9.Haas - Univ. of Calif., Berkeley
Index: 92.3
2010 Rank: 9
Average GMAT: 715
Acceptance rate: 12%
Median base salary: $111,000
Suggested two-year budget: $156,284 (non-resident)
The highly selective MBA program at the Haas School of Business is anchored by 12 required courses that promote a general-management perspective and provide a framework for the more function-specific courses that follow.
The first year of the program is divided into four quarters. The core curriculum is rooted in business fundamentals -- including marketing, finance, and accounting.
Berkeley Innovative Leader Development (BILD) is a connective theme that runs through the entire MBA curriculum to ensure that every student develops leadership skills.
Percentage of MBAs with job offers at graduation: 77%