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MBA Business Administration at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

The Rady MBA combines a core curriculum, an innovation-focused course sequence, electives, leadership development and an emphasis on industry sectors. Full-Time, FlexEvening, FlexWeekend and Executive formats are offered.

Faculty: Rady School of Management  |  Department: Rady School of Management  |  Duration: Full-Time MBA: two years, 92 units; Executive/FlexEvening MBA: 80 units over 21 to 24 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

The 40-unit core includes Business Analytics for Managers, Accounting, Managerial Economics, Leadership, Marketing, Finance, Strategy, Operations and the Rady Action Project. Full-time students add 52 elective units across accounting, finance, management, marketing, operations and strategy; part-time students add 40.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to their professional and leadership skills and to their potential for business leadership. Applicants are required to submit Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. The GMAT or GRE may be waived, based on review of credentials, for applicants with a PhD in a technical, scientific, or quantitatively based discipline.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

The graduate application fee is $135.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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