Management & Tech Programme at UC Berkeley 2026
Are you in high school or in the first year of a Bachelor’s degree, and do you want to dig deeper into innovation management, technology and entrepreneurship at a leading university this summer? Enrichment programmes in Berkeley, California offer an immersive 3- to 6-week experience: you explore a subject in depth, spend time on a prestigious campus and strengthen your application for an international Bachelor’s degree.
Management & technology programme: official booking
Registration, on-campus accommodation and YDS support are coordinated through our partner La Route des Langues, an agency specializing in campus programmes in the US and the UK.
The programme at a glance
The management & technology programmes in Berkeley, California are run by UC Berkeley Haas School of Business (Pre-College Scholars Institute: Management & Technology track). Typical format: residential, with student accommodation on campus, meals included and supervision by faculty or doctoral students. Admission is selective and based on an application (transcripts, a personal statement, and sometimes a letter of recommendation and an interview).
For further reading, see also: Engineering Programme at UC Berkeley 2026.
Who is this programme for?
Students in the last two years of high school and first-year university students planning to apply to universities abroad.
- English level: TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (sometimes B2, assessed in an interview)
- Academic profile: an average of 15/20 or a GPA of 3.5+, with a strong academic record
- Soft skills: independence and genuine curiosity about the subject
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Curriculum and skills you will develop
Lectures, hands-on workshops, small-group projects and field visits.
Key skills you will develop:
- Business strategy
- Business models
- Design thinking
- Tech project management
- Delivering an innovation pitch
At the end of the programme, you leave with a completed project, an official certificate from the university and, often, a letter of recommendation written by your supervising instructor.
A typical day
The exact schedule depends on the programme you choose. Excursions and visits at weekends.
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Cost and accommodation
2026 budget: $7,000 to $14,000, including tuition, accommodation and meals. Flights, travel health insurance and spending money are extra. Partial scholarships are sometimes available.
Booking through La Route des Langues, a YDS partner
Registration for the management & technology programme in Berkeley, California is handled by our partner La Route des Langues, which coordinates programme selection, your registration paperwork, on-campus student accommodation, airport transfers, adult supervision and 24/7 on-site support. YDS adds admissions coaching to help you make the most of this programme in your Bachelor’s application.
For further reading, see also: Artificial Intelligence Programme at MIT 2026.
Also worth reading: Brown University Admission 2026: Costs and Application.
See prices & book →Frequently asked questions
How long does a management & technology programme in Berkeley, California usually last?
3 to 6 weeks, depending on the format. Shorter programmes offer an introduction; longer ones allow you to go deeper.
What level of English do I need?
TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ (B2–C1). Some programmes accept B2 following an assessment interview.
How do I register?
Through our partner La Route des Langues. Go to the booking page →
How can YDS help me make the most of this programme in my application?
Choosing the right programme, personal statement coaching, interview preparation and timeline planning. See our coaching service.
🎓 Ready to sign up for the management & technology programme in Berkeley, California?
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