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Master the skills you need for a successful business career with an International 

Diploma Program (IDP) from UC Berkeley Extension. Earn a certificate through 

short-term, intensive study, or build on your certificate education with an internship 

opportunity at a U.S. business—all in less time than an M.B.A. program. 

Choose one of four options: 

□ 2-Month IDP Spend a summer studying Management and Leadership. 

□ 4-Month IDP Focus on one area of study: Business Administration, Finance, 

Global Business Management, Marketing or Project Management. 

□ 8-Month Program: IDP + Internship After your 4-Month IDP, apply your 

knowledge in a 4-month internship with a U.S. company. 

□ 12-Month Program: Management and Business Track (MBT) 

Begin with a 4-Month IDP in Business Administration or Global Business 

Management; then, build specialized competency with a second 4-Month IDP in 

Finance, Marketing or Project Management. Finally, apply your new knowledge in 

a 4-month internship at a U.S. company.

world away. 

Contents 

4-Month IDPs 

Business Administration 6 

Finance 8 

Global Business Management 10 

Marketing 12 

Project Management 14 

8-Month Program: IDP + Internship 16 

12-Month Program: MBT 18 

2-Month IDP: Management and Leadership 20 

How to Apply 22 

Admission, Fees and Deadlines 24 

After You Are Accepted 25 

Enrollment Application 26 

Housing Options 29 

Housing Interest Form 31 


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The IDP Advantage 


Learn the skills you need to succeed in business, from 

management to communication. 

Understand other cultures and business practices by 

interacting with bright and ambitious students from more 

than 35 countries. 

Experience life in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of 

the world’s most scenic, exciting destinations and a region 

renowned for technology, food, fashion, outdoor activities 

and innovative businesses. 

Prepare to compete in the global marketplace, whether you 

choose to work for a multinational corporation, enter the 

family business or start your own venture. 

Join a group of diverse, accomplished students that includes 

young professionals, experienced managers updating their 

skills in new fields, recent university graduates preparing 

for M.B.A. programs and company employees seeking 

management training. 

Gain an invaluable resource: a global professional network. 

The Benefits of 

a Certificate 

A certificate program provides 

training and concentrated study 

more efficiently than a traditional 

degree program. An IDP certificate 

program offers: 

□ New skills for your current 

job or new career 

□ Instructors with extensive 

work experience 

□ A combination of 

academic theory and 

practical knowledge

Your IDP Classmates 

2% 

Russia 

3% 

India 

3% 

China 

Life in Berkeley 

Studying in the International Diploma Programs places you 

in the heart of downtown Berkeley. You attend classes in 

the UC Berkeley Extension building, just a few short blocks 

from the UC Berkeley campus. 

Berkeley is a dynamic community and part of the larger 

San Francisco Bay Area, the home of creative technology 

pioneers such as Google, Facebook and Twitter. Here, 

you’ll meet enthusiastic and accepting professionals who are 

committed to achieving their dreams. The city of Berkeley 

boasts a “melting pot” of traditions and welcomes diversity 

with open arms. 

3% 

Turkey 

4% 

Germany 

Downtown Berkeley resides in an arts and entertainment 

district that offers a variety of cinemas, live theater and 

music. You can sample local organic foods at a weekend 

farmers’ market, have coffee at a sidewalk café or take a 

hike in the wooded Berkeley hills. Visit street vendors on 

Telegraph Avenue, or enjoy an outdoor concert at the 

Greek Theatre. On any day of the week, from the hills to 

the bay, you can find enjoyable things to do in the diverse 

and colorful city of Berkeley. 

5% 

Korea 

6% 

Taiwan 

8% 

Japan 

11% 

Spain 

Average age: 25–35 

Countries represented: 35+ 

Most common places of origin: 

Brazil, France, Japan, Spain, Taiwan 

Others represented: Australia, 

Argentina, China, Colombia, 

Germany, Indonesia, Mexico, 

Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, 

Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, 

Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, 

Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela, 

Vietnam and many more 

The World Comes to Berkeley 

11% 

France 

24% 

Brazil 

20% 

Other 

Countries 

The Bay Area and Beyond 

Scenic San Francisco is just west of Berkeley, across the 

San Francisco Bay. There, you can rent a bicycle and ride 

north across the Golden Gate Bridge or take a cable 

car through Chinatown to tourist favorite Fisherman’s 

Wharf. To experience the city’s hip literary past, 

explore the coffeehouses and bookstores of North 

Beach. Enjoy the colorful Victorian architecture of the 

Haight-Ashbury district. Or take in the view of twinkling 

city lights, majestic bridges and the Pacific Ocean 

coastline from one of the city’s many famous hilltops. 

In the state of California, many worlds are within your 

reach. Napa Valley, with its wineries and restaurants, is 

just an hour north of San Francisco. You can fly south 

to Los Angeles in an hour or drive northeast to Lake 

Tahoe in about four hours. Yosemite National Park— 

featuring spectacular rock formations, hiking trails and 

waterfalls—is also within a day’s drive. And if you want 

to try your luck in Las Vegas, it’s several hours’ drive 

southeast of Berkeley. Whatever your interest, the 

place to explore it is only a short distance away. 


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4-MONTH IDP 

Business Administration 

Build a Foundation 

If you want practical understanding of business or plan to transition 

to a position that requires knowledge of U.S. business principles, 

this program is ideal. The IDP certificate in Business Administration 

introduces you to the concepts and practices you need to succeed 

in business today. You acquire expertise in areas such as economics, 

finance and marketing, as well as hands-on training through 

workshops and seminars. You also build skills and confidence as 

you develop financial analyses, create business plans and work as an 

integral part of a multicultural team. 

YOUR COURSE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 

Monday–Friday, 9:30 am–12:30 pm and 1:30–4:30 pm (subject to variation) 

NOTE: This is a typical course schedule. Your program may follow a different schedule from the one shown here, and workshops and seminars may be added. For the most 

up-to-date Business Administration IDP information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/diploma/businessadministration. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change. 


PROGRAM PREREQUISITES 

To qualify for this program, you 

should have at least two years 

of work experience and an 

undergraduate degree. If you have 

substantial work experience (five 

years or more) or an academic 

background in business administration, 

you may prefer the challenge 

of advanced coursework in the 

Global Business Management IDP 

(see p. 10) rather than the Business 

Administration IDP. 

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

Management Accounting 

Organization and Management 

Business Negotiating 

Applied Economics for Business 

Introduction to Marketing 

Business Forecasting and Planning 

Corporate Financial Management 

Strategic Business Management

REQUIRED COURSES 

Management Accounting provides you 

with a thorough background in financial and 

managerial accounting. By the end of this 

course, you will be able to: 

• analyze and interpret financial statements, 

• develop a budget and explain budget 

variances, 

• make sound business decisions using 

relevant accounting data. 

Organization and Management 

introduces current management concepts 

and practices. You apply theory in a realworld 

setting through group work and 

simulations. When you complete this course, 

you will be able to: 

• describe and identify basic management 

functions and activities; 

• diagnose organizational problems and 

conflicts, as well as develop plans to 

resolve them; 

• analyze and critique your own 

management style. 

Business Negotiating uses lectures, videos 

and case studies to illustrate the techniques, 

tactics and strategies of negotiations. In 

role-playing exercises, you examine the 

importance of cultural values in international 

business transactions. By the end of this 


• strategically plan negotiations, 

• successfully facilitate international and 

multicultural negotiations, 

• effectively manage and resolve 

interpersonal and group conflicts. 

Applied Economics for Business 

introduces you to microeconomics, including 

how the theory of supply and demand is 

applied to markets. At the end of this course, 


• describe and understand the science 

of economics, 

• discuss economic decision making and public 

policy in the international marketplace, 

• identify the true costs associated with 

making decisions. 

Introduction to Marketing explores the 

principles of developing and presenting a 

marketing plan for a product or service. By 

completing the course, you will: 

• develop an understanding of the basic 

elements of marketing; 

• apply marketing concepts to real-life 

business challenges; 

• acquire critical, logical and analytical 

thinking skills. 

Business Forecasting and Planning 

introduces you to the basic statistical techniques 

to prepare forecasts and long-range 

plans. At the end of this course, you will be 

able to: 

• manage and monitor the forecasting process, 

• choose a forecasting technique using 

standard business methods, 

• apply both primary and secondary 

research techniques. 

Corporate Financial Management gives 

you an overview of the financial concepts 

used to make business decisions. The course 

emphasizes cash flow, timing and risk to 

shareholder value. By the end of this course, 


• explain ideas using essential financial terms, 

• identify projects that create value for 

shareholders, 

• interpret the principal financial statements 

in a company’s annual report. 

CAPSTONE COURSE 

Strategic Business Management 

enables you to apply the core concepts 

learned in the program to create a welldefined 

and custom strategic business 

plan. You gain a broader perspective on 

how to create a high-performing company, 

as well as the vocabulary to foster 

communication and collaboration. Upon 

completion, you will: 

• understand the role and importance 

of strategic management, 

• gain experience and insight into 

creating value for shareholders, 

• understand and perform the basic 

financial calculations required to run 

a business. 


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4-MONTH IDP 

Finance 

Create and Manage Value 

With the IDP certificate in Finance, you gain knowledge in one of 

the most complex and important areas of business management. 

You explore in depth the time value of money, capital budgeting, 

measurements of business performance and other financial concepts. 

You also examine mergers and acquisitions, risk management and 

financial restructuring. Study of trade finance, the unique challenges 

of international financial management and the international monetary 

system provide you with insights into financial and decision-making 

techniques that you can apply worldwide. This rigorous program is 

ideal preparation for an M.B.A. program, a career in the financial 

world or a future managing your own company. This certificate is 

offered in the spring and summer terms only. 




up-to-date Finance IDP information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/diploma/finance. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change. 




should have completed study of 

accounting, statistics or economics. 

You should also have at least two 

years of substantial and relevant 

work experience. 

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

Financial Accounting: A User’s Perspective 

Basic Corporate Finance 

Intermediate Corporate Finance 

Investment Portfolio Management 

International Finance 

Business Valuation 

Applied Corporate Finance


Financial Accounting: A User’s 

Perspective introduces you to the assumptions, 

principles and practices of financial 

accounting. This course comprises a mix of 

descriptive material, financial accounting rules 

and lessons applying these rules to various 

business situations. By the end of the course, 


• describe fundamental concepts with 

respect to accounting theory and practice, 

• analyze financial statements for a business, 

• apply appropriate depreciation methods 

to a given set of data for both fixed and 

intangible assets. 

Basic Corporate Finance provides you 

with a foundation for understanding how 

corporations create and measure value. 

Reading assignments and small-group work 

allow you to: 

• understand the tools financial managers 

use to make effective investing and 

financing decisions; 

• define various cost terms, concepts and 

classifications; 

• apply time value of money, risk and return, 

cost of capital and other key concepts to 

class projects. 

Intermediate Corporate Finance 

reviews security valuation and the cost 

of capital components, which leads to an 

in-depth analysis of the cost of capital. By the 

end of this course, you will be able to: 

• determine the costs of different types 

of capital; 

• interpret and analyze the role of risk in 

corporate finance decisions; 

• use, interpret and analyze the various 

models of a firm’s optimal capital structure. 

Investment Portfolio Management 

provides an overview of investments from 

the investor’s perspective. Gain actionable 

information with just enough theory to promote 

good decision making. After successfully 

completing this course, you will be able to: 

• understand and measure the risks and 

rewards of different security types, 

• buy and sell securities using the 

terminology of the brokerage industry, 

• recognize common judgment errors that 

influence investment outcomes. 

International Finance explores the 

risks and opportunities created by changes 

in exchange rates. In addition to tools to 

address these risks and opportunities, you 

learn how to use international markets as a 

source of financing. By the end of the course, 

you will: 

• construct an integrated exchange 

risk program, 

• understand the operation of international 

capital markets and the characteristics of 

alternative sources of medium- and long- 

term financing. 

Business Valuation incorporates economic, 

accounting and relative value models to 

pricing projects, private firms and public 

companies. Through conceptual analysis and 

examples, you learn the strengths, weaknesses 

and applications of these tools. By the 

end of this course, you will be able to: 

• derive valuation of projects or stand-alone 

companies using a variety of techniques, 

• analyze and judge valuation-based 

recommendations, 

• understand cash-flow-based forecasts and 

their implications in business. 


Applied Corporate Finance enables 

you to apply what you’ve learned 

throughout the Finance IDP to “realworld” 

situations. Using case studies, 

you apply financial theory to the three 

main questions facing financial managers: 

What investments should the company 

make? How should the company finance 

its growth? What dividend policy should 

the company follow? By the end of this 

course, you should be able to: 

• identify relevant data in a situation, 

• apply the theories and quantitative 

skills learned in the program to 

solve problems, 

• make adjustments to the results to 

reflect actual conditions. 


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4-MONTH IDP 

Global Business Management 

Compete in the Worldwide Economy 

Get a practical, intensive foundation in global administration with the 

IDP certificate in Global Business Management. Gain an understanding 

of how globalization influences international trade, as well as the 

complexities of the global supply chain. You acquire practical 

knowledge of the international monetary system in addition to 

cultural and legal factors that affect product development, distribution 

channels and promotion. The program prepares you for a career in a 

multinational company, a family-owned business or further study in 

an M.B.A. program. This certificate is offered in the fall and spring 

terms only. 




up-to-date Global Business Management IDP information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/diploma/globalbusiness. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change. 




should have prior study of business 

administration or finance, as well 

as at least two years of substantial, 

relevant work experience. If you 

do not have this background, the 

Business Administration IDP (see 

p. 6) is recommended instead. 

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

International Business Management 

Management Accounting 

International Business Law 

International Economics 

Global Supply Chain Management 

International Finance 

Global Business Negotiation 

Entrepreneurship 

Global Business and Marketing Strategy


International Business Management 

examines successful international business 

strategies. You acquire an understanding of 

trade operations, managerial activities of 

multinational corporations, international competence 

and how “global” forces affect businesses. 

Approached from an entrepreneurial 

perspective, the course also provides insight 

into how larger international businesses operate 

effectively in the global economy to achieve 

success. By the end of the course, you will: 

• gain knowledge of critical issues impacting 

international business activities; 

• develop skills needed to evaluate foreign 

market potential, with emphasis on 

market entry; 

• learn frameworks for complex crossborder 

decision making; 

• explore emerging market opportunities. 

Management Accounting is a general 

introduction to financial and managerial 

accounting, including basic accounting concepts. 

Explore accounting statements, and 

discover how managers use this data to make 

decisions. By the end of this course, you will 

be able to: 

• understand the importance of 

financial statements, 

• define various cost terms and concepts, 

• understand the time value of money and 

its use in capital budgeting. 

International Business Law examines the 

legal and ethical implications of doing business 

in a global environment. You analyze how 

international laws, protocols and standards 

create financial and cultural challenges. Upon 

completing the course, you will be able to: 

• understand the role of supranational 

organizations and multilateral agreements, 

• recognize legal issues in international business 

transactions, 

• discuss and implement alternatives for 

dispute resolution. 

International Economics examines the 

analytical and policy aspects of key issues 

related to international trade and international 

financial flows. You first study international 

trade from a microeconomic perspective 

before focusing on key macroeconomic trade 

and investment topics. By the end of this 


• understand macroeconomic performance, 

monetary policy and the central bank; 

• evaluate foreign exchange markets and 

exchange rate systems; 

• analyze trade flows and the balance 

of payments. 

Global Supply Chain Management 

focuses on how companies can operate 

strategically in interrelated economies where 

firms must rely on a network of suppliers and 

customers to provide products and services. 

Upon completion of the course, you will be 

able to: 

• evaluate quality management, product and 

service development, and Lean processes; 

• understand the roles of operations and 

supply chains in response to natural and 

nonnatural crises; 

• apply green initiatives and environmental 

regulations to the operations-and-supplychain 

environment. 

International Finance explores the 

risks and opportunities created by changes 

in exchange rates. In addition to tools to 

address these risks and opportunities, you 

learn how to use international markets as a 

source of financing. At the end of the course, 

you are able to: 

• construct an integrated exchange 

risk program, 

• understand the operation of international 

capital markets and the characteristics of 

alternative sources of medium- and long- 

term financing. 

Global Business Negotiation uses 

lectures, videos and case studies to illustrate 

the techniques, tactics and strategies of 

negotiations. In role-playing exercises, you 

examine how cultural values affect international 

business transactions. By the end of 

this course, you will be able to: 

• strategically plan negotiations, 

• successfully facilitate international and 

multicultural negotiations, 

• effectively manage and resolve interpersonal 

and group conflicts. 

Entrepreneurship shows you the planning 

and decision processes that must be 

undertaken when preparing to launch your 

own business, outlining the journey from 

conception through implementation. You will 

learn how to: 

• determine if you have what it takes to 

seize the entrepreneurial opportunity and 

its risks, 

• evaluate business plan models to select the 

right one for your venture, 

• select and structure your entrepreneurial 

management team. 


Global Business and Marketing 

Strategy enables you, through a 

computerized simulation experience, to 

apply the principles learned in your other 

courses in a hands-on setting. As part 

of a multidisciplinary team of students 

from the Marketing and Global Business 

Management IDPs, you will: 

• act as a senior manager for a virtual 

global business; 

• make decisions that affect the 

company as a whole rather than at 

the department level of marketing, 

finance or accounting; 

• compete with classmates to make profits 

under realistic market conditions. 


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4-MONTH IDP 

Marketing 

Reach Your Target 

The IDP certificate in Marketing gives you the knowledge to 

understand the vital role of marketing in the success of any company. 

Through case studies, team projects and simulations, you analyze 

current market conditions; investigate the relationships of product, 

price, promotion, distribution, customer relationship management 

and packaging; and learn to develop an integrated marketing plan. 

Whether you seek to be a marketing professional or to manage a 

marketing department, the IDP certificate in Marketing provides you 

with the essentials to get started. 




up-to-date Marketing IDP information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/diploma/marketing. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change. 



The Marketing IDP is designed 

for students with little or no 

experience in marketing; however, 

at least two years of substantial 

work experience is required. If you 

have previous study or significant 

work experience in marketing, we 

recommend that you choose a 

different program. 

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

Introduction to Marketing 

Marketing Research 

Marketing Metrics 

Integrated Marketing Communications 

Global Marketing 

Global Business and Marketing Strategy 

Brand Management 

Strategic Marketing


Introduction to Marketing explores 

the principles of marketing strategy and 

implementation. By studying marketing 

concepts, tools and methods of analysis, you 

learn how to make decisions about products 

and services, prices, target markets, competition, 

and expansion or growth. Through this 

course, you will: 

• understand customer value as the driving 

force behind marketing strategy, 

• analyze the marketing environment and the 

buyer behavior of consumers and businesses, 

• design a customer-driven marketing mix. 

Marketing Research helps you understand 

what market research can accomplish and 

how to use research tools in decision making. 

By the end of the course, you will: 

• comprehend the role of qualitative methods 

in research, 

• understand the focus-group process, 

• be familiar with the criteria for evaluating 

secondary data and be able to recognize 

the strengths and weaknesses of sampling. 

Marketing Metrics covers principles and 

concepts of business accounting, finance 

and economics. You gain confidence with 

quantitative data, helping you contribute to 

your company’s success. Through this course, 

you will understand: 

• basic accounting and financial statements 

and how to interpret them; 

• how to use financial figures to make and 

evaluate existing and future financial 

marketing decisions; 

• the interrelationships of price sensitivity, 

budgeting and forecasting, as well as 

the costs of distribution, inventory 

and promotion. 

Integrated Marketing Communications 

introduces you to ways to design and implement 

successful promotions and communications 

as part of your marketing strategy. By 

the end of this course, you will: 

• understand the principles, relationships 

and strategies of integrated marketing 

components; 

• deepen your creative-research and 

strategic-thinking skills; 

• develop an integrated marketing communications 

plan for an organization. 

Global Marketing offers you a comprehensive 

study of global marketing dynamics 

and trends. The course addresses the skills 

you need to evaluate, develop and implement 

marketing plans for a global and multicultural 

audience. By the end of the course, you will 

be able to: 

• recognize global and local marketing 

practices; 

• evaluate cultural value systems, behavior 

standards, communication techniques and 

issues of diversity; 

• develop a global marketing strategy. 

Brand Management focuses on building 

brand image and value, as well as loyalty 

between brands and clients. You learn how 

brand management influences all aspects of 

marketing. After completing this course, you 

will be able to: 

• build brand equity and manage 

brand identity, 

• formulate effective brand strategies to 

compete in the marketplace, 

• develop a brand audit of a company. 

Strategic Marketing synthesizes the 

knowledge you gained throughout the 

program and helps you formulate a marketing 

strategy. The course teaches you how to 

discover new market opportunities, develop 

recommendations and integrate marketing in 

an overall business strategy. By the end of the 


• develop a marketing strategy, 

• understand the analytical tools used to 

develop a marketing strategy, 

• identify opportunities for developing a 

competitive advantage. 


Global Business and Marketing 

Strategy enables you, through a 

com puterized simulation experience, to 

apply the principles learned in your other 

courses in a hands-on setting. As part 

of a multi disciplinary team of students 

from the Marketing and Global Business 

Management IDPs, you will: 

• act as a senior manager for a virtual 

global business; 

• make decisions that affect the company 

as a whole rather than at the 

department level of marketing, finance 

or accounting; 

• compete with classmates to make profits 

under realistic market conditions. 


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4-MONTH IDP 

Project Management 

Lead Projects to Completion 

The IDP certificate in Project Management gives you the skills to 

keep complex projects on task, on time and on budget. As you learn 

to develop and lead projects in a cross-cultural environment, you also 

gain proven techniques for successful teamwork. You can use these 

tools in leadership positions in such diverse fields as manufacturing, 

research, software and product development, engineering, construction, 

health care and biotechnology. No matter where your career 

takes you, the IDP certificate in Project Management gives you an 

invaluable edge in the global economy. 




up-to-date Project Management IDP information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/diploma/projectmanagement. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change. 



The Project Management IDP is 

primarily designed for students 

who have little to no experience 

in project management. However, 

advanced topics align with guidelines 

from the Project Management 

Institute, offering knowledge 

appropriate for an intermediate 

to advanced project management 

student. At least two years of 

substantial work experience is 

required to apply. 

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 


Human Factors and Team Dynamics for Project Management 

Project Risk Management 

Project Procurement Management 

Quality Management 

Business Negotiating 

Project Planning and Control


Project Management reviews the differences 

between theory and practice, leading 

to development of a strong project plan. 

Through lectures, case studies and class 

projects, you explore functional, project 

and matrix environments. By the end of this 


• recognize why projects fail and provide 

remedies that work, 

• understand the Project Management 

Institute’s Project Management Body 

of Knowledge, 

• prepare a detailed project plan. 

Human Factors and Team Dynamics 

for Project Management provides you 

with the interpersonal and managerial skills 

needed to manage projects. You learn about 

leadership, motivation, team dynamics, 

conflict resolution, power and politics, and 

problem solving using self-assessments and 

team exercises. In this course, you will: 

• develop the knowledge and skills necessary 

to manage others, 

• become familiar with team models, 

• use simulations to discover what leads to 

successful and unsuccessful projects. 

Project Risk Management helps you 

understand risk elements in projects and how 

to manage those risks. This course focuses 

on practical methods for completing difficult 

projects. At the end of this course, you will 

be able to: 

• identify the risk elements in projects; 

• analyze, evaluate and categorize various 

types of risks; 

• mitigate risks by using project management 

principles and practices. 

Project Procurement Management 

introduces you to the fundamentals of 

procurement in the project management 

environment. You learn how procurement 

contracts should be managed from the 

perspective of the project owner or contractor, 

as well as how to identify and understand 

the components of contract management. 

Specific lessons include: 

• preparing a statement of work, 

• issuing requests for proposals, 

• selecting consultants and contractors. 

Quality Management gives you an 

overview of the field and an understanding of 

the prominent authorities’ philosophies and 

strategies. You explore ways to implement 

an effective quality-improvement program. 

Upon completing the course, you will: 

• comprehend concepts such as the cost of 

quality, process capability, statistical process 

control and benchmarking; 

• have the skills to assess and measure quality; 

• understand how to use a framework for 

process improvement. 

Business Negotiating introduces the procedures, 

tactics and strategies of negotiations. 

In role-playing exercises, you explore the 

role of culture in international transactions 

and the necessary elements of successful 

negotiations. By the end of this course, you 

will be able to: 

• plan strategic negotiations, 

• manage conflict effectively and resolve 

interpersonal and group conflicts, 

• facilitate successful cross-cultural negotiations. 


Project Planning and Control 

enables you to maximize project control 

by creating a plan that enhances your 

ability to estimate, plan, outsource, 

communicate, engineer, measure, track, 

report and document the project. In this 

course, you will: 

• learn the project control model, 

• apply tools and techniques required 

to implement the control model, 

• discover the art of project planning 

and management using these tools. 

UC Berkeley Extension is recognized by the Project 

Management Institute Registered Educational Provider 

Program. The Project Management Institute is a global 

leader in the development of standards for the practice 

of project management. 


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8-MONTH PROGRAM: IDP + INTERNSHIP 

Internship Program 

Put Your Knowledge to Work 

Add a 4-month internship program after you successfully complete your 

4-Month IDP certificate. An internship not only gives you an opportunity to 

put your skills, knowledge and experience to practical use but also enables you 

to learn U.S. business practices and approaches in the most direct way. 

After completing the internship, you have invaluable experience to include 

on your résumé. This experience is an advantage when you start a new 

career, return to your current position or apply to a graduate program. 

A variety of companies make internships available to IDP students, providing 

a wide range of opportunities. To give you the most meaningful experience, 

your internship typically takes place in a small- to medium-size company. 

Participating companies represent a variety of industries, such as advertising, 

entertainment, finance and banking, health care, hospitality, international 

trade, marketing or public relations. Typical tasks in an internship may include 

creating a global stock presentation, redesigning a company’s website or 

establishing international contacts to build a client base. 

8-Month Program: IDP + Internship 


Term 1 Term 2 

4-Month IDP Internship Program 


OR 


OR 

Finance 

OR 

Marketing 

OR 


4 Months 

8 Months 

Intern at 

a U.S. Company 

4 Months 

IDP Internship 

Companies* 

• Aaron Marcus 

and Associates 

• Bayer HealthCare 

• California-Asia 

Business Council 

• Cannell Capital LLC 

• Four Seasons Hotel 

San Francisco 

• Gracenote 

• Martin Wolf Securities 

• Mid-America 

Overseas Inc. 

• Opinno 

• Oscar de la Renta 

• Pacific Soybean & Grain 

• Port of Oakland 

• San Francisco Center for 

Economic Development 

• The St. Regis 

San Francisco 

• The Westin St. Francis 

• Timbuk2 

• WealthVest Marketing 

* This is a partial list of internship 

companies and is subject to change. 

Placement in an internship is not 

guaranteed, is subject to acceptance 

by a company and is at the discretion 

of the internship coordinator.

“As a business strategy analyst 

at Timbuk2, my projects 

included daily sales and 

operations analysis, financial 

modeling, forecasting and 

planning new products, and 

recommending overall 

business strategy.” 

MAYURA SHIRISH DESHMUKH, INDIA 

MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS TRACK 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING 

Becoming an Intern 

“IDP and my internship at 

Timbuk2 enabled me to 

experience different cultures, 

people and traditions. It will 

help me, for sure, in my 

future—now I know that I 

can get along with anybody in 

this world!” 

ALEJANDRO CARRERAS KELLER, SPAIN 

MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS TRACK 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING 

You must apply to become an intern while you are participating in one of 

the 4-Month IDPs. To qualify for an internship, you must meet all of the 

following requirements: 

□ have an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher in your 

IDP coursework, 

□ earn a grade of C or higher in all courses in your IDP, 

□ be a student in good standing throughout the duration of 

your program. 

An internship coordinator assists you as you attend an internship 

orientation, participate in a company fair to meet prospective internship 

mentors, create a résumé and develop interviewing skills. 

Securing the internship requires interviewing for the position, just as you 

would interview for a full-time job. Once you obtain an internship, 

an internship instructor ensures you meet the program’s academic 

requirements. In addition, an internship site supervisor monitors your 

performance and attendance throughout the entire internship experience. 

Your internship is considered an academic program: You earn academic 

credit for your participation and maintain your status as a full-time student. 

“Through my IDP internship experience at the San Francisco 

Center for Economic Development, I learned best practices to help 

international businesses succeed in the Bay Area. This has been 

very helpful in my current job at Opinno, an open innovation 

network of entrepreneurs, investors and ideas. 

“I love the fact the I can have a positive impact on IDP students, 

helping them define their professional paths. It is very important 

that the interns feel part of the team during the time they are with 

us, and they always play a main role at Opinno so that they can 

make the most out of the internship.” 

TERM 1: WHILE YOU ARE AN IDP STUDENT 

Internship Steps and Timeline 

Week 1 Attend internship orientation 

Week 2 Attend résumé workshop 

Weeks 2–4 

PATRICIA DE LLANO, OPINNO 

Meet with an internship coordinator to strategize 

companies; begin research of available companies 

Week 5 Attend internship company fair 

Week 6 Register to participate in internship program 

Week 7 Attend interview workshop 

Weeks 9–12 Interview at potential company choices 

Weeks 13–15 Rank internship choices 

Week 15 Attend internship academic workshop 

TERM 2: INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

Weeks 1–15 Intern at a U.S. company 

IDP ALUMNA AND INTERNSHIP MENTOR (FAR RIGHT), 

PICTURED WITH IDP INTERNS 


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12-MONTH PROGRAM: MBT 

Management and Business Track 

A Commitment to Learning 

Acquire business skills in half the time of an M.B.A. program and maximize 

your time and potential with the 12-Month Management and Business 

Track (MBT). The MBT combines academic study, intensive training and 

on-the-job work experience. 

Start with a foundation 4-Month IDP in Business Administration or Global 

Business Management. Then, continue with a concentration 4-Month IDP 

in Finance, Marketing or Project Management. Depending on your choice 

of programs, the second-term concentration program may offer some of 

the same courses as the first term. It is not necessary to repeat courses or 

take alternate courses to complete the MBT. 

Once you complete the initial eight months of intensive study, apply your 

in-depth training to an internship as the final portion of the MBT. 

To continue with your concentration 4-Month IDP or the Internship 

Program, you must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 or 

higher, and you must earn a C or higher in all of your courses. 

12-Month Program: Management and Business Track 


Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 

Foundation 4-Month IDP Concentration 4-Month IDP Internship Program 


OR 


4 Months 

Finance 

OR 

Marketing 

OR 


12 Months 

Intern at 

a U.S. company 

4 Months 4 Months 

Complete the yearlong 

MBT, and you may also 

be eligible for one full 

year of Optional Practical 

Training (OPT). OPT offers 

students with F-1 visa 

status the opportunity to 

gain paid work experience 

in their fields of study 

in the United States. 

Please note that certain 

regulations and restrictions 

govern OPT.

CIHAN METINER, 

TURKEY 

MANAGEMENT AND 

BUSINESS TRACK 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 

MARKETING 

NICOLAS ANDREA ROSSI, 

ARGENTINA 



GLOBAL BUSINESS 

MANAGEMENT, FINANCE 

MAYURA SHIRISH 

DESHMUKH, INDIA 



BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 

MARKETING 

YOHEI HAYAKAWA, 

JAPAN 




MANAGEMENT, 

MARKETING 

DIONNE LEM MBANYA, 

CAMEROON 




MANAGEMENT, 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 


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2-MONTH IDP 

Management and Leadership 

Become an Effective Leader 

Get focused, intensive instruction in the concepts, skills and 

functions of business management with the 2-Month IDP 

certificate in Management and Leadership. In this summer 

program, you learn to lead a productive workforce and 

address ethical matters that concern organizations. You also 

gain skills to communicate effectively with staff and senior 

management teams while learning to motivate employees 

and influence change across an organization. You learn 

current trends, practices and models in management 

theory and gain practical experience by consistently 

applying what you learn through a highly dynamic and 

engaging class format that includes group discussions, case 

studies and hands-on exercises. This certificate is offered 

in the summer term only. 


Monday–Friday, 9 am–12 pm and 1–4 pm (subject to variation) 

NOTE: This is an example of a typical course schedule. Your program may follow a different schedule from the one shown here, and workshops and seminars may be added. 

For the most up-to-date information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/diploma/managementleadership. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change. 




must provide evidence of a baccalaureate 

degree. You should also 

have at least two years of substantial, 

relevant work experience. 

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

Effective Leadership and Management: Understanding and Influencing the Dynamics of Organizations 

Organizational Communication Strategies for Managers 

Leadership, Influence and Power in Organization 

Managing Change and Ambiguity in the Workplace 

Elective course to be determined (see sample topics on p. 21)


Effective Leadership and Management: Understanding and 

Influencing the Dynamics of Organizations teaches you how to 

apply concepts and strategies to navigate and influence your organization’s 

behavior. By understanding how individual and organizational 

behavior impact the achievement of business goals, you can increase 

your employees’ and company’s overall performance. Discover a 

tactical-versus-strategic approach to address challenges, and learn concrete 

skills to improve your ability to lead teams and achieve business 

goals. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 

• develop a high-performing team in a cross-cultural setting, 

• manage conflict and apply fruitful friction, 

• navigate cultural and individual differences. 

Organizational Communication Strategies for Managers 

offers the skills to communicate effectively in a complex business 

environment. Learn how to be flexible so you can communicate 

both upstream and downstream, as well as with vendors, clients, 

stakeholders and other partner organizations from a variety of 

business cultures. Study communication theory, review case studies, 

discuss topical communication issues from the weekly news, and practice 

communication strategies. After completing this course, you will: 

• understand the complexities of organizational communication, 

especially in an increasingly multicultural business environment; 

• comprehend the major principles of communication theory; 

• communicate persuasively with a variety of audiences. 

Important Program Dates and Application Deadlines 

Term 

Summer 


Start and 

End Dates 

June 3– 

July 26, 2013 

Overseas 

Deadline 

Transfer 

Deadline* 

April 19, 2013 May 3, 2013 

* Transfer deadlines apply to students transferring to IDP from another U.S. institution. 

For 4-Month IDP dates, see p. 24. 

Leadership, Influence and Power in Organizations explores 

how leaders use power and influence to achieve organizational 

commitment and effectiveness. Discuss topics such as organizational 

culture, appropriate types of power, influence with and without 

authority, business ethics, and effective goal setting and planning. 

After successfully completing this course, you will understand: 

• the impact of organizational culture on behavior within 

the organization, 

• theoretical bases of power in organizations, 

• political behavior and its outcomes. 

Managing Change and Ambiguity in the Workplace helps you 

understand the psychology of individual and organizational change, and 

its implications for managing change, from a human dynamic perspective. 

You use case studies and interactive group exercises to help 

understand the critical success factors in implementing organizational 

change. At the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• help individuals and teams cope with transition and build resiliency 

for future changes; 

• identify the impacts and risks associated with change and apply 

effective tools for planning the successful implementation of 

small- and large-scale change initiatives; 

• address change-related challenges using a variety of techniques, 

including group facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution. 

SAMPLE REQUIRED ELECTIVES 

One elective is offered each summer. Sample topics include: 

• Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 

• Business Negotiating 

• Cross-Cultural Communication 


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How to Apply 

Please complete the application forms on pp. 26–28, and gather the necessary supporting 

documents. Only complete applications including all original documents will be considered 

for admission. We cannot accept fax or email copies of any application documents. 

A complete application must include the following original documents: 

Enrollment application (pp. 26–28) 

Statement of purpose and background 

Please type a brief statement in your own words (maximum 350 

words) explaining your interest in the proposed field of study and 

your previous background. Be sure to: 

• include your full name and the name of the IDP certificate to 

which you are applying, 

• explain your personal interest in the intended field of study, 

• discuss your academic and/or work experience, 

• describe coursework or work experience that meets specific 

prerequisites for the program to which you are applying. 

Financial statement and certification (in English) 

dated within 90 days of your application 

The U.S. government requires you to demonstrate that sufficient 

financial resources will be available to you while studying in the 

United States. Please use the chart on p. 24 to estimate your 

total expenses. You may provide financial certification in one of 

two ways: 

• Complete the “Financial Statement and Certification” section 

on p. 28 of this brochure. If someone else is providing proof of 

financial support, please clearly indicate your relationship to this 

person and ensure he or she signs where indicated. 

• Submit a letter from a bank. 

Note: If family members will be accompanying you to the 

United States, you must add $600 per month for your spouse 

and $400 per month for each child to your estimated expenses 

(figures in U.S. dollars). 

Résumé/curriculum vitae (C.V.) 

• Include a chronological list of all employment and the duties 

you performed. 

• Include all degrees earned or courses attended and any 

other experience that may be of interest to the academic 

review committee. 


Proof of English language proficiency 

Please submit your score from an English language test in accordance 

with the stated requirements on p. 24. Results must be 

from a test taken within the past two years. The ETS Institution 

code is 9216, and the department code is undergraduate. 

• UC Berkeley Extension has agreements with several Englishas-a-second-language 

schools in the United States to accept 

Institutional TOEFL scores. Please see extension.berkeley.edu/ 

diploma/apply.html for a complete list. 

• You are required to submit official evidence of English language 

proficiency. Exemptions are made if you hold a bachelor’s 

degree (or higher) from a university located in the United States 

or in another country in which English is both the official spoken 

language and the medium of instruction. 

Proof of university degree completion and 

English translation 

You must hold a university degree for IDP admission. 

• Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside of the 

United States should hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s 

degree. Equivalency is determined by the International 

Diploma Programs office. 

• Submit a copy of your diploma showing award of a 

bachelor’s degree. 

• Include an original, official and complete record of each course 

studied and the marks earned in each subject (complete 

academic transcripts). Academic records should be issued in 

their original languages and accompanied by English translations 

(usually prepared by the university or an official translator). 

Academic records or transcripts must be issued by the school 

and should include the school’s stamp or embossed seal and 

the signature of the authorized school official. 

Note: If you have both undergraduate and graduate degrees, 

please submit original, official and complete records for both.

Copy of your passport photo 

identification page and 

expiration date 

• Include the page in your passport showing 

your full name and the expiration date. 

• Your passport must be valid for at least six 

months at any point during your program 

of study in the United States. 

$150 application fee 

(nonrefundable) 

• Your application cannot be reviewed 

without this fee. 

• Payment by credit card: Include your credit 

card number, expiration date and approval 

signature with your application. 

• Payment by bank draft: Make it payable 

to UC Regents. Your bank draft must be 

drawn on an account held at a U.S. bank 

or a U.S. branch of an international bank. 

Send all original documents by airmail or courier to: 

UC Berkeley Extension 

International Student Administrative Services 

1995 University Ave., Suite 110 

Berkeley, CA 94704-7000 USA 

Note: Please do not include any application materials, such as letters of 

recommendation, that are not mentioned on pp. 22–23 of this brochure. 

We cannot consider any additional information, and the documents will not 

be returned to you. 

Access to your documents 

Once submitted, all application materials become the property of UC 

Berkeley Extension and cannot be returned, duplicated or forwarded to a 

third party at any time. 

Notice of acceptance 

The full application review process can take three to four weeks. Applications 

are reviewed on a rolling basis in the order they are received, and 

only complete applications will be reviewed. IDP courses can fill before 

the application deadline, so send your completed application as soon as 

possible. You will be notified by mail regarding your acceptance status and 

further instructions. 

Transfer from another program 

If you are an international student already residing in the United States and 

want to transfer to IDP, contact the International Student Administrative 

Services office at +1-510-642-2564 or intl_students@unex.berkeley.edu. 

If your visa status is not F-1, please contact International Student 

Administrative Services about your eligibility. If you are interested in 

changing your status within the United States, the change of status must be 

submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (U.S. CIS) prior to 

the expiration of your current status (or, for H-1 visa holders, prior to the 

termination of employment). Note: A visa stamp in your passport cannot 

be obtained within the United States. 


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Admission, Fees and Deadlines 

Program Choices 

2-Month IDP: Management and Leadership 2 months of study, 

summer term only 

4-Month IDP 4 months of study in one of five subject areas 

8-Month Program: IDP + Internship 4 months of study, 4 months 

of internship 

12-Month Program: MBT 8 months of study, 4 months of internship 

Admission Requirements 

• University bachelor’s degree 

• Minimum English proficiency requirements 

TOEFL: 79 (iBT), 550 (PBT) 

IELTS Academic Format: 6.5 

• Work experience (résumé/C.V.) 

• Statement of purpose and background (essay) 

The IDPs are advanced study programs. To be considered for admission, 

you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university 

and a record of above-average academic achievement. At least two 

years of work experience is required; however, eight to 10 years of 

work experience may be considered in lieu of a university degree. 

Please follow the instructions about how to apply on pp. 22–23. 

Important Program Dates and Application Deadlines 


Fees and Estimated Minimum Expenses 

Expense Type 

* This estimate is based on shared housing and the use of public transportation. If you rent 

your own apartment or have a car, your expenses may be higher. 

Note: Your financial statement and certification must demonstrate that the dollar amount 

in “Total fees and estimated expenses” is available in your account. Program fee is paid to 

UC Berkeley Extension. All fees are subject to change without notice. 

Included in the program fee: 

• Approximately 240 hours of instruction (150 hours for 2-Month IDP) 

• U.S. medical insurance (additional insurance not required) 

• Textbooks and course materials 

• Registration fees 

• Lectures, seminars and workshops led by Bay Area entrepreneurs 

and IDP instructors 

• International student advising 

• Cross-cultural training 

2-Month 

IDP 

• Orientation and completion ceremony 

• Certificate and transcripts 

4-Month 

IDP 

8-Month 

Program: 

IDP + 

Internship 

12-Month 

Program: 

MBT 

Program fee $6,900 $13,500 $16,400 $29,000 

Estimated living 

expenses* 

Total fees 

and estimated 

expenses 

*Transfer deadlines apply to students transferring to IDP from another U.S. institution. For 2-Month IDP in Management and Leadership dates, see p. 21. 

$3,000 $6,000 $12,000 $18,000 

$ 9,900 $19,500 $28,400 $47,000 

Term Start and End Dates Overseas Deadline Transfer Deadline* 

Spring 2013 Jan. 7–April 19, 2013 Nov. 23, 2012 Dec. 7, 2012 

Summer 2013 May 6–Aug. 16, 2013 April 1, 2013 April 12, 2013 

Fall 2013 Sept. 4–Dec. 13, 2013 July 19, 2013 Aug. 2, 2013 

Spring 2014 Jan. 8–April 18, 2014 Nov. 22, 2013 Dec. 6, 2013

After You Are Accepted 

If you are accepted for admission, you will receive an acceptance packet with important information about applying for 

your visa, paying your fees and enrolling in your program. Please be sure to read this information carefully, and contact us if 

you have any questions. More information is available at extension.berkeley.edu/diploma/accepted.html. 

F-1 Visa Application Process 

If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United 

States, you must obtain an F-1 student visa to attend the International 

Diploma Programs. Non-U.S. citizens entering the country with a visitor 

visa (B-1, B-2) or under the visa waiver program are not permitted 

to engage in full-time study. IDPs are full-time programs. 

Your acceptance packet includes the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) from 

UC Berkeley Extension verifying that you have been admitted into a 

full-time course of study. To apply for an F-1 student visa, take your 

acceptance documents, passport and your most current financial statement 

to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. 

Program Fee Payments 

Payment of the $13,500 program fee for a 4-Month IDP or $6,900 for 

the 2-Month IDP is due 30 days before the first day of class. Fees for the 

Management and Business Track should be paid in three installments: 

The first two installments of $13,500 and $12,600 are due 30 days 

before the start of the first and second terms, respectively; the third 

installment of $2,900 is due five weeks into the start of the second term. 

Payments must be made directly to UC Berkeley Extension in U.S. 

dollars. Four payment options are available: 

1. Western Union Business Solutions. The preferred method of 

payment, this option allows you to pay your account balance in the 

currency of your choice and provides a simple, secure way of initiating 

a payment electronically. Get detailed payment instructions at 

extension.berkeley.edu/international/western_union. 

2. Bank wire transfers. Transfers must be in U.S. dollars and sent to: 

Bank of America 

1655 Grant St. 

Concord, CA 94520 USA 

Account number: 0175380001 

Account name: UC Regents of the University of California, 

Berkeley, Extension, International Student Services 

Routing number: 0260-0959-3 

Swift code: BOFAUS3N 

All wire fees charged by the bank are the sender’s sole responsibility. 

You are not officially enrolled until International Student Administrative 

Services is able to successfully track and identify your wire transfer. 

You must fax a copy of your wire confirmation receipt directly to 

+1-510-643-0216. The wire-tracking process may take 10–15 days. No 

wire transfers will be accepted once the term has commenced. 

3. Credit cards. Payment by MasterCard, Visa, American Express or 

Diners Club is accepted. 

4. Bank drafts. Drafts must be in U.S. dollars and payable to 

UC Regents. The draft must be drawn on an account held at a 

U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of an international bank. 

Cancellation Policy 

If your cancellation is received in writing via mail, fax or email prior to 

the start of the program, you will receive a refund less a $100 cancellation 

fee. The $150 application fee is nonrefundable. Given the special 

nature of the program, requests for refunds after the start of the term 

will not be granted. If UC Berkeley Extension expects to cancel a program, 

you will be notified at least 15 days before the scheduled start 

date and offered alternative study arrangements if available; otherwise, 

you will be given a full refund. If your F-1 visa application is denied after 

you have been accepted to the program, you will receive a full refund 

of your program fee. 

Housing Options 

UC Berkeley Extension works with several area providers to help 

you locate housing, including private or shared apartments, dormitories 

and homestays. You may arrange housing before you arrive in 

Berkeley by submitting the Housing Interest Form (p. 31) to housing@ 

unex.berkeley.edu. 

The International Student Administrative Services office will forward 

your Housing Interest Form to the appropriate provider. The housing 

provider will contact you with information about the housing and payment 

details. Please do not send any housing payments to UC Berkeley 

Extension. The housing provider will send you a final confirmation 

once you have made the required deposit. 

When to Arrive in Berkeley 

To adjust to the local time, you should plan to arrive in Berkeley three 

to five days before the start of your program. If you have not already 

arranged housing, you should arrive seven days before the start 

of your program and visit the International Student Administrative 

Services office. The earliest you can arrive is 30 days before the start 

of your program. 

Orientation 

Your attendance at orientation is mandatory. The date and time for 

your orientation are included in your acceptance packet. At the orientation, 

you will hear about program requirements, receive your class 

schedule and meet the academic staff and other personnel. In addition, 

the International Student Administrative Services staff will provide 

details about our medical insurance policy, basic legal responsibilities, 

understanding your visa documents, traveling and other items to make 

your stay in the United States successful. Failure to attend the orientation 

may result in the cancellation of your admission. 

Participating in this educational program does not in itself provide preference in admission 

to the University of California. Students interested in applying to UC should refer to the 

UC Admissions website or the admissions office of the UC campus they wish to attend 

for details about the admissions process. 


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Enrollment Application 

Please type or print clearly with black ink. Do not staple documents. 

1. Program Choice 

Term of Study: 

❏ Spring (begins in January) ❏ Summer (begins in May) 

❏ Fall (begins in August/September) Year: __________________ 

2-Month or 4-Month IDP: 

❏ Business Administration (BUS) 

❏ Finance (FIN, spring and summer terms only) 

❏ Global Business Management (GBM, spring and fall terms only) 

❏ Management and Leadership (ML2, 2-Month IDP, summer term only) 

❏ Marketing (MKT) 

❏ Project Management (PMG) 

If your first choice is not available, please indicate your second choice: 

Second choice: 

8-Month Program: Internship* 

❏ Yes ❏ No 

*Participation in an internship is subject to meeting eligibility requirements. 

In addition, placement requires acceptance by an approved company. 

12-Month Program: Management and Business Track 

Foundation IDP (Term 1) 

❏ Business Administration ❏ Global Business Management 

Concentration IDP (Term 2) 

❏ Finance ❏ Project Management ❏ Marketing 

2. Personal Information 

Please type or print clearly. Print name as it appears on passport. 

Family name: 

First name: 

❏ Male ❏ Female Date of birth: / / 

Country of birth: 

Country of citizenship: 

Street: 

City: 

IMPORTANT: Student’s permanent address in home country is mandatory. 

Province and postal code: 

Country: 

Phone: 

Email: 


Month Day Year 



IMPORTANT: To receive your acceptance material, you must provide 

a street address below. Material cannot be delivered to a P.O. box. 

Provide a street address to which acceptance material should be sent (if different from 

permanent address) below. 

Street: 

City: 


Country: 

Phone: 

Mobile phone: 

Email: 

3. How You Heard About the Program 

❏ Friend ❏ Relative ❏ Employer ❏ Online search ❏ Education fair 

❏ International representative ____________________________________________ 

❏ Other _______________________________________________________________ 

4. Dependents Traveling With You to the United States 

Dependents include spouse and children. If traveling with more than two dependents, 

please use a separate piece of paper. 

Family name: 

First name: 




Relationship to applicant: 

Family name: 

First name: 




Relationship to applicant: 



(continued)



5. $150 Application Fee (nonrefundable) 

The application fee may be paid by credit card or bank draft. Please indicate your 

method of payment below. 

❏ I have enclosed a $150 bank draft with my application. Bank drafts must be in U.S. 

dollars and payable to UC Regents. The draft must be drawn on an account 

held at a U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of an international bank. 

❏ Please charge the $150 application fee to the following credit card: 

❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American Express ❏ Diners Club 

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 

Credit card number 

■■ / ■■ 

Expiration date 

Name of credit card holder: 

Credit card billing address: 

Street: 

City: 


Country: 

Authorizing signature Date 

6. Visa Information 

Will you apply for an F-1 visa? ❏ Yes ❏ No 

If no, what type of visa will you use? 

When will your passport expire? / / 


Are you already in the United States, or will you enter the United States prior to 

receiving our visa document, to attend another school or for some other purpose? 

❏ Yes If yes, please submit copies of your passport, visa, I-94 and I-20 if applicable. 

❏ No If no, please skip to No. 8. 

What visa status were you given at the port of entry? 

❏ B-1 ❏ B-2 ❏ Other 

❏ F-1 (F-1 students, please also complete No. 7.) 

If you checked B-1, B-2 or Other: Do you plan to return home and apply for an F-1 

visa in your home country? 

❏ Yes 

❏ No (Please schedule an appointment with the international student 

adviser as soon as you receive your acceptance package.) 



7. F-1 Student Transfer Process for Students Currently 

Studying in the United States 

From what other U.S. educational institution or program will you be transferring to 

UC Berkeley Extension? 

Name of school: 

Name of international student adviser: 

Adviser’s telephone number: 

Adviser’s fax number: 

Adviser’s email address: 

Your last day of attendance: 

Please submit copies of your passport, F-1 visa, I-20(s), I-94 and EAD card (if applicable) 

with your application. 

8. Proof of English Language Proficiency 

Proficiency in English must be documented. Please indicate the documentation you 

will be submitting with your application. 

❏ I have directed Educational Testing Services (ETS) to send my TOEFL score 

report directly to UC Berkeley Extension. (Please remember to indicate our 

ETS institution code: 9216; department code: undergraduate.) 

❏ I am enclosing my TOEFL score report of at least 79 (iBT), 550 (PBT). 

❏ I am enclosing my IELTS Academic Format score report of at least 6.5. 

❏ I have earned a degree from a university located in the United States or in 

another country where English is both the official language and the medium of 

instruction. Please find my official transcripts enclosed. 

9. Education Completed 

❏ B.A. ❏ B.S. ❏ M.A. ❏ M.S. 

Other degree/diploma: 

Date of completion: 

Major field of study (for example: mechanical engineering, business, art): 

10. Professional/Work Experience 

Please attach résumé (C.V.). 

FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME 

11. Applicant Signature 

I hereby certify that the foregoing information and all information referenced in or 

enclosed with this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. 

Applicant signature Date 


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FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND CERTIFICATION 


Sufficient financial resources must be shown to be available to the individual who 

is taking financial responsibility for the student while the student is studying in the 

United States. These resources are to be in excess of the student’s total fees and 

estimated expenses; see the chart below. The financial statement must be no 

older than 90 days from the date of receipt of the application. Students 

who defer admission to the next term must submit a new Financial Statement. 

If family members will be accompanying the student to the United States, please 

increase the total estimate by $600 per month for the student’s spouse and $400 

per month for each of the student’s children. Figures below are in U.S. dollars. 

Estimated Minimum Expenses 

Expense Type 

2-Month 

IDP 


4-Month 

IDP 

8-Month 

Program: 

IDP + 

Internship 

12-Month 

Program: 

MBT 

Program fee $6,900 $13,500 $16,400 $29,000 

Estimated 

living expenses* 

Total fees 

and estimated 

expenses 

$3,000 $6,000 $12,000 $18,000 

$9,900 $19,500 $28,400 $47,000 

* This estimate is based on shared housing and the use of public transportation. If you rent 

your own apartment or have a car, your expenses may be higher. 

Note: Your financial statement and certification must demonstrate that the dollar amount 

in “Total fees and estimated expenses” is available in your account. All fees are subject to 

change without notice. 

Program Fee Payment 

After you are accepted, please send your program fee to UC Berkeley Extension 30 

days prior to the start of term. We will not be able to reserve a space in your designated 

program if your program fee is not received by the deadline. Receipt of the 

program fee in a timely manner is the full responsi bility of the student. 

Organizational Sponsor’s Funds 

If you are sponsored by an organization, attach a letter from your sponsor describing 

which expenses the sponsor will pay and fill out the following: 

Name of sponsoring organization (company, agency, foundation or government) 

❏ Sponsor’s letter attached 

To be considered for admission, you must include all three pages of the enrollment 

application and all supporting documents. 

Please send the application and enclosures to: 




Berkeley, California 94704-7000 USA 

For questions about the application process, call +1-510-642-2564 or 

email diploma@unex.berkeley.edu. 



FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME 

1. To Be Completed by Applicant or Sponsor 

I certify that funds in excess of $_________________ (enter total estimate in U.S. 

dollars) are available to me or my organization and that I or my organization shall hereby 

accept financial responsibility for the student for the duration of the study period. 

Student’s name 

Period of study, from ________________________ / / to _________________________ 

/ / 

Month Day Year Month Day Year 

Name of financially responsible party or organization 

Relation to applicant (or name of officer from organization) 

Signature Date 

2. To Be Completed by Financial Institution 

This is to certify that the financially responsible party or organization indicated 

above has access to said funds or greater in holdings with our bank. 

Name of bank official 

Title of bank official 

Bank official’s signature 

Date 

This is not a guarantee of payment. 

Any official document from the financially 

responsible individual’s banking institution, such 

as a monthly banking statement, may be substituted 

for the bank’s official certification, provided 

it clearly indicates the following: the date of the 

statement, the name of the individual, the name 

of the banking institution, a sum greater than that 

mentioned above and the name or symbol of the 

sum’s currency. 

Official bank seal or stamp 

Before mailing the application, please check that you are including the following: 

❏ Enrollment application 

❏ Statement of purpose and background 

❏ Financial statement and certification 

❏ Translation of financial statement, if applicable 

❏ Résumé (C.V.) 

❏ Proof of English language proficiency 

❏ Transcripts and copy of diploma and English language translations 

❏ Copy of passport photo identification page 

❏ Housing Interest Form (optional) 

❏ $150 application fee


Housing selection depends on your interests, preferences and budget. Choose from the bustling atmosphere 

of a dormitory, the independence of a private or shared apartment, or the personal attention of a homestay. 

For assistance with housing, please complete the Housing Interest Form (p. 31) and include it with your 

enrollment application. Our housing coordinator can help you find housing that meets your individual needs. 

DORMITORIES 

Dormitories are recommended if you want a 

structured atmosphere with opportunities to 

meet new people through planned activities. 

Meals are sometimes provided, and you may 

have a roommate who is not an IDP student. 

Hillside Durant and Piedmont Commons dormitories 

are smaller than International House. 

Hillside Durant 

• 10-minute bus ride or 30-minute walk 

to class 

• Newly renovated 

• Two fully equipped kitchen and dining 

areas, including appliances and dishware, 

available for all residents 

• No meals provided; off-site meal 

option available 

• Semiprivate hall bathrooms 

• Maximum 24 student residents, including 

UC Berkeley and international students 

• Features include an on-site resident assistant; 

wireless Internet access; sink, TV and 

mini refrigerator in rooms; backyard with 

barbecue; study lounge; coin-operated 

laundry facilities 

• Approximately $3,620 per person per 

term for a double room 

• $200 nonrefundable deposit required 

International House 


to class 

• Approximately 19 meals per week; 

bag lunches available 

• Kitchen available for individual use 

• Central hall bathrooms 

• Unique community of student residents 

from more than 60 countries, including 

the United States 

• Features include multicultural and 

international activities, wireless Internet 

access, indoor and outdoor dining, café, 

easy access to the UC Berkeley campus, 

and common facilities and services 

• Single and double rooms available 

• New residents must pay $35 nonrefundable 

application fee and $500 refundable 

security deposit 

• Limited number of rooms for fall term 

only; apply early 

• View rates and apply directly at 

ihouse.berkeley.edu/applicants/rates.php 

Piedmont Commons 

(formerly Tau House) 


to class 

• Five breakfasts per week included 

• Minirefrigerator in each room; small shared 

kitchen with microwave available for selfprepared 

meals 

• Central hall bathrooms 

• Diverse group of residents, including 


• Features include wireless Internet access, 

roommate matching, two on-site resident 

assistants, TV lounge, large living and dining 

rooms, community study and meeting 

rooms, table tennis, billiards, basketball, 

in-house laundry, several outdoor deck areas 

• $4,950 per person per term, triple room; 

$8,950 per person per academic year, 

triple room 

• $5,650 per person per term, double room; 

$10,250 per person per academic year, 

double room 

• $1,000 refundable reservation and 

security deposit 

• Closed summer 2013 

Hillside Durant International House 

Piedmont Commons 


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YMCA 


YMCA: RESIDENCE HOTEL 

AND FITNESS FACILITY 

The YMCA is most suitable for 

short-term stays while you search for 

long-term housing. It is recommended if 

you have a limited budget, as accommodations 

are basic. The YMCA offers the 

convenience of a downtown location 

and a diverse mix of residents, including 

many who are not students. 

• Five-minute walk to class 

• No meals provided 

• Shared kitchen 

• Semiprivate hall bathrooms 

• Features include wireless Internet 

access and minirefrigerator in rooms, 

bed linens, coin-operated laundry, 

community Internet lounge, excellent 

sports facility with swimming pool 

and fitness classes free to residents 

• $900 per person per month for a 

single room 

• No deposit required; payment for 

at least the first month is made on 

arrival; rate requires at least a 21-day 

stay; stays of fewer than 21 days will 

be charged the posted hotel rate plus 

the local hotel tax 


PRIVATE OR SHARED APARTMENTS 

Apartments are recommended if you want to be more independent or prefer a quieter 

atmosphere for studying. Apartments can be less costly than some dormitory options. For more 

information about private or shared apartments, email housing@unex.berkeley.edu. 

Furnished Apartment 

• No meals provided 

• Individual apartment features vary, as do 

the types of bathrooms 

• Single room in a shared apartment 

averages $900 per month 

• Private apartment averages $1,500 per month 

• Landlords generally require deposits; no 

credit cards accepted 

• A list of apartment providers that offer 

short-term leases for international students 

is available 

Private Room in Family Home 

(Homestay) 

• Available in Berkeley and nearby areas 

• Meal options available 

• Shared kitchen and bathrooms 

• Features may include TV, wireless Internet 

access, laundry, use of family areas and 

English spoken in homes 

• Minimum eight-week stay 

• $4,463 per person per term, single room, 

with meals 

• $3,938 per person per term, single room, 

without meals 

• $300 advance payment required and 

applied to the total 

Campanile Court 


to class 

• One- to five-bedroom furnished 

apartments with wireless Internet access, 

standard kitchen appliances, in-unit laundry 

• Diverse group of residents, including 


• Features include roommate matching, 

on-site 24-hour resident assistants, 

organized activities, fitness center, 

café and social lounge, rooftop study room 

and deck, $99-per-month resident parking 

• Price per person per term, including 

utilities, ranges from $3,200 for the 

lowest-priced room in a shared apartment 

to $6,700 for the highest-priced private 

studio apartment 

• New residents must pay $35 nonrefundable 

application fee, $175 fee for leases less than 

one year and first month’s rent with contract 

• Apply directly at www.campanilecourt.com 

All housing rates are current as of July 2012. Fees and 

availability are subject to change without notice. For 

current rates, visit extension.berkeley.edu/diploma. 

Furnished Apartment Furnished Apartment

Housing Interest Form 

Family name: First name: 

❏ Male ❏ Female ❏ Date of birth: / / 

HOUSING PREFERENCE 

Please type or print clearly with black ink. 

International Diploma Program applicants are 

encouraged to prearrange housing by submitting this 

form with the enrollment application. 

Email: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 

Telephone: Fax: 

Sponsor or agency: Contact name: 

Email: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 

Telephone: Fax: 

Dates of your program in Berkeley (supply year): ❏ January–April, ❏ May–August, ❏ August/September–December, 

If you need housing for you and your family, 

please list family members’ names here: 

If you have any preferences or special health needs 

related to your housing, please describe: 

Occupation: Interests: 

Are you a cigarette smoker? ❏ Yes ❏ No Do you object to a roommate who smokes? ❏ Yes ❏ No 

I authorize UC Berkeley Extension International Student Administrative Services to release the above information to the housing providers I have chosen in order to secure my housing. 

Student’s signature: Date: 

DORMITORIES 

Piedmont Commons (formerly Tau House) 

____ Triple occupancy ____ Double occupancy 

Hillside Durant 

____ Double occupancy 

YMCA 

____ Single occupancy 

PRIVATE ROOM IN FAMILY HOME (HOMESTAY) 

____ Single occupancy (with meals) ____ Single occupancy (without meals) 

APARTMENTS 


____ Shared room in shared apartment with students 

____ Private room in shared apartment with students 

____ Private apartment 



Please number your first and second choices. All choices are subject to availability. See Housing Options on p. 29–30 for prices, room occupancy and other information. 

For an apartment, what is the maximum you would be willing to pay for rent each month? 

(Be sure to note prices on Housing Options, p. 30.) 

❏ $900 ❏ $1,000 ❏ $1,100 ❏ $1,200 ❏ $1,300 

❏ $1,400 ❏ $1,500 ❏ $1,600 ❏ $1,700 ❏ $1,800 

❏ $1,900 ❏ $2,000 ❏ $2,100 ❏ $2,200 ❏ $2,300+ 

Fees for accommodations are payable to the housing providers and not to the University 

of California. Your letter of confirmation will tell you to whom to make your housing check 

payable. Submit this Housing Interest Form to: 




Berkeley, California 94704-7000 USA 

Fax: +1-510-643-0216 

Phone: +1-510-642-2564 

Email: housing@unex.berkeley.edu 

Although UC Berkeley Extension facilitates contact between prospective students and housing 

providers as a service to both, the agreement for housing is between the student and the housing 

provider and not between either party and the University of California. The University of California 

is in no way liable to either party to perform their respective obligations under the agreement. 


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International Airport 


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