Israel is a world-known hub for technology, innovation and startups, second only to California's Silicon Valley. A new International MBA program by Technion Israel Institute for Technology is offering global bright students and entrepreneurs from around the world a unique academic and very practical experience in the "Startup Nation" that is Israel.

The Technion Start-up MBA is being offered for the first time this upcoming October 2013, and will grant students interested in taking their dream to the next level the tools needed to succeed. Earning an MBA in Israel in English is a great opportunity, especially for future entrepreneurs. MBA programs in Israel such as the Start-up MBA from the Technion, take advantage of Israel's premier position as a global leader in high-tech. The Technion is further associated with startups more than any university in Israel, and possibly the world, with over 70% of the startups of Israel founded or managed by Technion alumni.

The Technion Start-up MBA in Israel in English takes place in the brand new Technion campus in the Sarona Center, just across the street from Tel Aviv's Azrieli center, and offers students the chance to study in an urban campus environment that also happens to be the business hub of the country. Students enrolled in the program will have the chance to participate in an internship or receive guidance from a professor on how to build their own start-ups. Students will also have the option of taking advantage of the Technion's Bronica Center for Entrepreneurship, which hosts international conferences and seminars year round.

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