Full-time MBA Program
Technology
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In recognition of the pervasive impact of technology on business, the Berkeley MBA program emphasizes the study of technology, providing you with an overview as well as the opportunity for specialization. You may select from a variety of leading-edge electives that explore technology and its effects, including Information- and Technology-based Marketing, and Opportunity Recognition: Technology & Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley.
The Haas School's proximity to Silicon Valley strengthens its connections to the high-tech community. Faculty members frequently invite local executives to be guest lecturers in their courses and to partner with them in research projects. Student groups host special events, such as the daylong Berkeley Nanotechnology Forum, and organize career-oriented activities with local firms.
Most Popular Program
The Haas School offers a technology specialization through its Management of Technology (MOT) program. The program, which focuses on the set of management activities associated with bringing high-tech products to market, is a joint effort of the Haas School, the College of Engineering, and the School of Information.
MOT has also become the most popular interdisciplinary program on the campus because it has successfully integrated business and technology education in classes that bring MBA students and engineering students together. Numerous Silicon Valley firms sponsor MOT projects every year in which teams of MBA and engineering students act as project consultants. Three MOT fellowship programs offer paid opportunities to about 25 students each year.
