Introduction
Take both Entrepreneurship and Startup Management certificates, add the Global Business and Marketing Strategy capstone course, Entrepreneurship and Startup Mentoring courses, and two specialization electives and you'll be eligible for an internship and Optional Practical Training with the two-semester Professional Diploma Program in Entrepreneurship and Startup Management! Take courses during the day or evening. Electives mostly run in the evening.
Global Business and Marketing Strategy Capstone Course
As a group, you will:
Run a business, acting as senior management for a large company and coordinating individual departments to produce an integrated business strategy.
Compete with other teams to be successful in a complex international market.
Experience the strategic process of setting a goal and achieving that goal, taking into account all the elements of your company as a means to execute your strategy.
You’ll also have access to individualized mentoring by industry experts on the diverse challenges young businesses face and will train to take the CEO role at a startup.
Specialization Electives
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Bonus: Career Development (CEU)
Gain career orientation and hands-on training for successful job placement and career advancement. This special course includes workshops on soft skills, interview methods, and technical skills, as well as personalized career coaching and professional network development.
Completing Your Studies
Once you've completed this two-semester Professional Diploma Program, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion. You're also eligible to take part in an internship and apply for Optional Practical Training!
Program Structure
You've mastered the skills, now it's time to put them to work. Combine the two certificates with focused electives to be eligible for an internship and OPT. Gain real-world experience and launch your career.
Receive a diploma upon completion and be eligible for an internship and OPT.
Length
2 semesters
Format
Full-time
OPT Qualified
Yes
Internship Option
Yes
Award
Diploma
Cost
$22,000, plus the price of individual electives
Internships
If you successfully complete the Entrepreneurship or Startup Management certificate—or both—you can start working through a three-month internship at a leading San Francisco or Silicon Valley company!
Put your newfound skills to work
Gain work experience
Build connections
Expand your network
You'll see firsthand how a U.S. business runs, giving you a competitive edge when you're ready to launch your own company.
Cost: $3,000.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Optional Practical Training is an opportunity for those studying in the United States with an F-1 visa to apply their knowledge with practical work experience. If you successfully complete both the Entrepreneurship and Startup Management certificates, you'll be eligible to apply for paid temporary work authorization in the U.S., also known as Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Imagine yourself learning how to best pitch your company idea. Receiving industry insights into your business plan. Being mentored by successful entrepreneurs and business founders.
With OPT, you can apply everything you've learned to real-world projects and gain valuable work experience.
International Enrollments
Online Information Session
This program is structured so that international students can fulfill their Visa requirements for full-time study, as well as have the opportunity to be eligible for internships and Optional Practical Training (OPT).
English Proficiency Requirements
International applicants must submit official evidence of English-language proficiency. Sometimes exceptions to this requirement are made. Please note that the submission of language proficiency scores or other forms of verification does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Scores must be from the past two years.
English Language Test
Minimum Score for Full-Time Certificates
TOEFL
90
IELTS
7
Cambridge
C1 Advanced
DAAD
C1
TEM-4 or TEM-8
70
Don't meet these requirements? Email internationaladmissions@berkeley.edu to learn more about your options.
Program Requirement
Because this is a cohort-based program and full-time attendance is required to maintain your visa status, you must attend all scheduled courses.
F-1 Visa Application and F-1 Transfer Process
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you must apply for an F-1 student visa to attend this program. Non-U.S. citizens with a visitor visa (B-1, B-2) or under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to engage in full-time study). Your acceptance packet includes the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) verifying that you have been admitted for full-time study.
Housing
With options available in both Berkeley and San Francisco, you can live in the bustling atmosphere of a dormitory, enjoy the independence of a private or shared apartment, or get the personal attention of a homestay.
Berkeley Life
Wherever you look on campus, you'll see the brightest students and faculty from all over the world gathering together to build friendships and learn from one another. Berkeley is known for welcoming students from all nationalities—we are part of a global community. Not only are you welcome here, but you belong here.
Health and Safety
We know you're traveling far from home to participate in a unique study-abroad experience. You'll be studying at a top university known for its rigorous academic standards. This means that while you're here, it's more important than ever to focus on your health and well-being.
At Your Service
At UC Berkeley Global, we have an entire office dedicated to supporting our international students. We're there each step of the way to help—from the application process to your time in Berkeley and after your program ends. Our goal is that your Berkeley experience is positive, safe, fun and productive.
