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).

Fully Employed M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Each FEMBA cohort is supported by a Program Manager and the members of the Department of Academic Services. Academic support staff are available to speak with students by phone or on a drop-in basis during hours when students are on campus to attend classes. Students may also speak with the Associate Dean of the FEMBA Program by appointment.

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. Academic Services Staff can assist students with picking elective classes to match their interests and professional goals or to arrange for academic support services such as tutoring.

The FEMBA Program also provides career development training and placement support through its Career Services Department. Their advising activities include interview preparation, resume help, interviewing tips, and connecting students with employment opportunities.

Areas of Study

Core courses are in the following areas: economics, finance, decision sciences, operations, organizational behavior, accounting, strategy and marketing. Elective courses are offered in accounting, consulting, corporate finance, entertainment, entrepreneurship, finance, global management, health care, hi-tech, investment management, marketing, sustainability, and real estate. For additional information, students should consult the program’s website.

Course Requirements

Students in the FEMBA program choose a schedule, subject to space availability, in one of three class section formats: all day Saturday; bi-weekly on weeknights, and hybrid online and weekend in-person class sessions. A traditional M.B.A. degree is awarded on completion of 80 units which are typically taken in a three-year period. Section schedules are subject to change.

The three required elements of the FEMBA program are the management core, the management field study, and the management electives.

Management Core. The management core consists of nine courses (34 units) on subjects basic to the practice of management. Student must maintain a 3.0 (B) overall average in the management core courses. Each class section completes core courses in the same  sequence.

Field Study. The Field Study requirement is the 10-unit, two-term field study project required of all students in the FEMBA program. Students apply what they have learned from both their professional experience and their academic courses in a real world business environment.

Electives. The management electives requirement consists of 9 courses (36 units). The FEMBA program offers a variety of electives ranging from finance, marketing and general management. Students take electives outside of their regular class section formats to permit a wider choice of courses.

Students who have extensive academic or professional experience in the areas of Statistics, 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.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of either of the two courses of the Management Field Study Program (MGMT 427A/B or 457) with a grade of “B” or better.  Teams of students work with client firms or on their own start-up company to create strategic business or consulting plans. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contributions adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Students enrolled in the FEMBA program generally complete the degree within three years (9 quarters). However, students may finish earlier or later depending on when they complete the unit requirements of the program.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	9	9	18

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.

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).

Executive M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Each EMBA cohort is supported by a Program Manager. The Program Manager, as well as the Program Director, provide academic advising to students on a drop-in basis during the hours when students are on campus or by phone/email. Students may speak with the Associate Dean of the EMBA Program by appointment. The EMBA Program also provides career development training and coaching through its Professional MBA Career Management Center.

Areas of Study

The emphasis is on general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

A total of 68 units of course work toward the degree must be completed in residence in the Executive M.B.A. program at UCLA. Completion of the intensive 22-month course of study leads to the M.B.A. degree. Required courses include MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, 409, 410, 411, 420, 421, 422, 414A, 414B, 414C, 414D, 414E, and a Management Field Study capstone either Strategic Management Research (MGMTEX 445 A, B, C) or the Business Creation Capstone (MGMTEX 428 A, B). In addition, 12 units of Executive M.B.A. electives are required. A maximum of four units of Management 459E and a maximum of four units of Management 596 can be applied toward the degree course requirements. All courses applied to the degree must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is only offered for S/U grading.

Classes are held at the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management on Fridays and Saturdays. Three sections on different schedules are available. Section 1 meets on campus every other week. Section 2 blends online asynchronous content and in-person instruction, and meets on campus monthly. Section 3 blends online synchronous content with in-person instruction and meets on campus monthly. All sections complete the same courses in the same sequence and earn the same M.B.A. degree. All sections begin with a five-day residential session. In addition, the first weekend of each quarter begins with a two-day residential (Friday and Saturday). A seven-day international business residential is held during the summer between Year One and Year Two.

The EMBA core curriculum is designed to provide a firm foundation of knowledge across the primary subject areas to enable students to explore more specialized topics through advanced courses and elective offerings. Recognizing that some students may have already mastered most of the information taught in a particular core course because of their academic backgrounds and professional experience, it is possible to waive the following core courses: MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, and 411. Students who believe that they have a strong background in a specific subject area have the option of taking a comprehensive waiver exam. Upon successfully passing this exam, they can waive the course. In addition, students who are licensed CPAs have the option of waiving MGMTEX 403. Proof of a CPA license is required and must be submitted prior to entering the EMBA program. If a student is qualified to waive a core course, this course must be replaced with one four-unit elective course or two two-unit elective courses for which the student has the appropriate prerequisite classes.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of either of the two Management Field Study programs – the Strategic Management Research Program (MGMTEX 445 A, B, C) or the Business Creation Capstone (MGMTEX 428A, B) with a passing grade. Teams of students work with client firms or on their own start-up company to create strategic business or consulting plans. 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.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The Executive M.B.A. must be completed within two years of matriculation. The minimum time required to complete the M.B.A. program is seven quarters (includes summer term). All members of the Executive M.B.A. class follow the same program.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	7	7	14

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.

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).

Fully Employed M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Each FEMBA cohort is supported by a Program Manager and the members of the Department of Academic Services. Academic support staff are available to speak with students by phone, online or on a drop-in basis during hours when students are on campus to attend classes. Students may also speak with the Associate Dean of the FEMBA Program by appointment.

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. Academic Services Staff can assist students with picking elective classes to match their interests and professional goals or to arrange for academic support services such as tutoring.

The FEMBA Program also provides career development training and placement support through its Career Services Department. Their advising activities include interview preparation, resume help, interviewing tips, and connecting students with employment opportunities.

Areas of Study

Core courses are in the following areas: economics, finance, decision sciences, operations, organizational behavior, accounting, strategy and marketing. Elective courses are offered in accounting, consulting, corporate finance, entertainment, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, global management, health care, investment management, management & organizations, marketing, negotiations & communications, social impact,   sustainability, technology and real estate. For additional information, students should consult the program’s website.

Course Requirements

Students in the FEMBA program choose a core schedule, subject to space availability, in one of three class section formats: all day Saturday; weeknights, and hybrid online and weekend in-person class sessions. A traditional M.B.A. degree is awarded on completion of 80 units which are typically taken in a twenty-seven-month period. Section schedules are subject to change.

The three required elements of the FEMBA program are the management core, the management field study, and the management electives.

Management Core. The management core consists of nine courses (34 units) on subjects basic to the practice of management. In addition, the 10-unit Field Study program (see below) is part of the required management core. Student must maintain a 3.0 (B) overall average in the management core courses. Each class section completes core courses in the same  sequence.

Field Study. The Field Study requirement is the 10-unit, multi-term field study project required of all students in the FEMBA program. Students apply what they have learned from both their professional experience and their academic courses in a real world business environment.

Electives. The management electives requirement consists of 9 courses (36 units). The FEMBA program offers a variety of electives ranging from finance, marketing and general management. Students take electives outside of their regular class section formats to permit a wider choice of courses.

Students who have extensive academic or professional experience in the areas of Statistics, 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.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Field Study Program (MGMTFE 422, MGMTFE 427A/B, MGMTFE 428A/B or MGMT 457A/B/C/D) with a passing grade.  Teams of students work with client firms or on their own start-up company to create strategic business or consulting plans. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contributions adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Students enrolled in the FEMBA program generally complete the degree within twenty-seven-month (including summers). However, students may finish earlier or later depending on when they complete the unit requirements of the program.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	9	9	15

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.

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).

Executive M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Each EMBA cohort is supported by a Program Manager. The Program Manager, as well as the Program Director, provide academic advising to students on a drop-in basis during the hours when students are on campus or by phone/email. Students may speak with the Associate Dean of the EMBA Program by appointment. The EMBA Program also provides career development training and coaching through its Professional MBA Career Management Center.

Areas of Study

The emphasis is on general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

A total of 68 units of course work toward the degree must be completed in residence in the Executive M.B.A. program at UCLA. Completion of the intensive 22-month course of study leads to the M.B.A. degree. Required courses include MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, 409, 410, 411, 420, 421, 422, 414A, 414B, 414C, 414D, 414E, and a Management Field Study capstone either Strategic Management Research (MGMTEX 445 A, B, C) or the Business Creation Capstone (MGMTEX 428 A, B). In addition, 12 units of Executive M.B.A. electives are required. A maximum of four units of Management 459E and a maximum of four units of Management 596 can be applied toward the degree course requirements. All courses applied to the degree must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is only offered for S/U grading.

Classes are held at the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management on Fridays and Saturdays. Three sections on different schedules are available. Section 1 meets on campus every other week. Section 2 blends online asynchronous content and in-person instruction, and meets on campus monthly. Section 3 blends online synchronous content with in-person instruction and meets on campus monthly. All sections complete the same courses in the same sequence and earn the same M.B.A. degree. All sections begin with a five-day residential session. In addition, the first weekend of each quarter begins with a two-day residential (Friday and Saturday). A seven-day international business residential is held during the summer between Year One and Year Two.

The EMBA core curriculum is designed to provide a firm foundation of knowledge across the primary subject areas to enable students to explore more specialized topics through advanced courses and elective offerings. Recognizing that some students may have already mastered most of the information taught in a particular core course because of their academic backgrounds and professional experience, it is possible to waive the following core courses: MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, and 411. Students who believe that they have a strong background in a specific subject area have the option of taking a comprehensive waiver exam. Upon successfully passing this exam, they can waive the course. In addition, students who are licensed CPAs have the option of waiving MGMTEX 403. Proof of a CPA license is required and must be submitted prior to entering the EMBA program. If a student is qualified to waive a core course, this course must be replaced with one four-unit elective course or two two-unit elective courses for which the student has the appropriate prerequisite classes.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of either of the two Management Field Study programs – the Strategic Management Research Program (MGMTEX 445 A, B, C) or the Business Creation Capstone (MGMTEX 428A, B) with a passing grade. Teams of students work with client firms or on their own start-up company to create strategic business or consulting plans. 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.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The Executive M.B.A. must be completed within two years of matriculation. The minimum time required to complete the M.B.A. program is seven quarters (includes summer term). All members of the Executive M.B.A. class follow the same program.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	7	7	14

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.

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).

Fully Employed M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Each FEMBA cohort is supported by a Program Manager and the members of the Department of Academic Services. Academic support staff are available to speak with students by phone, online or on a drop-in basis during hours when students are on campus to attend classes. Students may also speak with the Associate Dean of the FEMBA Program by appointment.

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. Academic Services Staff can assist students with picking elective classes to match their interests and professional goals or to arrange for academic support services such as tutoring.

The FEMBA Program also provides career development training and placement support through its Career Services Department. Their advising activities include interview preparation, resume help, interviewing tips, and connecting students with employment opportunities.

Areas of Study

Core courses are in the following areas: economics, finance, decision sciences, operations, organizational behavior, accounting, strategy and marketing. Elective courses are offered in accounting, consulting, corporate finance, entertainment, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, global management, health care, investment management, management & organizations, marketing, negotiations & communications, social impact,   sustainability, technology and real estate. For additional information, students should consult the program’s website.

Course Requirements

Students in the FEMBA program choose a core schedule, subject to space availability, in one of three class section formats: all day Saturday; weeknights, and hybrid online and weekend in-person class sessions. A traditional M.B.A. degree is awarded on completion of 80 units which are typically taken in a twenty-seven-month period. Section schedules are subject to change.

The three required elements of the FEMBA program are the management core, the management field study, and the management electives.

Management Core. The management core consists of nine courses (34 units) on subjects basic to the practice of management. In addition, the 10-unit Field Study program (see below) is part of the required management core. Student must maintain a 3.0 (B) overall average in the management core courses. Each class section completes core courses in the same  sequence.

Field Study. The Field Study requirement is the 10-unit, multi-term field study project required of all students in the FEMBA program. Students apply what they have learned from both their professional experience and their academic courses in a real world business environment.

Electives. The management electives requirement consists of 9 courses (36 units). The FEMBA program offers a variety of electives ranging from finance, marketing and general management. Students take electives outside of their regular class section formats to permit a wider choice of courses.

Students who have extensive academic or professional experience in the areas of Statistics, 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.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Field Study Program (MGMTFE 422, MGMTFE 427A/B, MGMTFE 428A/B or MGMT 457A/B/C/D) with a passing grade.  Teams of students work with client firms or on their own start-up company to create strategic business or consulting plans. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contributions adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Students enrolled in the FEMBA program generally complete the degree within twenty-seven-month (including summers). However, students may finish earlier or later depending on when they complete the unit requirements of the program.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	9	9	15

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.

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).

Executive M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Each EMBA cohort is supported by a Program Manager. The Program Manager, as well as the Program Director, provide academic advising to students on a drop-in basis during the hours when students are on campus or by phone/email. Students may speak with the Associate Dean of the EMBA Program by appointment. The EMBA Program also provides career and leadership coaching through its Career and Leadership Development office.

Areas of Study

The emphasis is on general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

A total of 68 units of course work toward the degree must be completed in residence in the Executive M.B.A. program at UCLA. Completion of the intensive 22-month course of study leads to the M.B.A. degree. Required courses include MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, 409, 410, 411, 416, 420, 421, 414A, 414B, 414C, 414D, 414E, and a Management Field Study capstone either Strategic Management Research (MGMTEX 445 A, B) or the Business Creation Program (MGMTEX 428 A, B). In addition, 16 units of graduate level management electives are required. Up to 12% 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 four units of Management 459E and a maximum of four units of Management 596 can be applied toward the degree course requirements. All courses applied to the degree must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is only offered for S/U grading.

Core classes are held at the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management on Fridays and Saturdays. Three sections on different schedules are available. Section 1 meets on campus every other week. Section 2 blends online asynchronous content and in-person instruction, and meets on campus monthly. Section 3 blends online synchronous content with in-person instruction and meets on campus monthly. All sections complete the same courses in the same sequence and earn the same M.B.A. degree. All sections begin with a five-day residential session. In addition, the first weekend of each quarter begins with a two-day residential (Friday and Saturday). A seven-day international business residential is held during the summer, between Year One and Year Two, or in fall of Year Two.

The EMBA core curriculum is designed to provide a firm foundation of knowledge across the primary subject areas to enable students to explore more specialized topics through advanced courses and elective offerings. Recognizing that some students may have already mastered most of the information taught in a particular core course because of their academic backgrounds and professional experience, it is possible to waive the following core courses: MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, and 411. Students who believe that they have a strong background in a specific subject area have the option of taking a comprehensive waiver exam. Upon successfully passing this exam, they can waive the course. In addition, students who are licensed CPAs have the option of waiving MGMTEX 403. Proof of a CPA license is required and must be submitted prior to entering the EMBA program. If a student is qualified to waive a core course, this course must be replaced with one four-unit elective course or two two-unit elective courses for which the student has the appropriate prerequisite classes.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of either of the two Management Field Study programs – the Strategic Management Research Program (MGMTEX 445 A, B) or the Business Creation Program (MGMTEX 428A, B) with a passing grade. Teams of students work with client firms or on their own start-up company to create strategic business or consulting plans. 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.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The Executive M.B.A. must be completed within two years of matriculation. The minimum time required to complete the M.B.A. program is seven quarters (includes summer term). All members of the Executive M.B.A. class follow the same program.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	7	7	14

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.

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).

Fully Employed M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

All FEMBA students are supported by a team of Student Experience Advisors and the Academic Services staff. Academic support staff are available to speak with students by phone, online or on a drop-in basis. Students may also speak with the Associate Dean of the FEMBA Program by appointment.

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. Student Advisors can assist students with picking elective classes to match their interests and professional goals or to arrange for academic support services such as tutoring.

The FEMBA Program also provides career development training and support through its Career Services staff. Their advising activities include career coaching, interview preparation, resume help, interviewing tips, and job search through networking.

Areas of Study

Core courses are in the following areas: accounting, economics, ethics, finance, decision sciences, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, and strategy.. Elective courses are offered in accounting, consulting, corporate finance, entertainment, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, global management, health care, investment management, management & organizations, marketing, negotiations & communications, social impact, sustainability, technology, and real estate. For additional information, students should consult the program’s website.

Course Requirements

Students in the FEMBA program choose a core schedule, subject to space availability, in one of three class section formats: all day Saturday; weeknights, and hybrid online and weekend in-person class sessions. A M.B.A. degree is awarded on completion of 80 units which are typically taken within 27 to 33 months. Section schedules are subject to change.

The three required elements of the FEMBA program are the management core, the management field study (capstone), and the management electives. Up to 15% of the program curriculum can be taken in an online-synchronous (i.e. remote) modality and applied towards the student’s program requirements.

Management Core. The management core consists of eleven courses ( 38units) on subjects basic to the practice of management. In addition, the 8 -unit Field Study (capstone) program (see below) is part of the required management core. Students must maintain a 3.0 (B) overall average in the management core courses. Each class section completes core courses in the same sequence.

Field Study (Capstone). The Field Study (capstone) requirement is the 8-unit, multi-term field study project required of all students in the FEMBA program. Students apply what they have learned from both their professional experience and their academic courses in a real-world business environment.

Electives. The management electives requirement consists of nine (9) graduate level management electives ( 34 units). The FEMBA program offers various electives ranging from finance, marketing and general management. Students take electives outside of their regular class section formats to permit a wider choice of courses.

Students with extensive academic or professional experience in Statistics, 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.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Field Study Program (MGMTFE 422, MGMTFE 427A/B, MGMTFE 428A/B or MGMT 457A/B/C/D) with a passing grade. Teams of students work with client firms or on their own start-up company to create strategic business or consulting plans. Alternatively, in MGMT 457 A/B/C/D students create stock portfolios using quantitative methods based on extensive research. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contributions adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Students enrolled in the FEMBA program generally complete the degree within 27 to 33 months (including summers). However, students may finish earlier or later depending on when they complete the program’s unit requirements.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	9	9	15

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.

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).

Executive M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Each EMBA cohort is supported by a Program Manager. The Program Manager, as well as the Program Director, provide academic advising to students on a drop-in basis during the hours when students are on campus or by phone/email. Students may speak with the Associate Dean of the EMBA Program by appointment. The EMBA Program also provides career and leadership coaching through its Career and Leadership Development office.

Areas of Study

The emphasis is on general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

A total of 68 units of course work toward the degree must be completed in residence in the Executive M.B.A. program at UCLA. Completion of the intensive 22-month course of study leads to the M.B.A. degree. Required courses include MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, 409, 410, 411, 416, 420, 421, 414A, 414B, 414C, 414D, 414E, and a Management Field Study capstone either Strategic Management Research Capstone (MGMTEX 423 A, B) or the Business Creation Capstone (MGMTEX 428 A, B). Students may enroll in up to two equivalent core courses offered by another UCLA Anderson MBA program to satisfy EMBA core course requirements. In addition, 16 units of graduate level management electives are required. Up to 12% 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 four units of MGMT 459E and a maximum of four units of MGMT 596 can be applied toward the degree course requirements. All courses applied to the degree must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is only offered for S/U grading.

Core classes are held at the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management on Fridays and Saturdays. Three sections on different schedules are available depending on student demand. Section one meets on campus every other week. Section two blends online asynchronous content and in-person instruction, and meets on campus monthly. Section three blends online synchronous content with in-person instruction and meets on campus monthly. However, Section three may be on the same schedule as Sections one or two based on incoming student preference.  All sections complete the same courses in the same sequence and earn the same M.B.A. degree. All sections begin with a five-day residential session. MGMTEX 421, a seven-day international business residential is held during the summer, between Year One and Year Two, or in fall of Year Two.  Students may complete an international elective in lieu of MGMTEX 421 with EMBA program approval.

The EMBA core curriculum is designed to provide a firm foundation of knowledge across the primary subject areas to enable students to explore more specialized topics through advanced courses and elective offerings. Recognizing that some students may have already mastered most of the information taught in a particular core course because of their academic backgrounds and professional experience, it is possible to waive the following core courses: MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, and 411. Students who believe that they have a strong background in a specific subject area have the option of taking a comprehensive waiver exam. Upon successfully passing this exam, they can waive the course. In addition, students who are licensed CPAs have the option of waiving MGMTEX 403. Proof of a CPA license is required and must be submitted prior to entering the EMBA program. If a student is qualified to waive a core course, this course must be replaced with one four-unit elective course or two two-unit elective courses for which the student has the appropriate prerequisite classes.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of either of the two Management Field Study programs – the Strategic Management Research Capstone (MGMTEX 423 A, B),the Business Creation Capstone (MGMTEX 428A, B), or an equivalent capstone course in any UCLA Anderson MBA program, with a passing grade. 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. Students may only participate in one capstone plan.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The Executive M.B.A. must be completed within two years of matriculation. The minimum time required to complete the M.B.A. program is seven quarters (includes summer term). All members of the Executive M.B.A. class follow the same program.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	7	7	14

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.

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).

Fully Employed M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

All FEMBA students are supported by a team of Student Experience and Academic Service Advisors. Our advisors are available to speak with students by phone, online or on a drop-in basis. Students may also speak with the Associate Dean of the FEMBA Program by appointment.

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. Student Advisors can assist students with picking elective classes to match their interests and professional goals or to arrange for academic support services such as tutoring.

The FEMBA Program also provides career development training and support through its Career Services staff. Their advising activities include: career coaching, interview preparation, resume help, interviewing tips, and job search through networking.

Areas of Study

Core courses are in the following areas: accounting, economics, ethics, finance, decision sciences, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, and strategy. Elective courses are offered in accounting, consulting, corporate finance, entertainment, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, global management, health care, investment management, management & organizations, marketing, negotiations & communications, social impact, sustainability, technology, and real estate. For additional information, students should consult the program’s website.

Course Requirements

The FEMBA program offers three core schedules for students to choose from, depending on space and availability: 1) all day Saturday, 2) weeknights, or 3) distance and in-person learning. To earn the M.B.A. degree, students must complete 80 units, usually within 27 to 33 months. Subject to the approval of the FEMBA Program, students may take additional units beyond the required 80 units.

The three required elements of the FEMBA program are the management core, the management field study (capstone), and the management electives. Up to 15% of the program curriculum can be taken in an online-synchronous (i.e. remote) modality and applied towards the student’s program requirements. 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 has eleven courses (38-units) on subjects basic to management practice. In addition, the 8-unit Field Study (capstone) program (see below) is part of the required management core. Students must maintain a 3.0 (B) overall average in the management core courses. Each class section completes core courses in the same sequence. Required courses include MGMTFE 401, 402, 403, 405, 408, 409, 410, 411, 415, 416, 420, and a Management Field Study capstone. Students may enroll in up to two equivalent core courses offered by another UCLA Anderson MBA program to satisfy FEMBA core course requirements.

Management Field Study (Capstone). The Management Field Study (capstone) requirement is the 8-unit, multi-term field study project required of all students in the FEMBA program. Students apply what they have learned from both their professional experience and their academic courses in a real-world business environment. Options for Management Field Study capstones include (1) Global Access Program Capstone (MGMTFE 427 A, B), (2) Business Creation Capstone (MGMTFE 428 A, B), (3) the Anderson Student Asset Management Capstone (MGMT 457 A, B, C, D), or (4) Special Project (Substitute courses to be approved by the Senior Associate Dean). Students may only participate in one Management Field Study (Capstone).

Electives. The management electives requirement consists of nine (9) graduate level management electives (34 units). Students take electives outside of their regular class section formats to permit a wider choice of courses. A maximum of eight units of MGMT 458 A, B, and a maximum of eight units of MGMT 596 can be applied toward the degree course requirements.

Students with extensive academic or professional experience in Statistics, 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.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Field Study Capstone ((1) Global Access Program Capstone (MGMTFE 427 A, B), (2) Business Creation Capstone (MGMTFE 428 A, B), (3) the Anderson Student Asset Management Capstone (MGMT 457 A, B, C, D), an equivalent capstone course in any Anderson MBA Program, or (4) Special Project (Substitute courses to be approved by the Senior Associate Dean)) with a passing grade. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that the students’ work and contributions adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program. Students may only participate in one Management Field Study Program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

Students enrolled in the FEMBA program generally complete the degree within 27 to 33 months (including summers). However, students may finish earlier or later depending on when they complete the program’s unit requirements.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	9	9	15

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.

Applicable only to students admitted during the 2025-2026 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).

Executive M.B.A. Program

Admissions Requirements

Advising

Each EMBA cohort is supported by a Program Manager. The Program Manager, as well as the Program Director, provide academic advising to students on a drop-in basis during the hours when students are on campus or by phone/email. Students may speak with the Associate Dean of the EMBA Program by appointment. The EMBA Program also provides career and leadership coaching through its Career and Leadership Development office.

Areas of Study

The emphasis is on general management training; increased competence in management specialties; management of international businesses; organizational and interpersonal skills; and sophisticated understanding of the integration of businesses and their environments.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Course Requirements

A total of 68 units of course work toward the degree must be completed in residence in the Executive M.B.A. program at UCLA. Completion of the intensive 22-month course of study leads to the M.B.A. degree. Required courses include MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, 409, 410, 411, 414A, 414B, 414C, 414D, 414E, 416, 420, and 421. Additionally, students must complete a capstone course, choosing either the Strategic Management Research Capstone (MGMTEX 423 A, B), the Business Creation Capstone (MGMTEX 428 A, B), or an equivalent capstone course in any UCLA Anderson MBA program. A maximum of four units of MGMT 459E and a maximum of four units of MGMT 596 can be applied toward the degree course requirements.

All courses applied toward the degree must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is only offered for S/U grading. Directed independent study or research courses (MGMT 596), which may be taken on an optional Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading basis, may be applied toward the elective requirement.

Students may enroll in up to two equivalent core courses offered by another UCLA Anderson MBA program to satisfy EMBA core course requirements. In addition, 16 units of graduate level management electives are required. Up to 12% of the program curriculum can be taken in an online-synchronous (i.e. remote) modality and applied towards the student’s program requirements.

Core classes are held at the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management on Fridays and Saturdays. Three sections on different schedules may be offered. If offered, Section one meets on campus every other week; Section two blends online asynchronous content and in-person instruction and meets on campus monthly; Section three blends online synchronous content with in-person instruction and meets on campus monthly. However, Section three may be offered on the same schedule as Sections one or two. All sections complete the same courses in the same sequence and earn the same M.B.A. degree. All sections begin with a five-day residential session. MGMTEX 421, a seven-day international business residential is held during the summer, between Year One and Year Two, or in fall of Year Two.  Students may complete an international elective in lieu of MGMTEX 421 with EMBA program approval.

The EMBA core curriculum is designed to provide a firm foundation of knowledge across the primary subject areas to enable students to explore more specialized topics through advanced courses and elective offerings. Recognizing that some students may have already mastered most of the information taught in a particular core course because of their academic backgrounds and professional experience, it is possible to waive the following core courses: MGMTEX 402, 403, 405, 408, and 411. Students who believe that they have a strong background in a specific subject area have the option of taking a comprehensive waiver exam. Upon successfully passing this exam, they can waive the course. In addition, students who are licensed CPAs have the option of waiving MGMTEX 403. Proof of a CPA license is required and must be submitted prior to entering the EMBA program. If a student is qualified to waive a core course, this course must be replaced with one four-unit elective course or two two-unit elective courses for which the student has the appropriate prerequisite classes.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of either the Strategic Management Research Capstone (MGMTEX 423 A, B),the Business Creation Capstone (MGMTEX 428A, B), or an equivalent capstone course in any UCLA Anderson MBA program, with a passing grade. 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. Students may only participate in one capstone plan.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The Executive M.B.A. must be completed within two years of matriculation. The minimum time required to complete the M.B.A. program is seven quarters (includes summer term). All members of the Executive M.B.A. class follow the same program.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.B.A.	7	7	14

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.