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    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

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    Berkeley, USMBAIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $178,078.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    17.7%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    273
    Cohort
    students
    51
    Credits
    $250.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley is a 51-credit, 2-year, in-person MBA program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $178,078 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides a rigorous curriculum with 11 required core courses building business fundamentals and 75 electives on average each semester, half incorporating hands-on projects. It emphasizes leadership development, experiential learning, and customization to professional goals.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Sep 11, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min There is no minimum acceptable score
    GMAT
    required
    Min There is no minimum acceptable score
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Your most recent score must be at least 4.5 on a scale of 6.0 for the Internet-based test (iBT)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Your most recent overall BAND score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $164,930.00
    Avg starting salary
    $29,008.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley is $178,078 across 51 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 2 years and 51 credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at University of California-Berkeley reports an acceptance rate of approximately 17.7%.