International Consulting Project
Jason Topel and Jessica Lopatka were part of a recent International Business Development team that worked to improve the sustainability of a school nutritional program in Ghana.
Jason Topel and Jessica Lopatka were part of a recent International Business Development team that worked to improve the sustainability of a school nutritional program in Ghana.
Global Management
With the continuing globalization of the economy, the need to think and compete internationally has become imperative. Nothing could be more illustrative of this point than the 80 students on 20 teams who were part of the Haas School’s acclaimed International Business Development (IBD) program in 2009. Slated to double in size in the next few years, the IBD program sends students around the world to consult for a variety of firms and organizations each year under the direction of Sebastian Teunissen, executive director of the Clausen Center for International Business and Policy.
IBD clients range from large multinationals to nonprofit organizations.
- During the spring semester: Student teams prepare a work plan in consultation with their client and undertake background research and analysis while attending classes on related topics.
- From mid-May to mid-June: Teams spend three weeks on location in their assigned country.
- In the fall semester: Teams carry out additional research to complete the assignment and present their work to the Haas community.
In addition to the IBD course, Seminars in International Business (SIB) are offered each year in countries such as China, India, and Brazil.
The international emphasis of the Haas School is an integral part of its culture. Many Berkeley MBA students have lived, studied, or worked abroad, and over one-third of the full-time MBA students are international, representing over 40 countries. Many faculty members, too, are either originally from other countries, or have extensive international experience and contacts. The impact of this international diversity on the MBA program is enormous, adding varied perspectives to classroom discussions, team projects, and everyday interactions.
Certificate in Global Management
This certificate program allows you to demonstrate proficiency in the theory and application of global business and management principles. Requirements for the certificate fall into three areas: overseas experience, courses with international content, and a language requirement.
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Top-ranked specialties
In 2009, US News & World Report ranked the following Haas School areas of study in the top ten nationally:
Finance
Marketing
Management
Entrepreneurship
International
Nonprofit
