Executive MBA
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The Paul Merage Legacy
An innovative and successful entrepreneur,
a philanthropist, and a champion of
education—that’s Paul Merage. He is living
proof that a carefully planned career can
deliver major success.
The Fully Employed and Executive
MBA Advantage
After graduating from UC Berkeley with an
MBA at the age of 22, Paul researched the
restaurant industry to learn what owners
and customers wanted most. He recognized
the need for change as a demographic shift
saw more parents entering the workforce.
Consequently, he founded Chef America
and created HOT POCKETS®—an innovative
answer to societal trends.
There are advantages to getting your MBA—higher earning potential, career advancement and new opportunities that
await you. There is even more of an advantage to earning your MBA while you’re working. You can leverage what you
are learning immediately in your current role, accelerate your career and increase your salary. You might even discover or
expand a new venture.
We can help you make it all happen at The Paul Merage School of Business.
UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School
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The Merage School is consistently ranked among the top 5 percent of accredited business schools in the U.S. For more
than a decade, the Merage School’s part-time and executive MBA programs have earned top-tier rankings—all recognizing
the School for its program quality, faculty, curriculum components, and overall value.
In particular, UC Irvine’s part-time and executive MBA programs have achieved the following recent rankings accolades:
Top 25
in the U.S. for the Merage School
overall (Financial Times, 2014)
10th
among U.S.-only-based Executive
MBA programs (Financial Times,
2012 EMBA Global Rankings
Report)
No.1
globally for percentage of women
faculty (Financial Times, 2014)
Top 10
in the West for Part-Time MBA
programs (Businessweek, 2013)
Top-Tier
“My Merage School MBA has given me
a real edge in business—including the
skillset to launch a successful start-up.
I would enroll again in a heartbeat.”
Now Paul is leaving a different legacy by
giving back to the community. In addition
to his $30 million namesake donation to
The Paul Merage School of Business, he
remains involved with organizations that
reflect his own immigrant background and
his passion for America. His achievements
in entrepreneurship, sustained business
growth and social responsibility serve as
an inspiration for all of the programs at the
Merage School.
Top 25
Executive MBA program in the U.S.
(U.S. News & World Report, 2013
EMBA program ranking)
Top 30
nationally for Health Care Executive
MBA among health care master
degree programs (national health
publication, 2014)
global ranking (Businessweek,
2013 ranking of Executive MBA
programs)
Equally impressive are the reviews our graduates gave us. In a recent EMBA Student Exit Survey, graduates rated the
Merage School 8.8 out of 10 for its ability to advance their careers—higher than all other schools in California and the
western United States.
Jon Rettinger, FEMBA ’11
President and Editorial Director
TechnoBuffalo, LLC
Three MBA Programs:
Unlimited Possibilities
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The Merage School’s highly specialized Fully Employed MBA (FEMBA),
Executive MBA (EMBA) and Health Care Executive MBA (HCEMBA) programs
are personalized to provide you with a tailored educational experience—one
that accommodates your specific professional goals, direction and long-term
career growth.
EMBA
Team-Based Learning
Within a Cohort Model
A Distinguished Faculty with
Real-World Experience
Our MBA Career Center:
Maximizing Your Career Resiliency
Our unique approach to assigning you to a study group
at the beginning of the MBA program is carefully planned
by the program team to help you effectively develop your
leadership and team-building skills. Your small-group
study team will be comprised of diverse and accomplished
students from a variety of interests and backgrounds.
Together, you will navigate core classes, showcase your
strengths and learn from your weaknesses. Collaboration is
key. Whether your teammates are coming from a different
work environment or a different country, the result is a
well-rounded, real-world experience of teamwork that
broadens your abilities.
At the Merage School, you’ll learn from some of the world’s
foremost thought-leaders and business innovators—
including published authors, researchers and Fortune 500
consultants. Many of our faculty members come from
the most esteemed institutions in the country—including
Harvard, MIT and Stanford. They bring an incredible wealth
of knowledge from their experiences at these schools. Of
course, the business of learning isn’t just academic at the
Merage School. Many of our faculty members have lived,
worked and consulted overseas.
The Merage School MBA Career Center partners with all
MBA students. We will help you develop the skills and
expertise for the lifelong management of your career.
We also provide meaningful connections with employers
through mutually beneficial relationships. Our philosophy
of partnering with students helps you tap into resources,
connections and professional skill development for your
future.
Our FEMBA, EMBA and HCEMBA programs are designed
around the cohort system, where you will take your core
courses together with the students in your cohort and
graduate at the same time. We understand that each of
our students has different goals in gaining their MBA and
flexibility is provided for students who wish to develop an
alternate schedule to fit their unique situations.
The Merage School’s faculty received top accolades in the
2014 Financial Times Global MBA ranking, earning 24th in
the U.S. and 28th in the world for research.
Meet our faculty at: merage.uci.edu/go/faculty
Every day we focus on:
• Delivering world-class training programs
• Providing individualized career advising services to all
MBA students
• Maintaining a comprehensive in-house and virtual
career resource library that facilitate and support your
job search
• Building enduring, mutually beneficial relationships
with the business community for student and graduate
employment
Learn more at: merage.uci.edu/go/CareerTools
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Given the Merage School’s smaller class sizes, our level of faculty accessibility
has been ranked highest in California and the western United States. A recent
EMBA Program Student Exit Research Survey awarded our Executive MBA
program a 9.5 rating out of 10, with our Health Care Executive MBA (HCEMBA)
program receiving a 9.3 rating. In the same survey, teaching effectiveness
received a 9.1 rating with overall curriculum and teaching quality rated at 9.2.
Our staff’s dedication to student success is reflected in a recent EMBA
Program Student Exit Research Survey which assigned The Merage School
EMBA program a 9.4 rating for Responsiveness of Administration and
Staff—the highest such rating in California and the western United States.
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Seven Centers of Excellence
Delivering Unlimited Learning
Opportunities
The Merage School is home to seven Centers of Excellence enabling you to
collaborate, work and learn from respected business and industry leaders. Each
center provides exceptional networking and mentoring opportunities open to
all of our students. Several centers offer executive speaker series, mentorship
programs, and specialized competitions, including the nationally recognized
Business Plan Competition.
• Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Center for Digital Transformation
• Center for Global Leadership
A Support Team Dedicated Solely To Your Success
The MBA student services team helps you remain productive and operating at your optimal
level while also obtaining your MBA. Our professional and personal support of our students’
goals truly sets us apart.
We understand your busy schedule and accommodate you by:
• Registering and enrolling you in all courses
• Ordering and distributing your course materials and books
• Providing meals during your scheduled classes (EMBA and HCEMBA)
• Securing your parking passes
• Arranging social and networking events
• Recording and streaming most classes
An MBA program demands significant time and effort. Fortunately, at the Merage School, our
staff will attend to many of the details you don’t have time for, so your focus is where it needs
to be—learning and advancing your career.
• Center for Health Care Management and Policy
• Center for Investment and Wealth Management
• Center for Real Estate
• John S. and Marilyn Long U.S.–China Institute for Business and Law
Learn more at: merage.uci.edu/go/centers
Alumni and Networking: Connections for Life
Graduating with a built-in network of global business contacts is just as important as earning
your MBA. From the moment you walk through our doors, you become a member of a robust
and influential group that stretches from Southern California, across the United States and
around the world.
As a Merage School graduate, you receive access to a variety of lifetime benefits. You join a
community large enough to offer opportunities comparable to any large business school, yet
the community is small enough where you can easily establish close-knit connections. Students
are quick to take an active role within the Merage School alumni community.
Benefits include:
• Events and networking opportunities
• Career management resources
• Ongoing education and professional development
Learn more at: merage.uci.edu/go/alumni
FALL ADMIT: 33-MONTH PROGRAM
PRE-TERM
YEAR TWO
YEAR THREE
• Management of Innovative
Organizations (residential)
Fall Quarter
• Managerial Finance
• Operations Management
YEAR ONE
Winter Quarter
• Information Technology
• Global Business I
Fall Quarter
• Macroeconomics or Business
and Government
• 1 Elective
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Our FEMBA students earn their
ROI quickly. A recent FEMBA class
reported receiving an average 28%
salary increase while they were
students in the program.
Fall Quarter
• Organizational Analysis
• Microeconomics
Winter Quarter
• Statistics
• Financial Accounting
Spring Quarter
• Marketing
• Managerial Accounting
Fully Employed
MBA Program
“UCI’s FEMBA program provided me
with a solid foundation of business
knowledge, but more importantly,
gave me the opportunity to meet,
learn from and build relationships
with many smart people in
industries other than mine.”
Kim Gazzara, FEMBA ’11
North America Retail Sales &
Strategy Manager
Intel
Our part-time MBA program – known as the Fully Employed MBA (FEMBA) – is
specifically designed for early to mid-level professionals and managers who seek
to either advance or re-direct their careers. The FEMBA program is designed to
accommodate your busy schedule, help propel your career forward and allow
you to focus on your professional interests. Bring your entrepreneurial vigor,
your enthusiasm, your willingness to innovate and passion for achievement. We
deliver the personal and professional attention you demand to help you create
new opportunities and enhance your success.
KEY COMPONENTS:
• Curriculum consists of 21 courses total, including:
• 12 core courses
• Six electives
• Three 4-7 day experiential, off-site residential courses
• A minimum of two years of professional experience is preferred
“The small-school feel made all the
difference. I was able to engage
with professors outside of the
classroom and obtain advice about
real situations that I face at PIMCO.”
Tommy Nguyen, FEMBA ’05
Senior Vice President
PIMCO
• Fees for tuition, course materials, registration, parking, transportation and
hotels for the residentials are included in program costs, with the exception
being airfare to the international residential
• The GMAT or GRE exam is required, however, candidates that hold a PhD in a
quantitative subject can waive the GMAT/GRE exam
• Partial merit-based scholarships for qualified candidates
• More than 40 specialized electives are offered to FEMBA students
annually in a variety of disciplines including marketing, strategy, finance,
entrepreneurship, real estate and more. View sample course titles and
descriptions at: merage.uci.edu/go/electives
Spring Quarter
• 2 Electives
• Executive Leadership
(residential)
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SPRING ADMIT: 27-MONTH PROGRAM
PRE-TERM
YEAR TWO
YEAR THREE
• Management of Innovative
Organizations (residential)
Fall Quarter
• Marketing
• Information Technology
YEAR ONE
Winter Quarter
• Managerial Finance
• Operations Management
Fall Quarter
• Macroeconomics or Business
and Government
• 1 Elective
Spring Quarter
• Organizational Analysis
• Microeconomics
Summer Quarter
• Statistics
• Financial Accounting
• Two different start-dates:
• A 27-month Spring-start that begins in March (includes summers)
• A 33-month Fall-start that begins in September (excludes summers)
• Classes meet twice per week, with scheduling options:
• Tuesday/Thursday evenings or Wednesday evening/Saturday morning
(Fall start)
• Monday/Wednesday evenings (Spring start)
Spring Quarter
• Business Strategy
• 1 Elective
• Global Business II (international
residential)
Winter Quarter
• 2 Electives
Spring Quarter
• Managerial Accounting
• Global Business I
Summer Quarter
• Business Strategy
• 1 Elective
• Global Business II (international
residential)
Winter Quarter
• 2 Electives
Spring Quarter
• 2 Electives
• Executive Leadership
(residential)
Graduation
Residentials: Offsite Learning Immersion
1. Opening Residential: Management
of Innovative Organizations
This four-day experience lays the
groundwork for the collaborative
FEMBA learning environment. You’ll
work intensively with your class
and small study team to engage
in case analysis, class discussion,
presentations, group projects while
learning about organizational design,
culture and power, group processes,
competitive analysis, corporate
strategy, and business ethics.
2. International Residential:
Global Business II
A highlight of the FEMBA program,
this one-week overseas residential is
a rare, first-hand opportunity to learn
about the socio-economic, cultural
and political issues faced by critical
business players outside the U.S.
3. Closing Residential: Executive
Leadership
A four-day course taught on
executive leadership allows you
to reflect on the knowledge and
expertise you gained during
the program, and how you will
successfully leverage these as a
manager and leader.
Residentials: Offsite Learning Immersion
“Since earning my MBA, I
have leveraged the skills and
knowledge learned to gain a
broader view of the challenges
facing our business, allowing
me to successfully implement
initiatives that have significantly
impacted sales results, customer
strategy and new business
development.”
Penny Cotner, EMBA ’12
Vice President, Sales & Service
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc.
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1. Opening Residential: Management
of Innovative Organizations
Scheduled prior to your first day of
class, the offsite five-day opening
residential will introduce you to
your class and study group of fellow
professionals before regular classes
begin. You’ll work intensively with
your small study team to engage
in case analysis, class discussion,
presentations, and group projects
while learning about senior-level
organizational design, culture and
power, group processes, competitive
analysis, corporate strategy, and
business ethics.
Executive
MBA Program
The Merage School’s Executive MBA (EMBA) program is specifically designed
to meet the unique demands of today’s managers and executives without
compromising the rigorous standards of the MBA curriculum. EMBA students
are professionals, entrepreneurs and executives on an advanced career path who
want to learn to anticipate challenges and strategic opportunities in the global
business environment. The program aims to maximize your return on investment
by delivering relevant knowledge and skills, valuable connections with leaders in
other industries and prestigious credentials to accelerate your career. Our EMBA
program is ranked in the Top Tier globally by Businessweek (2013, 2011) and
in the Top 25 by U.S. News and World Report (2013). Professional experience
among these students averages 16 years with a range from 10 to 25+ years.
KEY COMPONENTS:
• 21-month program starts every September
“My experience through the EMBA
program has been transformational.
I developed the skills and network
to transition to the civil sector and
take on an integral role at a start-up
as their Director of Operations.”
Terry McGee, EMBA ’13
Military: Assistant Chief Pilot,
18th Air Refueling Squadron
Civilian: Director of Operations,
Resolution Office
• Curriculum consists of 17 courses total, including:
• 12 core courses
• Two special topics courses
• Three 5-7 day experiential, offsite residential courses
• Regular classes meet on alternate weekends (every other Friday/Saturday)
2. International Residential: Global
Business II
Executive students agree that this
residential is one of the highlights
of our EMBA program. This unique,
immersive experience provides
everyone with the chance to
experience global business firsthand
from a business, academic and
cultural standpoint.
Recent residentials have been held
in Shanghai/Suzhou, Vietnam/Hong
Kong and Hong Kong/Guangzhou.
Our faculty constantly researches
emerging markets and favor
international residential locations
where learning opportunities for our
students are substantive.
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FIRST YEAR
FALL QUARTER
WINTER QUARTER
SPRING QUARTER
SUMMER QUARTER
• Management
of Innovative
Organizations
(residential)
• Organizational Analysis
for Management
• Microeconomics for
Management
• Statistics for
Management
• Financial Accounting
for Management
• Marketing for
Management
• Managerial Accounting
for Management
• Managerial Finance
• Global Business I
• Global Business II
(international
residential)
SECOND YEAR
FALL QUARTER
WINTER QUARTER
SPRING QUARTER
• Information Technology for
Management
• Operations Management
• Business Strategy
• Macroeconomics for Management
• (2) Special Topics Courses* e.g.
Negotiations, Board Governance,
CEO Issues, Sustaining Global
Leadership
• Executive Leadership
(residential)
• Students may also request to enroll in elective courses in other MBA programs
• A minimum of eight years of work experience with management experience
is required
• Fees for tuition, course materials, registration, parking, transportation and
hotels for the residentials are included in program costs, with the exception of
airfare to the international residential
• The GMAT/GRE exam is waived, but may be requested by the admissions
committee in certain cases
• Partial merit-based scholarships for qualified candidates
3. Closing Residential: Executive
Leadership
The Executive MBA program
culminates in a five-day residential
course on executive leadership. It
provides a 360-degree evaluation
of each student and allows you
to reflect on what you have
learned, how you have developed
professionally, and how you will
shape your future as a business
manager and leader.
*Additional electives are available through other Merage School MBA programs.
Residentials: Offsite Learning Immersion
“My Merage School experience
has given me the tools and
inspiration for innovation and
entrepreneurship—essential to
success in our constantly changing
health care landscape.”
Michael Miyamoto, HCEMBA ’12
Physician, Cardiologist
Mission Internal Medical Group
Health Care Executive
MBA Program
As the health care industry undergoes unprecedented transformation, health
care professionals and clinicians need to keep pace with the new industry
landscape. Of the few MBA programs focused on the health care industry, even
fewer offer a specialized sequence of courses and three experiential residentials,
making the Merage School HCEMBA program truly exceptional and one-ofa-kind. Ranked among the top 30 in the U.S. by a national health journal, our
HCEMBA program is designed for mid-to senior-level professionals, managers
and practitioners from the intersecting worlds of biotech, medical device,
pharmaceutical, managed care, insurance, health care services, and health care
policy. Professional experience among these students averages 13 years, with a
range from 5 to 25+ years.
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“The HCEMBA program imparts the
necessary strategic management
skills to lead in the evolving
healthcare environment. Regardless
of your role or sector, these skills
are critical to success.”
Laura Schall Clark, HCEMBA ’12
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1. Opening Residential:
Management of Innovative
Organizations
Scheduled prior to your first day of
class, the offsite five-day Opening
Residential course will introduce
you to your class study groups of
fellow health care professionals and
the case study instruction. You will
learn how health care organizations
can be more effective in serving
the needs of society through the
lenses of operations, human capital
management and leadership. You
will also meet with your diverse
small team for the first time and
begin to form a group contract
that will set the stage for effective
group interaction as you begin the
HCEMBA program.
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21-month program starts every September
Curriculum consists of 18 courses total, including:
• 12 core courses
• Three special topics courses
• Three 5-7 day experiential offsite residential courses
Regular classes meet one extended weekend per month
(Thursday evenings 7 p.m. through Sunday 12 p.m.)
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Students may also request enrollment in electives in other MBA programs
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A minimum of five years work experience in the health care industry is
required
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Fees for tuition, course materials, registration, parking, transportation and
hotels for the residentials are included in program costs, with the exception
of airfare to the Health Care Policy Residential
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The GMAT/GRE exam is waived, but may be requested by the admissions
committee in certain cases
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Partial merit-based scholarships for qualified candidates
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Up to 30 CME units may be earned
2. Federal Health Care Policy
Residential
In year two of the program,
HCEMBA students travel to
Washington, D.C. in this week-long
residential, where they meet with
health care industry leaders, policy
analysts, politicians, and others who
are involved in the legislative and
regulatory process. While there,
you gain an in-depth understanding
of the health care issues being
debated by Congress and learn
firsthand how the legislative and
regulatory process works.
3. Closing Residential: Executive
Leadership
The HCEMBA program culminates
in a five-day residential course on
executive leadership. It provides
a 360-degree evaluation of each
student and allows you to reflect
on what you have learned, how you
have developed professionally, and
how you will shape your future as a
business manager and leader in the
health care industry.
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FIRST YEAR
FALL QUARTER
WINTER QUARTER
SPRING QUARTER
SUMMER QUARTER
• Management
of Innovative
Organizations
(residential)
• Organizational Analysis
for Management
• Marketing for
Management
• Microeconomics for
Management
• Statistics for
Management
• Financial Accounting
for Management
• Special Topics Course*
• Managerial Accounting
for Management
• Managerial Finance
SECOND YEAR
FALL QUARTER
WINTER QUARTER
SPRING QUARTER
• Investments
• Business and Government
• Management Science
• Federal Policy in Health Care
(residential)
• Information Technology for
Management
• Business Strategy
• (2) Special Topics Courses* e.g.
Understanding Managed Care,
Negotiations, Advanced Topics
in the Business of Medicine,
Business Law, Entrepreneurship
• Executive Leadership
(residential)
*Additional electives are available through other Merage School MBA programs.
Business,
Innovation &
Education in
Orange County
Irvine is strategically located in the heart of Orange County—the third most
populous county in California. It’s also at the center of Southern California’s
Tech Coast, with Irvine being the primary breeding ground for on-the-rise
businesses and industries—mainly biotech, medical, e-commerce, real estate,
finance and auto design.
Safest
No. 1
100
Irvine has been rated “America’s Safest Big City” for the ninth
consecutive year by the FBI crime ranking of cities over 100,000 in
population. (2013)
UC Irvine ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for universities under 50 years old and
No. 4 in the world. (Times Higher Education 2014, 2013 and 2012)
More than 100 major corporations are headquartered in Irvine, including
Allergan, Blizzard Entertainment, Broadcom, Samsung Electronics and
Taco Bell.
50
Best-Run
25%
No. 1
In 2013, 50 companies with more than 50 employees opened business in
Irvine.
Lowest
Irvine boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in California at 4.6%
with an estimated 46,000 UC Irvine alumni living in Orange County.
$4.4b
24/7WallSt.com named Irvine “Best-Run City” in 2013.
Over 25% of Irvine companies are owned by women. (2013)
California is the No. 1 state for venture capital receiving 4x more than the
national average.
UC Irvine’s annual economic impact on Orange County is measured at
$4.4 billion. (2014)
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Visit Us
Our Part-Time and Executive MBA Programs hold numerous information
sessions, admissions lunches, forums and community events throughout the
year in Orange County and beyond. These events offer you an opportunity to
learn more about the school, our programs and the admission process. You will
also meet members of the admissions team, and hear from a panel of current
students and alumni.
Learn more and register at: merage.uci.edu/MBAPrograms
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Why wait? Your future begins today.
Apply online at: merage.uci.edu/go/ApplyOnline
Applications are reviewed throughout the academic year. You will receive
an admissions decision within two to four weeks of submitting a complete
application. Please visit our website for our annual application deadlines and
details regarding the application process.
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“The MBA is still paying great
dividends on my initial investment.
The program enhanced my core
skill set and increased my network
tremendously.”
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Part-Time and Executive MBA Programs
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Senior Marketing Manager
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Applying to the Merage School
At the Merage School, we seek highly motivated individuals who will excel in our team-based MBA programs. We consider
candidates as individual and team contributors to the Merage School community—both inside and outside the classroom.
Our applicants come from a variety of industries and educational backgrounds, and every student’s learning experience
is enhanced by the diversity of backgrounds in the classroom. We admit those professionals who exhibit the strongest
potential for becoming outstanding global business leaders and successful Merage School alumni.
When we evaluate candidates, we consider many factors, including:
• Depth and quality of professional experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Potential for senior-level success
• Prior academic record and accomplishments in your industry
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of professionals
Admissions Checklist
Fixed-Cost Program Tuition
Financial Resources
• In-person or telephone consultation (optional)
• Information session attendance (recommended)
• GMAT/GRE exam (FEMBA required, EMBA/HCEMBA
waived but may be requested)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam*
• Official transcripts (all universities attended)
• Online application – merage.uci.edu/go/ApplyOnline
• Resume
• One self-evaluation essay (FEMBA), two essays
(EMBA/HCEMBA)
• Two professional letters of recommendation
(all programs)
• Admissions interview
• Application fee: $150**
Detailed information regarding our fixed-cost tuition is
available online.
merage.uci.edu/go/FEMBA
merage.uci.edu/go/EMBA
merage.uci.edu/go/HCEMBA
The Federal Direct Stafford Loan is available to all U.S.
citizens and Permanent Residents, regardless of their
financial situation. Private loans are also available.
You may also call one of our admissions/recruitment
specialists at 949.824.4565.
*Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be
required if the language of instruction for your
bachelor’s degree was not in English.
**Waived for UC Irvine undergraduate alumni or military
candidates.
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Check with your employer on corporate reimbursement
opportunities. In addition, our Corporate Partners
program offers a $10,000 scholarship to all MBA
applicants that are employed at one of our Corporate
Partner companies. A complete list of our Corporate
Partner companies can be found at:
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Merit-based scholarships are also available to topqualified applicants of our FEMBA, EMBA and HCEMBA
programs. Merit-based scholarships are awarded at the
time of admission and no separate application is required.
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