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.

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).

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, decision sciences, economics, ethics, finance, 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, real estate, and such other elective courses as the faculty may determine. 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, student demand, 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 82 units, usually within 27 to 33 months. 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 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. 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 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 Capstone. The Management Capstone requirement is the 8-unit, multi-term experiential learning 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 Managementcapstones 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 capstone.

Electives. The management electives requirement consists of graduate level management electives. 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 elective requirement.

All courses applied to the degree must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is only offered for S/U grading – excluding MGMTFE 426. 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 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. Students who hold a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Level II designation may waive the core finance 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 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 2021-2022 academic year.

Public Health Schoolwide Programs

School of Public Health

Graduate Degrees

The Fielding School of Public Health offers a school-wide Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree with specializations in Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Management, and Health Policy. In addition, the FSPH offers seven concurrent degree programs: the J.D./M.P.H., the M.B.A./M.P.H., the M.S.W./M.P.H., the M.A./M.P.H. with African Studies, the M.A./M.P.H. with Asian American Studies, the M.P.P./M.P.H., and the M.U.R.P./M.P.H.; and two articulated degree programs: the M.D./M.P.H. with Medicine and the M.A./M.P.H. with Latin American Studies.

For information on the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, applicants should see the listings for those departments. For information on the interdepartmental Ph.D. degree program housed in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, applicants should see the listing for Molecular Toxicology.

Admissions Requirements

Master’s Degree

Advising

Upon entering the program, students are assigned a faculty adviser whose responsibility is to counsel students concerning program of study and progress toward the fulfillment of degree requirements. Students may request a change in faculty advisers at any time during the course of study by submitting a request directly to the department. Students are expected to meet with assigned faculty advisers each quarter.

Areas of Study

Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Management, and Health Policy.

Course Requirements

The M.P.H. requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401 (20 units). Public Health 401 is taken for S/U grading only. Students may also satisfy Public Health 401 with a School-approved alternative course or experience in consultation with the Associate Dean of Public Health Practice.

Biostatistics

The Biostatistics concentration (46 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, 200A, and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 200C. In addition, students are required to complete Biostatistics 201A, 201B, 203A, 400, 402A, 595, and 12 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

Community Health Sciences

The Community Health Sciences concentration (40 units) requires Community Health Sciences 210, 211A, 211B, 400, twelve units with at least one course from each of the following three areas: (1) public health practice – Community Health Sciences 212, 213, M216, M218, M228, 238, 258, 271, 279, 282, 283, 288, 292, 295, 441, 444, 451, 451, 484, 485, and 487, (2) populations – Community Health Sciences 200, 205, M208, M209, 226, 231, M239, 246, 248, M260, M264, 290, M294, 427, 431, 432, 434A, 447, and 477, and (3) individual and structural influences – Community Health Sciences 220, 224, 227, 229, 235, 247, M250, M272, 273, 284, 291, 293, M430, 440, 448, 449, and CM470; four units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings, and an additional eight units of upper division (100 series) and graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental or School offerings.

Environmental Health Sciences

The Environmental Health Sciences concentration (48 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Environmental Health Sciences C200B, C200C, 200D, C240, C257, 400, 411 (taken twice), and 16 units of upper division (100 series) or graduate level (200 series) coursework selected in consultation with the faculty advisor.  Students must also successfully pass a chemistry examination consisting of 30 multiple choice questions gauging basic chemistry knowledge and computational skills.  Students who do not pass the exam are required to take an additional three-unit course (Environmental Health Sciences 101).

Students interested in Industrial Hygiene may choose to complete an additional 11-12 courses (42-46 units) that prepare them to enter the workforce and may assist in becoming a Certified Industrial Hygienists (see http://abih.org/).  These additional courses allow industrial hygiene students to receive additional training on occupational exposure to chemicals; physical, biological, and mechanical agents; psychosocial factors, and ergonomic factors.  Identification/recognition/anticipation, evaluation, control and prevention of hazards and risks are primary goals.  Required courses include Environmental Health Sciences 230A, 230B, 230C, 252D, 252E, 253, 255, 259A, 259B, and 454.  Environmental Health Sciences 252G is required if no field sampling has been done by Spring quarter of 2nd year.  An additional four-unit course must be taken in consultation with the faculty advisor.  U.S. citizens (or Green Card holders) applicants may qualify for fees and stipend support from the NIOSH Southern California Education and Research Center (http://erc.ucla.edu/industrial-hygiene/). Please contact the IH Director, Professor Shane Que Hee at squehee@ucla.edu with questions.

Epidemiology

The Epidemiology concentration (48 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Epidemiology 200A, 200B, 220, 400, 401, M403, 413, one two or four unit course in chronic disease epidemiology selected in consultation with the faculty advisor, and at least ten units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental offerings.

The Epidemiology concentration for clinical scholars (36 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Epidemiology 200A, 200B, 400, 401, M403, 413, and eight units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental offerings.

Health Management

The Health Management concentration (58 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, 234, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, 403, M422 or 423, 433, 436, 439, 441 and 20 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental or School offerings.

The Health Management concentration for students admitted to the accelerated one-year program (38 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, one course from 215A, M233, 403, 441, and 16 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

Health Policy

The Health Policy concentration (58 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M233, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 286, M287, 400, M422, 439, 441, and 24 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental or School offerings.

The Health Policy concentration for students admitted to the accelerated one-year program (38 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, one course from 215A, M233, 403, 441, and 16 units of graduate level (200 series 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

J.D./M.P.H. 

J.D./M.P.H., Biostatistics

See the Biostatistics concentration requirements above. No more than 12 units may be applied to both the J.D. and the M.P.H.

See School of Law for degree requirements.

J.D./M.P.H, Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above. No more than 12 units may be applied to both the J.D. and the M.P.H.

See School of Law for degree requirements.

J.D./M.P.H., Environmental Health Sciences

M.B.A./M.P.H. program

Management, M.B.A./Public Health, M.P.H., Health Management

The concurrent degree with Management and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Anderson Graduate School of Management for degree requirements.

Management, M.B.A./Public Health, M.P.H., Health Policy

The concurrent degree with Management and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Anderson Graduate School of Management for degree requirements.

M.P.P./M.P.H. program

M.P.P./M.P.H., Health Management

The concurrent degree with Public Policy and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M287, 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Public Policy M.P.P. listing for degree requirements.

M.P.P./M.P.H., Health Policy

The concurrent degree with Public Policy and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M287, 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Public Policy M.P.P. listing for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H. program

M.D./M.P.H., Biostatistics

See the Biostatistics concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Environmental Health Sciences

See the Environmental Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Epidemiology

See the Epidemiology concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Health Management

The articulated degree with Medicine and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Health Policy

The articulated degree with Medicine and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.A./M.P.H. programs

M.A. in African Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  No more than eight units may be applied to both the M.A. and the M.P.H.

See African Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

M.A. in Asian American Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  No more than 12 units may be applied to both the M.A. and the M.P.H.

See Asian American Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

M.A. in Latin American Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.A. in Latin American Studies.

See Latin American Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Field training in an approved public health program is required of all degree candidates. Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, before beginning the field experience.

Capstone Plan

The aim of the capstone is to assess each student’s ability to select theories, methods, and techniques from across the content matter of a field, integrate and synthesize knowledge, and apply it to the solution of public health problems.  The requirement is fulfilled by completing a project or exam that is specifically designed for the concentration.  Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, before undertaking the completion of the capstone requirement.

Biostatistics: The M.P.H. in Biostatistics requires a Capstone Project with written and oral components and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser. For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Community Health Sciences: The M.P.H. in Community Health Sciences requires a Master’s Comprehensive Examination in the final year of the program.  The Master’s Comprehensive Examination may cover material from the program’s core courses, electives, field experience, and will include demonstrating proficiencies in the competencies related to the concentration.  For guidelines concerning the Master’s Comprehensive Examination, please consult the department for more information.

Environmental Health Sciences: The M.P.H. in Environmental Health Sciences requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Epidemiology: The M.P.H. in Epidemiology requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Health Management: The M.P.H. in Health Management requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Health Policy: The M.P.H. in Health Policy requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is six quarters of enrollment, Maximum time allowable from enrollment to graduation, including leaves of absence, is five years (15 quarters). Students must complete at least three quarters in residence at the University of California, including at least two quarters in residence at UCLA. Upon petition to Graduate Division, courses completed at other UCs may fulfill up to one-half of the total course requirement, one-half of the graduate course requirement, and one-third of the academic residence requirement.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.P.H.	6	6	15

Doctoral Degrees

The Doctor of Public Health degree is suspended pending discontinuance.

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.

Public Health Schoolwide Programs

School of Public Health

Graduate Degrees

The Fielding School of Public Health offers a school-wide Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree with specializations in Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Management, and Health Policy. In addition, the FSPH offers seven concurrent degree programs: the J.D./M.P.H., the M.B.A./M.P.H., the M.S.W./M.P.H., the M.A./M.P.H. with African Studies, the M.A./M.P.H. with Asian American Studies, the M.P.P./M.P.H., and the M.U.R.P./M.P.H.; and two articulated degree programs: the M.D./M.P.H. with Medicine and the M.A./M.P.H. with Latin American Studies.

For information on the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, applicants should see the listings for those departments. For information on the interdepartmental Ph.D. degree program housed in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, applicants should see the listing for Molecular Toxicology.

Admissions Requirements

Master’s Degree

Advising

Upon entering the program, students are assigned a faculty adviser whose responsibility is to counsel students concerning program of study and progress toward the fulfillment of degree requirements. Students may request a change in faculty advisers at any time during the course of study by submitting a request directly to the department. Students are expected to meet with assigned faculty advisers each quarter.

Areas of Study

Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Management, and Health Policy.

Course Requirements

The M.P.H. requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401 (20 units). Public Health 401 is taken for S/U grading only. Students may also satisfy Public Health 401 with a School-approved alternative course or experience in consultation with the Associate Dean of Public Health Practice.

Biostatistics

The Biostatistics concentration (46 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, 200A, and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 200C. In addition, students are required to complete Biostatistics 201A, 201B, 203A, 400, 402A, 595, and 12 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

Community Health Sciences

The Community Health Sciences concentration (40 units) requires Community Health Sciences 210, 211A, 211B, 400, twelve units with at least one course from each of the following three areas: (1) public health practice – Community Health Sciences 212, 213, M216, M218, M228, 238, 258, 271, 279, 282, 283, 288, 292, 295, 441, 444, 451, 451, 484, 485, and 487, (2) populations – Community Health Sciences 200, 205, M208, M209, 226, 231, M239, 246, 248, M260, M264, 290, M294, 427, 431, 432, 434A, 447, and 477, and (3) individual and structural influences – Community Health Sciences 220, 224, 227, 229, 235, 247, M250, M272, 273, 284, 291, 293, M430, 440, 448, 449, and CM470; four units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings, and an additional eight units of upper division (100 series) and graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental or School offerings.

Environmental Health Sciences

The Environmental Health Sciences concentration (48 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Environmental Health Sciences C200B, C200C, 200D, C240, C257, 400, 411 (taken twice), and 16 units of upper division (100 series) or graduate level (200 series) coursework selected in consultation with the faculty advisor.  Students must also successfully pass a chemistry examination consisting of 30 multiple choice questions gauging basic chemistry knowledge and computational skills.  Students who do not pass the exam are required to take an additional three-unit course (Environmental Health Sciences 101).

Students interested in Industrial Hygiene may choose to complete an additional 11-12 courses (42-46 units) that prepare them to enter the workforce and may assist in becoming a Certified Industrial Hygienists (see http://abih.org/).  These additional courses allow industrial hygiene students to receive additional training on occupational exposure to chemicals; physical, biological, and mechanical agents; psychosocial factors, and ergonomic factors.  Identification/recognition/anticipation, evaluation, control and prevention of hazards and risks are primary goals.  Required courses include Environmental Health Sciences 230A, 230B, 230C, 252D, 252E, 253, 255, 259A, 259B, and 454.  Environmental Health Sciences 252G is required if no field sampling has been done by Spring quarter of 2nd year.  An additional four-unit course must be taken in consultation with the faculty advisor.  U.S. citizens (or Green Card holders) applicants may qualify for fees and stipend support from the NIOSH Southern California Education and Research Center (http://erc.ucla.edu/industrial-hygiene/). Please contact the IH Director, Professor Shane Que Hee at squehee@ucla.edu with questions.

Epidemiology

The Epidemiology concentration (48 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Epidemiology 200A, 200B, 220, 400, 401, M403, 413, one two or four unit course in chronic disease epidemiology selected in consultation with the faculty advisor, and at least ten units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental offerings.

The Epidemiology concentration for clinical scholars (36 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Epidemiology 200A, 200B, 400, 401, M403, 413, and eight units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental offerings.

Health Management

The Health Management concentration (58 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, 234, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, 403, M422 or 423, 433, 436, 439, 441 and 20 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental or School offerings.

The Health Management concentration for students admitted to the accelerated one-year program (38 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, one course from 215A, M233, 403, 441, and 16 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

Health Policy

The Health Policy concentration (58 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M233, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 286, M287, 400, M422, 439, 441, and 24 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental or School offerings.

The Health Policy concentration for students admitted to the accelerated one-year program (38 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, one course from 215A, M233, 403, 441, and 16 units of graduate level (200 series 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

J.D./M.P.H. 

J.D./M.P.H., Biostatistics

See the Biostatistics concentration requirements above. No more than 12 units may be applied to both the J.D. and the M.P.H.

See School of Law for degree requirements.

J.D./M.P.H, Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above. No more than 12 units may be applied to both the J.D. and the M.P.H.

See School of Law for degree requirements.

J.D./M.P.H., Environmental Health Sciences

M.B.A./M.P.H. program

Management, M.B.A./Public Health, M.P.H., Health Management

The concurrent degree with Management and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Anderson Graduate School of Management for degree requirements.

Management, M.B.A./Public Health, M.P.H., Health Policy

The concurrent degree with Management and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Anderson Graduate School of Management for degree requirements.

M.P.P./M.P.H. program

M.P.P./M.P.H., Health Management

The concurrent degree with Public Policy and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M287, 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Public Policy M.P.P. listing for degree requirements.

M.P.P./M.P.H., Health Policy

The concurrent degree with Public Policy and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M287, 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Public Policy M.P.P. listing for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H. program

M.D./M.P.H., Biostatistics

See the Biostatistics concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Environmental Health Sciences

See the Environmental Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Epidemiology

See the Epidemiology concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Health Management

The articulated degree with Medicine and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Health Policy

The articulated degree with Medicine and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.A./M.P.H. programs

M.A. in African Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  No more than eight units may be applied to both the M.A. and the M.P.H.

See African Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

M.A. in Asian American Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  No more than 12 units may be applied to both the M.A. and the M.P.H.

See Asian American Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

M.A. in Latin American Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.A. in Latin American Studies.

See Latin American Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Field training in an approved public health program is required of all degree candidates. Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, before beginning the field experience.

Capstone Plan

The aim of the capstone is to assess each student’s ability to select theories, methods, and techniques from across the content matter of a field, integrate and synthesize knowledge, and apply it to the solution of public health problems.  The requirement is fulfilled by completing a project or exam that is specifically designed for the concentration.  Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, before undertaking the completion of the capstone requirement.

Biostatistics: The M.P.H. in Biostatistics requires a Capstone Project with written and oral components and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser. For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Community Health Sciences: The M.P.H. in Community Health Sciences requires a Master’s Comprehensive Examination in the final year of the program.  The Master’s Comprehensive Examination may cover material from the program’s core courses, electives, field experience, and will include demonstrating proficiencies in the competencies related to the concentration.  For guidelines concerning the Master’s Comprehensive Examination, please consult the department for more information.

Environmental Health Sciences: The M.P.H. in Environmental Health Sciences requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Epidemiology: The M.P.H. in Epidemiology requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Health Management: The M.P.H. in Health Management requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Health Policy: The M.P.H. in Health Policy requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is six quarters of enrollment, Maximum time allowable from enrollment to graduation, including leaves of absence, is five years (15 quarters). Students must complete at least three quarters in residence at the University of California, including at least two quarters in residence at UCLA. Upon petition to Graduate Division, courses completed at other UCs may fulfill up to one-half of the total course requirement, one-half of the graduate course requirement, and one-third of the academic residence requirement.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.P.H.	6	6	15

Doctoral Degrees

The Doctor of Public Health degree is suspended pending discontinuance.

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.

Public Health Schoolwide Programs

School of Public Health

Graduate Degrees

The Fielding School of Public Health offers a school-wide Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree with specializations in Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Management, and Health Policy. In addition, the FSPH offers seven concurrent degree programs: the J.D./M.P.H., the M.B.A./M.P.H., the M.S.W./M.P.H., the M.A./M.P.H. with African Studies, the M.A./M.P.H. with Asian American Studies, the M.P.P./M.P.H., and the M.U.R.P./M.P.H.; and two articulated degree programs: the M.D./M.P.H. with Medicine and the M.A./M.P.H. with Latin American Studies.

For information on the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, applicants should see the listings for those departments. For information on the interdepartmental Ph.D. degree program housed in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, applicants should see the listing for Molecular Toxicology.

Admissions Requirements

Master’s Degree

Advising

Upon entering the program, students are assigned a faculty adviser whose responsibility is to counsel students concerning program of study and progress toward the fulfillment of degree requirements. Students may request a change in faculty advisers at any time during the course of study by submitting a request directly to the department. Students are expected to meet with assigned faculty advisers each quarter.

Areas of Study

Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Management, and Health Policy.

Course Requirements

The M.P.H. requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401 (20 units). Public Health 401 is taken for S/U grading only. Students may also satisfy Public Health 401 with a School-approved alternative course or experience in consultation with the Associate Dean of Public Health Practice.

Biostatistics

The Biostatistics concentration (46 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, 200A, and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 200C. In addition, students are required to complete Biostatistics 201A, 201B, 203A, 400, 402A, 595, and 12 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

Community Health Sciences

The Community Health Sciences concentration (40 units) requires Community Health Sciences 210, 211A, 211B, 400, twelve units with at least one course from each of the following three areas: (1) public health practice – Community Health Sciences 212, 213, M216, M218, M228, 238, 258, 271, 279, 282, 283, 288, 292, 295, 441, 444, 451, 451, 484, 485, and 487, (2) populations – Community Health Sciences 200, 205, M208, M209, 226, 231, M239, 246, 248, M260, M264, 290, M294, 427, 431, 432, 434A, 447, and 477, and (3) individual and structural influences – Community Health Sciences 220, 224, 227, 229, 235, 247, M250, M272, 273, 284, 291, 293, M430, 440, 448, 449, and CM470; four units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings, and an additional eight units of upper division (100 series) and graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental or School offerings.

Environmental Health Sciences

The Environmental Health Sciences concentration (48 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Environmental Health Sciences C200B, C200C, 200D, C240, C257, 400, 411 (taken twice), and 16 units of upper division (100 series) or graduate level (200 series) coursework selected in consultation with the faculty advisor.  Students must also successfully pass a chemistry examination consisting of 30 multiple choice questions gauging basic chemistry knowledge and computational skills.  Students who do not pass the exam are required to take an additional three-unit course (Environmental Health Sciences 101).

Students interested in Industrial Hygiene may choose to complete an additional 11-12 courses (42-46 units) that prepare them to enter the workforce and may assist in becoming a Certified Industrial Hygienists (see http://abih.org/).  These additional courses allow industrial hygiene students to receive additional training on occupational exposure to chemicals; physical, biological, and mechanical agents; psychosocial factors, and ergonomic factors.  Identification/recognition/anticipation, evaluation, control and prevention of hazards and risks are primary goals.  Required courses include Environmental Health Sciences 230A, 230B, 230C, 252D, 252E, 253, 255, 259A, 259B, and 454.  Environmental Health Sciences 252G is required if no field sampling has been done by Spring quarter of 2nd year.  An additional four-unit course must be taken in consultation with the faculty advisor.  U.S. citizens (or Green Card holders) applicants may qualify for fees and stipend support from the NIOSH Southern California Education and Research Center (http://erc.ucla.edu/industrial-hygiene/). Please contact the IH Director, Professor Shane Que Hee at squehee@ucla.edu with questions.

Epidemiology

The Epidemiology concentration (48 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Epidemiology 200A, 200B, 220, 400, 401, M403, 413, one two or four unit course in chronic disease epidemiology selected in consultation with the faculty advisor, and at least ten units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental offerings.

The Epidemiology concentration for clinical scholars (36 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Epidemiology 200A, 200B, 400, 401, M403, 413, and eight units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental offerings.

Health Management

The Health Management concentration (58 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, 234, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, 403, M422 or 423, 433, 436, 439, 441 and 20 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental or School offerings.

The Health Management concentration for students admitted to the accelerated one-year program (38 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, one course from 215A, M233, 403, 441, and 16 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

Health Policy

The Health Policy concentration (58 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M233, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 286, M287, 400, M422, 439, 441, and 24 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental or School offerings.

The Health Policy concentration for students admitted to the accelerated one-year program (38 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, one course from 215A, M233, 403, 441, and 16 units of graduate level (200 series 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

J.D./M.P.H. 

J.D./M.P.H., Biostatistics

See the Biostatistics concentration requirements above. No more than 12 units may be applied to both the J.D. and the M.P.H.

See School of Law for degree requirements.

J.D./M.P.H, Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above. No more than 12 units may be applied to both the J.D. and the M.P.H.

See School of Law for degree requirements.

J.D./M.P.H., Environmental Health Sciences

M.B.A./M.P.H. program

Management, M.B.A./Public Health, M.P.H., Health Management

The concurrent degree with Management and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Anderson Graduate School of Management for degree requirements.

Management, M.B.A./Public Health, M.P.H., Health Policy

The concurrent degree with Management and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Anderson Graduate School of Management for degree requirements.

M.P.P./M.P.H. program

M.P.P./M.P.H., Health Management

The concurrent degree with Public Policy and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M287, 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Public Policy M.P.P. listing for degree requirements.

M.P.P./M.P.H., Health Policy

The concurrent degree with Public Policy and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M287, 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Public Policy M.P.P. listing for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H. program

M.D./M.P.H., Biostatistics

See the Biostatistics concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Environmental Health Sciences

See the Environmental Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Epidemiology

See the Epidemiology concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Health Management

The articulated degree with Medicine and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Health Policy

The articulated degree with Medicine and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.A./M.P.H. programs

M.A. in African Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  No more than eight units may be applied to both the M.A. and the M.P.H.

See African Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

M.A. in Asian American Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  No more than 12 units may be applied to both the M.A. and the M.P.H.

See Asian American Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

M.A. in Latin American Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.A. in Latin American Studies.

See Latin American Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Field training in an approved public health program is required of all degree candidates. Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, before beginning the field experience.

Capstone Plan

The aim of the capstone is to assess each student’s ability to select theories, methods, and techniques from across the content matter of a field, integrate and synthesize knowledge, and apply it to the solution of public health problems.  The requirement is fulfilled by completing a project or exam that is specifically designed for the concentration.  Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, before undertaking the completion of the capstone requirement.

Biostatistics: The M.P.H. in Biostatistics requires a Capstone Project with written and oral components and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser. For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Community Health Sciences: The M.P.H. in Community Health Sciences requires a Master’s Comprehensive Examination in the final year of the program.  The Master’s Comprehensive Examination may cover material from the program’s core courses, electives, field experience, and will include demonstrating proficiencies in the competencies related to the concentration.  For guidelines concerning the Master’s Comprehensive Examination, please consult the department for more information.

Environmental Health Sciences: The M.P.H. in Environmental Health Sciences requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Epidemiology: The M.P.H. in Epidemiology requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Health Management: The M.P.H. in Health Management requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Health Policy: The M.P.H. in Health Policy requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is six quarters of enrollment, Maximum time allowable from enrollment to graduation, including leaves of absence, is five years (15 quarters). Students must complete at least three quarters in residence at the University of California, including at least two quarters in residence at UCLA. Upon petition to Graduate Division, courses completed at other UCs may fulfill up to one-half of the total course requirement, one-half of the graduate course requirement, and one-third of the academic residence requirement.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.P.H.	6	6	15

Doctoral Degrees

The Doctor of Public Health degree is suspended pending discontinuance.

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.

Public Health Schoolwide Programs

School of Public Health

Graduate Degrees

The Fielding School of Public Health offers a school-wide Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree with specializations in Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Management, and Health Policy. In addition, the FSPH offers seven concurrent degree programs: the J.D./M.P.H., the M.B.A./M.P.H., the M.S.W./M.P.H., the M.A./M.P.H. with African Studies, the M.A./M.P.H. with Asian American Studies, the M.P.P./M.P.H., and the M.U.R.P./M.P.H.; and two articulated degree programs: the M.D./M.P.H. with Medicine and the M.A./M.P.H. with Latin American Studies.

For information on the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, applicants should see the listings for those departments. For information on the interdepartmental Ph.D. degree program housed in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, applicants should see the listing for Molecular Toxicology.

Admissions Requirements

Master’s Degree

Advising

Upon entering the program, students are assigned a faculty adviser whose responsibility is to counsel students concerning program of study and progress toward the fulfillment of degree requirements. Students may request a change in faculty advisers at any time during the course of study by submitting a request directly to the department. Students are expected to meet with assigned faculty advisers each quarter.

Areas of Study

Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Management, and Health Policy.

Course Requirements

The M.P.H. requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401 (20 units). Public Health 401 is taken for S/U grading only. Students may also satisfy Public Health 401 with a School-approved alternative course or experience in consultation with the Associate Dean of Public Health Practice.

Biostatistics

The Biostatistics concentration (46 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, 200A, and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 406; or Biostatistics 200A, 200B and 200C. In addition, students are required to complete Biostatistics 201A, 201B, 203A, 400, 402A, 595, and 12 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

Community Health Sciences

The Community Health Sciences concentration (40 units) requires Community Health Sciences 210, 211A, 211B, 400, twelve units with at least one course from each of the following three areas: (1) public health practice – Community Health Sciences 212, 213, M216, M218, M228, 238, 258, 271, 279, 282, 283, 288, 292, 295, 441, 444, 451, 451, 484, 485, and 487, (2) populations – Community Health Sciences 200, 205, M208, M209, 226, 231, M239, 246, 248, M260, M264, 290, M294, 427, 431, 432, 434A, 447, and 477, and (3) individual and structural influences – Community Health Sciences 220, 224, 227, 229, 235, 247, M250, M272, 273, 284, 291, 293, M430, 440, 448, 449, and CM470; four units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings, and an additional eight units of upper division (100 series) and graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental or School offerings.

Environmental Health Sciences

The Environmental Health Sciences concentration (48 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Environmental Health Sciences C200B, C200C, 200D, C240, C257, 400, 411 (taken twice), and 16 units of upper division (100 series) or graduate level (200 series) coursework selected in consultation with the faculty advisor.  Students must also successfully pass a chemistry examination consisting of 30 multiple choice questions gauging basic chemistry knowledge and computational skills.  Students who do not pass the exam are required to take an additional three-unit course (Environmental Health Sciences 101).

Students interested in Industrial Hygiene may choose to complete an additional 11-12 courses (42-46 units) that prepare them to enter the workforce and may assist in becoming a Certified Industrial Hygienists (see http://abih.org/).  These additional courses allow industrial hygiene students to receive additional training on occupational exposure to chemicals; physical, biological, and mechanical agents; psychosocial factors, and ergonomic factors.  Identification/recognition/anticipation, evaluation, control and prevention of hazards and risks are primary goals.  Required courses include Environmental Health Sciences 230A, 230B, 230C, 252D, 252E, 253, 255, 259A, 259B, and 454.  Environmental Health Sciences 252G is required if no field sampling has been done by Spring quarter of 2nd year.  An additional four-unit course must be taken in consultation with the faculty advisor.  U.S. citizens (or Green Card holders) applicants may qualify for fees and stipend support from the NIOSH Southern California Education and Research Center (http://erc.ucla.edu/industrial-hygiene/). Please contact the IH Director, Professor Shane Que Hee at squehee@ucla.edu with questions.

Epidemiology

The Epidemiology concentration (48 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Epidemiology 200A, 200B, 220, 400, 401, M403, 413, one two or four unit course in chronic disease epidemiology selected in consultation with the faculty advisor, and at least ten units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental offerings.

The Epidemiology concentration for clinical scholars (36 units) requires Biostatistics 100B, Epidemiology 200A, 200B, 400, 401, M403, 413, and eight units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework from departmental offerings.

Health Management

The Health Management concentration (58 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, 234, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, 403, M422 or 423, 433, 436, 439, 441 and 20 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental or School offerings.

The Health Management concentration for students admitted to the accelerated one-year program (38 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, one course from 215A, M233, 403, 441, and 16 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

Health Policy

The Health Policy concentration (58 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M233, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 286, M287, 400, M422, 439, 441, and 24 units of graduate level (200 series and 400 series) coursework selected from departmental or School offerings.

The Health Policy concentration for students admitted to the accelerated one-year program (38 units) requires Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, one course from 215A, M233, 403, 441, and 16 units of graduate level (200 series 400 series) coursework selected from departmental offerings.

J.D./M.P.H. 

J.D./M.P.H., Biostatistics

See the Biostatistics concentration requirements above. No more than 12 units may be applied to both the J.D. and the M.P.H.

See School of Law for degree requirements.

J.D./M.P.H, Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above. No more than 12 units may be applied to both the J.D. and the M.P.H.

See School of Law for degree requirements.

J.D./M.P.H., Environmental Health Sciences

M.B.A./M.P.H. program

Management, M.B.A./Public Health, M.P.H., Health Management

The concurrent degree with Management and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Anderson Graduate School of Management for degree requirements.

Management, M.B.A./Public Health, M.P.H., Health Policy

The concurrent degree with Management and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Anderson Graduate School of Management for degree requirements.

M.P.P./M.P.H. program

M.P.P./M.P.H., Health Management

The concurrent degree with Public Policy and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M287, 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Public Policy M.P.P. listing for degree requirements.

M.P.P./M.P.H., Health Policy

The concurrent degree with Public Policy and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M287, 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.

See Public Policy M.P.P. listing for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H. program

M.D./M.P.H., Biostatistics

See the Biostatistics concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Environmental Health Sciences

See the Environmental Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Epidemiology

See the Epidemiology concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Health Management

The articulated degree with Medicine and the M.P.H. in Health Management (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.D./M.P.H., Health Policy

The articulated degree with Medicine and the M.P.H. in Health Policy (58 units) requires Public Health 200A, 200B, and 401, Health Policy and Management 200B, M236 (or 230A and 230B), 400, M422 or 423, 439, and 20 units of elective courses from departmental or School offerings.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.D. in Medicine.

See School of Medicine for degree requirements.

M.A./M.P.H. programs

M.A. in African Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  No more than eight units may be applied to both the M.A. and the M.P.H.

See African Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

M.A. in Asian American Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  No more than 12 units may be applied to both the M.A. and the M.P.H.

See Asian American Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

M.A. in Latin American Studies/M.P.H., Community Health Sciences

See the Community Health Sciences concentration requirements above.  M.P.H. elective courses may not be used towards the M.A. in Latin American Studies.

See Latin American Studies M.A. listing for degree requirements.

Foreign Language Requirement

None.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Field training in an approved public health program is required of all degree candidates. Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, before beginning the field experience.

Capstone Plan

The aim of the capstone is to assess each student’s ability to select theories, methods, and techniques from across the content matter of a field, integrate and synthesize knowledge, and apply it to the solution of public health problems.  The requirement is fulfilled by completing a project or exam that is specifically designed for the concentration.  Students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of 3.0 or better, before undertaking the completion of the capstone requirement.

Biostatistics: The M.P.H. in Biostatistics requires a Capstone Project with written and oral components and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser. For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Community Health Sciences: The M.P.H. in Community Health Sciences requires a Master’s Comprehensive Examination in the final year of the program.  The Master’s Comprehensive Examination may cover material from the program’s core courses, electives, field experience, and will include demonstrating proficiencies in the competencies related to the concentration.  For guidelines concerning the Master’s Comprehensive Examination, please consult the department for more information.

Environmental Health Sciences: The M.P.H. in Environmental Health Sciences requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Epidemiology: The M.P.H. in Epidemiology requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Health Management: The M.P.H. in Health Management requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Health Policy: The M.P.H. in Health Policy requires a written Capstone Project and must be satisfactorily completed by the last term of enrollment.  The topic of the Capstone Project will be determined by the student in consultation with their Faculty Adviser.  For Capstone Project guidelines, please consult the department for more information.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

From graduate admission to award of the degree, normal progress is six quarters of enrollment, Maximum time allowable from enrollment to graduation, including leaves of absence, is five years (15 quarters). Students must complete at least three quarters in residence at the University of California, including at least two quarters in residence at UCLA. Upon petition to Graduate Division, courses completed at other UCs may fulfill up to one-half of the total course requirement, one-half of the graduate course requirement, and one-third of the academic residence requirement.

DEGREE	NORMATIVE TIME TO ATC (Quarters)	NORMATIVE TTD	MAXIMUM TTD
M.P.H.	6	6	15

Doctoral Degrees

The Doctor of Public Health degree is suspended pending discontinuance.

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.