Faculty & Research

Preeminent Researchers

Berkeley Haas professors bring new insights to organizational, management, and financial practices. Their ideas are applied in organizations around the world—and integrated into the classroom experience. Berkeley Haas research has garnered global recognition, including two Nobel Prizes in Economics since 1994.

Leading Practitioners

Your adjunct professors and lecturers are experienced industry practitioners, such as: Peter Goodson, a private equity pioneer who teaches the M&A course; Sara Beckman, a leader in introducing design thinking into MBA classrooms who teaches the Applied Innovation Immersion Week; and Mark Rittenberg, an executive coach who has empowered leaders worldwide for more than 20 years and teaches Leadership Communication.

Passionate, Accessible Teachers

Berkeley Haas faculty members are skilled teachers, able to convey complex issues clearly and memorably. They appreciate the depth of expertise executive MBA students bring to the program and frequently engage in lively discussion both in and out of the classroom. The intense shared experience of field immersions fosters especially meaningful connections between students and faculty.

Distinguished Public Service

Many of our faculty have distinguished themselves through public service, such as Haas Professor Emeritus Janet Yellen, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and former Chair of the Federal Reserve, and Professor Laura Tyson, who has served as an advisor to Presidents Barack Obama and as Bill Clinton's Chairman of the National Economic Council.

Renowned Research Hubs

Berkeley Haas is home to leading research centers and institutes that also serve as hubs for student education and activity, through guest speakers, experiential learning opportunities, fellowships, and case competitions. These include the Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Program, the Institute for Business & Social Impact, the Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics, and the Energy Institute at Haas.