BA program in Economics and Management
About
The Western Galilee Academic College was established in 1994 and has currently 4,000 registered students in all its study units and departments. The College is a multicultural institution, serving as an academic, cultural, social, and educational home for students from all over the Western Galilee region, as well as from the entire Northern part of Israel. The College policies and activities are anchored in a sense of commitment to the social and business communities and are implemented in collaboration with local leaderships, in order to create prosperity and growth in the region. The College aims to be a high-quality institution for higher education, attracting a wide range of students from the region as well as from all over the country. The College campus is located at the centre of the Galilean landscape and the northern seashores, spreading over 80 Acres, with a broad infrastructure of modern buildings and advanced facilities. Among these are the Sir Harry Solomon School of Management building, with classrooms equipped with the finest technology, an advanced library, computer rooms, and student services such as a restaurant, cafeteria, shop, dental clinic, copy and print services, preservation laboratories and “The Galilee Gallery” which is a leading and innovative art gallery.
Program Description
Economics and Management program at the Western Galilee College
We offer a three-year BA program in Economics and Management, in which courses will be given in English.
Our faculty are committed to high quality teaching and are always available to students seeking help or advice. Here, at the WGC, you will find a supporting and welcoming staff and a diverse student population from all over the Galilee.
We offer a dual-major program in economics and management, aimed to provide graduates with basic knowledge in the field of management and expanded knowledge in economics. The program helps enrich students and provide them with the necessary background and know-how to integrate into the business milieu. The economic studies will prepare the students to understand markets forces and markets role, governments’ activities in a modern economy, and how to better respond to the threats and opportunities that effect both businesses and the economy as a whole. Student will acquire practical skills that will enable them to solve problems, as well as analytical skills that will allow them to succeed in variety of career paths at the national and international levels. Business studies will prepare the students to understand the managerial aspects, provide the ability to lead companies to growth and prosperity in all aspects –financial, environmental, social and political.
Come and study with us for a rigorous preparation for your future and a unique cultural experience!
List of courses
First Year
- Mathematics for Economists A
- Mathematics for Economists B
- Introduction to Micro Economics
- Introduction to Macro Economics
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
Second Year
- Micro Economics, A
- Micro Economics, B
- Introduction to Finance
- Financial Management
- Introduction to Management
Third Year
- Israeli Economy
- Seminar (Research paper)
- Elective Course
- Human Resources
- Business Strategy
- Strategic Analysis