Full-time MBA Program

Health Care

The Haas School and the School of Public Health have teamed up to prepare management leaders for the healthcare industry. Graduates of the program typically receive multiple job offers from:

The program leverages California's cutting-edge managed care, Internet, and biotechnology industries as laboratories for education and research. The program offers a joint MBA/MPH (Masters in Public Health) degree program, and a Certificate in Health Management. Leading UC Berkeley academic researchers from both the business and public health schools, as well as prominent industry practitioners, teach in the program.

An active student club, Haas Healthcare and BioBusiness (H2B2) educates students on the multi-faceted nature of healthcare and biotechnology, and connects them with industry alumni and professionals, as well as to students from other associations and schools. Students in the program organize a hugely successful annual Business of Health Care Conference.

Certificate in Health Management

The certificate program prepares you for business leadership roles in the health services and health technology industries. Capitalizing on its location in one of the world's most dynamic healthcare marketplaces and its proximity to the vibrant Bay Area biotechnology industry, the program provides access to a range of courses in health management. The program also collaborates with companies that offer:

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Laronne Faulkner, MBA 08

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Symptoms of Success

As a student in the MBA/MPH program, Laronne Faulkner, MBA 08, appreciates the personalized support he receives from both the Haas School and the School of Public Health. "The two programs are seamlessly and thoroughly integrated," he says. "The rigor of the program is outstanding. That benefits both students with a business background and those with mostly healthcare experience. Everyone comes in with a different level of understanding, and through the core curriculum, everyone leaves with an equal level of knowledge."