B.A. in Business Administration - Finance and Real Estate at Ono International School

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B.A. in Business Administration - Specializations in Finance and Real Estate at Ono International School

The B.A in business administration with a specialization in finance and real estate at Ono International School offers comprehensive training for real estate professionals in finance, real estate, and entrepreneurship. The program is tailored for young Americans and former Israelis residing in the United States who are interested in investments, real estate, and opportunities to live or invest in Israel and worldwide.

Where does this program take place?

The program is based at Ono International School’s campus in Kiryat Ono, Israel.

What will you study?

The bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in real estate and finance offers students an integrated academic framework for understanding how markets and capital assets interact. During their studies, students receive an extensive education in investments and real estate both in Israel and in the global arena, which combines hands-on experience.

In addition, the program includes a Hebrew Ulpan which prepares students for careers in Israeli and international companies. The program offers an opportunity to study alongside Hebrew-speaking students from the first year, with academic guidance and support from the International School.

Who is this program aimed at?

The program is designed for students aspiring to pursue careers in real estate development and analysis, investment, entrepreneurship, and banking both in Israel and worldwide. A distinctive element of the program is the comparative perspective between Israel and the United States. During their studies, students examine how finance and real estate systems operate in each environment, learn about regulatory differences, and explore the interactions between these environments in cross-border investments.

What is the duration of studies?

This bachelor’s degree in business spans 3 years. The third year is offered in a hybrid format five days a week. The program includes Hebrew Ulpan.

Curriculum

The program curriculum includes:

- Fundamentals of real estate.

- Property appraisal and valuation.

- PropTech, FinTech, and innovation.

- Mortgages and real estate funding.

- Introduction to financial real estate.

- Cross-border real estate investment.

- Taxation of real estate in the US and Israel.

- Financial accounting for finance and real estate.

- Israel in context: economy, society, and urban development.

- And more.

What skills will you gain during your studies?

During their studies, students gain various skills, including:

- Analysing real estate investments via financial modelling, valuation, and feasibility analysis.

- Evaluating risk and financial structures across real estate and financial markets.

- Structuring and assessing real estate transactions and projects.

- Integrating academic knowledge into practice through a capstone project or internship.

- Applying regulatory, ethical, and professional standards in real estate and financial decision-making.

What are the admission requirements?

Admission requirements include:

- A high-school diploma with a GPA of 80 and above.

- Math proficiency.

- Or - an SAT score of 1140 and above.

- Admission interview with the Head of the Program.

What scholarships are available?

Internal scholarships are available for students. These include scholarships for lone soldiers; needs-based scholarships based on challenging socio-economic backgrounds; and merit-based scholarships for outstanding students. Moreover, students may apply for external scholarships offered by various organizations (such as IMPACT, Perach, and Mifal HaPais), or scholarships for Olim by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.

What are the career opportunities in this field?

Graduates of this program may pursue various career paths in a wide range of professional settings. These include: institutional investment (such as real estate investment analysts, portfolio analysts, real estate finance analysts, real estate development analysts, project managers, and more); the banking industry (roles such as commercial real estate credit analysts, structures finance analysts, and more); asset management and operations; advisory and valuation consulting (appraisal consultants, transaction analysts, private investment analysts), and more.