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Classes meet 2–3 hours at our Golden Bear Center, just a few minutes walk away from the UC Berkeley campus. Exact schedules are shared with admitted students before the semester starts, but you can see a sample weekly schedule below:
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| Monday | Accounting Foundations for Business class | 1–4 pm |
| Tuesday | Organization and Management class | 3–5 pm |
| Wednesday | Applied Economics for Business class | 1–3 pm |
| Marketing Management class | 3:30–5:30 pm | |
| Thursday | Studying, completing assignments, networking, exploring life at Berkeley | On your schedule! |
| Friday | Studying, completing assignments, networking, exploring life at Berkeley | On your schedule! |
Get deep insights from seasoned industry professionals who have extensive experience and exclusive ties to leading companies and organizations in the field.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate of completion. Completing two semesters—for example, by stacking this with another Immersive Program with us—and earning a certificate makes you eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows you to work in the United States and gain practical experience in a field directly related to your area of study for one year following the completion of your program.
Each semester, you'll attend a workshop focused on professional skill development led by experts in their fields. Past workshops have covered job search skills, LinkedIn optimization and networking, a deep dive into the world of venture capital and more. Workshops are intended to help you build practical skills that will help you prepare for careers in the business world.
Throughout the semester, attend community-building events to meet your peers and future colleagues in our community—both within your program and in other programs. Network, learn about campus opportunities, and build social networks and connections through fun activities and snacks at our Golden Bear Center. Always free and fun, these events are an opportunity to make connections that stick. Examples of past events include Silicon Valley Trivia and Pizza Night, and a Fall Photo Contest and Potluck.
Get the most out of your time at Berkeley! UC Berkeley and the Bay Area have so much to offer visiting students. Take advantage of:
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**Health insurance is mandatory for all international students on an F-1 or J-1 visa participating in a full-time program of study. UC Berkeley Extension offers a comprehensive health insurance plan to all international students and those coming from abroad. For more information, see Health and Safety.
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To participate in this program, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
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iBT Special Home Edition and myBest scores are accepted. Scores must be from the past two years.
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