MBA Business Administration at University of California, Irvine

Programme overview

Full-Time M.B.A. Email: [email protected] The Full-time Master in Business Administration (MBA) program at the Paul Merage School of Business is a two-year program designed to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in a digitally driven world. Ranked among the top 5% of business schools worldwide, the Full-time MBA offers a unique blend of coursework, real-world experiences, and career development opportunities.

Faculty: The Paul Merage School of Business | Study mode: full-time | Location: Irvine, CA, United States

What you will study

Ranked among the top 5% of business schools worldwide, the Full-time MBA offers a unique blend of coursework, real-world experiences, and career development opportunities. The first-year curriculum focuses on building a strong foundation in business acumen through a structured curriculum, while the second year allows students to tailor their education with a variety of electives.

Career pathways

Ranked among the top 5% of business schools worldwide, the Full-time MBA offers a unique blend of coursework, real-world experiences, and career development opportunities. Students benefit from experiential learning, global residential, internships, and workshops designed to enhance career resiliency.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The admission evaluation for the Full-Time MBA program at the Paul Merage School of Business involves a comprehensive assessment of all submitted materials, including academic transcripts, work experience, essays, and references*. While there are no specific prerequisites, the Admissions Committee seeks evidence of quantitative proficiency and strong verbal skills. Applicants from diverse undergraduate backgrounds, such as liberal arts, sciences, computer science, and engineering, are welcome, however a quantitative background is encouraged, especially for those interested in the concentration in Analytics in Digital Leadership, with preferred undergraduate degrees in fields such as mathematics, computer science, economics, statistics, engineering, or physics. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a final deadline typically around April 1.

Graduate applications are submitted online through the UCI graduate application portal; the non-refundable application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. Deadlines are set by each programme. GRE is required by some programmes only; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency is required of graduate applicants unless waived.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/

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