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Program Requirements for Management (MBA)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA), the Global EMBA for Asia Pacific, and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Master of Business Administration

Master’s Degree

Admissions Requirements

Advising

The Assistant Dean and the academic advisers assist students in planning appropriate programs. Students may also consult with Faculty in their area of study and career advisers. Outside of the management core, which provides a broad general management perspective, students may emphasize one or more area(s) of study to coincide with their academic and career interests.

Areas of Study

Accounting; Brand Management; Consulting; Corporate Finance; Technology Leadership; Entertainment, Entrepreneurship; Global Management; Health Care Management; Investment Management; Marketing Analytics; Sustainability; Leadership Development; Real Estate; Social Impact. For additional information, students should consult the school’s website.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

The required elements of the M.B.A. program are the management core (including Foundations of Inclusive Leadership), the advanced electives, and the Capstone Project. The management core courses teach the fundamental techniques and disciplines which underlie the practice of management. Foundations of Inclusive Leadership lays the groundwork for students to become excellent leaders. This is an important skill for all successful M.B.A. graduates. Advanced electives provide specialized knowledge and skills for one or more fields of management work. The Capstone Project allows an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the program to strategic issues in real organizations. A total of 94 units of course work is required for the degree. All courses applied to the degree must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is only offered for S/U grading.

Management Core. The management core consists of twelve courses (38 units) on subjects basic to the practice of management: Management-Full Time-MBA (MGMTFT) 401A, 401B, 402, 403, 405, 408, 409, 410, 411, 415, 416 and 420.

Advanced Electives. These courses are chosen by students from the management curriculum area or interdisciplinary studies courses to focus on one or more fields of specialization. Up to twelve units of free electives may be selected from any University department, subject only to general University regulations. A maximum of eight units of Management 596 courses may be applied toward the 94-unit requirement for the degree. These courses count as free electives. The Fieldwork course (Management-Full Time-MBA 426) is offered for unit credit and will only be applied once towards the 94 unit requirement. Students pursuing concurrent degrees from other UCLA departments will have a reduced advanced elective load, which varies according to the degree pursued in addition to the MBA.

Capstone Project. A single or muti-term project in the second year, the Capstone Project is the final, professional requirement of the M.B.A. program. Each student chooses a project from four options: (1) Applied Management Research Capstone (MGMTFT 423A, 423B), (2) Business Creation Capstone (MGMTFT 428A, 428B), (3) Advanced Topics in Management Capstone (MGMT 274A, 274B), or (4) Special Project (Substitute courses to be approved by the Senior Associate Dean). Students may only participate in one capstone project.

At least 94 units of work toward the degree must be completed in residence in the full time MBA program at UCLA. In special cases, up to 8 units of graduate work taken elsewhere and not used toward another degree may, via petition, be counted toward the free electives component of the 94-unit total.

Students who have extensive academic or professional experience in the areas of Accounting, Economics, Finance and Marketing may attempt to waive out of the equivalent core course by examination. Students who successfully waive a course do not reduce the units required for the degree; however, they can make up the units with more advanced electives. Students who hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license may waive the core accounting course without taking the waiver exam. Students in the concurrent program with Public Policy or Urban and Regional Planning may waive the M.B.A. core Statistics and Economics course if they have taken the equivalent courses in those programs prior to starting the M.B.A.

The M.B.A. has 8 concurrent degree programs designed to allow a student to complete two degrees with a limited number of overlapping units. The time savings is achieved by allowing students to complete the M.B.A. with fewer than 94 units. In some cases, the other program has reduced their unit requirement, as well. Students should consult with the other program for their course and unit requirements. Students are expected to complete all aforementioned required MBA core courses (unless waived), the global requirement, internship requirement and capstone project requirement. The remaining units are satisfied by enrolling in MGMT/FT/FE 200-series and 400-series electives for a letter grade unless the course is only offered for S/U-grading.

M.B.A. and J.D. in Law
Students must complete 80 Management units. The remaining 14 units needed to achieve 94 units are fulfilled from 10 semester units of coursework taken for the School of Law program and applied to the M.B.A. degree.

M.B.A and M.D. in Medicine
Students must complete 76 Management units. The remaining 18 units needed to achieve 94 units are fulfilled from 12 semester units of coursework taken for the School of Medicine program and applied to the M.B.A. degree.

M.B.A and M.U.R.P. in Urban and Regional Planning
Students must complete 76-82 Management units. The remaining 12-18 units needed to achieve 94 units are fulfilled from courses taken for the Urban and Regional Planning program and applied to the M.B.A. degree.

M.B.A and M.P.H. in Public Health
Students must complete at least 88 Management units. The remaining 6 units needed to achieve 94 units are fulfilled from courses taken for the Public Health program and applied to the M.B.A. degree.

M.B.A. and M.P.P. in Public Policy
Students must complete at least 88 Management units. The remaining 6 units needed to achieve 94 units are fulfilled from courses taken for the Public Policy program and applied to the M.B.A. degree.

M.B.A and M.A. in Latin American Studies
Students must complete at least 88 Management units. The remaining 6 units needed to achieve 94 units are fulfilled from courses taken for the Latin American Studies program and applied to the M.B.A. degree.

M.B.A and M.S. in Computer Science
Students must complete at least 84 Management units. The remaining 10 units needed to achieve 94 units are fulfilled from courses taken for the Computer Science and applied to the M.B.A. degree.

M.B.A and M.L.I.S. in Library and Information Studies
Students must complete at least 88 Management units. The remaining 6 units needed to achieve 94 units are fulfilled from courses taken for the Library and Information Studies program and applied to the M.B.A. degree.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Candidates for the M.B.A. program are required to do a minimum one-quarter internship with a company in their proposed area of study (e.g. finance, marketing, consulting). The summer between the first and second years is the preferred time to satisfy this requirement; however, internships may be pursued during the Fall, Winter or Spring terms. Candidates should wait until their second quarter in the M.B.A. program to begin satisfying this requirement. Candidates should expect to devote at least 120 hours during the term to their internship, and should be prepared to provide regular activity reports to their faculty adviser. Candidates who are employer sponsored or are considering entrepreneurial ventures may also discuss their plans with the M.B.A. Program Associate Dean in order to develop alternative fieldwork opportunities. Candidates who do not have an interest in entrepreneurial ventures may work with the program to develop a special research project to meet this requirement. Candidates will have their experiences evaluated by their faculty adviser through enrollment in Management-Full Time-MBA (MGMTFT) 426. Evaluation may consist of any combination of written or oral presentations.

Capstone Plan Project

The capstone project requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the two-term Applied Management Research Capstone, the two-term Advanced Topics in Management Capstone, the two-term Business Creation Capstone, or an approved Special Project. Students earn 8 units of credit by enrollment in Applied Management Research Capstone (MGMTFT 423 A,B), Advanced Topics in Management Capstone (MGMT 274 A, B), or Business Creation Capstone (MGMTFT 428 A,B). Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. With the approval of the Senior Associate Dean, students may propose a substitute capstone project. Students may only participate in one capstone project.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The full-time M.B.A. must be completed within two calendar years of admission. The minimum time required to complete the M.B.A. program is seven quarters.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 7 7 20

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Special Departmental or Program Policy

Regular M.B.A. Program

At the end of the first year, a student who has a grade point average below 3.00 or who has completed fewer than 48 units is subject to a recommendation for academic disqualification to the Division of Graduate Education. The student’s records are reviewed by the Associate Dean of the program, who makes a recommendation for academic disqualification. A student may appeal a recommendation for academic disqualification to the dean of the school.

Program Requirements for Management (Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2016-2017 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, and the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Student progress is monitored through class and individual work and examinations.  Meetings with either faculty and/or staff are arranged on an individual basis to discuss academic performance concerns.   Students are not assigned specific advisers.

Areas of Study

This program emphasizes general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module lasts six weeks. A minimum of 8 UCLA units is taught each quarter beginning in Term 2. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

Term Time Period Location
Term 1 – Spring May/June Singapore
Term 2 – Fall August Los Angeles
Term 3 – Winter November Shanghai
Term 4 – Spring February/March Bangalore/New Delhi
Term 5 – Spring May Singapore
Term 6 – Fall August Los Angeles

For each module, the first two weeks involve the completion of reading assignments and written work that prepares students for classroom instruction that takes place in weeks three and four. Weeks five and six are spent doing projects or take-home examinations and case analyses. Students take two or three courses (for UCLA or NUS credit) per term.

For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include Management 463, 464, 471A, 471B, 474, 481A/B, 484A/B, and 486 as well as 485 OR 487A/B OR 2 to 4 units of 596 can be applied toward the degree course requirements. In addition, 4 units of elective courses are required.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the two courses of the Management Practicum Program (MGMT 471 A and B) with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues.  Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The program must be completed within fifteen months of matriculation. All members of the class follow the same schedule.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 5 5 10

Termination of Graduate Study and Appeal of Termination

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing termination of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree.  In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Student progress is monitored through class and individual work and examinations.  Meetings with either faculty and/or staff are arranged on an individual basis to discuss academic performance concerns.  Students are not assigned specific advisers.

Areas of Study

This program emphasizes general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module lasts six weeks. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

Term Time Period Location
Term 1 – Spring May/June Singapore
Term 2 – Fall August Los Angeles
Term 3 – Winter November Shanghai
Term 4 – Spring February/March Bangalore/New Delhi
Term 5 – Spring May Singapore
Term 6 – Fall August Los Angeles

For each module, the first two weeks involve the completion of reading assignments and written work that prepares students for classroom instruction that takes place in weeks three and four. Weeks five and six are spent doing projects or take-home examinations and case analyses. Students take at least eight units of UCLA course work per term, beginning with Term 2.

For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include Management 463, 464, 471A, 471B, 474, 482, 483, 486, and 487A/B plus four units of elective courses. In addition, either 2 or 4 units of 596 may be applied toward the degree course requirements and may replace equivalent units from another course.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the two courses of the Management Practicum Program (MGMT 471 A and B) with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues.  Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The normative time to completion of the degree is 15 months. All members of the class follow the same schedule.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 4 4 8

Termination of Graduate Study and Appeal of Termination

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing termination of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2018-2019 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree.  In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Student progress is monitored through class and individual work and examinations.  Meetings with either faculty and/or staff are arranged on an individual basis to discuss academic performance concerns.  Students are not assigned specific advisers.

Areas of Study

This program emphasizes general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module lasts six weeks. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

Term Time Period Location
Term 1 – Spring May/June Singapore
Term 2 – Fall August Los Angeles
Term 3 – Fall November Shenzhen/Shanghai
Term 4 – Winter February/March Bangalore/New Delhi
Term 5 – Spring May Singapore
Term 6 – Fall August Los Angeles

For each module, the first two weeks involve the completion of reading assignments and written work that prepares students for classroom instruction that takes place in weeks three and four. Weeks five and six are spent doing projects or take-home examinations and case analyses. Students take at least eight units of UCLA course work per term, beginning with Term 2.

For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include MGMTGEX  402,  403,  445A,  445B,  410,  404, 412,  406, and  407A/B plus four units of elective courses. In addition, either 2 or 4 units of 596 may be applied toward the degree course requirements and may replace equivalent units from another course.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the two courses of the Management Practicum Program (MGMTGEX 445A and B) with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues.  Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The normative time to completion of the degree is 15 months. All members of the class follow the same schedule.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 4 4 8

Termination of Graduate Study and Appeal of Termination

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing termination of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2019-2020 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Student progress is monitored through class and individual work and examinations. Meetings with either faculty and/or staff are arranged on an individual basis to discuss academic performance concerns. Students are not assigned specific advisers.

Areas of Study

This program emphasizes general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module lasts six weeks. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

Term Time Period Location
Term 1 – Spring May/June Singapore
Term 2 – Fall August Los Angeles
Term 3 – Fall November Shenzhen/Shanghai
Term 4 – Winter February/March Bangalore/New Delhi
Term 5 – Spring May Singapore
Term 6 – Fall August Los Angeles

For each module, the first two weeks involve the completion of reading assignments and written work that prepares students for classroom instruction that takes place in weeks three and four. Weeks five and six are spent doing projects or take-home examinations and case analyses. Students take at least eight units of UCLA course work per term, beginning with Term 2.

For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include MGMTGEX 402, 403, 445A, 445B, 445C, 410, 404, 412, 406A, and 406B plus four units of elective courses. In addition, a maximum of 4 units of 596 may be applied toward the degree course requirements and may replace equivalent units from another course. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Practicum Program (MGMTGEX 445A-C) with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The normative time to completion of the degree is 15 months. All members of the class follow the same schedule.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 4 4 8

Termination of Graduate Study and Appeal of Termination

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing termination of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Student progress is monitored through class and individual work and examinations. Meetings with either faculty and/or staff are arranged on an individual basis to discuss academic performance concerns. Students are not assigned specific advisers.

Areas of Study

This program emphasizes general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module lasts six weeks. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

Term Time Period Location
Term 1 – Spring May/June Singapore
Term 2 – Fall August Los Angeles
Term 3 – Fall November Shenzhen/Shanghai
Term 4 – Winter February/March Bangalore/Mumbai
Term 5 – Spring May Singapore
Term 6 – Fall August Los Angeles

For each module, the first two weeks involve the completion of reading assignments and written work that prepares students for classroom instruction that takes place in weeks three and four. Weeks five and six are spent doing projects or take-home examinations and case analyses. Students take at least eight units of UCLA course work per term, beginning with Term 2.

For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include MGMTGEX 402, 403, 445A, 445B, 445C, 410, 404, 412, 406A, and 406B plus four units of elective courses. In addition, a maximum of 4 units of 596 may be applied toward the degree course requirements and may replace equivalent units from another course. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Practicum Program (MGMTGEX 445A-C) with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The normative time to completion of the degree is 15 months. All members of the class follow the same schedule.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 4 4 8

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Student progress is monitored through class and individual work and examinations. Meetings with either faculty and/or staff are arranged on an individual basis to discuss academic performance concerns. Students are not assigned specific advisers.

Areas of Study

This program emphasizes general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module lasts six weeks. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

Term Time Period Location
Term 1 – Spring May/June Singapore
Term 2 – Fall August Los Angeles
Term 3 – Fall November Shenzhen/Shanghai
Term 4 – Winter February/March Bangalore/Mumbai
Term 5 – Spring May Singapore
Term 6 – Fall August Los Angeles

For each module, the first two weeks involve the completion of reading assignments and written work that prepares students for classroom instruction that takes place in weeks three and four. Weeks five and six are spent doing projects or take-home examinations and case analyses. Students take at least eight units of UCLA course work per term, beginning with Term 2.

For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include MGMTGEX 402, 403, 445A, 445B, 445C, 410, 404, 412, 406A, and 406B plus four units of elective courses. In addition, a maximum of 4 units of 596 may be applied toward the degree course requirements and may replace equivalent units from another course. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Practicum Program (MGMTGEX 445A-C) with a passing grade. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The normative time to completion of the degree is 15 months. All members of the class follow the same schedule.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 4 4 8

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Student progress is monitored through class and individual work and examinations. Meetings with either faculty and/or staff are arranged on an individual basis to discuss academic performance concerns. Students are not assigned specific advisers.

Areas of Study

This program emphasizes general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module lasts six weeks. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

Term Time Period Location
Term 1 – Spring May/June Singapore
Term 2 – Fall August Los Angeles
Term 3 – Fall November Shenzhen/Shanghai
Term 4 – Winter February/March Bangalore/Mumbai
Term 5 – Spring May Singapore
Term 6 – Fall August Los Angeles

For each module, the first two weeks involve the completion of reading assignments and written work that prepares students for classroom instruction that takes place in weeks three and four. Weeks five and six are spent doing projects or take-home examinations and case analyses. Students take at least eight units of UCLA course work per term, beginning with Term 2.

For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include MGMTGEX 402, 403, 445A, 445B, 445C, 410, 404, 412, and 406 plus four units of elective courses. In addition, a maximum of 4 units of 596 may be applied toward the degree course requirements and may replace equivalent units from another course. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Practicum Program (MGMTGEX 445A-C) with a passing grade. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The normative time to completion of the degree is 15 months. All members of the class follow the same schedule.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 4 4 8

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA) and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed (FEMBA).

Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Student progress is monitored through class and individual work and examinations. Meetings with either faculty and/or staff are arranged on an individual basis to discuss academic performance concerns. Students are not assigned specific advisers.

Areas of Study

This program emphasizes general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module requires students to enroll in 8 or more units. Residential courses have pre-reading assigned no less than two weeks before, and have required final exams, papers or projects due within two weeks of the conclusion of the residentials. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

Term Time Period Location*
Term 1 – Spring May/June Singapore
Term 2 – Fall August Los Angeles
Term 3 – Fall November Shenzhen or Shanghai
Term 4 – Winter February/March Bangalore or Mumbai
Term 5 – Spring May Singapore
Term 6 – Fall August Los Angeles

*Location of module(s) subject to change depending on health, travel, and geopolitical restrictions.

Each module consists of in-person instruction of both required core and optional elective courses. Students will also have to complete readings, projects, take-home examinations or case analyses either prior to or after the in-country module. Additionally, students may enroll in elective courses in other MBA programs offered at either school, with program approval. Students take at least eight units of UCLA course work per term, beginning with Term 2.For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include MGMTGEX 402, 403, 409, 410, and an 8-unit course capstone project (445A, 445B and 445C or 428A, 428B and 428C), plus twelve units of graduate level management electives. Up to 22% of the program curriculum can be taken in an online-synchronous (i.e. remote) modality and applied towards the student’s program requirements. A maximum of 4 units of 596 may be applied toward the degree course requirements and may replace equivalent units from an elective course. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Practicum Program (MGMTGEX 445A, 445B and 445C) or the Business Creation Program (MGMTGEX 428A, 428B and 428C) with a passing grade. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues or on their own start-up company to create a strategic business or consulting plan Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contributions adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The normative time to completion of the degree is 15 months. All members of the class follow the same schedule for core courses.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 4 4 8

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

Program Requirements for Management (Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific)

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Management

John E. Anderson School of Management

Graduate Degrees

The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Management, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree, the Master of Financial Engineering (M.F.E.) degree and the Master of Science in Business Analytics (M.S.B.A.) degree. In addition, there are a number of degree programs, offered in cooperation with other graduate and professional degree programs on campus, that lead to the M.B.A. and another degree. The school also offers the Executive M.B.A. Program (EMBA), the Global EMBA for Asia Pacific, and the M.B.A. for the Fully Employed Program (FEMBA).

Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Student progress is monitored through class and individual work and examinations. Meetings with either faculty and/or staff are arranged on an individual basis to discuss academic performance concerns. Students are not assigned specific advisers.

Areas of Study

This program emphasizes general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module requires students to enroll in 8 or more units. Residential courses have pre-reading assigned no less than two weeks before, and have required final exams, papers or projects due within two weeks of the conclusion of the residentials. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

Term Time Period Location*
Term 1 – Spring May/June Singapore
Term 2 – Fall August Los Angeles
Term 3 – Fall November Shenzhen or Shanghai
Term 4 – Winter February/March Bangalore or Mumbai
Term 5 – Spring May Singapore
Term 6 – Fall August Los Angeles

*Location of module(s) subject to change depending on scheduling, health, travel, and geopolitical restrictions.

Each module consists of in-person instruction of both required core and optional elective courses. Students will also have to complete readings, projects, take-home examinations or case analyses either prior to or after the in-country module. Additionally, students may enroll in elective courses in other MBA programs offered at either school, with program approval. For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include MGMTGEX 402, 403, 409, 410, and an 8-unit course capstone project (MGMTGEX 445A, 445B and 445C or MGMTGEX 428A, 428B and 428C), plus twelve units of graduate level management electives. Up to 22% of the program curriculum can be taken in an online-synchronous (i.e. remote) modality and applied towards the student’s program requirements. A maximum of 4 units of 596 may be applied toward the degree course requirements and may replace equivalent units from an elective course. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Practicum Program (MGMTGEX 445A, 445B and 445C), the Business Creation Program (MGMTGEX 428A, 428B and 428C), or an equivalent capstone course in any UCLA Anderson MBA program with a passing grade. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues or on their own start-up company to create a strategic business or consulting plan Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contributions adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. Students may only participate in one capstone plan.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The normative time to completion of the degree is 15 months. All members of the class follow the same schedule for core courses.

DEGREE NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters) NORMATIVE TTD

MAXIMUM TTD
MBA 4 4 8

Academic Disqualification and Appeal of Disqualification

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for academic disqualification from graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing academic disqualification of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.