Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
125,639
Duration
22
months
Class Size
296
Intakes
September
Language
English
Average GMAT
709
Avg. Work Exp.
5.7 yrs
Applicants/Year
2182
Avg. Salary
146,727
International
Students
Students
47%
Woman
40%
UCLA University of California, Los Angeles - Anderson School of Management
Admissions Office
110 Westwood Plaza
Gold Hall
Suite B201
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481 / United States
110 Westwood Plaza
Gold Hall
Suite B201
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481 / United States
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Programs at UCLA - Anderson
MBA
Duration
22 months
Language
English
Tuition
125,639
Intakes
September
Average GMAT
709
Applicants / Year
2182
Class Size
296
Avg. Work Exp (years)
5.7
Avg. Salary
146,727
Concentrations
- Accounting
- Brand Management
- Consulting
- Corporate Finance
- Technology Leadership
- Entertainment
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership Development
- Global Management
- Healthcare Management
- Investment Management
- Sustainability
- Marketing Analytics
- Real Estate
- Social Impact
Features
- Program current tuition and fees are: $125,639.
Placement Industries
Consulting 27%, Technology 26%, Financial Services 14%Placement Functions
Consulting 27%, Project Management 13%
Fully Employed MBA Program (FEMBA)
Duration
33 months
Language
English
Tuition
139,200
Intakes
August
Average GMAT
650
Class Size
181
Avg. Work Exp (years)
7.0
Avg. Salary
156,834
Concentrations
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Tech Management
- Entertainment Management
- Global Management
- Leaders in Sustainability
- Social Impact
Features
- Program is offered in 27 and 33-month variants.
- The 27-month program features a one-week Global Immersion or International Exchange optional electives between quarters, in more than 20 different countries.
- The 33-month program is offered in three formats:
- All Day Saturdays: Course 1 (9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.) and Course 2 (2:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.)
- Tuesday & Thursday Evenings: Course 1 (Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.) and Course 2 (Thursdays 6:30 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.)
- Hybrid: 4 weekends per quarter (on-campus, the rest online)
- Cost per credit hour: $1,740.
- Total credit hours: 80.
Executive MBA
Duration
22 months
Language
English
Tuition
183,552
Intakes
September
Deadline
May 01
Avg. Work Exp (years)
15.0
Features
- Program current tuition and fees are: $183,552.
- Six specialized certificates: Entrepreneurship, Global Management, Finance, Marketing, Technology Leadership and Leaders in Sustainability.
- Program is offered in bi-weekly, monthly, and blended formats.
NUS Executive MBA
Duration
15 months
Language
English
Tuition
145,000
Intakes
May
Avg. Work Exp (years)
16.0
Features
- Classes are offered in Singapore (NUS campus), Los Angeles (UCLA Campus), China (Shanghai), and India.
Global EMBA for the Americas
Duration
16 months
Language
English
Tuition
105,000
Intakes
April
Features
- Program is no longer offered.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
10
Economist EMBA 2020
14
FT Global MBA 2023
16
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
18
FT Global MBA 2024
20
Economist MBA 2022
21
FT EMBA 2022
22
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
Ranked
10
Economist EMBA 2020
14
FT Global MBA 2023
16
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
18
FT Global MBA 2024
20
Economist MBA 2022
21
FT EMBA 2022
22
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
School Discussions
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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
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133073
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[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...
5
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Does MBA Specialization matter?
Thant Htet Sint
started Jun 06, 2023 |
Thant Htet Sint
replied Jun 6
Hello dear experts.
I am considering applying to UCL MBA Health. My background is Engineering, and Business Administration. My family business involves trading medical products. Although I am not a medical professional, I've met with the dean in a 1-on-1 session on Zoom, and she mentioned that I am...
Does MBA Specialization matter?
Thant Htet Sint
started Jun 06, 2023 |
Thant Htet Sint
replied Jun 6
5
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Hello dear experts.
I am considering applying to UCL MBA Health. My background is Engineering, and Business Administration. My family business involves trading medical products. Although I am not a medical professional, I've met with the dean in a 1-on-1 session on Zoom, and she mentioned that I am...
3
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Pre-MBA vs CC
bordeaux61
started May 09, 2023 |
StuartHE
replied May 9
Hi,
I am an international student located in SF bay area. I already have a degree in Law from Europe but I'd like to get a masters in Finance/Economics in the US. I can't apply to MBAs as I do not have enough work experience. I want to do it later in my career.
Firstly, I want to get fundamental co...
Pre-MBA vs CC
bordeaux61
started May 09, 2023 |
StuartHE
replied May 9
3
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Views
Hi,
I am an international student located in SF bay area. I already have a degree in Law from Europe but I'd like to get a masters in Finance/Economics in the US. I can't apply to MBAs as I do not have enough work experience. I want to do it later in my career.
Firstly, I want to get fundamental co...
1
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379
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UCLA or UNC - Consulting
closeMark
started Apr 03, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Apr 3
International student with two very good offers, wanting to go into consulting. UNC $$$$ and UCLA $$ and money is indeed a factor. Not sure whether it should trump prestige or if the difference is so enormous.
UCLA or UNC - Consulting
closeMark
started Apr 03, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Apr 3
1
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379
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International student with two very good offers, wanting to go into consulting. UNC $$$$ and UCLA $$ and money is indeed a factor. Not sure whether it should trump prestige or if the difference is so enormous.
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The value of Alumni network
Richard Barrett
started Jan 19, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jan 19
Hi,
I just have a question that might sound basic, but relevant nonetheless. I see most MBA programme sales teams are heavily reliant on alumni network pitch. I just wondered, what is the actual tangible value of an alumni network? I'm not being facetious by the way.
A few years ago I completed a...
The value of Alumni network
Richard Barrett
started Jan 19, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jan 19
5
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Views
Hi,
I just have a question that might sound basic, but relevant nonetheless. I see most MBA programme sales teams are heavily reliant on alumni network pitch. I just wondered, what is the actual tangible value of an alumni network? I'm not being facetious by the way.
A few years ago I completed a...
3
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500
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UCLA AMP program
messi.winswc
started Jan 07, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jan 7
Online MBA
Hello Everyone,I have been looking at online MBA options which would fit my budget - $25k. I recently found out about the UCLA Accelerated Management Program - 1 year program, costs only $7k, requires 7+ years of work experience. It would be very helpful if I could get some insights regarding the va...
UCLA AMP program
messi.winswc
started Jan 07, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Jan 7
Online MBA
3
Replies
500
Views
Hello Everyone,I have been looking at online MBA options which would fit my budget - $25k. I recently found out about the UCLA Accelerated Management Program - 1 year program, costs only $7k, requires 7+ years of work experience. It would be very helpful if I could get some insights regarding the va...
1
Replies
1069
Views
Backup Work Visa Option for International Students
MKennedy
started May 07, 2022 |
StuartHE
replied May 7
Visa Issues
Post-MBA Careers
Starting May 2022, UK government is giving 2 year work visas for everyone graduating with a bachelors or masters (including MBA) degree from the following universities:
Just another potential option if you miss out on the H1B or don't want to go through that hassle.
https://www.gov.uk/government/p...
Backup Work Visa Option for International Students
MKennedy
started May 07, 2022 |
StuartHE
replied May 7
Visa Issues
Post-MBA Careers
1
Replies
1069
Views
Starting May 2022, UK government is giving 2 year work visas for everyone graduating with a bachelors or masters (including MBA) degree from the following universities:
Just another potential option if you miss out on the H1B or don't want to go through that hassle.
https://www.gov.uk/government/p...

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PPP is distorting the FT EMBA rankings
Duncan
started Jan 26, 2022 |
MKennedy
replied Jan 26
Rankings
It's interesting to see now how the FT's purchasing power parity methodology is distorting the rankings, which were published yesterday at http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/emba-ranking-2013. We are starting to see programmes with lots of Chinese students pushing up the rankings, to the...

PPP is distorting the FT EMBA rankings
Duncan
started Jan 26, 2022 |
MKennedy
replied Jan 26
Rankings
7
Replies
993
Views
It's interesting to see now how the FT's purchasing power parity methodology is distorting the rankings, which were published yesterday at http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/emba-ranking-2013. We are starting to see programmes with lots of Chinese students pushing up the rankings, to the...
1
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286
Views
GRE and Failing
Mvadali23
started Jan 16, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Jan 16
GRE
I really need advice. I have studied everything under the sun and moon for GRE. From Manhattan Prep 5 lbs, to Kaplan, Princeton Review, and GregMat. I really am studying a lot while balancing my mental health, and working full time. I only got a score of 303. 154 in Quant and 149 in English. Also I...
GRE and Failing
Mvadali23
started Jan 16, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Jan 16
GRE
1
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I really need advice. I have studied everything under the sun and moon for GRE. From Manhattan Prep 5 lbs, to Kaplan, Princeton Review, and GregMat. I really am studying a lot while balancing my mental health, and working full time. I only got a score of 303. 154 in Quant and 149 in English. Also I...
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UCLA Anderson vs USC Marshall vs Cornell Johnson
Sambhav Sharma
started Jan 10, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Jan 10
Application
Hey All,
I needed suggestions from you all. I have admits from three universities. While I am grateful, I am having a hard time deciding.
Profile
I have 4 years of experience and have been working as Software developer at a Big4 Firm. My post MBA goal is to work as Product Manager at a top Tech F...
UCLA Anderson vs USC Marshall vs Cornell Johnson
Sambhav Sharma
started Jan 10, 2022 |
Duncan
replied Jan 10
Application
5
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1047
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Hey All,
I needed suggestions from you all. I have admits from three universities. While I am grateful, I am having a hard time deciding.
Profile
I have 4 years of experience and have been working as Software developer at a Big4 Firm. My post MBA goal is to work as Product Manager at a top Tech F...
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