Graduate Admissions Essay

MJBA Essay

As part of your application to the Master of Jewish Business Administration (MJBA) program, you are required to submit a personal essay that reflects your background, goals, and alignment with the program’s mission. This essay allows the Admissions Committee to better understand who you are as a leader, a thinker, and a member of the Jewish and broader professional community.

Essay Guidelines

Length & Format:

  • 750 to 1,000 words

  • Typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins

  • Submit as a PDF

Tone & Structure:

  • Professional but reflective

  • Structured into cohesive paragraphs with clear transitions

  • Use specific examples and personal insight

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Alignment with MJBA values and mission

  • Depth of reflection and clarity of vision

  • Ability to synthesize Jewish ethical perspectives with leadership and business goals

  • Quality of writing and organization


Essay Prompt

Please respond to the following questions in a single, integrated essay:

  1. Personal Background & Motivation
    What inspired you to pursue a graduate degree that combines business leadership with Jewish values and tradition? How have your life experiences—personal, professional, or religious—influenced this decision?

  2. Leadership and Ethical Vision
    Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision involving leadership or ethics. How did Jewish teachings, values, or community expectations inform your actions or reflections?

  3. Career Goals & Impact
    What are your professional goals, and how do you see the MJBA program helping you achieve them? In what ways do you hope to serve, strengthen, or lead Jewish or values-based organizations?

  4. Program Fit & Contribution
    What specifically draws you to the MJBA at Genesis University? How will your background and perspective contribute to the learning community and the broader mission of the program?