Our students demonstrate professional achievement, academic aptitude, and leadership potential and come from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds.
The Evening & Weekend Berkeley MBA admissions team takes a holistic approach to reviewing applications, seeking to understand all aspects of a candidate’s character, qualifications, and experiences.
All interested candidates are encouraged to start an application.
The Berkeley MBA Application
The first step is creating your Application Portal through our secure online system. Your Portal will be your guide through the admissions process from the time you begin your application through the time you submit your enrollment deposit.
If you've previously applied to any Berkeley MBA program, including the Evening & Weekend MBA Program, you still need to create a new application. See our information for Reapplicants.
If you received your undergraduate degree outside of the United States and/or are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, see our information for International Applicants.
University Transcripts
You must upload to your application copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate programs you have attended or are currently attending since graduating high school/secondary school. You must also list each of these schools in the Academic History section of the application.
You can also learn more about how to provide transcripts and about the academic performance review process.
Employment & Resume
To review the progression and milestones of your career, you may provide us details of each of your professional roles since you have finished your undergraduate studies. Please break out each of your positions separately and provide dates and details for each position.
We also ask that you upload a current resume through the online application. We prefer chronological resumes no longer than 2 pages, in PDF format. Learn more about how we review your professional experience.
Standardized Tests
All applicants are required to take the GMAT, GRE, or EA exam. New this year: EWMBA Program will now accept Executive Assessment scores from all applicants, regardless of years of work experience. We will accept official scores for GMAT, GRE, or EA exams taken as early as October 2019 for 2025 applicants. These scores must also be verifiable with the testing agency. The testing agencies keep the scores for five years from the date the test was taken so you must submit your official scores to us directly from the testing agency prior to them expiring.
Berkeley Haas keeps test score reports on file for two years, and there is no minimum acceptable score. Learn more about how we review your test score.
Quantitative Readiness
The optional QRC provides a no-cost option for demonstrating academic readiness and prepares you for the rigors of MBA coursework. The virtual course is self-paced and includes online support from an instructor.
The QRC is for MBA applicants who have limited experience using quantitative skills in their academic or professional background and would like to provide more evidence of academic readiness to support their MBA candidacy. It also benefits incoming students who would like to brush up on and/or enhance their quantitative skills in preparation for their MBA.
Note: If you are taking UCB Extension Math for Management, you do not need to take this course.
“I haven't taken a math class since high school. I feel significantly more prepared for my MBA program now taking this course. Thank you!”
"There were things I took away from QRC that I was able to apply immediately in my Term 1 Data & Decisions class. The QRC made me feel more prepared going into the program, considering I’ve been out of school for a few years."
“Thank you for patience, for taking the time to meet, for encouraging me, and for helping me get to the level I need to succeed in the MBA program, which was especially intimidating after being more than 20 years since I graduated college.”
“I am positive that the professors in the program will notice a big difference in the preparedness of the students that have taken your course. I will share my success story every chance I get!”
Test Waiver Options
Applicants with a PhD with evidence of strong quantitative skills or an advanced medical degree, as listed below, are not required to submit Standardized Test Scores. While optional, they are recommended.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university in Business, Economics, or a STEM field with a GPA of 3.4 or greater (on 4.0 scale), are not required to submit Standardized Test Scores. While optional, they are recommended. To see if your major qualifies as a STEM degree, please complete the STEM major worksheet here.
Applicants who are UC Berkeley alumni are not required to submit test scores, however they are highly recommended for those with limited quantitative coursework. Find more details in our Test Waiver FAQ here.
Essays
We’re looking for honest, thoughtful responses that help us get to know you; there truly is no one “right” answer to our essay questions. While you should answer each question thoroughly, you should not exceed the specified lengths.
To help admissions get to know you please share something about yourself that may not be evident in other parts of your application. Examples might include information about your family, culture, hobbies, and lived experiences. Please avoid professional topics. (400 word limit)
Please summarize your primary area of professional expertise or knowledge. What do you do, and what are you known for? (150 words)
Letter of Recommendation
Learn more about what we look for in Letters of Recommendation.
Video Interview
Our video interview allows us to get to know you beyond your written application. The video format provides the opportunity to ensure each candidate receives a similar interview experience, which aids us in reducing unconscious bias.
Applicants will complete two short video questions. One question will be based on your desire to attend Haas and the other will give us a chance to get to know you better. For each question, you will have 1-2 minutes of response time.
After you receive the link you have SEVEN days to complete the video interview. This due date may be after the application deadline depending on when you submit your application. The video interview has a unique and separate deadline which will be shown in the email that includes the link to the video interview platform.
Learn more about our video interview process and review our Frequently Asked Questions.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
A $200 non-refundable application fee is required and payable by credit card within the online application.
Fee waivers are available for:
You will apply for a fee waiver within the application. Requests for a fee waiver must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the application deadline for which you are applying.
English Language Proficiency Requirement (If applicable)
Applicants who received their degrees in countries other than the U.S., UK, Australia, English-speaking Canada, or Singapore are required to take the TOEFL exam or the IELTS exam.
Review our International Applicants website for information on ordering these scores
If you have completed at least one year of full-time academic coursework with grades of “B” or better in residence at a recognized US institution at your time of application. You must submit an official transcript from the US institution.
The following courses will not fulfill this requirement: