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Full-time MBA Program 2015
Full-time MBA Program 2015
The Berkeley MBA
The Berkeley MBA
Leading Through Innovation
The Berkeley MBA Program is about innovative
leadership, fresh thinking, positive impact, and an ”Innovative leaders know
incredibly talented, diverse, collaborative community— how to create business
one that forms an invaluable, lifelong network. As the opportunities from the
faculty and staff work with you to achieve your major challenges facing
the world. Berkeley-Haas
professional goals, you will experience the highly
has the proven ability to
personal nature of an MBA program like no other. produce such leaders.”
Rich Lyons
Dean, Haas School of Business
Developing Innovative Leaders
who know how to put new ideas to work, and to do so responsibly
A rigorous general management A distinct culture of fresh thinking, Table of Contents:
curriculum gives you the breadth and depth of embodying the core values of the Haas School: 5 Curriculum
knowledge to be a leader in any type of organization. Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without 7 Careers
Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. 9 Faculty
Top-ranked career services
give you access to the best jobs at the world’s most An unparalleled location 11 Community
selective firms, and the tools and support you need to that leverages the innovative, energetic business 14 Location
further your career or launch a new one. ecosystem of the San Francisco Bay Area. 18 Alumni
19 Apply
Expertise of renowned faculty A worldwide alumni network
members who have been recognized worldwide of almost 40,000 Haas School graduates—
for their innovative research and thought leadership. and over 450,000 UC Berkeley graduates—
that you can access from your first day as a
Berkeley MBA student.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 1
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.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 2
The goal of the Berkeley MBA Program is to develop you
as an innovative leader and teach you fundamental Collaboration Thrives in Teams@Haas
business concepts. We define innovative leadership as the Director of Team Performance & Research,
ability to to create value by putting new ideas into action in Brandi Pearce leads the Team Performance
Program—a component of the Applied
your organization, and to do so responsibly. This concept is Innovation curriculum—which aims to provide
students with a platform to develop and
based on skills that are valued in today’s marketplace by sharpen the leadership skills needed to harness
employers. You gain the knowledge to become a leader the potential of teams. Students learn how to
become better communicators, coordinate
who defines what’s next—for our markets and for our knowledge, provide constructive feedback, and
create a collaborative environment to increase
societies. Berkeley-Haas is uniquely positioned to deliver the potential for innovative thinking.
such leaders.
The Path to Innovative Leadership
built on timely and relevant skills
A General Management Foundation A Connected Leadership Curriculum A Supportive Culture and Environment
Your Haas education is anchored in the fundamentals of general Innovative leadership is a connecting theme that runs through A unique aspect of the Berkeley MBA leadership approach is
management, including the latest theories of and best practices the entire Berkeley MBA Program—in both the required (core) the conscious use of the Haas School culture to shape how
in business—from accounting and finance to marketing and and elective portions of the curriculum. The process starts and what you learn. The school’s culture has been codified into
strategy. You learn to lead and manage an enterprise as a whole. with the careful selection of Berkeley MBA students, who have four Defining Principles: Question the Status Quo, Confidence
The rigorous curriculum provides you with a basic framework demonstrated leadership and exemplify the school’s defining Without Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself.
of qualitative, quantitative, analytical, strategic, and problem- principles. In the core, you begin to learn the capabilities of The Defining Principles are heavily influenced by the school’s
solving skills. You not only gain knowledge about best business the innovative leader, such as the skills to define opportunities. location in the San Francisco Bay Area—the world’s epicenter
practices, but also learn about the fundamental principles For example, the courses Leading People and Leadership for innovation and entrepreneurship. And they are shaped by
behind them—the “how” and the “why.” Communications teach specific motivational skills, such as the culture of UC Berkeley, a world-class research generator
influencing others without having direct authority over them. with a legendary atmosphere of fresh thinking.
A required applied innovation course gives you practice
in solving real-world business problems and emphasizes
innovative leader capabilities. The list of experiential options
ranges from applied innovation projects with major firms to
global consulting opportunities.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 3
Students in the
Problem Finding,
Problem Solving
core course.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 4
The school’s acclaimed International
You will experience the Berkeley MBA Program’s rigorous, Business Development (IBD) course,
which is one of the options for fulfilling
comprehensive curriculum in which you master the essential the applied innovation requirement,
skills of management and leadership. After fulfilling the sends an average of 120 students
around the world each year to consult
requirements of the core curriculum, you will find a high for a variety of firms and organizations.
One group was dispatched to rural
degree of flexibility to tailor your education to meet your own Kenya to improve access to health
goals and interests through a wide variety of cutting-edge care through mobile technology. Visit:
haas.berkeley.edu/groups/IBD
elective offerings and global opportunities.
A Rigorous, Flexible Curriculum
prepares you for every kind of leadership challenge
The Core Electives Global Perspective Learning Beyond the Classroom
The Berkeley MBA curriculum consists of A central feature of the Berkeley MBA program Global experience is an integral aspect of the Providing students with hands-on exposure to
12 required core courses that provide the is its level of flexibility that enables you to Berkeley MBA experience. Global business is real-world business situations is a key strength
analytical tools and essential knowledge to lead customize your studies according to your own part of many courses, including courses with of the Berkeley MBA Program. You are required
effectively. For example, you will learn how to goals. An impressive menu of elective courses a specific focus on international topics, such to take an applied innovation course that
set direction in your strategy course, and how comprises 60 percent of the curriculum, as Business Strategy for Emerging Markets. emphasizes innovative leadership. Additional
to manage complex projects and enterprises meaning you begin to design your own course You are encouraged to take advantage of experiential learning activities are required
in your operations course. Throughout the of study in the first year of the program. You international opportunities, such as spending in many courses. You can also participate in
core, you are taught the lessons of leading may choose from a wide variety of constantly a semester abroad, attending international numerous out-of-classroom opportunities that
responsibly. Core courses, which make up evolving electives and dual degree offerings— seminars, planning study trips to other build upon your leadership skill set. Teamwork
about 40 percent of a typical student’s course from within the Haas School and from the countries during breaks, or serving as a is emphasized throughout, including skill
of study, are usually all taken in the first year. wider university—as well as design courses of consultant through the International Business development and group coaching on how to
your own in conjunction with a faculty member. Development program. be optimally effective in teams.
View a comprehensive curriculum overview.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 5
Learning by Doing
Students can choose from among the following applied
innovation options, many of them unique to the Berkeley
MBA Program and first of their kind.
Haas@Work Real Estate Investment
Teams of students work with Analysis
top executives at major firms Students work with stakeholders
to research and develop to conduct comprehensive
solutions for real-world business analyses that include concept
challenges. The best ideas are development, full market analysis,
then selected by each firm’s funding strategy, and entitlement
executives for implementation. and stakeholder consultation and
approval strategies.
International Business
Development Hedge Fund Strategies
In the first global program of its Groups of students apply the
kind, student teams tackle skills acquired in finance and
business projects across the other courses to develop and
globe. After working on each implement a real trading strategy.
project throughout the spring
semester, the student teams then The Haas Socially Responsible
travel for three weeks for hands- Investment Fund
on experience with their client Students define and explore new
organizations. ideas around unlocking hidden
value based on companies’ envi-
Social Sector Solutions ronmental, social and governance
Students engage in innovative (ESG) practices.
consulting projects, providing
plans, creative ideas, and solutions Advertising Strategy
for challenges unique to nonprofit Student teams partner with a
organizations. major brand to develop integrated
marketing communications
Cleantech to Market campaigns.
Students work with scientists
at Lawrence Berkeley National Design and Development of
Laboratory to evaluate the Web-based Products and
commercial viability of next- Services
generation technologies aimed Project teams work through a full
at addressing critical energy and product development cycle that
climate change issues. culminates in a virtual design fair,
soliciting and analyzing customer
Corporate Social feedback.
Responsibility
Students engage with companies Lean Launchpad
such as Autodesk and Tesla to Using a business model to brain-
develop business strategies that storm each part of a company
are both socially responsible and and its customer development,
aligned with business objectives students are exposed to all of the
and core competencies. pressure and demands of the real
world in an early stage startup.
Managing New Product
Development The Startup Lab
Cross-disciplinary student teams Students partner with local ven-
As part of the school’s acclaimed Haas@ ture-backed startups in an effort
develop innovative products or
Work course in applied innovation, services from original ideas to identify, frame, and address
students work with top executives at through first-pass prototypes. strategic business challenges.
major firms such as Visa, Cisco, Disney,
Schwab, Panasonic, Clorox, Wells Fargo,
Virgin America, Paypal, BlueCross, HP, and For more information, visit mba.haas.berkeley.
Fuseproject (pictured here). Haas@Work edu/academics/experiential-learning.html.
is just one of many options students may
choose from to complete their applied
innovation course requirement. Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 6
When the world’s most selective organizations Hiring Firms 2013
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.
Opening Doors
to Future Success
with the tools and connections that will set you apart
An Impressive Array of Services A Personal Approach
The school’s key location and deep ties to global firms The school’s small MBA class size allows career advisors to
provide you the tools and connections you need to launch the offer a personalized, hands-on approach to your career search.
next stage of your career. The Haas School offers access to The goal of the Career Management Group is to provide you
employers through multiple channels. On-campus interviews with resources and opportunities to successfully match your
and corporate presentations are popular forums for presenting skills and interests with an employer. The Career Management
oneself to a prospective employer. The Haas School’s Career Group also offers a broad range of seminars, programs, and
Management Group facilitates hundreds of on-campus services from experienced advisors, coaches, managers, and
interview opportunities for positions spanning the globe and practitioners at all stages of the career planning process.
over a thousand electronic job postings specifically targeting
Berkeley MBA students each year. In addition, you are given “The Career Management Group is fantastic.
the opportunity to interact with hiring managers and recruiters Even before classes started, a second-year career
in more informal ways, including industry firm nights, career coach reached out to me. All of the assistance I got
panels, corporate visits, alumni mixers, and job fairs. has inspired me to become a career coach in my
second year.” - Steven Weddle, MBA 15
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 7
Move from Create the
Coast to Coast Job of Your
Alumni of the Dreams
Berkeley MBA Jennifer
Program work all Liebermann,
across the country, MBA/MPH 01,
with many ending founder & director
up in New York. of the Kaiser
Pictured: Former Permanente
McKinsey & Co. Innovation Center,
Associate Will maps out the
Wright, MBA 09; future of health
Deloitte Manager care for one
Amy Bai, MBA 09; of the nation’s
American Express biggest and
Director Nick most innovative
Jablonski, MBA providers.
10; Unilever Brand
Manager Silvia
Lacayo, MBA 09;
and Etsy Director of
Support Operations
Jeff Shah, MBA 09.
Launch Your Cross
Company Borders
Brett Wilson, Full-time Berkeley
John Hughes, MBA graduates
and Mark Rotblat take their careers
(not pictured), all around the world.
MBA 07, started Pictured: London
TubeMogul after alumni Expedia
meeting in an Manager Helen Ip,
entrepreneurship MBA 09; Fmr.
class at Haas. Since Skype Director
then, the company of Business
has grown to 300 Development
employees in 11 Julien Decot,
offices around the MBA 06; Frog
globe, and its online Capital Principal
video ad-buying Jens Düing,
platform has been MBA 08; and
used by such Yahoo Manager
giants as Unilever, Shannon Riley,
Microsoft, and MBA 12.
Sony Pictures.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 8
Berkeley-Haas Professor Emeritus Oliver E.
Williamson was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize
in Economic Sciences—the second time a Haas
Haas School faculty members are explorers and professor has won the honor since 1994—for
his work in the area of economic governance.
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. Lester Center for Entrepreneurship Faculty
Berkeley-Haas faculty members play an active role in Director Toby Stuart, a management and
entrepreneurship professor from Harvard,
national and international business communities, serving joined the Berkeley-Haas faculty in 2012.
Stuart’s research focuses on social networks,
as consultants, board members, and speakers at major venture capital networks, and the role
business conferences and seminars. of networks in the creation of new firms.
He is the recipient of the 2007 Kauffman
Prize Medal for Distinguished Research
in Entrepreneurship.
Passionate Scholars and Teachers
at the forefront of new ideas
A Roster of Experienced Real-World Insights A Tradition of Teaching Excellence
Thinkers and Leaders from Industry Practitioners The cornerstone of the entire Berkeley MBA Program is its
Several faculty members are authors of widely used textbooks The MBA program also makes creative use of experienced distinguished faculty members and the high quality of their
in marketing, economics, and management. Severin Borenstein practitioners from industry in its classes as adjunct professors courses. At Haas, teaching excellence is a high priority. In the
is a nearly constant presence in the national media explaining and lecturers. For example, Wall Street veteran Peter Goodson, Berkeley MBA classroom, faculty members emphasize both
the ups and downs of the nation’s energy markets. Michael Katz former partner of private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Inc., theory and practice by using a variety of teaching methods.
is a leading thinker and strategist in telecommunications policy. teaches the Mergers and Acquisitions course. In his Innovation Case studies, seminars, simulations, guest speakers, and group
John Morgan and Teck Ho are actively utilizing behavioral and and Entrepreneurship in Telecommunications and Media course, projects all facilitate the learning process. Classroom learning
experimental economics to make advances in understanding Dr. Reza Moazzami draws from his more than fifteen years of is enhanced by numerous opportunities to apply the lessons to
strategic decision-making. Jennifer Chatman is a top authority experience as an engineer, entrepreneur/CEO, investor, patent real-world situations.
on organizational culture and post-merger integration. And holder, and educator in the IT and communications industries.
David Teece is a widely sought expert in the field of innovation Twitter Co-founder and serial entrepreneur Biz Stone shares his
and knowledge management. experiences and insights with Berkeley MBA students as an
executive fellow at the Haas School.
Learn more about our dedication to teaching excellence.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 9John Morgan Nancy Wallace Teck Ho Kristiana Raube
Gary & Sherron Kalbach Chair Lisle and Roslyn Payne Chair in William Halford, Jr. Family Adjunct Professor and Executive Director
in Entrepreneurship Real Estate Capital Markets Professor of Marketing Haas professional faculty members
Haas School Professor John Morgan’s Professor Nancy Wallace plays a major Learning, according to Professor Teck Ho, such as Dr. Kristiana Raube share expert
popular course on game theory role in real estate policy, advising the is more “concrete when it is hands-on.” business and leadership knowledge
challenges students to formulate U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve on That’s why at least one in four of each with Berkeley MBA students. In addition
strategy by learning to forecast the monitoring economic risk. She uses real- of his marketing course sessions is to serving as executive director of the
reactions of rivals. Morgan’s cutting- life cases to help students understand interactive. Using computer simulations International Business Development
edge behavioral economics research the subtleties of deal-structuring, as and role-playing, his students engage in Program at Berkeley-Haas, Raube is a
often has far-reaching implications. well as the entrepreneurial nature of price wars and auctions, negotiate B2B renowned researcher and teacher in the
He recently worked with Yahoo! real estate, which has “an enormous contracts, and put themselves in the shoes area of health management who has
Labs to design and launch a zombie- need for innovation in all kinds of areas, of CEOs, marketing directors, suppliers, worked to increase health management
based social video game to study from managing energy to creating new and retail partners. In 2010, Ho was capacity through executive education
the differences between successful financial instruments.” recognized with the Berkeley Distinguished and program development in the U.S.
and unsuccessful economic game Teaching Award, the university’s highest and around the world.
strategies. teaching honor.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 10Guided 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 harness
Berkeley-Haas students question the status quo, project their collaborative culture in a
wide variety of ways, including
confidence without attitude, think beyond themselves, to benefit Bay Area nonprofits
and act as students always. These attributes combine to and charities. During Orientation
Week, for example, Berkeley
create an environment conducive to teamwork, MBA students spend a morning
volunteering at the Alameda Point
collaboration, and involvement. Students are members of Collaborative, an organization
that aims to end homelessness by
a close-knit, supportive peer network that draws on both providing housing and teaching
shared experiences and a diversity of ideas and valuable life skills.
backgrounds to build bonds that last a lifetime.
A Collaborative Culture
cultivates a unique, dynamic community
A Diversity of Experiences Involvement in a Dynamic Community Going Above and Beyond
Among the school’s greatest assets is the community of fellow The diverse and outgoing nature of the Berkeley-Haas culture UC Berkeley has a long tradition of social responsibility and a
students, who form a lifetime network of friends and professional translates to a vibrant, thriving community of students, commitment to creating a better world. In keeping with that
contacts. The relatively small size of the MBA program (only alumni, faculty, and staff. From networking mixers to annual spirit, Berkeley MBA students get involved to make a difference.
240 students enroll in each entering class) encourages students conferences, guest speakers to intramural sports competitions, Almost the entire MBA class participates in the many events
to get to know all members of their class. Students represent there’s always something happening here. At Haas, virtually that are a part of the Challenge for Charity—talent shows, charity
a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations, and everyone gets involved by joining clubs, doing community auctions, and sports competitions that help raise money for
sexual orientations. Over one third of the students are from service, managing major conferences, participating in case the Special Olympics and other organizations. Many Berkeley
outside the United States, representing over 40 countries. competitions, and organizing trips for fellow students. MBA students also volunteer as mentors for under-resourced
middle school and high school students through the Young
Entrepreneurs at Haas (YEAH) program.
Learn more about the Berkeley-Haas Defining Principles.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 11Question the Status Quo Confidence Without Attitude Students Always Beyond Yourself
“Questioning the Status Quo is huge “My time at Haas allowed me to explore “I wanted to go to a business school “Recruiting in the consulting sector
for me. In the oil-and-gas sector, and discover my own leadership style. where everyone is eager to learn, is rough; rejection is a blow to your
dominated as it is by big companies, Classes like Negotiations and Power & not just to compete.” confidence. But the Career Coaches,
innovation can be challenging. But Politics helped me develop my ability alumni and my classmates were there
Berkeley-Haas has taught me how to to influence and lead people in a Megan Bradfield, MBA 15 to help me fine-tune my approach and
be an innovative leader in any setting. I thoughtful, collaborative way that I’m Internship: Morgan Stanley, San Francisco, learn from my mistakes. The result is an
look forward to being an ‘intrapreneur’ comfortable with.” California internship with Deloitte that I am very
at Shell.” Previous degree: BA, Philosophy & Religion, excited about.”
Alma Rico, MBA 14 Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Tom Spooner, MBA 14 Chief Operating Officer, Alpha Public Schools, Job prior to Haas: Program Director, Chasen Goudeau, MBA 15
Strategy Advisor, Shell, London, England San Jose, California ELCA Global Mission, Chicago, Illinois Internship: Deloitte Consulting,
Previous degree: BPhil, Politics & Internship: Alpha Public Schools, Los Angeles, California
Economics, Oxford University, England San Jose, California Previous degree: BS, Accounting, University
Job prior to Haas: Commercial Advisor, Previous degree: BS, Electrical Engineering & of Southern California,
Production Division, BP plc, Muscat, Oman Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Los Angeles, California
Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts Job prior to Haas: Senior Financial Analyst,
Job prior to Haas: Consultant, The Walt Disney Company, Glendale,
PA Consulting Group, Arlington, Virginia California
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 12A Dynamic Community
Coming to Berkeley-Haas means joining a vibrant, thriving
community of students, alumni, faculty, and staff. From
networking mixers to annual conferences, guest speakers to
schoolwide events, there’s always something happening here.
1 Friendly competition was just one of many
events incoming students participated in during
Orientation Week.
2 Students spent a week focusing on career
preparation during Career Prep Days.
3 The 18th annual Women in Leadership
Conference featured leaders from Synopsys,
Lending Club, and Kaiser Permanente. As the
1 2 2
longest-running student-organized conference
1
at Haas, the event attracts current students,
alumni, and other Bay Area professionals.
4 Students from all three MBA programs
gathered for the Dean’s Annual Scotch
Tasting, a fund-raising event for charity featuring
Dean Lyons on guitar.
5 Students, alumni, and faculty came together
for an evening of networking, learning, and
viewing the Fisher Family’s world-class art
collection at the annual Haas Celebration in
San Francisco at Gap headquarters.
3 3 4 4
6 Novartis CEO Joe Jimenez, MBA 84, spoke
at the Haas School as part of the Dean’s
Speaker Series.
7 Business students from around the world
gathered for a day of learning and networking at
the annual Global Social Venture Competition
Global Finals and Conference.
8 Students and their partners celebrated the
season at the Haas Holiday Ball organized by
the MBA Association.
5 6 7 8
9 Berkeley MBA students presented summaries
of their summer International Business
Development (IBD) projects at the program’s
annual fall conference.
10 Berkeley MBA students compete in
cross-disciplinary teams with students from
the School of Engineering and School of
Information, among others, in the UC Berkeley
Startup Competition (LAUNCH).
9 9 10The 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 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
forces of innovation in the Bay Area. This is a place 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
that continues to move knowledge forward, looking many open beaches or picturesque seaside towns dotting the Pacific coastline,
for and embracing what comes next. 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.
The Perfect Location
where natural beauty meets boundless opportunity
Home to Tomorrow’s Industries A Legendary Campus Setting A Great Place to Learn and Play
Widely recognized as the heart of the global technology The Berkeley campus is perched on a hillside; its upper reaches The San Francisco Bay Area is perennially designated
industry, a hotbed for venture capital, and the center of the are devoted to a vast nature preserve—excellent for a run or a the world’s most popular tourist destination—and for good
U.S. wine market, the Bay Area is also the new hub for the contemplative walk with postcard views of San Francisco, the reason. The area’s stunning natural beauty and seductively
up-and-coming clean energy and biotechnology industries. Golden Gate Bridge, and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Surrounding benign weather complement an atmosphere charged with a
In addition to serving as a launch pad for some of the world’s the campus is the legendary city of Berkeley, the quintessential worldly sophistication and a distinctive openness to new
most legendary startups—Google, LinkedIn, Facebook and university town, complete with a multitude of coffee houses, ways of thinking.
Twitter among them—the Bay Area is also headquarters to a shops, churches, theaters, world-famous gourmet restaurants,
wide range of established Fortune 500 companies and other charming neighborhoods, beautiful gardens, and some of the “I love being able to go just a little way off campus
successful firms such as Intel, Charles Schwab, Gap, Adobe, best bookstores anywhere. and find myself on a trail in Tilden Park, where
Clorox, Pixar, Genentech, and Chevron. I might just be chased by a wild turkey.”
- Megan Bradfield, MBA 15
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 14The 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.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 15A Multi-disciplinary Community
An important part of choosing a business school Berkeley MBA students involved in the Berkeley Energy
and Resources Collaborative (BERC) work with scientists
is the strength of the larger university to which at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the Cleantech
to Market experiential course to evaluate the commercial
you will be forever linked. In addition to viability of new technologies, such as a novel device the
attending one of the premier business schools in size of a stick of gum that harvests energy from machinery
vibrations to run wireless sensors (pictured left).
the world, Berkeley MBA students earn a degree In addition to Cleantech to Market, Berkeley-Haas is
from a university whose name and reputation spearheading an educational program funded by a
grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that
open doors around the globe. The mission of the aims to commercialize university research and foster
innovation. The three-year grant will create one of three
University of California is to excel in research, new Innovation Corps Nodes (or I-Nodes) that the NSF
teaching, and public service. Over the decades, is establishing across the nation to set up innovation
ecosystems within universities that will train the next
this mission has developed a culture at UC generation of entrepreneurs, encourage partnerships
between academia and industry, and commercialize
Berkeley that stimulates greatness. science and technology.
The Berkeley Experience
a university second to none
A Distinguished Record A History of Path-Bending Innovation Explore the Opportunities
The Berkeley MBA Program draws on the incredible breadth Since its founding in 1868, UC Berkeley has grown with the You are encouraged to supplement business courses with
and depth of UC Berkeley, whose graduate programs are rapidly expanding population of California and has responded to graduate classes outside the business school in areas ranging
consistently ranked among the best in the world, and whose the educational needs of the developing state. By the 1930s, from engineering, law, and urban planning to foreign languages,
undergraduate programs are among the most selective. The research at UC Berkeley burgeoned in nuclear physics, chemistry, international area studies, and public policy. In addition, special
proof is in the university’s distinguished record of Nobel-level and biology, leading to the development of the first cyclotron, interdisciplinary opportunities within the Berkeley community
scholarship, constant innovation, a concern for the betterment the isolation of the human polio virus, and the discovery of all enable you to learn from top experts in almost every field. Joint
of our world, and consistently high rankings of its schools and the artificial elements heavier than uranium, including Berkelium courses with students in law, engineering, information systems,
departments—the Haas School among them. and Californium. and public health enhance the educational experience of many
MBA students.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 16UC Berkeley Academic and Faculty Distinctions
• Ranks first nationally in the • 22 Nobel Prize laureates • 357 Guggenheim Fellows • 5 Wolf Prizes
number of PhD programs in (including Haas professors • 32 MacArthur Fellows • 1,333 National Science
the top 10 in their fields Oliver Williamson and John Foundation graduate
(National Research Council) Harsanyi) • 94 National Academy of
Engineering Awards research fellowships
• Ranked the #1 public • 224 American Association awarded from 2001-2011,
university in the U.S. for the for the Advancement of • 4 Pulitzer Prizes more than any other school
eleventh year in a row by Science Fellows • 1 National Poet Laureate • 141 National Academy of
U.S. News & World Report • 230 American Academy of Sciences Awards
• 26 National Medal of Science
• The leading institution in Arts and Sciences Fellows Awards
awarding doctoral degrees to • 74 Fulbright Scholars • 117 Sloan Fellows
minorities and women
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. Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 17From your first day as a Berkeley MBA student, When not meeting up with corporate
leaders, local alums, even presidents
you are able to leverage the power of one of the most and prime ministers, students relax
supportive and accessible professional networks. a little on their semester breaks.
Peer-led treks, (always a favorite
Almost 40,000 Haas School graduates—and over Berkeley MBA experience), offer
professional networking opportunities
450,000 UC Berkeley graduates—are connected along with true insider perspective,
by a robust alumni network that includes career as international students share their
home countries. Pictured left: A visit
resources, online communities, and local alumni to South Africa’s Chobe National Park
on a trek led by Michael Nurick and
chapters in major cities around the globe. Nivani Govinder, both MBA 14.
Connecting You to the World
through a robust, global alumni network
Endless Networking Opportunities Lifetime Tools & Resources
With alumni chapters in over 46 countries all over the world, As a graduate of the Berkeley MBA Program, you will not only
including more than 33 chapters in the U.S., there are Haas continue to have full access to all networking tools, you will
alumni events happening an average of five out of seven days also enjoy a full menu of career services, as well as personal
each week all over the world. development and educational resources.
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.
Full-time Berkeley MBA Program Haas School of Business 18Apply to the Berkeley MBA Program
at mba.haas.berkeley.edu
Admission Criteria Financial Aid Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
Admission to the Berkeley MBA Program is based on Approximately 70 percent of Haas students The Haas School of Business is a proud member of The
a combination of factors, including the following: receive some form of financial assistance, including Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. An alliance of
scholarships and loans. Over $5 million in scholarship leading American business schools and some of our country’s
• Professional Experience—The quality of an MBA top corporations, The Consortium seeks to enhance diversity
funding is awarded each year, providing gift aid
program is immeasurably enhanced by the real- in business education and leadership by helping to reduce the
to over 40 percent of students. All admitted serious underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic
world business experience that students bring to students can apply for scholarships after admission.
the classroom. Most of our students have two or Americans and Native Americans in both member schools’
Scholarships are based on criteria such as merit, enrollments and the ranks of management. Candidates
more years of full-time professional work industry, commitment to diversity, and financial need. who apply and are accepted to the Berkeley MBA Program
experience following the completion of their For complete financial aid and tuition information, visit through The Consortium are considered for full-tuition, merit-
undergraduate degree. We are also interested in haas.berkeley.edu/mba/finaid. based fellowships and benefit from ongoing professional
the progression and milestones of your career, as development opportunities.
well as your supervisor’s assessment of your value Visit mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/
as an employee and potential as a leader. Learn More theconsortium.html
The best way to know what it’s really like to be a
• Academic Aptitude—In reviewing your transcripts, Berkeley MBA student is to come visit, meet students
we take into account your choice of coursework, and faculty, and observe a class. We strongly
the rigor of your undergraduate major, the encourage this investment of your time to help you
competitiveness of your academic institutions, and decide if the program is a good fit for you. For details
your grade point average (GPA). Although we do on how we make it easy for you to explore Haas, visit
not have a minimum requirement, a GPA of B (3.0) mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/visit.html.
or better is generally the standard for serious
consideration. All applicants should have
Round: Online application Decision posted/
completed, at a minimum, a college-level submitted and emailed by:
mathematics or statistics course. tests taken by:
• Exams—The GMAT or GRE is required for all One October 1, 2014 January 15, 2015
applicants. Applicants who received their university
degrees in countries other than the U.S., the UK, Two January 7, 2015 March 26, 2015
Australia, or English-speaking Canada are also Three March 11, 2015 May 14, 2015
required to take the TOEFL or IELTS exams.
• Personal Qualities—We seek applicants who
represent the school’s four Defining Principles: For those who can’t make it to campus, the Full-
Question the Status Quo, Confidence Without time MBA Admissions office also sponsors off-
campus information sessions and participates in Haas Student Ambassadors
Attitude, Students Always, and Beyond Yourself. Haas Student Ambassadors (HSA) are the student voice within
events around the world. You’ll hear from school the full-time Program Admissions Office. HSAs offer unique,
Visit mba.haas.berkeley.edu for a complete list of representatives and, in some sessions, students and real-life perspectives about being enrolled in the Berkeley MBA
admissions criteria and application requirements, as recent alumni. To learn about upcoming events in Program. To participate in one of the group’s daily information
well as information pertaining to concurrent degree your area, visit mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/ sessions during the school year, or for more information during
program admissions. any stage of the application process, contact an HSA member at
offcampus.html. Online, you can also participate in hsa@haas.berkeley.edu.
chats hosted by MBA admissions throughout the year.
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