Eileen Jacob

Eileen Jacob

Eileen was Senior Assistant Director of Admissions for the Berkeley MBA Programs for Working Professionals from 2017-2019. She enjoyed meeting prospective students and helping them explore the benefits of an MBA, and hopes these blog posts provide valuable insight into the Berkeley MBA experience.

Posts by Eileen

Diversity and Inclusion | 1 MIN READ

Video: Advancing careers—and women—as Evening and Weekend MBA leaders

Two women, initially unsure if their backgrounds were right for an MBA program, now lead the student association for the Evening & Weekend ...
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Product Management | 1 MIN READ

How to become a product manager

Product managers help companies envision, produce, and market products. They are responsible for every stage from conception to sale. Their role is ...
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Applying | 1 MIN READ

Evening & Weekend MBA class profile infographic: Meet the 2020s

In the Evening & Weekend Berkeley MBA program, part-time students are all in. It takes drive and commitment to earn your MBA while working—traits ...
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Uncategorized | 3 MIN READ

Can a part-time MBA help you change careers? Ask Yi Lin Pei.

Although there are people who attend part-time MBA programs to advance along their current career trajectories, there are some people who attend ...
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Uncategorized | 2 MIN READ

Can an MBA help you find more rewarding work? Ask Swetha Tupelly

When Swetha Tupelly came to Berkeley Haas to get her Berkeley MBA in the Evening & Weekend Program, she had a specific goal in mind: to find her ...
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Technology | 3 MIN READ

Using an MBA and fintech to empower underserved communities

Oportun product manager Pedro Moura works to create scalable solutions to the financial challenges faced by underserved communities. A third year ...
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Uncategorized | 2 MIN READ

Yes, it’s possible to achieve MBA-work-life balance

Swetha Tupelly used her Berkeley Haas MBA from the Evening & Weekend program to successfully transition from a previous career as an engineer. ...
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Berkeley MBA alum and product manager Swetha Tupelly

Product Management | 2 MIN READ

Why business school? For a career switch to product management

Swetha Tupelly is a senior product manager for online fashion service Le Tote, a big leap from a previous role as a technical lead and engineer at ...
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Uncategorized | 1 MIN READ

Why an accelerated part-time MBA option was right for Nikhil Kumar

When Nikhil Kumar was deciding on part-time MBA programs, a 2.5-year accelerated plan was important to him.
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Uncategorized | 2 MIN READ

Balancing an MBA with family—when family is in India

From activities outside the classroom to weekend events, school was center stage from day one for Barun Mazumdar. He was committed to his studies in ...
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Uncategorized | 2 MIN READ

Balancing an MBA with work, wedding planning, and more

A mentor recommended she get her MBA. She knew it would be a time commitment, but it would help her get ahead.
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Uncategorized | 2 MIN READ

Balancing an MBA with work, life...and a passion for dragon boating

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