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    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

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    Los Angeles, USEMBAHybrid22 months
    STEM-OPT
    $200,424.00
    Tuition
    over 22mo
    150
    Cohort
    students
    69
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 69-credit, 22-month, hybrid emba program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $200,424 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    22-month program for experienced professionals covering core business disciplines including leadership foundations, data analysis, economics, accounting, marketing, finance, operations, strategy, and electives, with capstone projects applying tools to real-world challenges.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT extension (US)

    $27,396.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles is $200,424 across 69 required credits.
    Is Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered hybrid.
    How long does Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 22 months and 69 credits.
    What GPA is required for Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Per the program's published guidance: B average
    Is Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of California-Los Angeles is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.