The Paul Merage School of Business at University of California–Irvine
EDU
March 2, 2019
Business School Admissions
Application (Fall 2013)
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
April 1 |
| Application deadline (international students) |
April 1 |
| Application fee |
$150 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Full-time)
| Acceptance rate |
32.1% – Medium |
| Average age of new entrants |
28 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.32 – Medium |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.83-3.89 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
110 |
| Average GMAT score |
663 – High |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
610-720 |
| Students with prior work experience |
109 |
| Average work experience (months) |
56 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Part-time)
| Acceptance rate |
83.2% |
| Average age of new entrants |
30 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.02 |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.55-3.54 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
116 |
| Average GMAT score |
585 |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
510-680 |
| Students with prior work experience |
116 |
| Average work experience (months) |
73 |
Undergraduate Majors
| TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required |
600 paper test
80 internet-based test |
Factors and Procedures Used in Admissions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| Applicants complete an online application, take the GMAT or GRE and provide a copy of official transcripts. The minimum GPA is ordinarily 3.0 (4.0 scale) for the bachelor’s degree. Applicants submit self-evaluation essays, a resume, and 2 letters of recommendation. The TOEFL is required for international applicants. Interviews are by invitation. Admissions are on a rolling basis. |
| Executive program |
| Admissions are based on a combination of professional work and management experience, academic history and record of achievement. The required interview is used to evaluate interpersonal and communications skills and leadership qualities. Applicants complete an online application; submit official transcripts (Bachelor’s degree required), resume, essays and 2 letters of recommendation. |
| Part-time program |
| Applicants are considered for admission on a quantitative and qualitative basis. Quantitative measures include a Bachelor’s degree (GPA typically 3.0/4.0), GMAT or GRE and TOEFL if required. Qualitative criteria include type, level and amount of work experience, 2 essays illustrating goals and contributions, letters of recommendation, and communication skills evaluated at the required interview. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Admissions Contacts
| Director of admissions |
Sarah Ramsey |
| Full-time program phone |
(949) 824-4622 |
| Full-time program E-mail |
mba@merage.uci.edu |
| Full-time program website |
http://mba.merage.uci.edu |
| Executive program phone |
(949) 824-0561 |
| Executive program E-mail |
emba@merage.uci.edu |
| Executive program website |
http://www.merage.uci.edu/ExecutiveMBA/ |
| Part-time program phone |
(949) 824-4565 |
| Part-time program E-mail |
femba@merage.uci.edu |
| Part-time program website |
http://www.merage.uci.edu/FullyEmployedMBA/ |
| Part-time distance learning program phone |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program E-mail |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program website |
N/A |
Business School Academics
Program Offerings
| (11) Departments/concentrations |
| accounting |
organizational behavior |
| economics |
public policy |
| finance |
real estate |
| marketing |
quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research |
| management information systems |
other |
| production/operations management |
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| Departments with highest M.B.A. demand |
finance, marketing, production/operations management, organizational behavior, other |
| Types of M.B.A. programs offered |
full-time traditional two year, part-time evenings and weekends, traditional executive MBA, other executive MBA |
| Joint programs available |
healthcare (medicine), law |
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| Students take 13 core courses in prescribed sequence, with emphasis on themes of strategic innovation, IT and analytical decision making. Students tailor their program through electives. The international requirement may be fulfilled through an elective, exchange program, or week-long international study. Year two students may complete a consulting project and participate in the capstone course. |
| Executive program |
| The EMBA program delivers a comprehensive executive level education. In 21-months, students complete 12 core, 2 electives and 3 off-site residentials (including international trip on global business). Co-curricular programming includes professional and skills development. The Health Care EMBA offers 12 core, 4 electives and 3 residentials (including Federal Health Care policy in Washington, D.C.). |
| Part-time program |
| The FEMBA program provides an intensive and comprehensive educational experience. Students complete a total of 21 courses: 12 core, 3 off-site residentials and 6 electives. Students enroll in either the Fall or Spring cohort. The second residential course involves an international journey studying Global Business. Electives offered in the final year enable students to develop additional depth. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Business School Ranking
| #49 |
Best Business Schools |
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(1) Ranking by Specialties
#25 in Part-time M.B.A.
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Business Ranking Scores
These data apply only to full-time students.
| Score |
54 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.3 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
2.9 |
| Acceptance rate |
32.1% – Medium |
| Average starting salary and bonus |
$79,149 – Medium |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.32 – Medium |
| Average GMAT score |
663 – High |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
57.3% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
92.0% – High |
| Enrollment (full-time) |
195 |
Business School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) |
195 |
| Minority students |
23.6% |
| International students |
34.4% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) |
444 |
| Minority students |
46.4% |
| International students |
6.8% |
Business School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Alda Ruggiero |
| Financial aid phone |
(949) 824-7967 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $36,343 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $45,918 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $29,532 per year (in-state)
Part-time: $29,532 per year (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
N/A |
| Room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses |
$26,249 |
| Average indebtedness of 2011 graduating class |
$32,748 |
Financial Aid Availability
| College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants, or scholarships) available |
Yes |
| Fellowships |
112 |
| Teaching assistantships |
64 |
| Research assistantships |
12 |
| International students eligible for college-funded aid |
Yes |
Business School Career and Salary Statistics
University of California–Irvine has submitted its most recent career data in accordance with the MBA Career Services Council Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and has granted permission to the Graduate Management Admission Council to send an independent third party to review for accuracy and compliance.
Class of 2011
| Full-time graduates |
95 |
| Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment |
75 |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
57.3% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
92.0% – High |
Base Salary: Overall
| Total reporting base salary |
65 |
| Low base salary |
$20,000 |
| Average base salary |
$74,757 |
| High base salary |
$128,900 |
Base Salary: U.S. Citizens
| Low base salary: U.S. citizens |
$20,000 |
| Average base salary: U.S. citizens |
$77,018 |
| High base salary: U.S citizen |
$128,900 |
Base Salary: Foreign Nationals
| Low base salary: Foreign nationals |
$33,408 |
| Average base salary: Foreign nationals |
$71,140 |
| High base salary: Foreign nationals |
$105,000 |
Signing Bonus: Overall
| Total reporting signing bonus |
25 |
| Low signing bonus |
$3,000 |
| Average signing bonus |
$11,420 |
| High signing bonus |
$39,000 |
Signing Bonus: U.S. Citizens
| Low signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$3,000 |
| Average signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$10,367 |
| High signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$25,000 |
Signing Bonus: Foreign Nationals
| Low signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$3,000 |
| Average signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$13,000 |
| High signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$39,000 |
Other Compensation: Overall
| Total reporting other compensation |
10 |
| Low other compensation |
$2,400 |
| Average other compensation |
$6,720 |
| High other compensation |
$10,000 |
Other Compensation: U.S. Citizens
| Low other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$5,000 |
| Average other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$7,040 |
| High other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$10,000 |
Other Compensation: Foreign Nationals
| Low other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$2,400 |
| Average other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$6,400 |
| High other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$9,600 |
Base Salary by Occupation
Numbers for employment by occupation are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting marketing/sales jobs |
15 |
| Marketing/sales low salary |
$20,000 |
| Marketing/sales average salary |
$76,333 |
| Marketing/sales high salary |
$110,000 |
| Number reporting operations/production jobs |
8 |
| Operations/production low salary |
$42,000 |
| Operations/production average salary |
$70,875 |
| Operations/production high salary |
$103,000 |
| Number reporting general management jobs |
3 |
| General management low salary |
$75,000 |
| General management average salary |
$88,333 |
| General management high salary |
$100,000 |
| Number reporting finance/accounting jobs |
22 |
| Finance/accounting low salary |
$33,408 |
| Finance/accounting average salary |
$71,905 |
| Finance/accounting high salary |
$128,900 |
| Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs |
1 |
| Management information systems (MIS) low salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) average salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting consulting jobs |
13 |
| Consulting low salary |
$52,000 |
| Consulting average salary |
$82,600 |
| Consulting high salary |
$112,000 |
| Number reporting human resources jobs |
2 |
| Human resources low salary |
N/A |
| Human resources average salary |
N/A |
| Human resources high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting having jobs in other areas |
1 |
| Other occupations low salary |
N/A |
| Other occupations average salary |
N/A |
| Other occupations high salary |
N/A |
Base Salary by Industry
Numbers for employment by industry are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting government jobs |
0 |
| Number reporting manufacturing jobs |
4 |
| Manufacturing low salary |
$40,000 |
| Manufacturing average salary |
$75,500 |
| Manufacturing high salary |
$95,000 |
| Number reporting non-profit jobs |
2 |
Base Salary by Geographic Region
Numbers for employment by location are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting jobs in the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) |
1 |
| Northeast low salary |
N/A |
| Northeast average salary |
N/A |
| Northeast high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) |
0 |
| Middle Atlantic low salary |
N/A |
| Middle Atlantic average salary |
N/A |
| Middle Atlantic high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) |
1 |
| South low salary |
N/A |
| South average salary |
N/A |
| South high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) |
1 |
| Midwest low salary |
N/A |
| Midwest average salary |
N/A |
| Midwest high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) |
1 |
| Southwest low salary |
N/A |
| Southwest average salary |
N/A |
| Southwest high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) |
56 |
| West low salary |
$20,000 |
| West average salary |
$75,618 |
| West high salary |
$128,900 |
| Number reporting jobs located internationally |
5 |
| International low salary |
$33,600 |
| International average salary |
$63,520 |
| International high salary |
$90,000 |
