Asynchronous learning is a type of education that allows students to access educational content any time they want. This means that students don't have to be present at the same time and place as their classmates or professor. Instead, they can learn at their own pace and according to their own schedules. This gives students more flexibility to manage their time and allows them to revisit the material as often as needed to comprehend it fully ..read more

The move to a less traditional MBA The pandemic was a game changer for education. Online programs had existed for over a decade, but they were clunky and some employers disregarded them as diploma mills. Major universities were hesitant to break into the idea of distance learning because the technology was unreliable. If a school was going to give people a degree, they wanted to be assured that students were getting a good experience. When covid shut everything down in 2020, schools had no choice but to adapt ..read more

Imagine spending a minimum of four hours per week on the internet with strangers from all over the world. And that’s only the start. You’ll also be meeting online in smaller groups to collaborate outside of your set class times. Over time, you start to form bonds with these strangers and they become friends. Finally, you get the chance to meet and it’s like you’ve known one another for ages ..read more

Going back to school may look like an unrealistic option for a lot of people. Once you get to a certain point in life, other things seem more important; your job, your family, your precious free time. But making sacrifices for a short while could mean a better job, benefits for your family, and more free time in the long run ..read more

Second year Evening & Weekend MBA student Michele Obermeyer, MBA 26, never intended on going to business school. A math major and a German minor, she originally had her heart set on becoming a math professor. However, by the time she was job-searching after graduation, a sluggish economy led to her securing a job as a software engineer ..read more

Cultivating meaningful professional connections within a primarily online learning environment may seem like an insurmountable task. In many online MBA programs, classmates and faculty are little more than names on a screen. Sure, there’s the allure of great flexibility. But are students missing out on a vital part of an MBA graduate school experience when there’s no space for building authentic relationships ..read more

“I always felt like Berkeley would be a perfect fit for me, but I was afraid it would be out of reach because it was far,” said Amanda Sultan, MBA 25. Far indeed. She most recently worked as a strategic projects lead in Waymo’s Ride-Hailing Operations in Detroit, Michigan. But the Berkeley Haas evening & weekend MBA Flex option, she said, “meets me where I need to be,” providing optionality, flexibility, and a program Amanda really connected with ..read more

Having business skills is beneficial in a lot of jobs, but some undergraduate students don’t consider taking many, if any, classes in marketing, finance, or data analysis while they are pursuing their degree. Once they enter the workforce, they sometimes realize the value that a business degree can bring to their company. It helps the average worker see the bigger picture and understand why certain decisions are made.  ..read more

Going back to school is a big step for anyone, but it’s especially hard for those with work and family commitments. Everyday life can be overwhelming as it is, so adding a rigorous degree like an MBA into the mix is more than some can handle. The challenge didn’t stop Aidan Steele, MBA 25, despite already having more on his plate than most people ..read more

Tony Lee wanted more than just an MBA ..read more