Technology

The proximity of Berkeley/Haas to Silicon Valley creates a natural connection to the high-tech community. Over a quarter of Haas MBA students pursue careers in the technology sector, across a wide variety of functional areas including finance, strategy/consulting, marketing, CSR, and entrepreneurship.  An emphasis in technology provides you with a broad overview of the industry while complementing your specific career goals. 

Recommended electives:
MBA 217 The Business of Social & Other Networks
MBA 247 Design and Development of Web Based Products and Services (BILD Course)
MBA 290A Introduction to Management of Technology
MBA 290E Marketing for High-Tech Entrepreneurs
MBA 290K Innovation in Services and Business Models
MBA 290N Managing the New Product Development Process (BILD COURSE)
MBA 290P Project Management Case Studies
MBA 290T Topics in Open Innovation
MBA 295C Opportunity Recognition: Technology and Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
MBA 295T Start-up Lab (BILD Course)

Speaker series:
MBA 294 Managing Internet and Digital Media Products
MBA 294 Topics in Technology

Additional electives likely to be helpful:
MBA 224A Managerial Accounting
MBA 231 Corporate Finance
MBA 236G Designing Financial Models that Work
MBA 248 Supply Chain Management
MBA 252 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
MBA 254 Power and Politics in Organizations
MBA 257 Leadership
MBA 270 Business and Public Policy
MBA 277 Managing the Legal Environment of Business

(Please note that the elective courses listed above are not necessarily offered every semester or every year).

Active involvement in the following:
DMEC (Digital Media and Entertainment Club)
Haas Tech Club (HTC)
Haas Technology Case Competition
>play Conference