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The Berkeley MBA
Full-Time MBA Program 2016
Leading Through Innovation
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Full-Time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 1
The Berkeley MBA Program is about innovative
leadership, fresh thinking, positive impact, and an
incredibly talented, diverse, collaborative community—
one that forms an invaluable, lifelong network. As the
faculty and staff work with you to achieve your
professional goals, you will experience the highly
personal nature of an MBA program like no other.
Developing Innovative Leaderswho know how to put new ideas to work, and to do so responsibly
”Innovative leaders know how to create business opportunities from the major challenges facing the world. Berkeley-Haas has the proven ability to produce such leaders.”
Rich LyonsDean, Haas School of Business
A rigorous general management curriculum gives you the breadth and depth of
knowledge to be a leader in any type of organization.
Top-ranked career services give you
access to the best jobs at the world’s most selective
firms, and the tools and support you need to further your
career or launch a new one.
Expertise of renowned faculty members who have been recognized worldwide for
their innovative research and thought leadership.
A distinct culture of fresh thinking, embodying the core values of the Haas School:
Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without
Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
An unparalleled locationthat leverages the innovative, energetic business
ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay Area.
A worldwide alumni networkof almost 40,000 Haas School graduates—
and over 450,000 UC Berkeley graduates—
that you can access from your first day as a
Berkeley MBA student.
Table of Contents:
5 Curriculum
7 Careers
9 Faculty
11 Community
13 Location
17 Alumni
18 Apply
As the second oldest business
school in the United States, the
Haas School of Business at the
University of California, Berkeley
is one of the world’s leading
producers of new ideas and
knowledge in all areas of business.
The school offers outstanding
management education to
about 2,200 undergraduate and
graduate students each year.
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Full-Time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 3
The goal of the Berkeley MBA Program is to develop you
as an innovative leader and teach you fundamental
business concepts. We define innovative leadership as the
ability to to create value by putting new ideas into action in
your organization, and to do so responsibly. This concept is
based on skills that are valued in today’s marketplace by
employers. You gain the knowledge to become a leader
who defines what’s next—for our markets and for our
societies. Berkeley-Haas is uniquely positioned to deliver
such leaders.
The Path to Innovative Leadership built on timely and relevant skills
General Management Foundation
Your Haas education is anchored in the fundamentals of general
management, including the latest theories of and best practices
in business—from accounting and finance to marketing and
strategy. You learn to lead and manage an enterprise as a whole.
The rigorous curriculum provides you with a basic framework
of qualitative, quantitative, analytical, strategic, and problem-
solving skills. You not only gain knowledge about best business
practices, but also learn about the fundamental principles
behind them—the “how” and the “why.”
Connected Leadership Curriculum
Innovative leadership is a connecting theme that runs through
the entire Berkeley MBA Program—in both the required (core)
and elective portions of the curriculum. The process starts
with the careful selection of Berkeley MBA students, who have
demonstrated leadership and exemplify the school’s Defining
Principles. In the core, you begin to learn the capabilities of the
innovative leader, such as the skills to define opportunities.
Supportive Culture and Environment
A unique aspect of the Berkeley MBA leadership approach is
the conscious use of the Haas School culture to shape how
and what you learn. The school’s culture has been codified into
four Defining Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence
Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
The Defining Principles are heavily influenced by the school’s
location in the San Francisco Bay Area—the world’s epicenter
for innovation and entrepreneurship. And they are shaped by
the culture of UC Berkeley, a world-class research generator
with a legendary atmosphere of fresh thinking.
“Collaboration is more than a buzzword—it involves a specific skillset that can be learned and developed.”
Brandi PearceTeam Performance & Collaboration Lecturer
Learn more about the team performance curriculum at Haas.
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Students in the
Problem Finding,
Problem Solving
core course.
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A Rigorous, Flexible Curriculumprepares you for every kind of leadership challenge
Core
The Berkeley MBA curriculum consists of
12 required core courses that provide the
analytical tools and essential knowledge to lead
effectively. For example, you will learn how to
set direction in your strategy course, and how
to manage complex projects and enterprises
in your operations course. Throughout the
core, you are taught the lessons of leading
responsibly. Core courses, which make up
about 40 percent of a typical student’s course
of study, are usually all taken in the first year.
Electives
A central feature of the Berkeley MBA program
is its level of flexibility that enables you to
customize your studies according to your own
goals. An impressive menu of elective courses
comprises 60 percent of the curriculum,
meaning you begin to design your own course
of study in the first year of the program. You
may choose from a wide variety of constantly
evolving electives and dual degree offerings—
from within the Haas School and from the
wider university—as well as design courses of
your own in conjunction with a faculty member.
Global Perspective
Global experience is an integral aspect of the
Berkeley MBA experience. Global business is
part of many courses, including courses with
a specific focus on international topics, such
as Business Strategies for Emerging Markets.
You are encouraged to take advantage of
international opportunities, such as spending
a semester abroad, attending international
seminars, planning study trips to other
countries during breaks, or serving as a
consultant through the International Business
Development program.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Providing students with hands-on exposure to
real-world business situations is a key strength
of the Berkeley MBA Program. You are required
to take an applied innovation course that
emphasizes innovative leadership. Additional
experiential learning activities are required
in many courses. You can also participate in
numerous out-of-classroom opportunities that
build upon your leadership skill set. Teamwork
is emphasized throughout, including skill
development and group coaching on how to
be optimally effective in teams.
You will experience the Berkeley MBA Program’s rigorous,
comprehensive curriculum in which you master the essential
skills of management and leadership. After fulfilling the
requirements of the core curriculum, you will find a high
degree of flexibility to tailor your education to meet your own
goals and interests through a wide variety of cutting-edge
elective offerings and global opportunities.
Helping Global Clients
Redefine How They Do
Business
The school’s acclaimed International
Business Development (IBD) course,
which is one of the options for fulfilling
the applied innovation requirement,
sends an average of 120 students
around the world each year to consult
for a variety of firms and organizations.
haas.berkeley.edu/groups/IBD
View a comprehensive curriculum overview.
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Learning by DoingAs a Berkeley MBA student, you will enlarge your innovative leadership
skills by taking a required applied innovation course that will enable you
to hone your leadership skills in a real-life setting.
Haas@Work
Teams of students work with top executives at major firms to research and develop solutions for real-world business challenges. The best ideas are then selected by each firm’s executives for implementation.
International Business DevelopmentStudent teams tackle business projects across the globe. After working on each project throughout the spring semester, the student teams then travel for three weeks for hands-on experience with their client organizations.
Social Sector SolutionsStudents engage in innovative consulting projects, providing plans, creative ideas, and solutions for challenges unique to nonprofit organizations.
Cleantech to MarketStudents work with scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to evaluate the commercial viability of next-generation technologies aimed at addressing critical energy and climate change issues.
Strategic and Sustainable Business SolutionsStudents engage with companies such as Autodesk and Tesla to develop business strategies that are both socially responsible and aligned with business objectives and core competencies.
Managing the New Product Development ProcessCross-disciplinary student teams develop innovative products or ser-vices from original ideas through first-pass prototypes.
Real Estate Investment AnalysisStudents work with stakeholders to conduct comprehensive analyses that include concept development, full market analysis, funding strategy, and entitlement and stakeholder consultation and approval strategies.
Hedge Fund StrategiesGroups of students apply the skills acquired in finance and other courses to develop and implement a real trading strategy.
The Haas Socially Responsible Investment FundStudents define and explore new ideas around unlocking hidden value based on companies’ environ-mental, social and governance (ESG) practices.
Influencing ConsumersStudent teams partner with a major brand to develop integrated marketing communications campaigns.
Design and Development of Web-based Products and ServicesProject teams work through a full product development cycle that culminates in a virtual design fair, soliciting and analyzing customer feedback.
Lean LaunchpadUsing a business model to brain-storm each part of a company and its customer development, students are exposed to all of the pressure and demands of the real world in an early stage startup.
Social Lean LaunchpadThis class strives to create condi-tions where students become social venture designers, founders and leaders, working in interdisciplinary teams at an accelerated pace to practice the steps integral to start-ing a social venture.
The Startup LabStudents partner with local venture-backed startups in an effort to iden-tify, frame, and address strategic business challenges.As part of the school’s acclaimed Haas@
Work course in applied innovation,
students work with top executives at
major firms such as Visa, Cisco, Disney,
Schwab, Panasonic, Clorox, Wells Fargo,
Virgin America, Paypal, BlueCross, HP, and
Fuseproject (pictured here). Haas@Work
is just one of many options students may
choose from to complete their applied
innovation course requirement.
For more information, visit mba.haas.berkeley.edu/academics/applied-innovation.html
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Opening Doors to Future Successwith the tools and connections that will set you apart
When the world’s most selective organizations
seek new, innovative talent, they turn to Berkeley-
Haas. Employers seek out Berkeley MBA students
because they demonstrate not only a mastery of
powerful quantitative and management tools, but
also a solid understanding of best practices for the
changing technological, global, and human
dimensions of business.
An Impressive Array of Services
The school’s key location and deep ties to global firms
provide you the tools and connections you need to launch the
next stage of your career. The Haas School offers access to
employers through multiple channels. On-campus interviews
and corporate presentations are popular forums for presenting
oneself to a prospective employer. The Haas School’s Career
Management Group facilitates hundreds of on-campus
interview opportunities for positions spanning the globe and
over a thousand electronic job postings specifically targeting
Berkeley MBA students each year. In addition, you are given
the opportunity to interact with hiring managers and recruiters
in more informal ways, including industry firm nights, career
panels, corporate visits, alumni mixers, and job fairs.
A Personal Approach
The school’s small MBA class size allows career advisors to
offer a personalized, hands-on approach to your career search.
The goal of the Career Management Group is to provide you
with resources and opportunities to successfully match your
skills and interests with an employer. The Career Management
Group also offers a broad range of seminars, programs, and
services from experienced advisors, coaches, managers, and
practitioners at all stages of the career planning process.
“The Career Management Group is fantastic.
Even before classes started, a second-year career
coach reached out to me. All of the assistance I got
has inspired me to become a career coach in my
second year.” - Steven Weddle, MBA 15
Hiring Firms 2014
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Move from
Coast to Coast
Alumni of the
Berkeley MBA
Program work all
across the country,
with many ending
up in New York.
Pictured: Former
McKinsey & Co.
Associate Will
Wright, MBA 09;
Deloitte Manager
Amy Bai, MBA 09;
American Express
Director Nick
Jablonski, MBA
10; Unilever Brand
Manager Silvia
Lacayo, MBA 09;
and Etsy Director of
Support Operations
Jeff Shah, MBA 09.
Launch Your
Company
Brett Wilson,
John Hughes,
and Mark Rotblat
(not pictured), all
MBA 07, started
TubeMogul after
meeting in an
entrepreneurship
class at Haas. Since
then, the company
has grown to 300
employees in 11
offices around the
globe, and its online
video ad-buying
platform has been
used by such
giants as Unilever,
Microsoft, and
Sony Pictures.
Create the
Job of Your
Dreams
Jennifer
Liebermann,
MBA/MPH 01,
founder & director
of the Kaiser
Permanente
Innovation Center,
maps out the
future of health
care for one
of the nation’s
biggest and
most innovative
providers.
Cross
Borders
Full-time Berkeley
MBA graduates
take their careers
around the world.
Pictured: London
alumni Amazon
Manager Helen Ip,
MBA 09; Fmr.
Skype Director
of Business
Development
Julien Decot,
MBA 06; Frog
Capital Principal
Jens Düing,
MBA 08; and
Yahoo Manager
Shannon Riley,
MBA 12.
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Passionate Scholars and Teachers at the forefront of new ideas
Haas School faculty members are explorers and
discoverers, seeking new ideas and insights at the frontiers
of knowledge. They are internationally recognized leaders
in the study of the economic, social, political, and
technological forces shaping global markets today.
Berkeley-Haas faculty members play an active role in
national and international business communities, serving
as consultants, board members, and speakers at major
business conferences and seminars.
A Roster of ExperiencedThinkers and Leaders
Several faculty members are authors of widely used textbooks
in marketing, economics, and management. Severin Borenstein
is a nearly constant presence in the national media explaining
the ups and downs of the nation’s energy markets. Michael Katz
is a leading thinker and strategist in telecommunications policy.
John Morgan and Teck Ho are actively utilizing behavioral and
experimental economics to make advances in understanding
strategic decision-making. Jennifer Chatman is a top authority
on organizational culture and post-merger integration. And
David Teece is a widely sought expert in the field of innovation
and knowledge management.
Real-World Insightsfrom Industry Practitioners
The MBA program also makes creative use of experienced
practitioners from industry in its classes as adjunct professors
and lecturers. For example, Wall Street veteran Peter Goodson,
former partner of private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc.,
teaches the Mergers and Acquisitions course. Twitter Co-founder
and serial entrepreneur Biz Stone shares his experiences and
insights with Berkeley MBA students as an executive fellow at
the Haas School.
A Tradition of Teaching Excellence
The cornerstone of the entire Berkeley MBA Program is its
distinguished faculty members and the high quality of their
courses. At Haas, teaching excellence is a high priority. In the
Berkeley MBA classroom, faculty members emphasize both
theory and practice by using a variety of teaching methods.
Case studies, seminars, simulations, guest speakers, and group
projects all facilitate the learning process. Classroom learning
is enhanced by numerous opportunities to apply the lessons to
real-world situations.
Lester Center for Entrepreneurship
Faculty Director Toby Stuart was the
recipient of the 2007 Kauffman Prize
Medal for Distinguished Research in
Entrepreneurship. Stuart’s research focuses
on social networks, venture capital networks,
and the role of networks in the creation of
new firms.
Berkeley-Haas Professor Emeritus
Oliver E. Williamson was awarded the
2009 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences—the
second time a Haas professor has won the
honor since 1994—for his work in the area of
economic governance.
Learn more about our dedication to teaching excellence.
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Nancy Wallace
Lisle and Roslyn Payne Chair in Real Estate Capital Markets
Professor Nancy Wallace plays a major
role in real estate policy, advising the
U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve on
monitoring economic risk. She uses real-
life cases to help students understand
the subtleties of deal-structuring, as
well as the entrepreneurial nature of
real estate, which has “an enormous
need for innovation in all kinds of areas,
from managing energy to creating new
financial instruments.”
Kristiana Raube
Adjunct Professor and Executive Director
Haas professional faculty members
such as Dr. Kristiana Raube share expert
business and leadership knowledge
with Berkeley MBA students. In addition
to serving as executive director of the
International Business Development
Program at Berkeley-Haas, Raube is a
renowned researcher and teacher in the
area of health management who has
worked to increase health management
capacity through executive education
and program development in the U.S.
and around the world.
John Morgan
Gary & Sherron Kalbach Chair in Entrepreneurship
Haas School Professor John Morgan’s
popular course on game theory
challenges students to formulate
strategy by learning to forecast the
reactions of rivals. Morgan’s cutting-
edge behavioral economics research
often has far-reaching implications.
He recently worked with Yahoo!
Labs to design and launch a zombie-
based social video game to study
the differences between successful
and unsuccessful economic game
strategies.
Teck Ho
William Halford, Jr. Family Professor of Marketing
Learning, according to Professor Teck Ho,
is more “concrete when it is hands-on.”
That’s why at least one in four of each
of his marketing course sessions is
interactive. Using computer simulations
and role-playing, his students engage in
price wars and auctions, negotiate B2B
contracts, and put themselves in the shoes
of CEOs, marketing directors, suppliers,
and retail partners. In 2010, Ho was
recognized with the Berkeley Distinguished
Teaching Award, the university’s highest
teaching honor.
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Guided by four Defining Principles, the distinctive
Berkeley-Haas culture is integral to shaping its MBA
students as they learn how to be innovative leaders.
Berkeley-Haas students question the status quo, project
confidence without attitude, think beyond themselves,
and act as students always. These attributes combine to
create an environment conducive to teamwork,
collaboration, and involvement. Students are members of
a close-knit, supportive peer network that draws on both
shared experiences and a diversity of ideas and
backgrounds to build bonds that last a lifetime.
A Collaborative Culturecultivates a unique, dynamic community
A Diversity of Experiences
Among the school’s greatest assets is the community of fellow
students, who form a lifetime network of friends and professional
contacts. The relatively small size of the MBA program (only
240 students enroll in each entering class) encourages students
to get to know all members of their class. Students represent
a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations, and
sexual orientations. Over one third of the students are from
outside the United States, representing over 40 countries.
Involvement in a Dynamic Community
The diverse and outgoing nature of the Berkeley-Haas culture
translates to a vibrant, thriving community of students,
alumni, faculty, and staff. From networking mixers to annual
conferences, guest speakers to intramural sports competitions,
there’s always something happening here. At Haas, virtually
everyone gets involved by joining clubs, doing community
service, managing major conferences, participating in case
competitions, and organizing trips for fellow students.
Going Above and Beyond
UC Berkeley has a long tradition of social responsibility and a
commitment to creating a better world. In keeping with that
spirit, Berkeley MBA students get involved to make a difference.
Almost the entire MBA class participates in the many events
that are a part of the Challenge for Charity—talent shows, charity
auctions, and sports competitions that help raise money for
the Special Olympics and other organizations. Many Berkeley
MBA students also volunteer as mentors for under-resourced
middle school and high school students through the Young
Entrepreneurs at Haas (YEAH) program.
Beyond Themselves
Berkeley-Haas students harness their
collaborative culture in a wide variety
of ways, including to benefit Bay
Area nonprofits and charities. During
orientation week, for example, Berkeley
MBA students spend a morning
volunteering at the Alameda Point
Collaborative, an organization that
aims to end homelessness by providing
housing and teaching valuable life skills.
Catch a glimpse of life in the Berkeley MBA Program.
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Confidence Without Attitude“My time at Haas allowed me to explore
and discover my own leadership style.
Classes like Negotiations and Power &
Politics helped me develop my ability
to influence and lead people in a
thoughtful, collaborative way that I’m
comfortable with.”
Alma Rico, MBA 14
Chief Operating Officer, Alpha Public Schools, San Jose, California
Internship: Alpha Public Schools, San Jose, California
Previous degree: BS, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Job prior to Haas: Consultant, PA Consulting Group, Arlington, Virginia
Students Always“I wanted to go to a business school
where everyone is eager to learn,
not just to compete.”
Megan Bradfield, MBA 15
Internship: Morgan Stanley, San Francisco, California
Previous degree: BA, Philosophy & Religion, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Job prior to Haas: Program Director, ELCA Global Mission, Chicago, Illinois
Beyond Yourself “Recruiting in the consulting sector
is rough; rejection is a blow to your
confidence. But the Career Coaches,
alumni and my classmates were there
to help me fine-tune my approach and
learn from my mistakes. The result is an
internship with Deloitte that I am very
excited about.”
Chasen Goudeau, MBA 15
Internship: Deloitte Consulting, Los Angeles, California
Previous degree: BS, Accounting, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Job prior to Haas: Senior Financial Analyst, The Walt Disney Company, Glendale, California
Question the Status Quo“Questioning the Status Quo is huge
for me. In the oil-and-gas sector,
dominated as it is by big companies,
innovation can be challenging. But
Berkeley-Haas has taught me how to
be an innovative leader in any setting. I
look forward to being an ‘intrapreneur’
at Shell.”
Tom Spooner, MBA 14
Strategy Advisor, Shell, London, England
Previous degree: BPhil, Politics & Economics, Oxford University, England
Job prior to Haas: Commercial Advisor, Production Division, BP plc, Muscat, Oman
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The Perfect Locationwhere natural beauty meets boundless opportunity
The Haas School’s location in the San Francisco Bay
Area is a profound asset, a business ecosystem of
innovation and entrepreneurship that is unrivaled
anywhere. And it defines the people we attract, the
education we deliver, and the leaders we produce.
Once you arrive, you will quickly understand how the
University of California, Berkeley—one of the world’s
top universities—both shapes and is shaped by the
forces of innovation in the Bay Area. This is a place
that continues to move knowledge forward, looking
for and embracing what comes next.
The Bay Area is one of the few places on earth where countless corporate
powerhouses are nestled among some of the world’s most famous landscapes
and outdoor playgrounds. Only an hour from Berkeley, you can cruise through
the alluring wine country of Napa and Sonoma counties. Or visit one of the
many open beaches or picturesque seaside towns dotting the Pacific coastline,
including Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Mendocino. Only three hours from
campus, explore Yosemite National Park, with its exquisite glacier-carved valley
of towering waterfalls and granite mountains, or ski the world-famous Olympic
runs at Lake Tahoe.
Home to Tomorrow’s Industries
Widely recognized as the heart of the global technology
industry, a hotbed for venture capital, and the center of the
U.S. wine market, the Bay Area is also the new hub for the
up-and-coming clean energy and biotechnology industries.
In addition to serving as a launch pad for some of the world’s
most legendary startups—Google, LinkedIn, Facebook and
Twitter among them—the Bay Area is also headquarters to a
wide range of established Fortune 500 companies and other
successful firms such as Intel, Charles Schwab, Gap, Adobe,
Clorox, Pixar, Genentech, and Chevron.
A Legendary Campus Setting
The Berkeley campus is perched on a hillside; its upper reaches
are devoted to a vast nature preserve—excellent for a run or a
contemplative walk with postcard views of San Francisco, the
Golden Gate Bridge, and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Surrounding
the campus is the legendary city of Berkeley, the quintessential
university town, complete with a multitude of coffee houses,
shops, churches, theaters, world-famous gourmet restaurants,
charming neighborhoods, beautiful gardens, and some of the
best bookstores anywhere.
A Great Place to Learn and Play
The San Francisco Bay Area is perennially designated
the world’s most popular tourist destination—and for good
reason. The area’s stunning natural beauty and seductively
benign weather complement an atmosphere charged with a
worldly sophistication and a distinctive openness to new
ways of thinking.
“I love being able to go just a little way off campus
and find myself on a trail in Tilden Park, where
I might just be chased by a wild turkey.”
- Megan Bradfield, MBA 15
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The San Francisco Bay Area features a
wealth of diversity among its breathtaking
landscapes and energetic people. Berkeley-
Haas students reflect the global nature of the
region, coming from all corners of the world.
Pictured below (left to right) are Wolfgang
Woerner of Austria, Lina Cardozo Medina of
Colombia, Erica Butow of Brazil, and Alberto
Tempia Bonda of Italy, all MBA 14.
Watch videos of students answering frequently asked questions from prospective students.
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An important part of choosing a business school
is the strength of the larger university to which
you will be forever linked. In addition to
attending one of the premier business schools in
the world, Berkeley MBA students earn a degree
from a university whose name and reputation
open doors around the globe. The mission of the
University of California is to excel in research,
teaching, and public service. Over the decades,
this mission has developed a culture at UC
Berkeley that stimulates greatness.
The Berkeley Experiencea university second to none
A Distinguished Record
The Berkeley MBA Program draws on the incredible breadth
and depth of UC Berkeley, whose graduate programs are
consistently ranked among the best in the world, and whose
undergraduate programs are among the most selective. The
proof is in the university’s distinguished record of Nobel-level
scholarship, constant innovation, a concern for the betterment
of our world, and consistently high rankings of its schools and
departments—the Haas School among them.
A History of Path-Bending Innovation
Since its founding in 1868, UC Berkeley has grown with the
rapidly expanding population of California and has responded to
the educational needs of the developing state. By the 1930s,
research at UC Berkeley burgeoned in nuclear physics, chemistry,
and biology, leading to the development of the first cyclotron,
the isolation of the human polio virus, and the discovery of all
the artificial elements heavier than uranium, including Berkelium
and Californium.
Explore the Opportunities
You are encouraged to supplement business courses with
graduate classes outside the business school in areas ranging
from engineering, law, and urban planning to foreign languages,
international area studies, and public policy. In addition, special
interdisciplinary opportunities within the Berkeley community
enable you to learn from top experts in almost every field. Joint
courses with students in law, engineering, information systems,
and public health enhance the educational experience of many
MBA students.
A Multi-disciplinary CommunityBerkeley MBA students involved in the
Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative
(BERC) work with scientists at Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory in the
Cleantech to Market experiential course to
evaluate the commercial viability of new
technologies, such as a novel device the size
of a stick of gum that harvests energy from
machinery vibrations to run wireless sensors
(pictured left).
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• Ranked the #1 public
university in the U.S. for
17th year in a row by
U.S. News & World Report
• The leading institution in
awarding doctoral degrees to
minorities and women
• 22 Nobel Prize laureates
(including Haas professors
Oliver Williamson and John
Harsanyi)
• 224 American Association
for the Advancement of
Science Fellows
• 230 American Academy of
Arts and Sciences Fellows
• 77 Fulbright Scholars
• 357 Guggenheim Fellows
• 32 MacArthur Fellows
• 94 National Academy of
Engineering Awards
• 4 Pulitzer Prizes
• 26 National Medal of Science
Awards
• 125 Sloan Fellows
• 5 Wolf Prizes
• 144 National Academy of
Sciences Awards
UC Berkeley Academic and Faculty Distinctions
Concurrent Degree Options
The Haas School offers concurrent degree programs in
areas of special interest to business professionals,
including the following:
• JD/MBA Program
• MBA/MPH Program in Health Management
• MBA/MA Program in International and
Area Studies
For more information, visit mba.haas.berkeley.edu/
academics/concurrentdegrees.html.
From your first day as a Berkeley MBA student,
you are able to leverage the power of one of the
most supportive and accessible professional
networks. Almost 40,000 Haas School graduates—
and over 450,000 UC Berkeley graduates—are
connected by a robust alumni network that includes
career resources, online communities, and local
alumni chapters in major cities around the globe.
Connecting You to the Worldthrough a robust, global alumni network
Endless Networking Opportunities
With alumni chapters in over 46 countries all over the world,
including more than 33 chapters in the U.S., there are Haas
alumni events happening an average of five out of seven days
each week all over the world.
Whether in Shanghai, Santiago, London, or New York, you
will have immediate access to local alumni who get together
often to strengthen their personal and professional contacts at
chapter and regional gatherings. In addition, a variety of online
and in-person alumni groups and clubs formed around special
interests—from biotech and real estate to business in greater
China—can provide you with insights and contacts.
Lifetime Tools & Resources
As a graduate of the Berkeley MBA Program, you will not
only continue to have full access to all networking tools,
you will also enjoy a full menu of career services, as well as
personal development and educational resources.
Peer-Led Treks
Around the World
When not meeting up with corporate leaders,
local alums, even presidents and prime ministers,
students relax a little on their semester breaks.
Peer-led treks (always a favorite Berkeley MBA
experience) offer professional networking
opportunities along with true insider perspective,
as international students share their home
countries. Pictured left: A visit to South Africa’s
Chobe National Park on a trek led by Michael
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“I started using the Haas Alumni Network before
classes even started. I reached out to an alum
who works at Microsoft to learn more about the
company. When my interest shifted to Apple,
a staff member in the Alumni Relations Office
connected me with someone there. It is great to
meet alums who are so eager to help students.”
- Amara Aigbedion, MBA 13
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Admission Criteria
Admission to the Berkeley MBA Program is based on
a combination of factors, including the following:
• Professional Experience—The quality of an MBA
program is immeasurably enhanced by the real-
world business experience that students bring to
the classroom. Most of our students have two or
more years of full-time professional work
experience following the completion of their
undergraduate degree. We are also interested in
the progression and milestones of your career, as
well as your supervisor’s assessment of your value
as an employee and potential as a leader.
• Academic Aptitude—In reviewing your transcripts,
we take into account your choice of coursework,
the rigor of your undergraduate major, the
competitiveness of your academic institutions, and
your grade point average (GPA). Although we do
not have a minimum requirement, a GPA of B (3.0)
or better is generally the standard for serious
consideration. All applicants should have
completed, at a minimum, a college-level
mathematics or statistics course.
• Exams—The GMAT or GRE is required for all
applicants. Applicants who received their university
degrees in countries other than the U.S., the UK,
Australia, or English-speaking Canada are also
required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exams.
• Personal Qualities—We seek applicants who
represent the school’s four Defining Principles:
Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without
Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
Visit mba.haas.berkeley.edu for a complete list of
admissions criteria and application requirements, as
well as information pertaining to concurrent degree
program admissions.
Financial Aid
Approximately 70 percent of Haas students
receive some form of financial assistance, including
scholarships and loans. Over $5 million in scholarship
funding is awarded each year, providing gift aid
to over 40 percent of students. All admitted
students can apply for scholarships after admission.
Scholarships are based on criteria such as merit,
industry, commitment to diversity, and financial need.
For complete financial aid and tuition information, visit
haas.berkeley.edu/mba/finaid.
Learn More
The best way to know what it’s really like to be a
Berkeley MBA student is to come visit, meet students
and faculty, and observe a class. We strongly
encourage this investment of your time to help you
decide if the program is a good fit for you. For details
on how we make it easy for you to explore Haas, visit
mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/visit.html.
For those who can’t make it to campus, the Full-
time MBA Admissions office also sponsors off-
campus information sessions and participates in
events around the world. You’ll hear from school
representatives and, in some sessions, students and
recent alumni. To learn about upcoming events in
your area, visit mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/
offcampus.html. Online, you can also participate in
chats hosted by MBA admissions throughout the year.
Apply to the Berkeley MBA Programat mba.haas.berkeley.edu
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
The Haas School of Business is a proud member of The
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. An alliance of
leading American business schools and some of our country’s
top corporations, The Consortium seeks to enhance diversity
in business education and leadership by helping to reduce the
serious underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic
Americans and Native Americans in both member schools’
enrollments and the ranks of management. Candidates
who apply and are accepted to the Berkeley MBA Program
through The Consortium are considered for full-tuition, merit-
based fellowships and benefit from ongoing professional
development opportunities.
Visit mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/
theconsortium.html
Round: Online application Decision posted/submitted and emailed by:tests taken by:
One October 1, 2015 December 17, 2015
Two January 7, 2016 March 24, 2016
Three March 31, 2016 May 12, 2016
Haas Student AmbassadorsHaas Student Ambassadors (HSA) are the student voice within the full-time Program Admissions Office. HSAs offer unique, real-life perspectives about being enrolled in the Berkeley MBA Program. To participate in one of the group’s daily information sessions during the school year, or for more information during any stage of the application process, contact an HSA member at [email protected].
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