Programs for Executives
The Lester Center and the Haas School of Business develop programs that disseminate knowledge to the entrepreneurial community:
The Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum
For over 15 years the Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum has provided an informative and stimulating setting for students and the entrepreneurial community to meet with and hear from seasoned professional entrepreneurs. (more)
Executive Short Courses
The Lester Center partners with the Center for Executive Education to offer courses in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and others.
Hear Jerry Engel, Lester Center executive director, describe the unique approach and value that the Haas School brings to executive education in a short video.
Current executive programs include:
Venture Capital Executive Program
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 2009 (more info)
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. A thorough, intensive view into the venture capital industry.
Open Innovation &
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Oct. 26-30, 2009 (more info)
A one week course designed for corporate entrepreneurs and innovators which provides concepts, processes and tools to launch and manage new growth initiatives within a firm, presented in cooperation with the Center for Open Innovation. Based on cutting-edge theory and industry experience of professors at the Haas School.
The Lester Center has partnered with QB3 (the California Institute for Qualitative Biosciences) to offer a special short course:
QB3 Global Bio-entrepreneurship
Course, October 18-23, 2009
(more info)
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.
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