Forging a Culture of Community and Education

At UC Berkeley Haas, the Executive MBA experience is defined by the strength of the community you build. From your first day, you learn alongside accomplished professionals across industries, bringing real-world challenges and perspectives into every discussion.

Those relationships begin within your cohort and extend far beyond the classroom. As part of the Haas network, you gain access to a global community of peers and alumni who offer insight, support, and connection throughout your career. As you navigate change and make important career decisions, that network becomes a powerful source of perspective and opportunity.

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Collaboration Over Competition

Bringing the world into a better future requires collaboration and elevating one another. Haas’ Defining Leadership Principles, including Confidence Without Attitude and Question the Status Quo, create a sense of sharing and support that carry throughout the program.

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Accomplished Peers, Diverse Perspectives

Diverse student perspectives create a robust academic experiences. We ensure that each class that goes through our program consists of students at similar career stages but encompasses many diverse professional backgrounds. Corporate vice presidents, military veterans, nonprofit leaders, and others bring out the best, most innovative business thinking.

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Connect Across Campus

Because you attend executive MBA classes on campus, you are a fully integrated part of the larger UC Berkeley community where you can meet outstanding students in other top-ranked graduate programs. Take advantage of opportunities for cross-pollination by taking electives taught by influential leaders in politics, the arts, and sciences.

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Build Bonds During Residency

Throughout each program block, you'll reside at the same hotel as your EMBA peers which allows more time for networking and to nurture meaningful friendships. This makes it easy to take discussion beyond the classroom, share strategies for taking your learnings back to work and get advice from your highly accomplished classmates. Many of these relationships continue well beyond the program, becoming a trusted network of peers and collaborators throughout your career.

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Alexia Krispin

I cannot emphasize the relationships portion of this journey enough, but Haas does an exceptional job at this part. I feel I am leaving this with 70 close friends — all of whom I could call at any moment for advice or a gut check. This alone makes the program worth it. In this environment, learning transcends textbooks and lectures. It becomes a living, breathing entity fueled by the collective wisdom and experiences of your peers."

Alexia Krispin

Experience Life at Haas

Every part of your EMBA experience is thoughtfully considered. From commuting to perfecting your work/life balance, Haas has you covered.

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Bay Area

Create your unique experience at Berkeley Haas, located in the innovative San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy access to world-class innovators from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across various industries. Our residency format lets you immerse in campus life, with perks like great weather and cultural richness.

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Commuting

With over half of our students coming from outside the Bay Area, Haas leverages its central location and carefully planned class schedule to create a convenient commute. Our campus is easily accessible from multiple airports. Students have creative ways to make the most of their time spent commuting.

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Life + Work + MBA

The EMBA program’s intentionally curated schedule of only 3 immersive days on campus each month allows you to achieve balance in your life and MBA pursuit. Because five week-long field immersions are also woven into the curriculum, you'll be able to fully embrace your new educational journey.

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Collaborative Culture

"There’s a community around Haas that no matter what you’re going through, professionally, personally, or academically, they’re always there to help you. I always say it’s my family away from home."

Lara Pirazzini

The Haas EMBA Network and Career Impact

The Berkeley Haas Executive MBA experience is built around a close-knit cohort of experienced professionals, immersive learning, and a highly engaged community. Students learn from one another’s real-world perspectives while developing the leadership skills needed to navigate complex business challenges.

You will learn alongside accomplished professionals from a wide range of industries, functions, and organizations. Your cohort brings current business challenges into the classroom, creating a learning environment grounded in real-world experience and diverse perspectives.

The Haas EMBA network connects you with peers and alumni across industries and geographies, providing insight, perspective, and access to new opportunities. These relationships often support career growth, transitions, and leadership development during the program and beyond.

Through collaboration with peers, access to the alumni network, and applied learning, students gain new perspectives and expand their opportunities. Many use the program to strengthen their impact in current roles or explore new directions as they continue to grow their careers.

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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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