Haas School of Business

The Haas School of Business is the business school of the University of California, Berkeley. Founded in 1898 as the College of Commerce, it was renamed in 1989 in honor of Walter A. Haas, former chairman and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. Haas offers undergraduate business administration, full-time MBA, evening and weekend MBA, executive MBA, PhD, and executive education programs. It is widely recognized for its emphasis on innovation, leadership, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, and it consistently ranks among the top business schools in the United States and globally. Located on the UC Berkeley campus in Berkeley, California, Haas serves several thousand students across its degree programs. The school is home to modern classroom and research facilities, including Chou Hall, as well as numerous centers focused on areas such as entrepreneurship, social sector leadership, and business innovation. As part of a leading public research university, Haas combines rigorous academic training with access to the San Francisco Bay Area's dynamic business and technology ecosystem. Haas is a public institution and operates within the University of California system. Its mission emphasizes developing leaders who redefine how business operates, with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and social impact. Graduates are known for their analytical skills, ethical leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset.