The Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) offers some Graduate-level business courses for students in the graduate track, taught by Haas School of Business faculty. However, the BHGAP is not equivalent to an MBA program. It does not award a degree diploma, and should not be seen as equivalent to a degree program. Instead, the BHGAP is a visiting student experience. Students who successfully complete two semesters will receive a certificate of completion and may be eligible to apply for up to 12 months of OPT work authorization after completing the program.
With that said, the BHGAP can provide a helpful introduction to graduate-level topics in business, and allows students to network with Haas School of Business faculty. Sometimes faculty support students applying to future MBA programs by writing letters of recommendation. Many students who complete this program go on to pursue graduate studies related to business, including MBA programs, and some use the program as an opportunity to determine whether the MBA path is the right fit for them.