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== Overview ==
The [[Haas School of Business]] (also known as Berkeley Haas) is the business school of the [[University of California, Berkeley]]. Established in 1898, it is the oldest business school at a public university in the United States. The school is named after Walter A. Haas, a 1910 Cal alumnus and former president of Levi Strauss & Co. 

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== History ==
The Haas School of Business was first established as the College of Commerce of the University of California in 1898. The college was renamed in honor of Walter A. Haas, Sr., a 1910 Cal alumnus and former president of [[Levi Strauss & Co.|Levi Strauss & Company]], in 1989. The renaming was in recognition of a generous endowment gift from the Walter and Elise Haas Fund.

== Academics ==
The Haas School of Business offers a variety of degree programs, including [[Bachelor of Science|Bachelor's]], [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]], [[Master of Financial Engineering]], and [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] programs. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes leadership, innovation, and social responsibility.

=== Undergraduate Program ===
The undergraduate program at the Haas School of Business is one of the most selective in the United States. Students are admitted to the program in their junior year of college, and complete a two-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

=== MBA Program ===
The full-time MBA program at Haas is a two-year program that includes a summer internship. The curriculum is designed to develop innovative leaders who make a positive impact on society. The program includes a required international business course and a global consulting project.

=== Master of Financial Engineering Program ===
The Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program at Haas is a one-year program that provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills needed for a career in quantitative finance. The program includes a three-month internship at a financial institution.

=== PhD Program ===
The PhD program at the Haas School of Business is a full-time, five-year program that prepares students for academic careers in business and economics. The program offers specializations in a variety of areas, including accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and strategy.

== Research ==
The Haas School of Business is home to several research centers and institutes, including the [[Institute for Business Innovation]], the [[Energy Institute at Haas]], and the [[Center for Responsible Business]]. These centers conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as innovation, energy economics, and corporate social responsibility.

== Campus ==
The Haas School of Business is located on the southern edge of the UC Berkeley campus. The school's facilities include six buildings, which house classrooms, faculty offices, research centers, and student lounges. The campus also includes the [[Walter A. Haas Pavilion]], a sports complex that is home to the Cal basketball and volleyball teams.

== Notable Alumni ==
The Haas School of Business has a distinguished list of alumni, including many leaders in business, academia, and public service. Notable alumni include [[Shantanu Narayen]], CEO of [[Adobe Systems|Adobe]], [[Paul Otellini]], former CEO of [[Intel Corporation|Intel]], and [[Barbara Desoer]], former CEO of [[Citibank|Citibank, N.A.]]

== See Also ==
* [[University of California, Berkeley]]
* [[List of United States business school rankings]]
* [[List of business schools in the United States]]

[[Category:Business schools in California]]
[[Category:University of California, Berkeley]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1898]]