UBG is a selective business organization focused on investment banking, consulting, private equity, and venture capital. Members get access to mentorship from alumni placed at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey, and top PE and VC firms, plus hands-on consulting projects for real clients like Instacart, Slack, and Adobe. The club combines serious professional development with a tight-knit social community, including trips, member events, and lifelong friendships.
ApplicationsApplication Due: 12:00 pm (Spring 2026 Recruitment)
49%
Internship and full-time job placement rate
49%
Case competition placement rate
31%
Cumulative 50-year Haas acceptance rate among members
24%
Members who pursue a double major
12
Consulting project length (weeks)
6-8
Consultants per project (plus 2 leads; 1 deliverable per project)
Events They Host
Goldman Sachs TMT Case Competition
UBG members have competed and placed (including First Place in 2024 and 2025) in this external competition.
VCIC Case Competition
UBG members have competed at both the Berkeley and Regional levels, winning First Place in 2025 and 2020.
Morgan Stanley Case Competition
UBG members have competed and placed, including First Place finishes in 2022 and 2023.
Member Experiences
Trip to Napa
Weekend trip referenced in the president's letter as part of the UBG member experience.