[Prospective Students: REQUEST INFORMATION HERE]
- When is the application deadline?
- Where do I mail my official transcripts?
- Is the GMAT or GRE required? Is there a minimum required GMAT or GRE score needed?
- Are there any prerequisites for this program?
- I want to brush up on my quantitative skills before taking the GMAT and/or beginning the program. What do you suggest?
- How long is the program?
- How much time is spent outside the classroom on school related projects?
- How is the EMBA program different than the other MBA programs offered by UCLA?
- What is the cost of the Executive MBA Program?
- Is Financial Aid available?
- How large is the entering class?
- Do you recommend that I visit the campus?
- Are interviews required?
- Can I waive any classes if I have my CPA or CFA certification?
- Do you conduct information sessions at companies?
- Admissions Policies
When is the application deadline? back to top
| 2012-2013 Deadlines | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Application Submission* | Decision Notification | |||
| Early | November 15, 2012 | December 15, 2012 | |||
| 1 | January 15, 2013 | February 15, 2013 | |||
| 2 | March 20, 2013 | April 20, 2013 | |||
| 3 | May 1, 2013 | June 1, 2013 | |||
| 4 | June 15, 2013 | July 15, 2013 | |||
*Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on this day.
Applications for the EMBA Class of 2015 will be reviewed on a rolling admission basis with decisions made within 60 days after applications are completed. Applications will be considered on a space available basis. All applications must be submitted electronically. Please use the online recommendation form which you can view here.
Where do I mail my official transcripts? back to top
Please send official transcripts to UCLA Anderson:
- UCLA Anderson
- ATTN: EMBA Admissions Manager
- Executive MBA Program Admissions
- 110 Westwood Plaza, Suite A105
- Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481
Is the GMAT or GRE required? Is there a minimum required GMAT or GRE score needed? back to top
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Records Exam (GRE) is required for all applicants. GMAT/GRE scores are valid for five years, and the highest score is used if you have taken the test more than once. You must have your official GMAT score sent electronically to our code for the Executive MBA Program at UCLA: 2NZ-2F-87. There is no required minimum GMAT score.
You must have your official GRE score sent electronically to our code for UCLA Anderson School of Management EMBA Program: 7295
Are there any prerequisites for this program? back to top
All prospective students need to have some familiarity with quantitative material. Many students take refresher classes for it is important to demonstrate competence in analytical skills in your application, either through undergraduate math courses or your GMAT score. We recommend students have a working knowledge of Excel.
I want to brush up on my quantitative skills before taking the GMAT and/or beginning the program. What do you suggest? back to top
Below are a list of courses that have worked for current students and alumni:
-MBA IQ
- UCLA Anderson online course, Management 400
-UCLA Extension, Math for Management
How long is the program? back to top
The Executive MBA program is a 22 month program with classes held every other weekend (Friday and Saturday) on campus. There are five residentials during the program: an opening residential in September, a residential session in June of the first year, a residential in August of the second year, a field study residential in January of the second year, and an international residential in the second year. Download a sample schedule here.
How much time is spent outside the classroom on school related projects? back to top
EMBA students spend an average of 15-20 hours a week outside the classroom.
How is the EMBA program different than the other MBA programs offered by UCLA? back to top
EMBA students have the same core courses, the same faculty, graduate in the same 22-month timeframe as the fulltime MBA students with the same degree. It is geared towards mid-senior managers who are high potential leaders, with a minimum of 8 years of work experience and 5 years of management experience, that includes management of staff, projects and budgets.
What is the cost of the Executive MBA Program? back to top
The cost of the Executive MBA Program for the Class of 2014 is $64,780 for the first year. Executive MBA fees cover registration, tuition, books and software supplies, meals, parking, and off-campus residentials. All costs for the International Seminar, except airfare, are included.
Is Financial Aid available? back to top
Yes. Stafford loans up to $20,500 are available to students and private loans for amounts in excess of $20,500 are also available. For more information and to apply for a student loan (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), please go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. The school code for UCLA is 001315.
How large is the entering class? back to top
We admit between 70-75 students each year.
Do you recommend that I visit the campus? back to top
Applicants are encouraged to attend an EMBA Director's Lunch, that will give you a chance to have your questions answered by EMBA staff, followed by lunch with the EMBA students where you can learn even more about the program. We also highly recommend you visit an EMBA Class.
Are interviews required? back to top
Interviews are scheduled by invitation only.
Can I waive any classes if I have my CPA or CFA certification? back to top
Yes, if you have CPA or CFA certification we encourage you to review the following waiver.
Do you conduct information sessions at companies? back to top
Yes. If you invite us to visit your company, Executive MBA Staff will arrange to an Information Reception for your employees at the location of your choice, such as your offices or an off-site location. For more information, contact us at 310.825.2032 or email us at emba.admissions@anderson.ucla.edu.
Admissions Policies
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UCLA Anderson's School of Management does welcome applicants who withdrew or were denied to reapply in a later year. For reapplication procedures, please visit the application instructions section.
Application fees and deposit fees are non-refundable.
Admissions consideration for UCLA Anderson's three MBA programs (Full-Time, Fully Employed MBA and Executive MBA) are entirely separate. Candidates may apply to only one program in a given year.
Legal Notices
All application materials become the property of UCLA and cannot be returned regardless of the Admissions Committee's decision. Please retain copies for your own records.
The Admissions Office reserves the right to verify that information and documents submitted as part of your application are complete and truthful during the entire application process.
If you are offered admission, UCLA Anderson reserves the right to revoke that offer if it is found that you misrepresented yourself or omitted facts in the application process, engaged in behavior prior to matriculation that indicates a serious lack of judgment or integrity, or if you have committed to enroll in the class of an institution other than UCLA Anderson after July 1, 2012. UCLA Anderson further reserves the right to require you to provide additional information and/or authorization for the release of information about any such matter.
Privacy Notification
The California Information Practices Act of 1977 requires that the following statement be made to individuals who are asked to supply information about themselves:
The principal purpose for requesting the information on this form is to process your application for admission to the MBA Program at UCLA Anderson. University policy authorizes maintenance of this information.
Furnishing all information required on this form is mandatory (with the exception of ethnic and marital status survey information, provision of which is voluntary). Failure to provide such information will delay or may even prevent completion of the action for which the form is being filled out. Information furnished on this form may be used by various university departments for processing your application for admission and will be transmitted to the state and federal governments, if required by law.
In accordance with university policy, you have the right to review personal information maintained about you, and may contact either the office of record maintaining such information or the Information Practices Coordinator, Unisys Building, 10920 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90024, for more information concerning your rights. The official responsible for maintaining the information contained on this form is the Manager of Admissions Operations, UCLA Anderson, 110 Westwood Plaza, Suite B201, Box 951481, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481.
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