Overview
This unique programme 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 Programme (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 Programme 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 Programme, 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 programme 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:
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
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
12–15 units
Delivered
Campus Location
- Berkeley, United States
- Berkeley, United States
Disciplines
Business Administration Entrepreneurship International Business View 60 other Short Courses in International Business in United StatesWhat students do after studying Business & Management
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applications are open to university students (undergraduate and graduate level) and working professionals.
Undergraduate Coursework 2 years
- GPA 3
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
43800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD per semester during 4 months. -
National
43800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD per semester during 4 months. -
In-State
43800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21900 USD per semester during 4 months.
Living costs for Berkeley
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.