University Of California Riverside
900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521, United States

The University of California, Riverside is a public land-grant research university in Riverside, California. It is one of the ten campuses of the University of California system. The main campus sits on 1,900 acres in a suburban district of Riverside with a branch campus of 20 acres in Palm Desert.

Master of Business Administration

This program provides a robust MBA experience at a nationally ranked and internationally-recognized graduate business school. UCR School of Business is at one the fastest growing and most diverse University of California campuses, allowing you to explore new opportunities in business research and cross-disciplinary areas. At the nexus of industry and education, you will build and diversify your professional experience and accelerate your career.

Choose from seven concentrations to tailor the MBA program to your career aspirations. Within each concentration, you will work with expert, award-winning faculty as mentors to explore new applied research opportunities. The program builds upon strong theoretical foundations and helps students develop the hard and soft skills that managers, leaders and visionaries need to excel in their careers.

The MBA is a STEM-designated degree program (science, technology, engineering and math). International students in a STEM-designated program are able to apply for 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to work in the United States in their field of study after graduation.
 

MBA Concentration Areas & Career Pathways

 

Start the online application Complete the biographical data required.

Prepare your documents: Upload your Resume/CV that clearly outlines your work experience & your Statement of Purpose essay (750 words).
Request a Letter of Recommendation (LOR) List your professional or academic reference for a LOR in the application.

Prepare your transcripts
Digital/unofficial copies of transcripts may be submitted for admission consideration. Academic transcripts from each institution attended must be submitted. Official copies of all academic transcripts must be sent after accepting your admission offer and prior to registration.

Upload your official test scores
-> GMAT or GRE scores (optional)
-> TOEFL - 80 or IELTS - 7.0
 

 

New Applicants and Reapplicants

If you are applying for the first time or reapplying due to not being admitted, admitted but unable to attend, or admitted and unable to complete your entire first quarter, you will need to complete our standard application.

International (Non-Immigrant/Visa Students)

  • Summer - March 1st
  • Fall - January 5th (Fellowship Consideration) / June 1st (Admission Only)
  • Winter - September 1st
  • Spring - December 1st

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