2026-2027 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Management: Executive MBA Program

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Management: Executive MBA Program


APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

May 1

Consult the Executive M.B.A. program as early as possible.

Admission Limited to

Fall

Exams & GRE Types

Executive Assessment, GMAT, or GRE: Optional

However, additional quantitative support may be required upon further review of your application. If additional quantitative support is needed, the EMBA admissions team will reach out with further details and recommendations which can sometimes be completed after admission.

Letters of Recommendation

2

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit two essays and complete an interview. Applicants who do not meet UCLA's English language requirement must submit their TOEFL or IELTS score with the application.

Students must demonstrate the ability to succeed in quantitative courses. Quantitative academic support to bolster your profile includes but is not limited to recent quantitative coursework (e.g. UC Extension or community college courses), additional education, CPA, CFA, GMAT/GRE/EA exam score.

Designed for mid-career managers with strong records of achievement, the Executive M.B.A. Program enables executives to study advanced management in a high quality educational environment while continuing to work full time in their professional roles. Program participants should demonstrate a strong academic record and have a minimum of eight years of work experience with at least five years managing people and/or large projects.

Program Name

Management: Executive MBA Program

Leading to the
degree of

M.B.A.

Major Code

0364

Address

Marion Anderson Hall
110 Westwood Plaza, G6.42
Box 951481
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481

Phone

(310) 825-2032

Email

emba.admissions@anderson.ucla.edu

Website

www.anderson.ucla.edu/degrees/executive-mba