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  • Haas School of Business, University of California-Berkeley

School Overview

The Walter A. Haas School of Business is the oldest U.S. business school located at a public university. The Haas School of Business (as it is widely known) is one of the 14 schools/colleges affiliated with the esteemed University of California, Berkeley and is consistently ranked among the best in the country. Haas was established in 1898 and boasts many top people in its alumni list. In 1989, $23.75 million donated by the Walter and Elise Haas Fund to the building campaign was the largest in the history of the University to that date. The school was renamed the Haas School of Business in honor of that gift.

The school offers MBA Programs that are Full-time, Part-time (Evening & Weekend) along with the Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Program. Its notable alumni list includes Arun Sarin, Scott Adams, Margo Alexander, Barbara Desoer, Stephanie DiMarco, John Garamendi, Walter A. Haas, Jr. & Sr., John Hanke, N. W. Jasper, Tom Kelley, Robert Lutz, Jorge Montoya, Shantanu Narayen, Paul Otellini, Rudolph A. Peterson, Paul Rice, Pete Stark, Natasha Raja, and many more.

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Full-Time MBA Program Part-Time MBA Program (Evenings and Weekends) for Full-Time Working Professionals Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Program
Rankings BW 2010: 8
FT 2011: 25
U.S. News 2011: 7
Economist 2010: 3		 BW 2010: 3 FT 2010: 13
Duration 24 months 36 months 19 months
Deadlines Round 1: Oct 12, 2011
Round 2: Dec 1, 2011
Round 3: Jan 18, 2012
Round 4: Mar 7, 2012		 Round 1: Nov 15, 2011
Roubd 2: Jan 18, 2012
Round 3: Mar 15, 2012		 Rolling admissions process.
Dates to be announced shortly.
Average GMAT score 718 700 GMAT scores required
Average GPA 3.63 (No minimum GPA required) 3.35 (No minimum GPA required) No minimum GPA required.
Minimum years of education 16 16 16
TOEFL/IELTS requirement Required for international applicants
(Min. scores required for tests; paper-based - 570, computer based - 230 and internet based - 110).
IELTS scores accepted as an alternative.		 Required for international applicants.
IELTS scores accepted as an alternative.		 Required for international applicants.
Avg Professional Work Exp. 5 years 8 years
(No minimum yrs. of work experience required)		 12 years

Class Profiles

Full-Time MBA Program Part-Time MBA Program (Evenings and Weekends) for Full-Time Working Professionals Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Program
Class Size 243 240 70
Average Age of a Student 28 years 32 years 36 years
Female Students 30% 29% 21%
International Students 38% 18% 34%
International Faculty 43% 43%
Classes commence from Classes start in Fall each year. Classes start in Fall each year.
Evening MBA: Classes conducted in evenings twice a week.
Weekend MBA: Classes conducted on Saturdays.		 Classes start by mid-May each year and sessions are divided in 5 terms of 3-4 months each and meet 5 times Thursday-Saturday.
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Admissions Process

Full-Time MBA Program Part-Time MBA Program (Evenings and Weekends) for Full-Time Working Professionals Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Program
Recommendations 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.
Also, a Letter of Endorsement from applicant's organization on the official letterhead, signed by management, indicating that the necessary finance and time will be provided for attending the program.
Transcripts Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which applicants have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be produced only after admission when notified. Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which applicants have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be produced only after admission when notified. Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions from which applicants have earned a degree.

Expenses

Full-Time MBA Program Part-Time MBA Program (Evenings and Weekends) for Full-Time Working Professionals Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Program
Tuitions and Fees $110,000 (Tution + Registration Fees + Book supply) - as of Fall 2011 $106,284 ($2,387 per unit; 42 units required to earn an MBA) $157,440 (Tution, Books, Accommodations and most meals during residence periods and the international Seminar - Airfair is not inculded)
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses $1,850 $1,700
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