Why Berkeley?
Because the future won't be built by leaders who know more, but by leaders who do more with what they know.
Leadership Today Demands More Than Theory
The UC Berkeley Difference
#1 Public Global University
Ranked by U.S. News and World Report (Best Global Universities Rankings)
At the Heart of Silicon Valley
Part of the world's most innovative and forward-thinking business ecosystem
63 Nobel Laureates
Nobel Laureates include faculty, researchers and alumni (Cal Facts)
#1 Part-time MBA Program
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report (Best Part-time MBA Programs)
Haas School of Business
We don’t teach business as usual, we question it.
Founded in 1898 as the second-oldest business school in the U.S., UC Berkeley Haas is consistently ranked among the world’s best, including a #1-ranked Executive MBA. In the age of AI, Haas School of Business prepares its students to bring creativity, critical thinking, and the right questions to move business forward.
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The Leader of the Future
The leader of the future is defined by impact, not title. They have the courage to challenge assumptions, think beyond convention, and lead with curiosity and vision. They don’t wait for change. They make it happen.
Berkeley Executive Education
Where leaders shape the future of business.
At Berkeley Executive Education, learning is designed to transform not just what you know, but how you think. You’ll engage with new ideas, diverse perspectives, and practical frameworks to activate your team, unlock opportunity, navigate complexity, and shape what's next.
Our Educational Pillars
Organized around four pillars, our programs build the capabilities leaders need to turn insight into action.
Why Professionals Choose Berkeley Exec Ed
Beyond our Silicon Valley roots, professionals choose Berkeley Executive Education for the depth and breadth of our programs, our real-world impact, and the opportunities we unlock worldwide.
150+ Programs Delivered Annually
Top-rated programs delivered consistently every year
Flexible Format
Online, in-person, and blended program delivery with industry-leading technology
Personal Learning Journeys
Create your personal plan and earn a Certificate of Business Excellence (COBE).
Solutions for Organizations
Diverse solutions for organizations and groups to tackle your unique challenges.
Our Participants
The best leaders never stop learning. They grow alongside others who do the same.
We bring together professionals from across industries and around the globe who are looking to acquire the skills and perspectives needed for modern leadership. We also engage cohorts from government, academia, and corporate organizations looking to tackle real-world challenges and move their organizations forward.
Our Faculty
Our faculty are globally recognized thought leaders who combine academic rigor with deep, real-world experience and active roles in business and innovation.
Their impact is reflected in both practice and recognition. Berkeley counts 21 Nobel Prize laureates and 4 Pulitzer Prize winners among its faculty, underscoring a legacy of excellence that defines the learning experience.
A Culture of Bold Thinking
The People & Principles Behind Our Work
What’s the value of education? It’s how you think—not just what you know.
At Berkeley, our faculty don’t teach business as usual. They help leaders question assumptions, reframe problems, and create new possibilities—drawing on deep real-world experience and grounded in Berkeley Haas’s Defining Leadership Principles:
- Question the Status Quo
- Confidence Without Attitude
- Students Always
- Beyond Yourself
The Human Edge of Innovation
As AI reshapes how work gets done, human capabilities are what matter most.
As Dean of the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, Jennifer Chatman emphasizes that the leaders who will move organizations forward are those who bring strong judgment, curiosity, empathy, and the ability to think critically in complex environments. This perspective shapes how we design custom executive education programs and help teams build capabilities that endure beyond any single moment of change.
“In an AI-driven world, how leaders think—and how they lead—becomes the real competitive advantage.” ~Jennifer Chatman, Bank of America Dean, Haas School of Business
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