Providing Tools to Lead Effectively

The Berkeley MBA for Executives program requires 41 units for graduation. The curriculum begins with ten required core courses anchored in the fundamentals of business and delivered in the first three terms. These courses build upon one another and provide the analytical tools and essential knowledge to lead effectively.

Aneel Ursani

"I'm already applying classroom lessons in my own enterprises. Managerial Economics gave me insights into pricing for competitive advantage, while Marketing Organization and Management underscored the need to be customer-obsessed and to address regional differences in marketing."

Aneel Ursani, MD
Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Revive Telehealth

Read more about Aneel's time at Berkeley Haas

Elective Courses

Following three terms of core coursework, you take electives in your final two terms. Your options include Executive MBA anchor electives, independent study, and cross-listed electives at Berkeley Haas. Elective classes in Terms 4 & 5 are held Thursday-Sundays with occasional off-Block offerings. And, because you study on campus, you also have access to the many electives across UC Berkeley graduate programs, from engineering and education to law and public policy, based on schedule and seat availability.

Our anchor electives are tailored to the Executive MBA schedule and further your abilities along the four most critical dimensions of the executive skill set: leadership, entrepreneurship, strategy, and finance.

Sample electives in the Berkeley MBA for Executives Program include:

Additional Elective Options

Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM)

GNAM leverages resources from 32 leading global business schools in over 30 countries, bringing students together to explore how business is done in countries at every stage of their development. You can participate through Small Network Online classes or participate in a Global Network Week at a member school.

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Electives in Other Berkeley MBA Programs

Some electives offered in our Evening & Weekend Berkeley MBA Program are dual-listed and hold a set number of seats for EMBA students. Additionally, students may elect to enroll in other Evening & Weekend or Full-time MBA program electives, subject to course availability and space constraints. Students have taken classes that include Strategic Management of Nonprofit Organizations, Hedge Fund Strategies, and The Business Case for Investing in Women.

Electives in Other UC Berkeley Graduate Schools

You may also choose to take electives in other graduate schools, such as the Schools of Law, Information, Public Policy, or Engineering. Note that some courses may conflict with the executive MBA schedule and that students in those schools receive priority enrollment.

Certificate Programs

Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business

Haas launched the Michaels Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business to empower new leaders to create the economic and social transition to a climate resilient, low-carbon, and equitable future.

Graduate Certificate in Health Management

In partnership with the Berkeley Health Management & Policy Division, acquire skills in applied managerial decision-making in the healthcare sector.

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Experience the Executive MBA Classroom

There is no better way to get a feel for our unique culture and the outstanding caliber of our students than to experience the energetic exchange of ideas in our classrooms. Catch a glimpse inside the EMBA classroom of Microeconomics with Professor Steve Tadelis.

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Learn More & Apply

The Berkeley Executive MBA is a prestigious program designed for executives looking to earn their MBA. Learn from world renown faculty and join a cohort of accomplished peers. All this in the heart of Silicon Valley and on a schedule that respects the rest of your life.

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