COVID-19 Considerations for Fully Employed MBA Prospective Students
All recruiting events have been moved to a virtual online format and admissions officers can be contacted via email.
For information about the impact of COVID-19 on our program and the MBA application process, please review the COVID-19 section of our FAQ page.
We will update this section with any developments.
For the latest perspective from the UC Office of the President, please follow the link below to read more.
As the current situation has shown us, the need for leaders who make data-based decisions and have broad skill sets is greater than ever. The more time you spend not working on your MBA, the less equipped you will be for the next crisis. The core MBA skill sets in finance, accounting, marketing, analytics, management, strategy and tech are critical to navigating what comes next, as a leader.
Round | Application Submission | *Interview | Decision Notification |
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October 27, 2020 | November 7, 2020 | December 17, 2020 |
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January 12, 2021 | January 23, 2021 | March 25, 2021 |
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April 6, 2021 | April 17, 2021 | June 24, 2021 |
* - In light of the measures taken by UCLA to protect our campus and the broader community from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by suspending all in-person gatherings, the optional interviews will be conducted via phone or virtually with limited capacity.
All applicants must apply to the FEMBA program online. The online application will walk you through each step. Note that there are three admission rounds, each with its corresponding deadlines and decision release dates. The application fee is $200.
*Application fee waivers are available to all US Military Personnel (active duty and veterans), Teach for America, UC Part-Time MBA Program Transfer Applicants, UCLA Anderson Riordan Programs Alumni and UCLA Staff. Please contact femba.applications@anderson.ucla.edu prior to submission.
Applicants must hold a completed four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university. We accept all majors and backgrounds. All corresponding official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable) must be ordered prior to submitting an application. Schools take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks to send official documents, so please plan ahead.
Digital e-transcripts are considered official as long as they are sent directly from your school(s) to us at femba.applications@anderson.ucla.edu.
Due to COVID-19 and admissions staff currently working remotely digital e-transcripts are highly recommended.
Please have hard copy transcripts sent to the following address:
UCLA Anderson FEMBA Admissions
110 Westwood Plaza
Marion Anderson Hall, Suite G6.42
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481
All applicants must take the GMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment*. Any of the three is fine and there is no minimum score. For UCLA Anderson School of Management, the GMAT and Executive Assessment school code is 2NZ2F44. The GRE school code is 0727.
*The Executive Assessment is an option for applicants with at least eight years or more of full-time work experience.
Exceptional circumstances related to COVID-19
We expect all FEMBA applicants for 2020-2021 to submit an entrance exam score. Standardized tests that we accept (GRE and GMAT) are now available to take online at your home.
We are aware that the online options for these exams may not accommodate everyone. We recognize that a small number of applicants may not be in a position to take such tests at home due to extenuating circumstances related to Covid-19.
Normally for applicants with exceptional circumstances, we recommend scheduling the exam for a later date.
However, if you wish to apply without an entrance exam there will be a question in the actual application for you to explain in 250 words or fewer why you do not believe you will be able to take a test at home or why taking it at home will not be an appropriate reflection of your aptitude.
Applicants must submit an updated resume. The average work experience of FEMBA students is seven years, with all backgrounds considered.
Two letters of recommendation are needed from individuals who are well acquainted with your performance in a work setting, preferably a direct supervisor or manager.
Please Note:
The recommendations provide us with third-party confirmation and insights into your achievements. You should choose recommenders who will support your candidacy with concrete examples of performance and impact on the organization.
Recommendation Questions and Topics*
*Please note: Questions and topics listed above are for reference only. Actual submission of letters of recommendation is done online, through the online application system only.
Please give the essay questions in your online application your full, undivided attention. The clarity with which you communicate your accomplishments and goals factors heavily in the FEMBA selection process.
FEMBA Essays:
1. Tell us about the formative experiences--personal, academic, professional--that make you who you are. (500 word maximum)
2. Where do you want your career to go next and how does the UCLA Anderson Fully Employed MBA Program support you achieving your goals? What do you see yourself contributing to the learning community at UCLA Anderson? (500 word maximum)
Optional Essay:
Should the Admissions Committee be aware of any additional circumstances in your profile?
Please address any of these scenarios if they apply to you:
If you will be commuting from out of the area or relocating, please explain your plans.
If you are not employed full-time, please explain your current employment situation and your career search plan to be employed by the beginning of the program.
If you are currently enrolled in another graduate program (including MBA), please clarify your status in the program (standing, % complete, etc.) and explain your reason for wanting to begin UCLA Anderson.
If your cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 or in a lower degree classification, please explain the circumstances around this.
After submitting your application, you will be prompted to register for an optional on-campus interview. This face-to-face interview affords you the opportunity to personalize your candidacy even further.
In light of the measures taken by UCLA to protect our campus and the broader community from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by suspending all in-person gatherings, the optional interviews will be conducted via phone or virtually with limited capacity.
Reapplicants are those who submitted a completed FEMBA application within the previous two years (i.e., for the classes that began in fall 2019 or fall 2020) and received a final decision.
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