Adelson School of Entrepreneurship Zeev  Honors Program 

    

The Honors program in Entrepreneurship is designed to address two critical needs of the modern economy in the early 21st century:

 

- Establishing new and innovative businesses (entrepreneurship)
- Launching new projects within existing organizations(entrepreneurship)

 


The Adelson School of Entrepreneurship’s Honors Program is designed for students with outstanding admission credentials (exceptional academic records, SAT/psychometric scores, or notable military, social, or entrepreneurial backgrounds) who wish to develop their leadership and management skills in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Program Objectives

 

The Honors Program aims to prepare future leaders in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation in Israel by developing and empowering the qualities and skills required for entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovation leaders in the 21st century, such as:

 

  • Effective communication and emotional intelligence
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  •  Leadership and collaboration
  • Social responsibility
  •  Intellectual flexibility and adaptability
  •  Self-awareness and social awareness
  • Determination and resilience
  • Curiosity
  •  Proactivity
  • Creativity and Innovation

Advantages of the Program


  •  Development and empowerment of qualities and skills required for entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovation leaders in the 21st century.
  •  Advanced studies with renowned academics and industry experts in a small group over two years.
  •  Personal guidance for each student from a leading industry mentor selected by the School of Entrepreneurship.
  • Consultation for senior professionals from industry in the second year through reverse mentoring meetings.
  •  Option to be exempt from various courses during the second and third years (subject to approval by the program director).

  •  Participation in special activities of the Adelson School of Entrepreneurship with industry representatives from Israel and abroad.
  • Assistance in admission to the exchange program at Reichman University.
  •  Priority as research or teaching assistants after completing the program.
  •  Preference in admission to the CO-OP program at the Adelson School of Entrepreneurship, enabling specialization in startups.

                                                Admission Process     

 

  • The program takes place during the first or second year of the undergraduate degree in entrepreneurship. The program is offered to outstanding students in the following tracks: Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Computer Science, and Entrepreneurship-Economics with Data Science
  • The Honors Program accepts approximately 20 outstanding students from the above mentioned tracks. The admissions process for the o honors  Program begins with the identification of candidates with exceptional admissions qualifications by the Admissions Committee of the School of Entrepreneurship. Subsequently, these candidates receive an invitation to submit an application for the Honors Program. Interested candidates will submit applications and documents and undergo a selection process.

 

Early registration with the School of Entrepreneurship increases the chances of being selected for the Honors Program. Only a limited number of students will be able to apply and be accepted.

 

Program Structure

 

 

The Honors Program curriculum is updated periodically to reflect the evolving needs of the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. Each cohort receives a tailored academic and practical experience during the first or second year of the degree. Course offerings may vary from year to year, but will contain some of the following:

 

 

  • Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Innovation: From 0 to 1 (for outstanding students) Introduces students to the foundations of venture creation, from idea generation to early validation. Includes guest lectures and mentorship from industry leaders.

 

  • Honors Students Workshop: 21st Century Skills Semester 2 focuses on essential competencies for entrepreneurs and innovation leaders through academic readings, active participation, and discussions. Topics include negotiation, leadership, emotional intelligence, determination, resilience, and social responsibility.

 

  • Personal Development through Mentors Each student is matched with a senior industry mentor and meets with them several times throughout the semester. Some meetings may include mentor-led talks or sessions.

 

  • Autodidact in the Digital Reality of the 21st Century An online academic course from a leading global university taken independently via platforms such as Coursera.

 

  • Honors Students Workshop: Innovation in Organizations Hands-on workshops led by experts in organizational innovation. Some activities may be conducted in collaboration with industry partners. Topics may include Design Thinking and creative problem-solving.

 

  • Reverse Mentoring Sessions Students mentor senior professionals from various organizations on innovation and digital transformation challenges, applying tools learned at the School of Entrepreneurship.

 

  • Breakthrough Innovation in Multinational Companies A case-based course using Harvard Business School cases to analyze pivotal innovation events in major global tech companies, including both successes and failures.

                                 The Mentorship Team of the Program

       

A central component of the Honors Program is personal development through mentorship during the second semester of the first academic year. Each student will be paired with a leading industry mentor with whom they will meet approximately four times during the second semester. In addition, mentor-led lectures or talks will be conducted during some of these meetings.

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