International Program in English

International Program in English

Overview

The Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) – Lev Academic Center is the world’s leading institute of higher education dedicated to Torah and Technology, and a major center of academic research with an emphasis on  computer science, electro-optics, and business. The Lev campus for men is located in Jerusalem’s Givat Mordechai neighborhood and comprises approximately 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The Tal campus for girls is located in the Givat Shaul neighborhood and comprises approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

The International program in English is proud to present a novel opportunity to obtain a prestigious academic degree which provides strong professional training in the areas of business and computers.

Requirements for Acceptance

• High School Diploma
• SAT/ ACT / or TIL (Israeli) Exam
• Personal Interview
• For computer science, a strong background in Math (pre-calculus/calculus)

Tuition

Approximately $4,000 per year*

*Depending on the exchange rate and current public tuition rates set by the Council for Higher Education. This fee does not include room, board, and Beit Midrash, if required.

Academic Calendar & Dates

The International Program follows the Jerusalem College of Technology’s standard academic calendar which can be viewed by clicking here. The college provides breaks for the Jewish holidays.

The first semester of the program starts after Sukkot each year.

Registration

To register for the coming academic year please complete the simple online registration form.

Please note there is a 300 shekel registration fee which is non-refundable.

Contact information

Mr. Shlomo Anapolle

Email: asolomon@jct.ac.il

Phone: 055-304-4242

American Line: +1-732-640-3830

English Speaking Program Office

Email: ESP@jct.ac.il

Phone: +972-2-675-1011

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration

The Business Administration curriculum is modeled on programs developed in leading universities around the world, and combines studies in management and marketing with a background in technology. The curriculum incorporates both lectures and practical research projects which challenge students to apply their knowledge to real life situations. Graduates from the program have already acquired leading positions in the business and high-tech sectors, both in Israel and abroad. In addition, many graduates have continued their studies towards advanced academic degrees.

Department Chair: Dr. Yossef Tobol

Course Structure

During 3 years of study students must accumulate 130 credits composed of required courses and electives.

Required Courses

Math, Probability and Statistics for Business Administration, Computer Applications in Management, Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting for Business Administration, Principles of Finance, Business Law, Commercial Law, Introduction to Micro-Economics, Introduction to Macro-Economics, English for Business Management, Business Ethics, Economy of Israel

Information Systems: Introduction to Information Systems for Accountants, Advanced Computer Applications for Accounting, Business Intelligence, Sales Strategies

Marketing: Marketing Management, Research Methods for Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Sales Strategies

Management: Principles of Management, Operational Research for Business Management, Human Resources Administration, Organizational Behavior

Finance: Analysis of Financial Reports for Business Management, Fiscal and Monetary Policy in an Open Economy, Advanced Issues in Finance

Integrated Courses: Business Strategy, Business Strategy and Imperfect Competition Seminar - Product Forecasting and Innovation, Entrepreneurship I, Intern Project, Final Project

Schedule

We now offer this program in a “concentrated” format - just a day and a half of studies per week (Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Friday mornings) during the fall, spring, and summer semesters with limited online courses. This framework allows students to spend the majority of their time in a Yeshiva program, while working towards their degree.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science

The world of computers is synonymous with fast-paced development and change. Computers have practical use in almost every aspect of our lives, including industry, commerce, and medicine.

The ESP-Computer Science Department offers a B.Sc. degree in general Computer Science. This area of study provides students with a basic understanding of computer programming, computer basics, the structure of the computer, its operating systems and hardware, and inter-computer communications.

The Department of Computer Science is certified by the Israel Office of Information Systems Analysts.

Department Chair: Dr. Dan Buchnik

Course Structure

During 3 years of study students must accumulate 120 credits composed of required courses and electives.

Required Courses

Calculus I, II for Engineers, Linear Algebra I, II, Differential   Equations, Finite Mathematics, Mathematical Logic, Probability and Statistics for Engineers

Principles of Computer Science: Introduction to Computer Science(Lecture+Lab), Introduction to Computer Communication, Data Structures, Workshop in C++, Analysis of Algorithms, Logic & Functional Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Computability and Computational Complexity, Automata & Formal Languages, Compilers & Interpreters

Software and Systems Engineering: Digital Systems, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Database Systems and Mini-Project, Fundamentals of Programming Languages, Software Engineering and Design and Mini-Project

Schedule

Classes meet 4 days a week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) in the afternoons during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.