Department Head:
CPA Aviv Rufel
avivr@yvc.ac.il
Introduction
Beyond Numbers: Thinking, Analyzing, Innovating.
The bachelor’s degree in economics and management at Yezreel Valley Academic College combines the two fields, offering skills that benefit both economists and managers. Economics impacts every aspect of life, requiring data analysis, informed decisions, and an understanding of human behavior.
Undergraduate program description
The bachelor’s degree in economics and management at Yezreel Valley Academic College offers core courses in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, and Management, along with specialized tracks in Data Analysis, Accounting, and Business Administration – Finance. Graduates receive a B.A. in Economics in their chosen specialization. The Data Analyst track focuses on big data management and economic analysis, teaching tools like SQL, R, PYTHON, and POWER BI. The Accounting specialization prepares students for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exams, with a focus on financial analysis, pricing, and tax aspects, including internships with leading accounting firms. The Business Administration – Finance track equips students with skills in financial management, corporate finance, and stock market trading. The program also offers a tailored option for working professionals, combining flexible study schedules with content from both the Finance and Data Analysis specializations.
Upon completing their degree, students can work in a wide range of positions. Our graduates are employed as economists, analysts, advertising account executives, project managers, investment portfolio managers, payroll accountants, planning and control managers, cost accountants, marketing communication managers, pension portfolio managers, mortgage managers, logistics managers, CPAs (after passing the CPA Council exams), and other positions.
Research
Behavioral Economics, Health Economics, Tourism Economics, Labor Economics, Energy Economics, Finance, Game Theory.
Faculty
Department Contact Information
Ms. Dunia Abu Ishak
duniaa@yvc.ac.il
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