Introduction to the Major
The Haas School of Business B.S. degree in Business Administration develops leaders with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to understand the modern business world, to achieve the highest levels of success in their professional careers, and to prepare for subsequent graduate work. Coursework is fully integrated with UC Berkeley’s liberal arts curriculum, resulting in graduates who draw upon their knowledge of the arts and sciences as well as business in their endeavors.
Haas Defining Leadership Principles:
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Question the Status Quo
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Confidence Without Attitude
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Students Always
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Beyond Yourself
Build Your Skills
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Learn critical thinking and practice decision making using the appropriate analytic and quantitative tools.
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Apply concepts and theories from functional areas such as marketing and finance.
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Practice communicating effectively in person and in writing.
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Identify and address ethical issues in management decisions.
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Practice finding innovative solutions to strategic and organizational challenges.
Amplify Your Major
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Study Abroad is integrated into the major. Check out the different options to see which one is right for you.
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Participate in a case competition to develop and strengthen skills needed throughout your career.
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Look into the Sutardja Center’s Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Technology
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Explore the Jacobs Institute of Design Innovation’s certification programs.
First Year
Explore Your Major
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Check the Berkeley Academic Guide to learn about prerequisites.
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Visit the Pre-Admission Advising page to meet with a Haas advisor about your plan of study and admission details.
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Attend a Business@Berkeley session for admissions information.
Connect and Build Community
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Get matched with a graduate student mentor through Berkeley Connect
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Explore a HBSA Sponsored Club
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Discover student organizations at the Calapalooza fair in August.
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Get tutoring at the Student Learning Center.
Discover Your Passions
- Attend the Undergraduate Research and Scholarships Fair in October.
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Apply to the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program and get undergraduate research experience.
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Explore new topics in student-facilitated DeCal courses.
Engage Locally and Globally
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Visit the Study Abroad Fair in September to learn about study, internship, research, volunteer, and work opportunities.
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Engage in community service through the Public Service Center
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Volunteer on campus or within the Berkeley community.
Reflect and Plan Your Future
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Visit Berkeley Career Engagement to learn about career opportunities in business.
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Join Handshake to find Berkeley-specific internship opportunities and career development workshops.
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Develop a plan for getting career ready.
Second Year
Explore Your Major
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Apply to the major in November.
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Visit the Berkeley Haas Advising Staff for a pre-admission advising appointment.
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Consider a double major or minor and explore summer minors
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Utilize HBSA’s student essay workshops for the application process.
Connect and Build Community
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Connect with campus organizations, student government, and co-curricular activities through the LEAD Center
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Identify peer mentors in your clubs who may help you with recruiting or applying to Haas.
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Familiarize yourself with the Haas Culture.
Discover Your Passions
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Earn a certificate from the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology or Jacobs Institute for Design and Innovation
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Follow an interesting Course Thread
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Gain leadership skills with ASUC or Golden Bear Orientation.
Engage Locally and Globally
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Study abroad to incorporate a global view of business into your studies.
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Satisfy your American Cultures requirement with an ACES community-based project.
Reflect and Plan Your Future
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Map your skills and talents to career goals with the Career Counseling Library
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Develop your resume, job search, and interviewing skills with resources from the Career Center.
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Attend internship fairs to learn about career opportunities.
Third Year
Explore Your Major
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Enroll in upper-division core courses
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Make sure you are fulfilling your degree requirements. Meet with your Haas advisor.
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View professor evaluations when choosing classes.
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Admitted Haas students: Get free tutoring for upper division courses.
Connect and Build Community
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Go to office hours and build relationships with professors and Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs).
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Learn about the Haas Community to get a sense of your peers and faculty.
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Get to know the people in your Haas Cohort.
Discover Your Passions
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Explore research institutes and centers run by Haas faculty to learn about cutting-edge research on business issues.
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Enroll in UGBA 198 Decal courses in topics that you are passionate about.
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Participate in an Undergraduate Case Competition.
Engage Locally and Globally
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Tutor students at the Student Learning Center
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Study and intern in Washington D.C. with UCDC or Cal in the Capital
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Join the Haas Business Student Association as a general or committee member.
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Apply to become a UGSI for a course.
Reflect and Plan Your Future
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Meet with a Haas career counselor for guidance.
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Think about post-graduation options with career and graduate school fairs.
Fourth Year
Explore Your Major
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Look into Special Topics and consider these courses or clusters to fulfill your elective requirements.
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Finish any remaining major and college requirements.
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Meet with your college and major advisors to make sure you are on track to graduate.
Connect and Build Community
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Participate in Haas Experiential Learning Program Workshops facilitated by industry professionals.
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Enjoy a Brown Bag Lunch featuring Haas faculty.
Discover Your Passions
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Conduct business research with Berkeley Haas.
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Enroll in non-major courses on your bucket list.
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Facilitate your own DeCal course on a topic that you are interested in or passionate about.
Engage Locally and Globally
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Explore gap year opportunities that you may wish to pursue before your next big adventure.
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Apply for an Undergraduate or Recent Graduate Fellowship
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Go on service trips over spring or winter break with the Alternative Breaks program.
Reflect and Plan Your Future
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Leverage the Haas Alumni Network for career advice and guidance.
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Pursue On-Campus Recruiting to interview with professionals and receive full-time job offers.
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Update your resume information and practice interviewing skills.
Jobs and Employers
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Accountant Auditor, EY
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Analyst Consultant, Accenture
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Assoc. Product Mktg. Mgr., Google
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Business Analyst, McKinsey and Co.
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Business Development Assoc., Oracle
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Business Leadership Program, LinkedIn
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Credit Analyst, City National Bank
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Data Finance Advisor, Morgan Stanley
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Financial Analyst, Apple Computer
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Growth and Retention Mktg, Pandora
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Invt. Banking Assoc., Goldman Sachs
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Marketing Analyst, Williams-Sonoma
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Program Analyst, Walt Disney Co.
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Product Manager, Expedia
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Retail Management Trainee, GAP
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Sales and Trading Analyst, HSBC
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Sales Associate, Hewlett-Packard
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Software Engineer, Yelp
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Talent Acquisition, Microsoft
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Tax Consultant, Deloitte
Graduate Programs
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Business
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Computer Science
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Education
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Human Resources
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Law
Examples gathered from the First Destination Survey of recent Berkeley graduates.
Connect With Us
Business@Berkeley
Learn about the Business major and our admissions process. Expand your narrative and view the multitude of ways you can get involved with Haas.
Events
Attend department events with students, staff, and faculty. Visit haas.berkeley.edu for news and updates.
Advising
The Haas Undergraduate Program Office is located in room S450 of the Student Services wing at the Haas School of Business.
Advising Hours
Mondays 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesdays 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesdays 9 am - 4 pm
Thursdays 9 am - 4 pm
Fridays 9 am - 4 pm
Closed for lunch 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Call (510) 642-1421 or visit https://haas.berkeley.edu/undergrad/admissions/pre-admission-advising/ for
more information about advising services.
How to Use this Map
Use this map to help plan and guide your experience at UC Berkeley, including academic, co-curricular, and discovery opportunities. Everyone’s Berkeley experience is different and activities in this map are suggestions. Always consult with your advisors whenever possible for new opportunities and updates.