Part-Time MBA at University of California, Berkeley
Public university ยท Berkeley, California
- AACSB accredited
- MBA
- Executive MBA
- Part-Time MBA
University of California, Berkeley is a public university with graduate business programs in Berkeley, California. Those programs run through the Haas School of Business. The institution is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.
Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 12,812 students, alongside 33,068 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.
Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path, an executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals, and a part-time or evening MBA format for students who keep working. That puts it among the 8 of 16 schools in MBA Lab's California directory listing an executive MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.
It is the only school in Berkeley in this directory - the other 9 part-time MBA options in California are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.
What to ask University of California, Berkeley
These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.
- Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of California, Berkeley may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
- Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
- Pace flexibility. Ask how long students typically take, whether you can drop to one class during a heavy work quarter without penalty, and how late evening sections actually run against your commute from work.
- Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Haas School of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
At a glance
| Institution | University of California, Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Business school | Haas School of Business |
| Control | public |
| Location | Berkeley, California |
| Campus setting | Midsize city |
| Carnegie class | Doctoral university, very high research activity (R1) |
| MBA formats listed | MBA Executive MBA Part-Time MBA |
| Graduate enrollment | 12,812 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 33,068 |
| Business accreditation | AACSB — view listing |
| Institutional accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Official site | Visit website |
| Net price calculator | Estimate your cost |
| Federal data | College Scorecard profile |
School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: July 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.
Compare with other schools in California
| School | City | AACSB | Formats listed | Earnings, 1 yr out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Berkeley This page | Berkeley | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | Not reported |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $112,068 |
| University of California, Irvine | Irvine | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $119,774 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Los Angeles | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $172,128 |
| University of California, San Diego | San Diego | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $98,870 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $132,668 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose | Yes | MBA, Part-Time MBA | Not reported |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $140,238 |
| University of California, Davis | Davis | Yes | MBA, Part-Time MBA | $120,153 |
"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.
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Frequently asked questions
What MBA formats does University of California, Berkeley offer?
MBA Lab's directory lists an executive MBA and a part-time MBA at University of California, Berkeley, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.
Is University of California, Berkeley's business school AACSB-accredited?
Yes - University of California, Berkeley appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.
Is University of California, Berkeley a public or private institution?
University of California, Berkeley is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Berkeley, California. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How do I compare University of California, Berkeley with other schools in California?
MBA Lab lists 10 schools in its California part-time MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.
Where should I verify program details?
Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.
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