programs/emba/university-of-california-at-irvine-merage-executive-mba

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University of California at Irvine: Merage

Executive MBA · Irvine, US · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$187,659

Program Info

duration21 months

tuition$138,000

formatHybrid

teachingMix of case studies, experiential learning, and digital leadership-focused projects

Class Profile

class sizeVaries

avg age37

avg work experience13 years

women %35%

Rankings

FT rank#67

tierIII

Admissions

TOEFL Min

80+

IELTS Min

6.5+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 15, 2024

round2January 15, 2025

round3April 15, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Financial ReportingOrganizational Leadership for the Digital AgeStrategic ManagementCompeting with Digital IntelligenceCorporate FinanceMicroeconomicsMarketing ManagementOperational Excellence

Elective Areas

Digital TransformationHealth Care Management and PolicyReal Estate and Urban Economics

Concentrations

Digital TransformationHealth Care Management and PolicyReal Estate and Urban Economics

Top Recruiters

The Walt Disney CompanyBoeingEdwards LifesciencesMedtronicKaiser PermanenteAmazonNorthrop GrummanIngram Micro

Top Industries

Technology (22%)Healthcare/Biotech (21%)Financial Services/Real Estate (14%)Manufacturing (10%)Consumer Goods (6%)

Program Highlights

-Strategic Innovation
-Leadership Development
-Flexible Hybrid Format

ROI

total cost$138,000

program typeEMBA

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

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