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Dean Laura Tyson (top photo, left to right)
welcomed keynote speaker Michael K.
Powell, chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission, and UC
Berkeley College of Engineering Dean A.
Richard Newton at the second annual
New Economy Forum. Conceived by Dean
Tyson, this West Coast economic summit
brought together business, academic, and public policy
leaders to discuss business cycles in the new economy.
Walter Shorenstein (bottom photo, left to right) spoke with
George Soros, president of Soros Fund Management, and
Liz Robbins, founder of Liz Robbins Associates.
Leading in the 21st Century
major change. Through the path-breaking
research and teaching of its faculty, and the
activities of its students and alumni, Haas
plays an integral role in today’s evolving
business world.
The entrepreneurial, technological, and
global programs that help to make Haas
distinctive have been expanded under
my deanship. The outstanding, faculty,
students, and staff of the Haas School have
created a number of robust, innovative
activities, such as the school’s two internationally
prominent business plan competitions
and a series of special conferences.
Many of these activities have deep connections
to businesses in Silicon Valley.
While preparing students for an exciting
future, the Berkeley MBA Program also
gives them a superb choice of options. The
MBA curriculum offers core courses in traditional
fields like accounting, finance, and
marketing, and cutting-edge electives, such
as Internet Marketing Strategy and
International Finance. The Program also
features an array of special programs, such
as health care management, real estate,
and several joint degree programs. The
wide range and quality of academic offerings
through other departments on the
Berkeley campus give Haas students a
chance to customize their course selection
and to experience one of the world’s truly
great universities.
I have used my experience as an economist,
my links with leaders of business and
government around the globe, and my
interdisciplinary interests to shape business
education at Haas in ways that will resonate
with both students and corporate
recruiters. I have also made it a priority to
invest in student services, including substantial
enhancements to our Career
Center, which is one of the finest at any
business school.
It would be difficult to imagine a better
time to obtain an MBA education and no
better place to get one than at the Haas
School. The need for executive leadership
is greater than ever, and the Berkeley MBA
Program provides the skills and knowledge
to lead in a business environment undergoing
relentless, transforming change. I
encourage you to apply to our program.
Sincerely,
Laura D’Andrea Tyson
Dean
Laura D’Andrea Tyson
BankAmerica Dean,
since July 1, 1998;
Class of 1939 Professor of
Economics and Business
Administration, since
January 1997.
At Berkeley since 1977.
Public Service:
National Economic Adviser
to the President and
Chairman, National
Economic Council,
Washington, DC, 1995-
1996.
Chairman, White House
Council of Economic
Advisers, Washington, DC,
1993-1995.
Member, National Bipartisan
Commission on the Future
of Medicare, 1997-1999.
Publications/Outreach:
Who’s Bashing Whom?
Trade Conflict in High
Technology Industries.
Institute for International
Economics, 1992
Economic Viewpoint
Columnist, Business Week
Board Service (current):
Ameritech Corporation
Bay Area Council
Council of Foreign Relations
Eastman Kodak Company
Exodus Communications
Fox Entertainment Group
Human Genome Sciences
The Institute of International
Economics
Morgan Stanley, Dean
Witter, Discover & Co.
New America Foundation
SBC Communications
VIASense
Degrees:
BA (summa cum laude),
economics, Smith College
Ph.D., economics,
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
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