MBA at UC Berkeley : Admission Requirements, Fees & Prospects

The University of California Berkeley (UCB) is a public research university. It is the first campus of the University of California system and has the second oldest business school in the US. The university focuses on diversity and inclusion. UC Berkeley offers 184 academic programs over 14 different colleges. It is a premier university where the brightest minds from all over the world come together to explore and contribute to the world. 

MBA at UC Berkeley allows students to deepen their knowledge of business fundamentals, and learn leadership skills. It, in turn, helps to thrive in the business ecosystem and take confident leadership-related decisions.  

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UC Berkeley MBA follows an experiential learning methodology and offers unparalleled opportunities to work on team projects with major global firms.  It helps students to become foresighted decision-makers, and eventually leaders.  

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Location

UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California, USA. It is approximately a 20-minute drive away from San Francisco. The university has beautiful grounds and walking paths, redwood forests, and historic architecture. The North Berkeley situated to the west of the central campus is known for its high-quality dining.  The walking paths connect the campus to Downtown Berkeley, Telegraph Avenue, and North Shattuck.   

History

UC Berkeley was established in 1868 under the state’s first land-grant university. The founder of the College of California, Henry Durant, purchased the current Berkeley campus in 1866. The University of California was established on March 23, 1868, after Governor Henry H. Haight signed the Dwinelle Bill also known as the Organic Act.

Affiliations

UC Berkeley’s academic affiliations are

• AAU (The Association of American Universities)
• IARU (The International Alliance of Research Universities)
• URA ( The Universities Research Association)
• UCAR ( The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research)
• APRU (The Association of Pacific Rim Universities)
• Space-grant ( consortia for outer space research) 

It holds accreditation from WSCUC (The Western Association of Schools and Colleges) showcasing an effective, quality and sustainable education system.  

Alumni

UC Berkeley has produced numerous Nobel Prize winners, Turing Award winners, Pulitzer Prize, Academy Awards, and Emmy Awards winners. 

Some notable alumni are:

• Steven Chu, Nobel laureate 
• Natalie Coughlin, Olympic Gold medallist in swimming
• Joan Didion, Author, Journalist, Playwright
• Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc.
• Alex Morgan, Co-captain, US women’s national soccer team. 

UC Berkeley Ranking            

Ranked By	2020	2021	2022
Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking)	5	5	NA
Best Business Schools Rankings -U.S. News & World Report	NA	NA	8
Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings	28	12	7
QS World University Rankings	5	4	30

UC Berkeley MBA Application Deadline

UC Berkeley enrols 300 candidates every Fall. UC Berkeley MBA deadline for round 2 and round 3 is 6th Jan 2023 and 7th April 2023 simultaneously.

Admission Process and Documents Required

The process for MBA at UC Berkeley admission begins with a secure online application. The application fee for the program is $200. 

Documents Required

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores.
• TOEFL/IELTS test scores.
• Official transcript from each university or college attended. 
• Resume in PDF format. 
• Two professional Letters of Recommendation. 
• Essays. 

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UC Berkley MBA Fees and Expenses

Estimated tuition fee and expenses for 2021-22

EXPENSE	NON- RESIDENT
Tuition and Fees	$71,817
Housing and Food	$26,014
Books and Supplies	$646
Transportation	$3,240
Health Insurance	$6,088
Personal Expenses	$2,790
Total Budget	$110,595

Credit Hours Required to Complete the Program

MBA at UC Berkeley is a full-time course of two years. 

• Pass all core courses 
• Take and pass at least 51 units
• Take and pass one Applied Innovation Course
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Complete an internship
• Maintain four semesters of Academics Residency
• Pay all tuition and fees

Job Prospects and Salary Scale

The average starting salary is $149,000. Top recruiters include Amazon, Adobe, BCG, Deloitte, EY Parthenon, Google, Microsoft, Meta (Facebook), McKinsey & Company, and Samsung.

SALARY BY INDUSTRY	MEAN ANNUAL SALARY
Consulting	$157,571
CPG/Retail	$124,667
Energy	$152,833
Financial Services	$140,863
Health/BioTech/Pharma	$142,485
Nonprofit/Public Sector	$119,849
Technology	$141,350
Real Estate	$105,000
Other	$125,014

 

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