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Complement your degree with the BASE Summer Program from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. This intensive, six-week summer program is designed to teach the fundamentals of business to non-business, un- dergraduate students in arts, sciences, and engineering.

Students in the BASE Summer Program • earn academic credit while developing top-notch business savvy • study at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, one of the top three undergraduate business programs in the US • meet business professionals around the San Francisco Bay Area • work with students from some of the most elite universities in the US BASE Summer Program Haas School of Business University of California, Berkeley S450 Student Services Building #1900 CA 94720-1900 Berkeley, • position themselves for a successful career

www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/ www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/ Comments from BASE Alumni

Why BASE? Why Berkeley? “The BASE program played an instrumental role in what in- dustry I chose to pursue by providing me with a well struc- tured fi rst experience into the different fi elds of business.” Young professionals today must have the skills necessary to For over 100 years, the Haas School of Business at the Univer- -Brian Sze, Stanford University operate in increasingly complex business environments. sity of California, Berkeley, has offered a superb management Six weeks in the BASE program will education to outstanding men and women from around the “BASE gave me knowledge and confi dence I need to approach give you the tools you need to con- world. The school is one of the world’s leading producers the business world with a liberal arts degree. “ duct business research, analyze prod- of new ideas and knowledge for all areas of business, and a -Laurie Wilson, UCLA uct and fi nancial markets, examine launching point for many new businesses. human resource management “BASE helped me focus on what I wanted to learn about the issues, and use technology resources The Haas School is widely known for its diverse and talented world of business.” with confi dence. faculty, staff, students and alumni. They have created an innovative academic culture that stresses cooperative - C h r i s t o p h e r R e e s e , D u k e U n i v e r s i t y The BASE Summer Program begins teamwork, entrepreneurship, a global point of view, and an “BASE helped me immensely. I ended up taking more in early July and runs through mid emphasis on new ideas and fresh perspectives. business courses at my own institution.” August. It is an intensive, six-week -Guan-Jong Chen, MIT educational experience designed to providedd students with h a Academic Credit and Curriculum solid grounding in the fundamentals of management and a During the six weeks of BASE, you will be enrolled in competitive edge in the marketplace. BASE is designed for: three courses: • Introduction to Financial Accounting • Students in the arts • Leading People (Organizational Behavior) • Students in the sciences Marketing • Engineering students • Courses are taught by Haas School faculty, including The ideal participant in the BASE Program is a student who business practitioners and leading researchers in the major will have recently completed his or her sophomore, junior or business disciplines. Contact Information senior year, or has graduated within the last two years from an undergraduate institution. Upon successful completion of the BASE program with at least a grade of C- in each course (all courses must be taken The program builds upon students’ foundations in liberal for a letter grade), you will receive a certifi cate of comple- The BASE Summer Program arts, sciences or engineering, providing students with the tion and 9 upper division semester units of credit from the accepts applications begin- additional knowledge and skills essential for careers in a University of California, Berkeley. ning November 1. Due to variety of fi elds, including marketing, management consult- space limitations, early ing, banking and fi nancial services. Outside the Classroom BASE students have access to the vibrant community and applications are encouraged. After completing this intensive program, students have a culture of the Haas School of Business. Extracurricular competitive edge in securing a job in the business arena activities include: and a better understanding of today’s global economy. • Meet business professionals: explore different careers They are better able to make an informed decision about the and interact with business professionals by participat- future pursuit of an MBA. Whether planning ahead to launch ing in career workshops and company-related fi eld trips For more information, please visit our web site at: their career, or gearing up for a new job, the BASE Program and/or on-campus briefi ngs. Recent fi eld trips have www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/ gives participants the advantage they need in a competitive included visits to investment banks, information or call us at (510) 642-1421. job market. technology companies, and consulting fi rms. • Gain career expertise: career counselors at Haas conduct interview and resume workshops to help you plan for a career in business. Interact with BASE faculty and staff. www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/ • www.haas.berkeley.edu/Undergrad/BASE/