MBA at University of California is a 2 years program. This is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
UC Berkeley MBA Program, a rigorous general management curriculum gives students the knowledge and skills to be a leader in any type of organization.
In addition to the regular MBA curriculum, students can also apply for one of two concurrent degrees:
MBA/MPH (Masters of Public Health) degree
MBA/MEng (Business Administration and Engineering) degree
Or, the JD/MBA degree.
Students must complete 51 valid units of coursework to graduate. On average, students take 12-14 units per semester.
Students take classes Monday to Thursday. Fridays are usually spent attending discussion sessions, career services workshops, and other extracurricular activities.
The maximum number of MBA units a student is allowed to take per semester is 16.
With less than 300 students enrolled in each entering class, the university is regularly the smallest of any top full-time MBA program. This allows us to deliver highly personalized career services.
Students need to complete 12 required courses in the core curriculum build on one another to foster mastery of the analytical tools and essential knowledge to lead successfully.
Students learn from faculty members recognized worldwide for their research and thought leadership.
Berkeley Haas offers MBA scholarships to entering students through both need- and merit-based awards. All prospective students will be evaluated for fellowships and scholarship funding.
University of California, Berkeley ranks 7th as the best Business School ranking according to US News and World Report, 2021.
Important Dates
Event
End Date
Application Deadline Round 2
Jan 5, 2023
Application Decision Deadline
Mar 23, 2023
Application Deadline Round 3
Apr 6, 2023
Application Decision Deadline
May 11, 2023
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
Year
Year 1
Year 2
Tuition Fees
$71817
$71817
Health Insurance
$6088
$6088
Books and supply
$646
$646
Miscellaneous expenses
$2790
$2790
Total Fees
$81341
$81341
Living Costs
Head
Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board
$26014
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Acceptance Rate
14%
International Students
40%
Graduation
Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside the United States should have completed degree programs representing a minimum of 16 years of schooling, with at least 12 years at the primary and secondary levels.
A grade-point average (GPA) of 3.6 (B+) on a 4.0 scale.
Submission of GRE or GMAT scores is compulsory for this program but there is no minimum acceptable score.
Work Experience
5 years of full-time professional work experience
TOEFL
TOEFL score must be at least 570 for the paper and pencil test, at least 230 for the computer-based test or at least 90 for the Internet-based test
PTE
A minimum of 54 is required for consideration
IELTS
A minimum of 7.0 is required for the consideration (not more than 2 years old)
Documents Required
At least 3 Letters of Recommendation (which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have)
Personal Statement (explanation of why you are interested in the course preferred)
Academic Transcripts and degree certificates
Monetary Support Declaration
Proof of Fee Payment, Work samples and research proposal (for research programs)
Resume
Passport details, if relevant
Application Fee
USD 155 (12,642 INR)
Applications Deadline
May 7, 2023
Offer Acceptance time
3-4 weeks
International admissions staff at UC Berkeley are experts in the various curriculum from around the world. They ensure that each application is fairly read in the context of your school and country.