Dr. Susan Houlihan

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Biography

Susan Houlihan is a lecturer at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, focusing on leadership and persuasive communication. She has a rich background as a COO and executive coach, specializing in leadership communications and cultural transformation. Her experience includes coaching leaders and organizations to enhance their communication skills and transform their organizational culture. Susan is a Certified Executive Coach from the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute and has been teaching at Haas since 2010. With an academic background that includes a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Haas, she combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of business leadership dynamics.

Research Interests

Persuasive Communication Interpersonal Dynamics Leadership Cultural Transformation

Experience

Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

Haas School of Business • Berkeley, CA

Teaching courses on leadership, communications, and coaching.

COO & Executive Coach

— Present

Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute • Berkeley, CA

Providing leadership coaching and communications coaching.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.