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Florida Hebrew University
A religious university for Torah-observant students
Department of Administration
Welcome to the Department of Administration, a place where the timeless wisdom of Torah meets the dynamic challenges of contemporary business and organizational management. Our mission is to empower you, Torah-observant students, with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework necessary to excel in the administration of religious establishments, businesses, and non-profit organizations.
Here, you will learn to navigate the complexities of the modern professional world through the prism of both the law of the land and the halachic teachings of the Torah. Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the tools needed not only to bring income to your families, but also to contribute meaningfully to our community through charity and ethical leadership.
B.A. in Business Administration
Total Credits = 141
YEAR 1: Foundations & Entrepreneurship (36 Credits)
First Semester (18 Credits):
ADM1: Principles of Business Administration: For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations (3 credits)
ADM2: Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ADM3: Mathematics and Statistics for Business (3 credits)
COR: Core Course (3 credits)
ADM4Alef: Start Your Own Business Project I (3 credits)
COR2Alef: Foreign Language I (3 credits)
Second Semester (18 Credits):
ADM5: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
ADM6: Financial Accounting (3 credits)
COR: Business Communication (3 credits)
ADM7: Creative Thinking and Problem Solving (3 credits)
ADM4Bet: Start Your Own Business Project II (3 credits)
COR2Bet: Foreign Language II (3 credits)
YEAR 2: Core Business Skills & Torah Integration (36 Credits)
First Semester (18 Credits):
ADM8: Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
ADM9: Practical Marketing: From Idea to Market (3 credits)
COR: Core Course (3 credits)
ADM4Gimmel: Start Your Own Business Project III (3 credits)
COR2Gimmel:Foreign Language III (3 credits)
ADM10: Hiring and Managing People (3 credits)
Second Semester (18 Credits):
ADM11: Business Law and Ethics: Legal and Halachic Applications (3 credits)
ADM12: Operations Management: People, Places, Money, Things (3 credits)
COR: Core Course (3 credits)
ADM13: International Business and Law (3 credits)
ADM4Dalet: Start Your Own Business Project IV (3 credits)
COR: Core Course (3 credits)
YEAR 3: Advanced Business Practices, Innovation & Community Development (36 Credits)
First Semester (15 Credits):
COR: Core Course (3 credits)
ADM14: Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy (3 credits)
ADM4Hey: Start Your Own Business Project V (3 credits)
COR: Core Course (3 credits)
COR: Core Course(3 credits)
Second Semester (18 Credits):
ADM15: International Marketing (3 credits)
ADM16: Business Strategy and Policy (3 credits)
ADM17: Building Wealth and Financial Planning (3 credits)
ADM18: Real Estate Investment and Development (3 credits)
ADM4Waw: Start Your Own Business Project VI (3 credits)
COR: Core Course (3 credits)
Summer Semester (3 Credits): Internship
YEAR 4: Specialization, Professional Development & Community Building (33 Credits)
First Semester (15 Credits):
COR: Core Course (3 credits)
ADM19: Business Negotiation and Deal-Making (3 credits)
ADM20: Working with Non-Profits and Fundraising (3 credits)
ADM21: Starting a Jewish Community (3 credits)
ADM4Zayn: Start Your Own Business Project VII (3 credits)
Second Semester (15 Credits):
ADM21: Launching a Startup: From Business Plan to Valuation (3 credits)
ADM22: Advanced Digital Business Strategies (3 credits)
ADM23: Smart Tax Strategies for Individuals and Organizations (3 credits)
ADM4Khet: Start Your Own Business Project VIII (Launch and Review) (3 credits)
ADM24: Jewish Businesses That Went Rogue (1 credit)
ADM25: Seminar: Preparing for the Job Market (1 credit)
ADM26: Parnasa Venues: The Hidden Opportunities (1 credit)
Summer Semester (3 Credits): Internship
Students are Required to Complete the Following 42 Core Course Credits:
ENG1. English Writing and Composition (3 credits)
ADM3. Foundation of Law (3 credits)
GEN1. Principles of Logic (3 credit)
COM1. Oral Presentation Skills (3 credits)
COM2. Oral Communications (3 credits)
ADM1. Principles of Business Administration (3 credits)
ADM3. Fundraising for Business (3 credits)
EDU4. Teaching Modesty to Children (3 credits)
JWH1. Jewish History (3 credits)
NSH1. Principles of Family Dynamics (3 credits)
NED1. Principles of Nutrition and Wellness (3 credits)
A foreign language course - 9 credits - can be taken any time during the course of the program and can be eligible for partial credit transfer from High School.