programs/emba/ucla-anderson-executive-mba

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UCLA (Anderson)

Executive MBA · Los Angeles, Los Angeles (CA), United States · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$285,139

Program Info

duration22 months

tuition$212,532

formatPart-time

teachingMix of case studies, lectures, and experiential learning (including the Strategic Management Research project)

Class Profile

class sizeVaries; typically around 65-75 per cohort across multiple locations

avg age38

avg work experience13 years

women %33%

international %17%

Rankings

FT rank#36

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

Not Published

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 15, 2024

round2January 15, 2025

round3March 15, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Data and DecisionsFinancial AccountingOrganizational BehaviorMarketing ManagementManagerial EconomicsCorporate FinanceOperations ManagementLeadership CommunicationsStrategic Management

Elective Areas

FinanceMarketingEntrepreneurshipLeadership and StrategySustainability

Concentrations

FinanceMarketingEntrepreneurshipStrategySustainability

Top Recruiters

AmazonAmgenGoogleDeloitteKaiser PermanenteThe Boeing CompanyNorthrop Grumman

Top Industries

TechnologyFinancial ServicesHealthcareConsulting

Exchange Programs

Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM)IE Business SchoolFudan UniversityHEC ParisEGADE Business School

Program Highlights

-Leadership development
-Global immersion experiences
-Applied learning projects
-Networking opportunities

ROI

total cost$212,532

program typeEMBA

EMBA students continue working; salary shown is current, not post-graduation

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Executive MBA

deadline:

Oct 15, 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, 2026 → Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Executive 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