The Berkeley-Haas MBA Career Path
Three months after graduation, nearly 87 percent of University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business full-time MBA students had a job. These graduates accepted positions in a variety of industries and at a range of top companies including Adobe, Cisco, Facebook and Microsoft. And thanks to Haas’ close connection with Silicon Valley, 38.8 percent were in technology. Continue reading…
The University of Washington Looks at the Effect of Minimum Wage
Over the years, there have been many arguments for and against raising the minimum wage. The issue is that study results vary. Three years ago, Seattle became one of the first cities in the nation to approve a $15-an-hour minimum wage, to be implemented over several years. It started in April 2015, when the wage raised to $11 an hour from $9.47. Then, it continued in January 2016 with an increase to $13 an hour. Continue reading…
Metro Jobs Report: Seattle Minimum Wage, Breaking Up Amazon and More
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Berkeley-Haas Prof Advocates For Stricter Fuel Standards to Reduce Ozone in Mexico City
Berkeley-Haas recently investigated the truth behind Mexico City’s notorious smog, which Associate Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy Lucas Davis advocates has little to do with the ozone generated (or not) by the city’s congested motorways.
Haas Gender Inequality Addressed By ‘Manbassadors’
Haas-Berkeley recently profiled the Manbassadors, a student organization that provides men with tools to “better support their female friends, girlfriends, wives and daughters when they’re no longer blind to how women often have to deal with unfair situations.” Dean Richard Lyons will present a “Question the Status Quo” award to Manbassadors Founder Patrick Ford ’17.
Admissions Tip: Considering the Campus
Continuing our series of admissions tips geared towards those individuals who are just beginning to think about their MBA applications, we wanted to offer some advice on factors to consider with respect to a school’s facilities and location. Whether speaking with current students or touring the campus for yourself, it’s helpful to approach these information-gathering experiences with as clear a sense of what matters to you as possible.
