Executive Education

The Lester Center develops programs that disseminate knowledge to the entrepreneurial community beyond the Haas School. Its oldest continuing vehicle is the UC Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum, which has brought cutting edge ideas to the entrepreneurial community of the Bay Area since 1991.

Center for Executive Development
Offers customized programs to meet strategic business objectives plus cutting-edge open enrollment courses. Taught by Haas School faculty at client sites and on UC Berkeley campus. Courses offered throughout the year.

Venture Capital Executive Program
A one week course designed for investment professionals, economic policy advisors, and entrepreneurs striving to gain advanced, results-oriented training in the venture capital process.

Degree Programs for Executives

Berkeley- Columbia Executive MBA Program
Combines the curricular, research, and professional strengths of two foremost business schools in a unique bicoastal curriculum that bridges Wall Street and Silicon Valley.

Evening & Weekend MBA Program
Three-year, part time degree program for working professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Evening and weekend options available.