University of California, Irvine

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.B.A.; M.B.A.- Fully-Employed (FEMBA);M.B.A.- Executive (EMBA);M.B.A.- Health Care Executive (HCEMBA);, Ph.D.- Management (see seperate doctoral listing)

Program Description:

The Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine offers four dynamic MBA programs - plus PhD and undergraduate business degrees - that deliver its thematic approach to business education: sustainable growth through strategic innovation. We graduate leaders with the exceptional ability to help grow their organizations through strategic innovation - supported by analytical decision-making, information technology and collaborative execution, and enhanced by a highly-personalized learning environment. In-class and on-site experiences with real-world business issues give our students the edge needed to help companies compete in today's global economy.

While the Merage School is relatively young, it has quickly grown to consistently rank among the top 10% of all AACSB-accredited programs through exceptional student recruitment, world-class faculty, a strong alumni network and close individual and corporate relationships. In its 2011 listing, US News & World Report ranks the Merage School MBA program at #36 in the US.
The Merage School combines the academic strengths and best traditions of the University of California with the cutting-edge, entrepreneurial spirit of Orange County in the heart of America's Tech Coast.

Accreditation:

The Merage Business School is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and ranks in the top 10% of all accredited business schools. UC Irvine is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

# of Credits Required:

92

International Student Requirements:

Results from an English language proficiency exam are required. TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE test scores are accepted. Applicants may receive a waiver of the English language proficiency exam if all of the requirements for the high school diploma, bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree were completed in a country where the primary and dominant language is English and English was the language of instruction of the school where the requirements were completed.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

33000 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

44000 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above