non-profit institution of higher education which
does not rely on government subsidy. IDC Herzliya’s founders sought to create an Israeli
university where personal achievements go hand in hand with social responsibility. IDC
Herzliya is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research and training of
future leaders by offering innovative thinking and educational programs which combine
academic study with practical, hands-on training.
Over the past eighteen years, our schools and research institutes have won international
recognition while our alumni have taken impressive steps toward changing the face of
Israeli society. IDC Herzliya ranked number one out of sixty-six universities and colleges in
Israel in students' satisfaction in the quality of teaching. The survey was conducted by the
National Union of Students.
In the coming years we will build upon these accomplishments and expand our academic
programs and activities to new heights. Students who enroll in the graduate program in
Organizational Behavior and Development (OBD) will have the opportunity to study with
the field’s leading lecturers, whose rich academic and research experience in universities
throughout Israel and the world has won international renown. By joining us at IDC
Herzliya you will be joining one of the leading academic institutions in Israel.
Our outlook, which is rooted in the concepts of liberty and responsibility, emphasizes
initiative and leadership alongside community service. International students not only
benefit from this outlook, they also gain an all-encompassing introduction to the State
of Israel which includes exploring its roots, enjoying the country's unique scenery and
learning about its rich history.
This year IDC Herzliya has 1,450 students from eighty-four countries at the Raphael
Recanati International School. I am convinced that everyone who joins us from abroad
will obtain an excellent education and will also develop meaningful friendships with
students from Israel and dozens of other countries – an experience that will accompany
them for the rest of their lives.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Prof. Uriel Reichman President and Founder of the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
There were no private educational institutions of significance in Israel until 1994, when
IDC Herzliya was founded. Modeled on distinguished small colleges in the United States,
IDC Herzliya is a non-profit corporate entity which is not subsidized by the government
and is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education and research. Its founders
aimed to create an Israeli university for the third millennium – a university where
personal achievement goes hand in hand with social responsibility.
IDC HERZLIYA’S VALUES FOR A NEW ISRAEL
» IDC Herzliya’s approach is fundamentally different
from other academic institutions in Israel because of its
interdisciplinary spirit and strong social commitment.
» IDC Herzliya seeks to train a future Israeli leadership
of the highest caliber in the fields of law, business,
government, computer science, communications and
psychology.
» IDC Herzliya aspires to provide its students with a broad,
in-depth education and the skills needed to excel in the
international business arena of the 21st century.
» IDC Herzliya seeks to employ accomplished faculty of
international repute whose careers reflect a combination of
scholarly excellence and practical experience.
» IDC Herzliya, a non-profit organization established
for the public good, charges tuition based on actual
costs, while taking into account the financial means
of its students. It selects and rewards its faculty and
administrative staff on the basis of individual merit.
» IDC Herzliya is actively involved in the community,
contributing according to its capabilities and the resources
at its disposal.
» IDC Herzliya is committed to the fundamental values
of a free and tolerant society, while maintaining a Zionist
philosophy – first and foremost, freedom of the individual
for self-realization in all realms of thought and action,
while striving to strengthen the State of Israel.
» IDC Herzliya’s motto is “liberty and responsibility.”
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IDC HERZLIYA SCHOOLS
IDC Herzliya adopts an
interdisciplinary approach and its
academic programs combine the
many resources of its internationally
renowned schools. This allows
students to obtain an education that
is both wide-ranging and practical.
IDC HERZLIYARESEARCH INSTITUTES & LEARNING CENTERS Advanced Virtuality Lab (AVL) www.idc.ac.il/communications/avl
Asper Institute for New Media Diplomacy www.idc.ac.il/communications/Asper Center for European Studies www.idc.ac.il/eng/ces
Center for Mindfulness and Neurosciencewww.idc.ac.il/Mindfulness
Entrepreneurship Center www.idc.ac.il/ec
Executive Education Unit www.idc.ac.il/en/ExecutiveEducation
Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center www.gloria-center.org
Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS) www.herzliyaconference.org/Eng
International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) www.ict.org.il
The Lea & Naftali Ben-Yehuda Study Skills Center www.idc.ac.il/en/ssc
Maytiv Center www.idc.ac.il/Maytiv
Media Innovation Lab (miLAB) www.milab.idc.ac.il
The Program in Political Psychology www.idc.ac.il/politicalpsychology
Project on Applied Decision Analysis (PADA) www.idc.ac.il/PADA
The Project for New Governance in Israel www.idc.ac.il/ReinventingGovEng
The Research Center for Internet Psychology (CIP) www.idc.ac.il/communications/cip/en
Rothschild Caesarea Center for Capital Markets and Risk Managementwww.cc.idc.ac.il
Shari Arison Awareness Communication Centerwww.idc.ac.il/Mecom
Radzyner School of Law
www.idc.ac.il/law/eng
Arison School of Business
www.idc.ac.il/business/eng
Efi Arazi School of Computer Science
www.idc.ac.il/cs/eng
Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy
and Strategy
www.idc.ac.il/gov/eng
Sammy Ofer School of Communications
www.idc.ac.il/comm/eng
School of Psychology
www.idc.ac.il/psychology/eng
School of Economics
www.idc.ac.il/economics_eng
School of Sustainability
www.idc.ac.il/sustainability_eng
Raphael Recanati International School
www.rris.idc.ac.il
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Dear prospective students and friends,
Welcome to the MA program in Organizational
Behavior and Development (OBD), a joint
academic program of the Arison School
of Business and the School of Psychology
at IDC Herzliya. Our schools honor a deep
commitment to excellence in scholarship,
teaching and service. We offer students and
professionals the opportunity to acquire
expertise across a variety of pressing issues
that confront organizational development,
leadership and management within Israel and
around the world. Our faculty and staff aspire
to engage students in a challenging program
of intellectual inquiry, rigorous research and
professional practice. We aim to expand and
deepen students’ knowledge and to help them
acquire meaningful professional experience.
The MA program in Organizational Behavior
and Development is unique in its synthesis
of the disciplines of social psychology,
organizational psychology, business
administration and management. We believe
in the importance of adopting multiple
perspectives in studying and understanding
WELCOMEFROM THE DEANS
Professor Ron Shachar Dean, Arison School of Business
Professor Mario MikulincerDean, School of Psychology
organizational issues, ranging from the
individual to the group and organizational
perspectives. Our curricula is based on the
"scientific-practitioner" model, by which
students are exposed to “cutting edge” theory
and research and receive the opportunity to
immediately apply this scientific knowledge
into fieldwork within Israeli and international
organizations. During the program students
engage in dialogue regarding the most
updated organizational theories and research
with our nationally and internationally
known faculty; share and learn from real-
world experiences in the organizational field;
and develop effective interventions that
can improve the functioning of businesses,
governments, schools, for-profit and nonprofit
organizations. Moreover, students participate
in a collegial environment that stresses
networking, constructive competition,
personal autonomy and community
responsibility. These values are essential
to being successful in today’s diverse and
rapidly changing job market of organizational
counseling and development.
We look forward to your joining our
community.
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Hannah Antopolsky,
Psychology,
Bordeaux, France
WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF THE PROGRAM Leading scholars in the field who have international reputations and extensive
teaching and research experience in universities in Israel and worldwide.
Personal supervision by senior Israeli professionals who have comprehensive
experience in organizational counseling and development.
Theoretical courses, workshops, and supervised professional training in
organizational diagnosis, organizational development, organizational
interventions, counseling skills, executive coaching, team development, and
leadership.
An interdisciplinary program with emphasis on the interface between
organizational behavior, social psychology, positive psychology, counseling, and
business administration.
A professional curriculum that provides graduates with the best tools to work as
counselors in profit and non-profit organizations and in companies specializing in
organizational counseling and development.
IDC is located in Herzliya, a city six miles north of Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean
coast. It is an ideal area for students as it is located in the center of the country.
IDC is in a residential neighborhood as are the student apartments.
The mission of the MA program in
Organizational Behavior and Development
is to educate experts who will be able to
understand and diagnose organizations,
and to effectively conduct organizational
development interventions which will improve
organizational effectiveness. The program is
also aimed at educating researchers in the
field of organizational behavior. In order to
achieve these goals a unique program has
been designed which combines the teaching
of theory, research methods and personal
development of the students. Students will be
trained in all the skills which an organizational
counselor needs. The program is taught in
English and the lecturers are leading experts in
their fields, including expert professionals. The
teaching will be based, in addition to frontal
instruction, on case studies and simulations
aimed at enhancing experiential learning.
Professor Dan ZakayHead, MA Program in Organizational Behavior and Development (OBD)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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PROGRAM CURRICULUM
COURSES
Methodological Courses
In the first two semesters students take
three methodological courses: Advanced
Statistics; Quantitative Research Methods;
and Qualitative Research Methods. These
courses are essential for conducting reliable
and valid empirical research in organizations,
and conducting efficient and evidence-based
organizational diagnosis and analysis.
Advanced Courses
in Psychology
In the first semester students take two
advanced courses in psychology: Social
Cognition and Positive Psychology. These
courses are important for understanding the
complexity of individual and group behavior
within organizations.
Advanced Courses
in Business Administration
During the second year students take two
advanced courses in business administration
from courses such as: Marketing, Macro-
Economics, Negotiation, and Decision Making.
These courses aim to provide students with
relevant knowledge regarding the business
activities of organizations.
Core Courses
Students take eleven core courses which
include four different types: A two-semester
course, Organizational Behavior, designed
to ensure the acquisition of theoretical and
empirical knowledge on organizational
behavior at the individual and system levels.
Three courses designed to provide theoretical
and empirical knowledge on the macro
aspects of organizational management
and design: Organizational Theories;
Organizational Management and Design;
and Advanced Course in Organizational
Management and Design.
A course, Economic and Judicial Aspects of
Organizations, which is designed to expose
students to basic concepts of economic and
judicial aspects of organizational activities.
Six courses designed to ensure the
understanding of organizational change
processes, the functions and tasks of
organizational consultants, and issues related
to professional ethics:
» Introduction to Organizational Change
and Development
» Theoretical and Practical Aspects
of the Work of Counselors
within Organizations
» Organizational Diagnosis
» Organizational Interventions
» Professional Ethics
» Organizational Sociology
Core studies also include a bi-weekly meeting
with senior managers and organizational
consultants who present real-life cases of
organizational diagnosis, consulting, and
development.
Research Seminar
During the second year students choose
one research seminar out of a list of offered
seminars. Within each seminar students
choose a research issue or question, develop a
research proposal, present research findings in
class, and write a research report at the end of
the course.
Practicum
During the four semesters students take
practicum courses (first year practicum,
second year practicum), which are designed to
develop and train basic counseling skills and
provide students with professional training in
organizational diagnosis and organizational
interventions. Practicum courses are held
in small groups (around twelve students)
and are supervised by senior organizational
counselors.
Professional Workshops
During the second year students choose two
professional workshops out of a list of offered
workshops. These workshops are held within
small groups (around fifteen students) and
are designed to allow students to develop
specific skills that are not learned during the
practicum (e.g., team development, group
facilitation, executive coaching).
Electives
During the second year students choose three
electives out of a list of offered courses. The
aim of these courses is to enrich and deepen
knowledge in specific issues that are related
to organizational behavior, group processes,
business administration, and organizational
counseling and development.
TRACKS
The program includes two tracks: Track
A (with thesis) and Track B (without
thesis). Students in both tracks study all
methodological, psychology, business
administration, and core courses, the research
seminar, and the practicum courses.
Students in Track B have to take the required
three professional workshops as well as the
three required electives courses (a total of
ten credits). Students in this track have to
write a final paper describing an analysis
of professional issues in counseling and to
present this paper no later than the end of the
third year.
Students in Track A are exempted from six
credits from workshops and electives and
then take only one professional workshop
and one elective (a total of four credits).
Thus, Track A students have more available
time during the second year to conduct their
thesis research and write their MA thesis. The
MA thesis includes preparing and running
a novel and independent empirical study
related to organizational behavior at either
the individual, group, or organizational level;
analyzing the collected data; and writing a
research report. Students in Track A have to
finish the MA thesis during the third year.
Students can choose to take Track A or B
during their first year. Eligibility for admission
to Track A depends on GPA or BA average
grade. Only students with a GPA higher than
3.3 or an average BA grade higher than 85
will be accepted to Track A. Students who
don't meet this criterion but can demonstrate
academic excellence during their first-year
courses will be eligible to submit a request to
enroll in Track A at the end of the year.
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Examples of Research Seminars
» Decision Making in Organizations
» Emotions and Decision Making
» Organizational Climate and its Effect
on Employees’ Performance
» Social Dilemmas
» Attachment, Personality
and Organizational Behavior
Examples of Professional Workshops
» Team Development
» Executive Coaching
» Group Dynamics
» Counselor’s Professional Development
» Advanced Counseling Skills
» Negotiation
» Using Humor in Organizational Counseling
Examples of Electives
» Leadership Development
» Advanced Finance
» Critical Thinking
» Organizational Development
in Non-Profit Organizations
» Organizational Evaluation
and Measurement
» Human Resources Management
» Organizational Learning
» Change Processes
» Small Group Processes
» Meta-Cognitive Processes in Organizations
» Consumer Behavior
» Advanced Marketing
DETAILED CURRICULUM
Course Type Semester Hours (per week)
Credits
First Year
Advanced Statistics Methodology A + B 2 4
Quantitative Research Methods Methodology A 2 2
Qualitative Research Methods Methodology B 2 2
Advanced Positive Psychology Psychology A 2 2
Advanced Social Cognition Psychology A 2 2
Organizational Behavior Core A + B 2 4
Organizational Design and Management Core A 2 2
Organizational Change and Development Core A 2 2
Theoretical & Practical Aspects of Organizational Counseling Core B 2 2
Organizational Diagnosis Core B 2 2
Organizational Interventions Core B 2 2
Voices From the Field Core A + B 2 0
First Year Practicum Practicum A + B 2 4
Second Year
Organizational Theories Core A 2 2
Advanced Course in Organizational Design and Management Core A 2 2
Financial and Judicial Aspects of Organizations Core B 2 2
Organizational Sociology Core B 1 2
Professional Ethics Core B 2 2
Voices From the Field Core A + B 2 0
Second Year Practicum Practicum A + B 2 4
Business Management Courses (2 courses, 1 each semester) Basic A + B 2 4
Research Seminar Seminar A + B 2 4
Professional Workshops (2 workshops, 1 each semester) Workshops A + B 2 4
Electives (3 courses) Electives A + B 3 6
REQUIRED CREDITS The program is a two-year (4 semester) program. Students need to earn 62 credits to finish
the MA degree. These credits are divided as follows:
Track A Track B
Methodology Courses 8 credits 8 credits
Psychology Courses 4 credits 4 credits
Business Administration Courses 4 credits 4 credits
Core Courses 24 credits 24 credits
Research Seminar 4 credits 4 credits
Practicum 8 credits 8 credits
Professional Workshops 2 credits 4 credits
Electives 2 credits 6 credits
MA Thesis 6 credits -
Total 62 credits 62 credits
IDC Herzliya reserves the right to cancel, alter or expand the academic programs and courses offered.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
The criteria for admission to the MA program in Organizational Behavior and Development are a BA degree majoring in psychology, behavioral sciences, business administration or management from a college or university in Israel or abroad that is accredited by the Israel Council for Higher Education. Those candidates who did not take courses in general psychology, social psychology, and introduction to economics (or micro-economics) during their BA degree will be required to take these courses prior to the beginning of the program. Micro-economics can be completed before the beginning of the second academic year.
A GPA of 3 or above in the BA degree or an average BA score of 80 or above (in a grading scale ranging from 0 to 100). Candidates who want to take the MA with Thesis track should have a GPA of 3.3 or above or an average BA score of 85 or above.
Professional experience in counseling, leadership, or managerial roles is not mandatory. However, such experience would improve the chances of being accepted to the program in case the number of candidates would exceed the number of available places in the program.
Candidates with a BA major in other disciplines of social sciences, humanities, engineering or sciences and a GPA of 3 or above (or an average BA score of 80 or above) will be allowed to register for the program. However, they will be required to take a series of complementary courses in psychology and management before beginning the program. Candidates who did not take courses in statistics and research methods in the social sciences during their BA degree would need to complete an entire academic year before beginning the program at the IDC campus in order to complete the complementary courses.
The admission process consists of the following: candidates should apply to the program, complete the application form and attach a formal transcript of their BA degree; a short curriculum vitae (CV) describing their academic and professional experience; a personal statement, and letters of recommendation from faculty and/or professionals who can write about the candidate's academic skills and/or professional experience in the field of counseling, management, or leadership.
In addition, the Admissions Committee usually invites the candidate to an interview.
Following a review of a candidate's information (grades, academic skills, professional experience and interview) the Admissions Committee will decide whether or not to accept the candidate for admission to the program, and which complementary courses the
accepted candidate will be required to take before beginning the program.
We aim to accept no more than forty candidates per year. Therefore, if the number of candidates exceeds the number of available places in the program, candidates fulfilling the admission criteria will be ranked according to their BA grades and letters of recommendation about academic skills and professional experience and we will accept the best forty candidates.
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PROFESSOR DAN ZAKAY, PhD, Tel Aviv University
Head of the MA Program in Organizational Behavior and Development, IDC
Areas of Interest: decision making; the psychology of time; meta-cognitive
processes
Courses: Organizational Diagnosis; seminar in Decision Making
PROFESSOR MARIO MIKULINCER, PhD, Bar-Ilan University
Dean of the School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: interpersonal relations; leadership, personality and group
processes
Courses: Research Methods; Personality and Organizational Processes
PROFESSOR RON SHACHAR, PhD, Tel Aviv University
Dean of the Arison School of Business, IDC
Areas of Interest: identity marketing, political marketing, advertising and
branding
PROFESSOR ORIT TYKOCINSKI, PhD, New York University
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: decision making; behavioral economics; social cognition
Courses: Social Cognition; Behavioral Economics
DR. GILAD HIRSCHBERGER, PhD, Bar-Ilan University
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: cognition and emotion; coping with threats;
interpersonal relations
Courses: advanced course in Social Cognition; elective
in Motivation and Emotion
DR. TAL BEN-SHAHAR, PhD, Harvard University
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: positive psychology; leadership; organizational
behavior
Courses: advanced course in Positive Psychology;
Organizational Change and Development;
workshop in Leadership Development
DR. YAIR AMICHAI-HAMBURGER, PhD, Oxford University
Sammy Ofer School of Communications, IDC
Areas of Interest: organizational behavior; leadership; psychology
of the Internet
Courses: Organizational Interventions; Organizational
Theories; workshop in Negotiation
DR. TAL KATZ NAVON, PhD, Columbia University
Arison School of Business, IDC
Areas of Interest: organizational behavior; safety behavior;
organizational climate
Courses: workshop in Team Development; seminar
in Organizational Climate; elective
in Organizational Learning
DR. VARDA LIBERMAN, PhD, Tel Aviv University
Arison School of Business, IDC
Areas of Interest: judgement and decision making; conflict resolution
Courses: seminar in Social Dilemmas; elective in Critical
Thinking
DR. YANIV KANAT-MAYMON, PhD, Ben Gurion University
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: organizational behavior; self-determination;
motivation
Courses: Statistics; Organizational Behavior; elective
in Self-Determination Theory
FACULTYLECTURERS
The above faculty members, although not all, will be teaching throughout the MA program.
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DR. GURIT BIRNBAUM, PhD, Bar-Ilan University
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: interpersonal relations; love and sex; personality
processes
DR. DANIEL LEVY, PhD, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: memory; attention; organizational learning; brain
and behavior
DR. NAVA LEVIT-BINNUN, PhD, Weizmann Institute
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: brain regulation; biology of interpersonal relations
DR. SHAHAR AYAL, PhD, Tel-Aviv University
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: heuristics and biases; unethical behavior; decision
making
DR. SARIT GUTTMANN STEINMETZ, PhD, State University of New York
at Stony Brook
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: aggression; personal strengths; coping with violence
DR. GUY DORON, PhD, University of Melbourne
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: stress and anxiety; cognitive models of anxiety
and depression
DR. ORA NAKASH, PhD, Boston University
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: multicultural psychology; cultural biases
in judgments and behavior
DR. TAMAR SAGUY, PhD, University of Connecticut
School of Psychology, IDC
Areas of Interest: intergroup relations; group processes;
gender-related issues
The above faculty members, although not all, will be teaching throughout the MA program.
ADDITIONALFACULTY
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Raphael Recanati was a man of vision; more important, he was a person devoted
to putting his vision to work. He would have been proud of the Raphael Recanati
International School carrying out his vision of modern Israel in action.
Israel, he knew, could no longer be just the manifestation of its ancient promise or of
revolutionary Zionist prophesies. It must, through competitive achievements, assume
a place of leadership in new global markets and find ways to participate as a full
partner in the creation of Western culture and international political institutions. Israeli
universities, for their part, must help prepare new generations, both in Israel and from
abroad, to thrive in this emerging world.
The Raphael Recanati International School rejects the idea of seeing Israel as a follower
and invites students to come to IDC Herzliya to learn how to become leaders – as
scientists, as entrepreneurs and as custodians of a uniquely human global environment.
This is the world Raphael Recanati understood and helped to invent.
The Raphael Recanati International School presents this challenge to students of
unusual maturity and ambition. Come and learn the management skills, diplomatic
strategies and technologies that define our age. Come immerse yourself in an
unforgettable adventure. Come join and enjoy a unique student body. Come and be
inspired to be among the founders of tomorrow’s world.
RAPHAEL RECANATI (1924-1999)
Michael RecanatiChairman of the Raphael Recanati
International School
Oudi RecanatiChairman of the IDC HerzliyaBoard of Directors
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As young adults, you find yourselves facing many choices and options.
I would like to introduce a unique option to those of you interested in
academic studies in the State of Israel - to study at IDC Herzliya. The
Raphael Recanati International School at IDC Herzliya is open to students
from around the world who would like to deepen their bond with Israel
and Israelis while earning an internationally recognized degree. Our classes
are taught in English, the prevalent language in the international academic
community, and the language shared by our students, who hail from over
eighty-two different countries.
In addition, we strive to demonstrate that private initiatives, free
enterprises, a “start up nation” attitude and public responsibility are not
incompatible values. We endeavor to build bridges between economic
elites and the underprivileged, between Israelis and Diaspora Jews, and
between Israelis and their neighbors. We also will offer you the opportunity
to participate in athletic, cultural, social and religious activities. Our
clubs in debating, public advocacy and entrepreneurship are only some
of the many extracurricular activities that help nurture leadership,
solidarity and integration into the IDC Herzliya community. We are an
international university. The Raphael Recanati International School has
grown significantly and now makes up one-fourth of the student body at
IDC Herzliya. Next year the number of students at RRIS will exceed one
thousand four hundred.
Our new program, MA in Organizational Behavior and Development (OBD),
offers you the opportunity to acquire expertise in this new and demanding
field. The distinguished faculty members of the Arison Business School and
the School of Psychology will guide you through the curriculum which
integrates courses in social psychology, organizational psychology, business
administration and management.
Our graduates are realizing their dreams and building careers both in Israel
and in major cities around the world. We hope that you will join us at one
of Israel’s finest academic institutions and give us the opportunity to help
you reach your goals. We look forward to your realizing the dream of Herzl,
“If you will it, it is not a dream” and spending “next year in Herzliya.”
Jonathan Davis Head of the Raphael Recanati International SchoolVice President for External Relations
AN INVITATION FROM THE HEAD OF THE SCHOOL
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RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
The Raphael Recanati International School (RRIS) was
established in order to allow students from around the
world to benefit from the excellent academic programs
at IDC Herzliya by offering several of these programs in
English.
The bachelor’s degree programs are taught in six
semesters. Students earn an internationally recognized
BA degree in only three years.
Degrees granted by IDC Herzliya are accredited by the
Israel Council for Higher Education and are recognized
worldwide.
The school’s faculty is world-renowned having earned
their degrees from the world’s finest universities with a
high percentage from the Ivy League.
Tuition at IDC Herzliya is significantly lower than tuitions
of colleges and universities of a similar stature in the
United States.
The school helps young, bright adults and promising
students to develop the skills to become future leaders.
International students learn side by side with their Israeli
counterparts and are involved in all aspects of campus
life.
The school offers an extensive extracurricular program
that takes students beyond the boundaries of the IDC
Herzliya campus and acquaints them with the long, rich
history and diversity of Israel.
RRIS GLOBAL VILLAGE 2012 - 2013
1/31/3 of the students at IDC are officers and combat
fighters from elite units in the Israel Defense Forces.
1IDC Herzliya ranked number 1 out of 66 universities
and colleges in Israel in students' satisfaction in the
quality of teaching. The survey was conducted by the
National Union of Students.
18There are 18 research centers at IDC.
40IDC has more than 40 exchange programs with
leading universities from around the world.
841,450 RRIS students from 84 countries make up ¼ of
the IDC student body.
106.2IDC operates a radio station at frequency 106.2FM
where students from all the schools broadcast both in
Hebrew and in English.
http://1062fm.co.il/en/
1994IDC Herzliya was established in 1994.
12,500IDC has over 12,500 graduates.
34% North America
28% Western Europe
21% Israel & Middle East
9% Latin America
4% Africa
2% Eastern Europe & Russia
2% Asia & Oceania
Latin America9% Africa
4%
Asia & Oceania2%
Eastern Europe & Russia
2%
Israel & the Middle East
21%
North America34%
Western Europe28%
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ATHLETICS IDC espouses the idea of “a healthy mind in
a healthy body” and gives its students the
opportunity to participate in various sports
activities. The sports teams of IDC compete
both at the amateur level as well as the
professional one and take part in numerous
competitions including the Academic Sports
Association (ASA). IDC enables students
to integrate their academic studies with
diverse athletic activities on a volunteer basis
and students have the opportunity to take
part in some thirty sports teams. During
the academic year games in various sports
take place on campus. Additional sports are
offered to athletes through ASA membership
including junior soccer, basketball, volleyball,
handball as well as individual sports such
as windsurfing, tennis, swimming, judo,
fencing, karate, chess, athletics, gymnastics,
dance and more.
www.idc.ac.il/en/Athletics
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUBAnother anchor of extracurricular activities
is the IDC Entrepreneurship Center which
identifies and enhances the deep pool of
entrepreneurial talent that exists among
our students. The Center encourages and
supports these students by assisting them in
developing their entrepreneurship abilities by
connecting them with businesses, technology
graduates and academic experts in Israel and
by organizing a variety of networking and
educational activities.
www.idc.ac.il/en/EntrepreneursCenter
HILLEL The IDC Herzliya Hillel House serves as a hub
for Jewish activities on campus and a platform
that enables a variety of student initiatives. It
aims to enrich students' lives with meaningful
Jewish experiences, inspiring them to enrich the
Jewish people and the world. The IDC Herzliya
Hillel House strives to meet the specific needs of
international, veteran Israeli and new immigrant
students through activities that celebrate the
broad spectrum of languages and cultures in
Israel. Activities include Friday night Shabbat
dinners, trips around Israel, weekend seminars
and celebrations of Jewish and Israeli holidays.
www.idc.ac.il/en/hillel
DEBATING IDC's Berman-Lippa Family Foundation
Debating Club is one of the most popular
activities at the school. Under the training
of rhetoric and debate coach Uri Zakai, the
team competes every year in numerous
championships both within Israel and abroad.
Each participant gains valuable skills for
their academic and personal lives including:
analytical thinking; critical listening; public
speaking; effective communication; and
more. Tryouts are open to all students at the
beginning of the year.
www.idc.ac.il/en/DebateClub
STUDENT UNIONThe IDC Student Union is a nonpartisan
organization that works for the protection
and representation of all students on campus.
It focuses on academic support, financial aid,
social events and community involvement.
Students from each class are elected to the
Student Union Council. The International
School is represented by a committee geared
to the special needs of overseas students. The
Student Union organizes the traditional Eilat
trip, the Poland trip and Student Day. It also
encourages social awareness and contribution
by the student body to the community both
locally and nationally. A large component of
the activities of the Student Union is to provide
a platform for students to start their own
projects and contribute their own ideas for
events and extra-curricular activities. The IDC
Student Union is an independent NPO that
operates within the IDC.
www.myidc.org.il/English
CAMPU
S LIFE AT IDC H
ERZLIYA
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER The Center strives to prepare students to enter
the workplace and to assist them in locating
suitable employment opportunities. The Center
provides a variety of counseling, placement
and informational services tailored to meet the
specific needs of the students and graduates of
each of IDC Herzliya’s schools. These services
include personal career counseling and assistance
as well as lectures and workshops on job-seeking
strategies. In addition, the Center creates
recruitment and networking opportunities such
as job fairs and employers meetings. The Center
also maintains an updated listing of job openings
in Israel for students and graduates.
www.idc.ac.il/career/eng
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES The IDC Herzliya Psychological Counseling Service
is designed to promote the health and well-being
of students. Resident psychologists provide
professional, individualized counseling in both
scholastic and personal matters – from problems
related to social integration and learning
disabilities to personal conflicts and crises. All
counseling is kept strictly confidential. If extended
treatment is recommended, the student is
referred to a suitable off-campus professional. The
Psychological Counseling Service also sponsors
workshops on topics such as coping with anxiety
in testing situations and inter-personal relations.
www.idc.ac.il/eng/psycoun
VISA AND STATUS ASSISTANCE Students are responsible for clarifying and establishing their status in
Israel and can turn to the Raphael Recanati International School staff
for advice and assistance. Before commencing studies, all students
must clarify their status and eligibility for a visa or Israeli citizenship
with the Israeli embassy or consulate in their country of origin.
The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption provides advice and assistance
to students considering immigrating to Israel.
HEALTH INSURANCE All IDC Herzliya students are required to have comprehensive
health insurance coverage throughout their studies. Israeli citizens,
including new immigrants, receive health insurance for a low
monthly fee in accordance with the country’s health insurance
legislation. An Israeli health fund provides a special insurance plan
for international students at IDC Herzliya.
The plan provides comprehensive health coverage and high-level
primary and secondary medical care for $600 US. This includes
hospitalization, a 24 hour English-language hotline, house calls and
subsidized medication. Students can sign up for health insurance
through the Raphael Recanati International School.
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IDC Herzliya’s first graduates and the school
administration jointly founded the Alumni
Association in 1998. It currently has 12,500
members who take an active apart in the world
of law, government, economy, business and
high-tech in Israel and throughout the world.
IDC HERZLIYA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Alumni Association Activities › Organizing professional conferences and
seminars in law, management,
computer science and governance
› Arranging social events
› Establishing and coordinating business
clubs which allow alumni to meet
leading figures in the Israeli economy
› Supporting IDC Herzliya in cultivating its
image and in fundraising
› Fostering ties with alumni associations
of other institutions in Israel and
around the world
› Organizing community service initiatives
and raising funds for scholarships
› Operating an Internet site that is an
effective tool for nurturing
connections and furthering
cooperation between alumni
IDC HERZLIYA ALUMNI
The professional and academic worlds eagerly welcome IDC Herzliya alumni, appreciating
their interdisciplinary outlook and the practical skills and experience they obtained during their
studies. Alumni can be found at leading graduate programs around the world as well as in major
law firms, high-tech companies, investment houses, international consulting companies, the
Knesset and Israel government agencies. Many alumni have used the entrepreneurial training
they received at IDC to successfully launch their own businesses in a variety of sectors.
Selected Graduate Schools
IDC Alumni Attend
› Bocconi University, Italy
› Carnegie Mellon University, US
› Columbia University, US
› Cornell University, US
› Emory University, US
› ESSEC Business School, France
› George Washington University, US
› Georgetown University, US
› Harvard University, US
› Hertie School of Governance, Berlin
› Instituto de Empresa Business School,
Spain
› King's College, UK
› London School of Economics, UK
› MIT, US
› Monash University, Australia
› Northwestern University, US
› NYU, US
› Paris Graduate School of Management,
France
› Port Elizabeth University, South Africa
› Sciences-Po, France
› Toronto University, Canada
› Tufts University, US
› University of California, Berkeley, US
› University of Cambridge, UK
› University of London, UK
› The University of Oxford, UK
› University Paris-Dauphine, France
› University of Pennsylvania, US
Selected Employers of IDC Alumni
Communications
Cellcom, Channel Two Television, Keter
Books Ltd., Music 24 Television Channel,
The Israel Project (TIP), Jerusalem Post,
Headlinemedia
High-Tech
Amdocs, Check Point, Elbit, eWave,
GE, HP, IBM, ICA Telecom, Legend
BusinessTechnologies, Medcon
Telemedicine, Microsoft, Netcom Systems,
NessTechnologies, Oracle Israel, SAP,
See-Run, Intel, Google Israel, Liveperson,
Matomy, Adorika, ybrant
Finance
Clal Industries and Investments Ltd., Cedar
Fund, Equity Group Investments, Gerson
Lehrman Group, Goldman Sachs, Matrix ABC,
McKinsey and Company, major Israeli banks,
City Bank, Morgan Stanley, HSBC
Law Firms
Yigal Arnon; Herzog, Fox and Neeman;
S. Horowitz; Dr. Jacob Weinroth
Government and Public Service Sectors
Ministers, Ministry of Defense, Ministerial
Advisors, Members of Knesset, Parlimentary
Assistants, Israeli Supreme Court, Israeli
Foreign Service, Jewish Agency for Israel
Other
El Al, Sakal
› Helping alumni to continue to use IDC
Herzliya services, such as the Career
Development Center and the Marc
Rich Library, by arranging informative
and networking events specifically
for alumni and showing alumni that
the doors of IDC Herzliya are always
open to them
For more information contact:
Adi Olmert, Adv.
Director, IDC Herzliya Alumni Association
Tel +972 9 9527249
alumni@idc.ac.il
www.idc.ac.il/alumni/eng
MAKOM BALEV(A PLACE IN THE HEART)
IDC Herzliya Alumni on Behalf of Needy Students
The IDC Herzliya Alumni Association
has set itself the goal of helping the
community through active involvement
in order to better the future for the
young people of Israel. IDC graduates
have created “a place in the heart” for
the future generation of the Alumni
Association.
The Alumni Association is promoting a
unique campaign, the first of its kind in
Israel, following the example of leading
academic institutions around the world.
As part of this campaign, IDC alumni are
helping to fund scholarships for needy
students who hope to study at IDC and
benefit from a higher education at the
leading academic institution in Israel.
IDC Herzliya’s 11,000 alumni are
encouraged to take part in this campaign
and donate to one or more of the
following projects at IDC Herzliya:
› Scholarships for economically
disadvantaged students
› Scholarships for outstanding
Ethiopian immigrant youth
› Keren Or scholarships for students
with academic potential from
development towns
› The Study Skills Center academic
programs
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SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS 1. Official transcripts of previous academic
studies (undergraduate or graduate
degrees), including a final grade point
average (GPA).
2. Official diploma.
3. Two letters of recommendation (original
copy).
4. Curriculum vitae (CV).
5. Personal statement (one page).
6. English proficiency test.
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS Official documents must be formatted in one
of the following manners:
A. Official documents must bear the stamp of
the issuing institution. OR
B. Notarized photo copy of the official
document. OR
C. A photocopy of the document may be
submitted if the original is shown to the
Admissions Department.
APPLICATION STATUS 1. Applicants who do not submit all required
information and documents with their
application forms, but intend to do
so at a later date, should note this on
the application form. In all cases, all
documents must be submitted to the
Admissions Department no later than
August 31, 2013.
2. Applicants who submit unofficial copies of
documents will be evaluated based on the
documents they submit. If accepted, all
official copies must be submitted within
fourteen days of acceptance. Applicants
who do not do so risk having the offer
of acceptance withdrawn and/or having
their application reevaluated during a later
stage of the application process.
3. The Admissions Department will
notify applicants upon receiving their
applications. The notification will indicate
whether or not the entire application was
received. In the latter case, the notice will
list the missing documentation required in
order to complete the application process.
4. Applicants who complete their
applications after the application period
has ended and who meet the admission
criteria will be admitted upon availability
of space in the program.
APPLICATION FORM AND FEES Application fee: $110 US (equivalent to the
exchange rate on date of payment)
The application fee can be paid in cash or by
check at the Admissions Department, or by
credit card via the internet:
www.rris.idc.ac.il/regob (through the IDC
online registration). The application fee
covers part of the expense of processing and
evaluating an application to study at IDC
Herzliya. This fee is nonrefundable even if
the applicant decides to withdraw his/her
application.
APPLY ONLINE AT: www.rris.idc.ac.il/regob
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY The academic program of the Raphael
Recanati International School is taught
entirely in English. Graduates of schools
in which English was not the primary
language of instruction are required to
pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) or an equivalent test, such as
the IELTS (International English Language
Testing System), PEARSON (Language Test)
or the Israel Psychometric Examination.
TOEFL: www.toefl.org
IELTS: www.ielts.org
PEARSON: www.pearsonpte.com
Admission decisions are based on a combination
of academic and personal criteria: high school
grades; standardized test scores (if applicable);
letters of recommendation; a curriculum vitae
(resume); and a personal essay.
Application period for the academic year 2013-2014
is January 1, 2013 – June 1, 2013. Late application
period is June 1, 2013 – August 31, 2013.
Please note: all information, grades and official
documents must be submitted by the last date
of the application period before an application is
considered complete.
IDC Herzliya reserves the right to impose
stricter criteria upon applicants during the
late application period or upon applicants who
submit material late. Preference will be given
to applicants who submit all required material
during the regular application period.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION REGULATIONS
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
EXPENSES
TUITION $10,700 US per year*
*Rates are subject to change due to fluctuations in market prices and currency exchange rates.
Pre-requisite courses are at an additional cost and are not included in the tuition.
CONTACT INFORMATIONPlease submit applications to:
IN ISRAEL
Raphael Recanati International School
Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya
1 Kanfei Nesharim Street, PO Box 167
Herzliya, Israel 46150
Tel +972 9 952 7391
Fax +972 9 952 7334
rris.ob@idc.ac.il
IN THE US
Raphael Recanati International School
c/o American Friends of IDC
116 East 16th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY, US 10003
Tel +1 866 999 RRIS,
+1 212 213 5961,
+1 212 213 6371
Fax +1 212 213 6436
www.rris.idc.ac.il
TUITION PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS A $1,000 US tuition deposit must be sent to the
registrar at the Raphael Recanati International
School within one month of being accepted to study
at IDC Herzliya in order to reserve a place in the
class. The tuition deposit is the first tuition payment.
A brochure containing details on how to pay the
remainder of the tuition will be sent later. This
deposit will be fully refunded to those who decide
not to enroll, if they inform the Raphael Recanati
International School of their decision in writing by
July 28, 2013.
The contact e-mail to do so is rris.ob@idc.ac.il
www.idc.ac.il/tuition
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Students are responsible for their airfare
to and from Israel. Students should
expect to spend about $600 - $700 US each
month for food, travel and other basic
expenses. Please note, the tuition does not
include the cost of the textbooks that we
recommend students purchase.
A symbolic fee is charged at some RRIS
social and cultural events.
*IDC Herzliya reserves the right to increase annual tuition by up to 8 percent per annum, depending on economic conditions, but no more than this.
SCHOLARSHIPS
GLOBAL MBA COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are awarded based on
academic excellence and professional and
personal achievements.
FFEL LOAN FOR U.S. STUDENTS
The Raphael Recanati International School at
IDC, Herzliya has been approved by the U.S.
Department of Education as a Foreign School
to participate in the FFEL Loan Program.
Students will need to submit a FAFSA and can
do so electronically at the following website:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
This website allows the student to submit a
FAFSA, make any needed corrections and print
the student version of the FAFSA request. Our
FAFSA school code is G40703.
Etti Levi - Financial Aid
Ettile@idc.ac.il
MASA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Israeli Prime
Minister’s Office co-sponsor the Masa project
to encourage young Jews who are not Israeli
citizens to study in Israel. Application forms for
Masa must be submitted to the Raphael Recanati
International School, which will stamp the
application and forward it to Masa.
Masa will not accept applications without
an RRIS stamp. Please note, Masa is an
independent initiative and therefore its criteria
for evaluating scholarship requests may differ
from those used to evaluate requests for the
Global MBA Program.
www.masaisrael.org
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Preparatory Courses
Orientation Week Begins
Fall Semester Begins
Memorial Day for Yitzhak Rabin
Hanukah Vacation
Fall Semester Ends
Fall Semester Exams
Spring Semester Begins
Purim Vacation
Passover Vacation
Back to School
Eve of Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony
Israel Memorial Day Ceremony
Eve of Israel Memorial Day
Israel Memorial Day
Israel Independence Day
Student Day
Spring Semester Ends
Make Up Lessons
Spring Semester Exams
September – October, 2013
September 29 - October 4, 2013
October 6, 2013
October 16, 2013
December 1, 2013
January 3, 2014
January 5, 2014
February 9, 2014
March 16, 2014
April 10, 2014
April 23, 2014
April 27, 2014
April 28, 2014
May 4, 2014
May 4, 2014
May 5, 2014
May 6, 2014
To be announced
May 23, 2014
May 30, 2014
June 5, 2014
Design www.janisdesign.net
Production Mimi Laufer, Avital Schonwald
Editor Marilyn Koolik
Photography Ran Itzhak, Alon Gilboa,
Yudit Svirsky, Gabriela Ullauri,
Kfir Bolotin, Yotam Frum,
Adam Frime, Oren Shalev,
Mimi Laufer
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