FAQ

Application Deadlines

 
The application for the entering Class of 2024, which will begin in the fall of 2023, will be available in September. The application period is divided into three rounds/deadlines:
ROUND
1
Application Deadline
January 12, 2024
Tentative decision release date March 8, 2024
ROUND
2
Application Deadline
March 8, 2024
Tentative decision release date
May 10, 2024
ROUND
3
Application Deadline
May 10, 2024
Tentative decision release date
July 6, 2024
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Before contacting us, please take a moment to review these frequently asked questions.

 

How long is the program?

The program is 15 months. For Fall 2023, classes begin September 28th and end December 15th of the following year.

How large is the entering class?

Our target class size for the entering Class of 2024 is 120 students.

Where can I get an application?

You may start a new application or return to an in-progress application here.

Do I need to know programming languages to enter the program?

While knowing programming languages such as Python and SQL has advantages for students, they are not required for admission.

What if my submitted exam score is not reflecting on my application? e.g. GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS

Please disregard the exam status on the application, as we have the data at the departmental level. The IT department at UCLA is aware of the issue and making adjustments. If documents or information are missing from the application, we will contact you directly to request for the materials. Otherwise, if you do not receive a request for additional materials via email, your application is considered complete. Thank you for your patience.

Prospective Applicants – General

How is the MSBA program different than the MBA and MFE programs offered by UCLA Anderson?

How long is the program?

What is the academic calendar schedule for the program?

When is the deadline to apply?

Can I apply to both the Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) and MSBA programs this year?

Where can I get an application?

What kind of jobs do UCLA Anderson MSBAs land?

How much do MSBA students make in their first job out of the program?

How large is the entering class?

Are there any prerequisites for this program?

What is the cost of the MSBA Program?

Where do I mail my official transcripts?

Does the MSBA qualify as a STEM program?

Is work experience required before applying to the UCLA Anderson MSBA program

What is the expectation of effort at UCLA Anderson MSBA?

Why is academic integrity so important at UCLA Anderson MSBA?

International

Are there quotas for international, in-state or out-of-state students?

Is there a foreign language requirement?

I am an international student, can I still apply?

If I am not from the United States or another English-speaking country, do I need to take the TOEFL?

What is the minimum TOEFL/IELTS score that is required?

Can I work while I am in the program?

What type of degree does the admissions committee require for domestic and international applicants?

Application - General

Where can I get an application?

When is the deadline to apply?

Can I apply to both the Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) and MSBA programs this year?

Where do I mail my official transcripts?

How many letters of recommendation do I need, and by whom should they be written?

If only two letters of recommendation are required, why is the application system asking for three?

Will I need to submit essays for this application? How many essays are required?

What is the cost of the MSBA Program?

How much is the application fee?

Is there an admission enrollment deposit?

How much do the letters of recommendation, interview, GMAT/GRE, etc., matter? Do you weigh one more heavily than the others?

What should I do if there is a problem uploading a recommendation letter or the letter writer does not receive a confirmation email?

Where can I get information about the GRE and GMAT?

Do you accept the GMAT Focus Edition?

Is there a foreign language requirement?

If I am not from the United States or another English-speaking country, do I need to take the TOEFL?

I have a degree from a 3-year program. Will my application be considered?

Can I check my application status over the telephone or via email?

I received an offer from a competing program with a deadline but I still have not heard from UCLA Anderson. What should I do?

Can I submit updates to my application after I have submitted it?

What is the difference between statement of purpose and personal statement?

Application - Test Scores and GPA

If I take the GMAT/GRE more than once, will the Admissions Committee average the scores or take the highest one?

Is there an expected GMAT/GRE score or GPA required for admission?

What is the minimum TOEFL/IELTS score that is required?

What is the ESLPE for Admitted Applicants?

What if my submitted exam score is not reflecting on my application? e.g. GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS

What do I need to know about TOEFL iBT Home Edition and IELTS Indicator/IELT Online Test Scores?

Application - Work Experience

Is work experience required before applying to the UCLA Anderson MSBA program

Application - Interview

Are interviews part of the application process?

Financial Aid

Is financial aid available?

What is the cost of attendance (for financial aid purposes)?

Are scholarships available?

Career Services

How does Career Services support MSBA students?

In which industries and companies are MSBA students landing jobs?

Within which companies does MSBA Career Services have its top relationships?

Where can I find placement data from previous years?

What is the salary of a new MSBA graduate?

How hard will I have to work to get an analytics internship or full-time job?

How does Career Services help students during more challenging economic climates?

What can I do as a student to help Career Services help me in my internship/full time search process?

Do you guarantee placement in an internship or a full-time job in the U.S. or elsewhere?

Which companies are included in the capstone, the "Applied Analytics Project."

What kind of roles do MSBA students usually land?