Overview
This unique program provides access to Berkeley Haas' top-notch faculty, courses and networks within the innovative ecosystem of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
Through the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP), top-qualifying international students from both business and non-business backgrounds gain the knowledge, skills and connections necessary to excel as tomorrow's innovators and global leaders. P
The Berkeley Haas Global Access Program Entrepreneurship is offered by the University of California, Berkeley.
Optional Practical Training
If you choose to study with us for two semesters in the Berkeley Haas Global Access Program, you become eligible for an opportunity to put your newly learned skills and knowledge to practical use by applying for Optional Practical Training, more commonly known as OPT.OPT is a temporary, 12-month work authorization in the United States, permitting you to stay an additional 12 months after your academic program ends to complete paid work. If you decide on this combined educational and work experience option, you should expect to be in the U.S. for approximately two years in total.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Fundamentals of Design Thinking
Opportunity Recognition: Technology and Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
Thriving at Haas and Beyond
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
International Marketing
New Venture Finance
Audience
- Applications are open to university students (undergraduate and graduate level) and working professionals.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Fall 2024 applications open Mar. 1, 2024.
Language
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Credits
12–15 units
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Entrepreneurship International Business View 68 other Short Courses in International Business in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of California, Berkeley and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applications are open to university students (undergraduate and graduate level) and working professionals.
Undergraduate Coursework 2 years
- GPA 3
Tuition Fee
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International
21900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
21900 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD for the full programme during 6 months.
Living costs for Berkeley
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.