Application Details
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 semester(s) for which you are applying,
- discuss your personal interest in the intended field of study,
- discuss your academic and/or work experience, if any.
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 below to estimate your total expenses. You may provide financial certification in one of two ways:
- Complete the "Financial Statement and Certification" (p. 3) of the application form. If someone else is providing proof of financial support, please clearly indicate your relationship to this person and make sure he or she signs where indicated.
- Submit an original letter from a bank.
Note: If family members will be accompanying you to the United States, you must increase your estimated expenses by $600 per month for your spouse and $400 per month for each child (figures in U.S. dollars).
| Expense Type | One Semester | One Semester With Internship | Two Semesters | Two Semesters With Internships | Summer Essentials of Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program fee | $10,200 | $12,600 | $19,900 | $22,300 | $6,900 |
| *Estimated living expenses | $7,500 | $12,000 | $13,500 | $18,000 | $3,000 |
| Total fees and estimated expenses | $17,700 | $24,600 | $33,400 | $40,300 | $9,900 |
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.
* This estimate is based on shared housing and the use of public transportation. If you rent an apartment or have a car, your expenses may be higher.
Included in the program fee:- U.S. medical insurance
- On-site advising (academic, health, immigration
- Program and academic orientation
- Housing assistance
- Computer lab access
- Certificate and transcripts
- Textbooks and course readers
- Completion ceremony
All fees are subject to change without notice.
Proof of English language proficiency
Please submit your score from an English language test in accordance with the stated requirements. (Results must be from a test taken within the past two years.) The ETS Institution code is 9216, and the department is undergraduate.
- TOEFL: 79 (iBT)
- IELTS Academic Format: 6.5
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.
University transcript and English translation
You must have completed at least three years of university-level studies or two years of a three-year bachelor's degree program.
- If you are a graduate of a recognized academic institution outside the United States, submit a copy of your diploma showing award of a bachelor's degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Equivalency is determined by the Fundamental Studies in Business and Entrepreneurship office. If you have not yet graduated, please provide a transcript for the highest level of education completed.
- Include an original and official, 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.
Copy of your passport photo identification page and expiration date
- Include the page in your passport showing your full name and the expiration date.
- Dependents include spouse and children. If you are traveling with more than two dependents, please attach copies of their passports.
- Your passport(s) must be valid for at least six months beyond the last date of 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 money order or bank draft: Make it payable to UC Regents. Your money order or bank draft must be drawn on an account held at a U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of an international bank.
Résumé/curriculum vitae (C.V.)
Include a chronological list of all employment or internships (if you have any) 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. Please note that FSBE is not recommended for students with advanced degrees and two or more years of work experience. Contact FSBE for other program options.
Need Help With Your Application?
Contact FSBE or phone +1-510-642-2564 between 9:00 and 17:00 PST.
Don't Miss the Application Deadline!
Be sure to submit all required materials by each term's deadline.
Transfer Credit
If you are already in the U.S. and want to transfer to FSBE, contact the International Student Administrative Services (ISAS) office:
- +1-510-642-2564
- Email ISAS
You're Accepted! Now What?
Find information about:
- F-1 visas
- Program fees
- When to arrive
- Housing
- Orientation