- Master’s of Business Administration provides the knowledge base and skills that enable professionals to become leaders in business by offering a comprehensive program that meets the needs of an ever-changing, global business environment.
- The program is offered on a part-time basis during the evenings and weekends with 15- and 7-week semesters, to accommodate the schedules of busy working professionals who are interested in advancing their careers.
- When students enroll in the program, they will join students representing every continent and possessing a variety of professional backgrounds, including those who work in corporate entities, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
Dependent Status: Students who hold a dependent status are in the U.S. with parents or their spouse and their immigration status depends on this relationship and it is valid until the age of 21. If students hold a dependent-child status and will turn 21 within the next six months to a year, they may need to change their status.
- A-2 Diplomat
- E-2 Treaty Trader or Investor
- J-2 Student or Scholar
- L-2 Intra-Company Transferee
- H-4 Temporary Worker
Independent Status: Some students may hold their own independent nonimmigrant status, such as:
- A-1 Diplomat
- H-1B Temporary Worker
- I-1 Journalist
- L-1 Intra-company Transferee
If Students are planning to cease the activity of that status (employment or other obligations), they must change the status to an F-1 or J-1 student to remain legally in the U.S. and attend the University. The process to get an F-1 or J-1 entry visa are:
- Obtain I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) from UC Berkeley by completing the NIF.
- Check the current wait times for visa appointments and issuance in their city.
- Pay the SEVIS Fee, if applicable.
- Complete the Visa Application form DS-160.
- Make a visa appointment and go to an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
