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Join a Group of Diverse, Accomplished Students
Each year, the International Diploma Programs welcome nearly 300 bright and ambitious students from more than 35 different countries. View our video, in the column to the right, to hear about their experiences.
IDP students are:
- Ages 23 to 60, averaging 25 to 35
- Young professionals interested in quickly obtaining comprehensive, practical training
- Experienced managers who need to update their skills in a new field due to a job change or promotion
- Recent university graduates preparing to attend an M.B.A. program in the U.S. or their home country
- Employees in a family-owned business planning to take on additional management responsibilities
In addition to the countries represented in the chart, IDP students come from Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, India, the Philippines, the U.S., and many other nations.
Read what IDP students and alumni say about the program.
Experienced Instructors
Courses are taught by working professionals, so you learn the most current business practices used in your field. Instructors have an average of 20 years' experience in the business world, and many have owned their own companies and provided business consulting for multinational enterprises.
A World-Class Program
As part of UC Berkeley, the IDPs leverage the power of the world's leading public university. Courses and programs are reviewed by Berkeley academic departments to ensure they meet the university's high standards.