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

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    Berkeley, USMBAIn-person22 months
    STEM-OPT
    $216,500.00
    Tuition
    over 22mo
    70
    Cohort
    students
    41
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley is a 41-credit, 22-month, in-person MBA program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $216,500 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers a 22-month curriculum with core courses in lock-step followed by flexible electives, emphasizing leadership, strategy, entrepreneurship, and finance. It includes 25% experiential learning through five week-long field immersions on topics like leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, international business, and public policy.

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    Deadlines

    Round 4 2026
    May 11, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    GMAT
    optional
    Min no minimum score stated
    TOEFL
    required
    Min required for applicants from non-English degree countries; tests taken before June 2024 not accepted; no minimum score stated
    IELTS
    required
    Min required for applicants from non-English degree countries; tests taken before June 2024 not accepted; no minimum score stated

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $26,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley is $216,500 across 41 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 22 months and 41 credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive 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 large is the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley cohort?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Executive at University of California-Berkeley typically enrolls around 70 students per cohort.