Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
62,756
Duration
18
months
Class Size
40
Intakes
September
Language
English
Average GMAT
675
Avg. Work Exp.
5.0 yrs
Avg. Salary
122,201
International
Students
Students
38%
Woman
35%
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
Full-Time MBA Recruitment and Admissions
4293 Pereira Drive, SB1 Suite 4200
Irvine, CA 92697-3125 / United States
4293 Pereira Drive, SB1 Suite 4200
Irvine, CA 92697-3125 / United States
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GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
189
Replies
133073
Views
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
4
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754
Views
FT EMBA ranking removed a large number of 2021's best school...
Duncan
started Jan 11, 2023 |
MBA podcaster
replied Jan 11
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
The disappearance of the EMBA-Global suite, the joint Columbia/HKU/LBS degrees ranked fourth and eighth worldwide last year, is just one major difference in the most recent FT ranking. Columbia Business School's own EMBA, ranked 34th last year, also left the ranking. Columbia was recently found to h...
FT EMBA ranking removed a large number of 2021's best school...
Duncan
started Jan 11, 2023 |
MBA podcaster
replied Jan 11
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
4
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754
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The disappearance of the EMBA-Global suite, the joint Columbia/HKU/LBS degrees ranked fourth and eighth worldwide last year, is just one major difference in the most recent FT ranking. Columbia Business School's own EMBA, ranked 34th last year, also left the ranking. Columbia was recently found to h...
1
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935
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MBA @ USC Marshall / UC Irvine / Other California Schools!
Skrillex2
started Jul 03, 2019 |
kkforcali
replied Jul 3
Application
I'm applying to USC Marshall and UC Irvine for next fall's MBA intake (2020).
I thought I would create a topic where everybody who is interested in these and other California MBAs can connect.
I am looking to live in the LA area so USC and UCI are on the top of my list. I may also apply to UCLA if...
MBA @ USC Marshall / UC Irvine / Other California Schools!
Skrillex2
started Jul 03, 2019 |
kkforcali
replied Jul 3
Application
1
Replies
935
Views
I'm applying to USC Marshall and UC Irvine for next fall's MBA intake (2020).
I thought I would create a topic where everybody who is interested in these and other California MBAs can connect.
I am looking to live in the LA area so USC and UCI are on the top of my list. I may also apply to UCLA if...
9
Replies
830
Views
What are the best Bottom 60 schools for Brand Management?
mrbrandguy
started Feb 11, 2019 |
laurie
replied Feb 11
Hey there. I'm a prospective MBA and looking to transition into Brand. Applied to 3 schools in the Top 40 and was rejected last year. This year I applied to 8 schools with a slightly better standardized score and alt classes to show. Only have 1 interview so far, so not looking good...
For Round 3...
What are the best Bottom 60 schools for Brand Management?
mrbrandguy
started Feb 11, 2019 |
laurie
replied Feb 11
9
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830
Views
Hey there. I'm a prospective MBA and looking to transition into Brand. Applied to 3 schools in the Top 40 and was rejected last year. This year I applied to 8 schools with a slightly better standardized score and alt classes to show. Only have 1 interview so far, so not looking good...
For Round 3...
11
Replies
5267
Views
MBA in California, lower GMAT score
lizmcclair15
started Nov 15, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied Nov 15
GMAT
Hi everybody, because of timing and family issues I must do my MBA in California starting in 2015. I took the GMAT and I scored 600, so from what I gather my chances at the really good schools like Stanford, UCLA, and USC are pretty much slim to none.
Does anybody know of some other, relatively ok...
MBA in California, lower GMAT score
lizmcclair15
started Nov 15, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied Nov 15
GMAT
11
Replies
5267
Views
Hi everybody, because of timing and family issues I must do my MBA in California starting in 2015. I took the GMAT and I scored 600, so from what I gather my chances at the really good schools like Stanford, UCLA, and USC are pretty much slim to none.
Does anybody know of some other, relatively ok...
5
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1700
Views
GMAT 650
Marco_1
started Oct 02, 2017 |
mba hipster
replied Oct 2
GMAT
I took the GMAT three times and my best was 650.
I do not want to take it again.
Which schools can I get into? U.S. schools only.
GMAT 650
Marco_1
started Oct 02, 2017 |
mba hipster
replied Oct 2
GMAT
5
Replies
1700
Views
I took the GMAT three times and my best was 650.
I do not want to take it again.
Which schools can I get into? U.S. schools only.
2
Replies
629
Views
Late Application to Bay Area MBAs ?
fishdrownsinair
started Feb 17, 2016 |
fishdrownsinair
replied Feb 17
Application
Hello,
I would like to apply to MBAs in Bay Area for 2016 intake. Here is my profile. Please share your thoughts and recommendations. Thx :)
29 years old male from Turkey with
GMAT 690 / TOEFL 100
BS in Industrial Engineering (2.4/4) from Turkey
MSc in Economics and Finance (3/4) from Germany...
Late Application to Bay Area MBAs ?
fishdrownsinair
started Feb 17, 2016 |
fishdrownsinair
replied Feb 17
Application
2
Replies
629
Views
Hello,
I would like to apply to MBAs in Bay Area for 2016 intake. Here is my profile. Please share your thoughts and recommendations. Thx :)
29 years old male from Turkey with
GMAT 690 / TOEFL 100
BS in Industrial Engineering (2.4/4) from Turkey
MSc in Economics and Finance (3/4) from Germany...
31
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12510
Views
2nd tier US schools
kumar91980
started Dec 02, 2015 |
Duncan
replied Dec 2
GMAT
Guys,
I took my GMAT and I got a 690. This is lower than I wanted and I guess because I am from India it's not going to be enough for the top US MBA programs that I was targeting. :(
I would like suggestions on 2nd tier US schools or ones that I could apply for. My goal is to work in the US. From...
2nd tier US schools
kumar91980
started Dec 02, 2015 |
Duncan
replied Dec 2
GMAT
31
Replies
12510
Views
Guys,
I took my GMAT and I got a 690. This is lower than I wanted and I guess because I am from India it's not going to be enough for the top US MBA programs that I was targeting. :(
I would like suggestions on 2nd tier US schools or ones that I could apply for. My goal is to work in the US. From...
9
Replies
1263
Views
GMAT 600 (Q47 V26)
ajey2688
started Nov 08, 2015 |
Ayon
replied Nov 8
GMAT
Hi,
Gave my GMAT yesterday. Disappointed with the outcome.
My target schools were Mays, Michigan broad and UC Irvine (Paul merage).
I am from India (Oil & Gas sector). I am an Offshore Structural Engineer with 2.5 years of work ex.
I have already done my masters in ocean engineering from one o...
GMAT 600 (Q47 V26)
ajey2688
started Nov 08, 2015 |
Ayon
replied Nov 8
GMAT
9
Replies
1263
Views
Hi,
Gave my GMAT yesterday. Disappointed with the outcome.
My target schools were Mays, Michigan broad and UC Irvine (Paul merage).
I am from India (Oil & Gas sector). I am an Offshore Structural Engineer with 2.5 years of work ex.
I have already done my masters in ocean engineering from one o...
11
Replies
835
Views
US schools for high international mobility
cbgg77
started Sep 29, 2015 |
mba hipster
replied Sep 29
International Mobility
I'm from Thailand and looking for an MBA program to help me end up working in the US.
IN another thread, the concept of "international mobility" was discussed - and so I'm researching schools that are not too expensive but have high rates of students transitioning to new countries. So I've found th...
US schools for high international mobility
cbgg77
started Sep 29, 2015 |
mba hipster
replied Sep 29
International Mobility
11
Replies
835
Views
I'm from Thailand and looking for an MBA program to help me end up working in the US.
IN another thread, the concept of "international mobility" was discussed - and so I'm researching schools that are not too expensive but have high rates of students transitioning to new countries. So I've found th...
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