Important Dates & Deadlines 2023-2024
| March 1, Noon | International Exchange Program Webinar | Webinar, Slides |
| March 6 | Application Process Begins | via Google Form |
| March 24 | Application Deadline | via Google Form (closes at 12 noon) |
| March 27 | Decision and Notifications Sent | via Email |
| March 29 | Deadline for Students to Accept/Deny Placement | via Email |
General Information
Exchange programs: if you can bear to be away from Berkeley, are an opportunity to expand your horizons and experience the global marketplace first-hand. Haas has reciprocal agreements with leading business schools in both Europe and Asia.
Evening & Weekend MBA students who have completed their core course requirements may participate in an exchange program, in either the Fall semester or the Spring Semester. Students may complete a maximum of 12 units of course work as an exchange student (or the equivalent of the host university’s Full Time course load). During their semester abroad, students will receive 10 semester units at Haas upon completion of the program and must pay the applicable Haas tuition and fees during the exchange semester.
Resources
- International Exchange FAQ
- Partner Schools at a Glance
- EWMBA International Exchange Program Overview
- 2020 Webinar – Includes student testimonials!
International Exchange Program Partner Schools
Located in one of Barcelona’s most pleasant suburbs, ESADE recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary as a leading academic institution in Spain. The MBA program gives special emphasis to the importance of teamwork and participation is highly valued. Students come from diverse business backgrounds and over 75 percent are international, representing more than 30 countries. A wide range of elective courses are offered with classes taught in both English and Spanish. Doing Business in Spanish is also offered as an optional language class throughout the term with students being placed according to their level. The exchange periods are October – December OR January-March. Note: This program can be done in Fall or Spring (Winter) terms.
An innovative model among MBA formats, the ESSEC MBA has now become a major player on the international level among European business schools. Its roots in a strong humanist tradition provide scope to its mission and determination to train managers aware of current and future social and political stakes in this context. Previous ESSEC course offerings. Note: This program can be done in Fall , Winter, or Spring terms however the Spring term goes until mid June which could change your graduation date.
A dynamic, international research university, in relentless pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science, technology, business and humanities, and educating the new generation of front-runners for the world. Since its official opening in October 1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has established itself as an intellectual powerhouse, energizing the community’s transformation into a knowledge-based society, and securing a place on the academic world map in record-breaking time. Fall term runs late August-mid December, Spring term runs late January-early June. Note: This program can be done in Fall or Spring terms.
RSM offers a US-style MBA program focusing on the European business environment. Previous years’ course options have included Leadership, Sustainability, Strategic Finance and Value Creation, Consulting, Brand Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Negotiations, Private Equity, Financial Engineering, Innovation Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, and E-Marketing. Here is the elective schedule from last year. The MBA semester begins in early September and ends in mid-December. Note: This program is only available in the Fall semester