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programs/mba/uc-irvine-merage-qs-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$134,847
employed at 3mo92%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$146,682
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case-based learning, lectures, and experiential projects with a focus on digital transformation
Class Profile
class size77
avg age29
avg work experience5.8 years
women %34%
international %30%
Rankings
QS rank#141
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
620-730
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 14, 2024
round2January 6, 2025
round3March 17, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial AccountingOrganizational BehaviorMarketing ManagementStatistics for ManagementMicroeconomics for ManagementCorporate FinanceOperations ManagementStrategic Management
Elective Areas
FinanceMarketingInformation SystemsOperations & Decision TechnologiesOrganization & ManagementAccounting
Concentrations
Digital TransformationHealth Care Management and PolicyReal Estate
Top Recruiters
AmazonDeloittePwC
Top Industries
TechnologyConsulting
Exchange Programs
National University of Singapore (NUS)Manchester Business SchoolWHU - Otto Beisheim School of ManagementHong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)Yonsei University
Program Highlights
  • -Personalized Leadership
  • -Data Analytics Specialization
  • -Experiential Learning
ROI
total cost$146,682
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Oct 14, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 14, 2025 (-415 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 14, 2025 (-384 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 14, 2025 (-384 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 14, 2025 (-353 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 14, 2025 (-323 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)