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With constant opportunities to participate — from conferences to social functions to international trips — you’ll find yourself learning when you least expect it, while forging lifelong bonds. The relationships you establish here are a result of an open-hearted spirit at Anderson — one of collaboration, inclusion, authenticity and a genuine desire to see classmates succeed.

The UCLA Anderson culture is founded on three pillars

 

We Share Success

We believe the best route to success is through collaboration.

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We Drive Change

Our students, faculty and alumni are committed to questioning the status quo and making an impact.

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We Think Fearlessly

Here you will be encouraged to push past the expected with your thinking.

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We Share Success

Here, the spirit of competition is strong — but doesn’t come at the expense of our peers. We believe in exploring how everyone can win and help others along the way.
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We Think Fearlessly

Creating The Next comes from boundless experimentation and open-minded exploration, collaborating with boldly creative individuals intent on trailblazing business ideas.
 

We Drive Change

It’s not enough to talk about change — we make it happen through powerful leadership that creates impact in businesses and their outlying communities.
 

Our Stories

 

James Biskey (’15)

Avionics Certification System Engineer, SpaceX

Amy Castillo (‘09)

Vice President, Strategy & Brand Management; Warner Bros. Pictures

Shilpy Gupta (’14)

Health Industries Management Consultant, PwC

Mike Hopkins (’01)

CEO, Hulu

Kunle Ogunrinde (’16)

Transportation Planning Manager, LA METRO

Nasmi Afsar-Manesh, MD (’17)

Chief Quality Officer, Department of Medicine, UCLA Health

“Anderson works hard to establish a collaborative, positive, and inspirational culture from the initial recruitment to the first day of school. The organizations, competitions and social events are seamless extensions of this Anderson culture.”

Roy Quinto

FEMBA (’19)

Outside the Classroom

Your entire journey is an experience, but there are endless possibilities within it.
None of them will disappoint.

Professional Clubs

No matter what your career path, there’s a group ready to help your development. Join a professional club to expand your knowledge of an industry or network with others interested in the same field.

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Identity Clubs

Whether you’re interested in international business, hanging out with LGBT business students or exploring a culture, an identity club can help support your B-school journey and beyond.

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Interest Clubs

Love studying—and love food, oenology or design too? Interest clubs provide a well-rounded outlet for meeting fellow students and taking time for your other love(s) as well.

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UCLA Athletics

Discounted student single-day and season tickets to UCLA Football and Men’s Basketball and student tickets to all other sports.

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Dining

Take advantage of dining facilities throughout campus as well as Westwood Village which offers outstanding restaurants.

Where to Eat at UCLA

Fitness & Recreation

UCLA Recreation is committed to providing high-quality recreational experiences that benefit the campus community. Recreation provides extensive access to a broad range of recreational activities and services at various facilities across campus. Recreation offers programming which encompasses the competitive, passive, social, cultural, and instructional aspects of recreational activity. Visit Member Services for details on how to obtain Recreation access.

Melnitz Movies

Free screenings to new and classic films, plus Q&As with directors, actors, and producers at the film school.

Melnitz Movies Information

FEMBA After Hours

Although FEMBA students are busy working professionals they still manage to find time to network and socialize outside the classroom with other MBA students. After hours events include: Happy Hours with Classmates, Las Vegas Trips, Anderson Halloween Party, Ski Trips, AnderProm: Anderson End of Year Party, and FEMBApalooza


“I have participated in numerous social events from happy hours, Halloween parties to FEMBApalooza and have always been pleased with the sense of community Anderson enforces.  It has allowed me to foster strong relationships with people I otherwise would not have met through my personal or professional network.”

Rob Abundo FEMBA (’18)
Senior Manager, Strategic and Operational Initiatives, Beachbody

A Commitment To Diversity

 
A Broader Learning Experience

Diversity isn't a buzzword at UCLA Anderson - it's a way of life. No matter your background, gender, culture or ideas, we believe diversity creates a vibrant and inclusive community. 
 

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Want more stories? Check out our Drive Time Podcast

 

The Business & Science of Microbrewing

Diego Benitez (FEMBA ’19), Founder|Owner|Brewer, Progress Brewing

What’s it like for a chemistry Ph.D. to found a thriving microbrewery, now be opening a wine bar, and already be changing management style, thanks to Professor Corinne Bendersky’s Organizational Behavior course in his first quarter of business school?

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