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    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS)

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    Los Angeles, USMba/mlisIn-person3 years
    $73,752.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    96
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 96-credit, 3-year, in-person Mba/mlis program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $73,752.

    About the program

    Concurrent degree program combining MBA and MLIS, allowing students to earn both degrees in less time than separately with integrated coursework drawing on business and library/information science skills.

    Focus: coursework
    UCLA Anderson MBA: #32 (FT 2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Optional for MBA; Not required for MLIS (submit if GPA <3.0)
    GMAT
    optional
    Min No minimum (optional for MBA)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Standard UCLA Graduate requirements for non-native English speakers (TOEFL/IELTS required if native language not English)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Standard UCLA Graduate requirements for non-native English speakers (TOEFL/IELTS required if native language not English)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $128,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $22,500.00
    Annual living cost

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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 Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS) at University of California-Los Angeles is $73,752 across 96 required credits.
    Is Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 3 years and 96 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Post-completion work rights for Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Library and Information Science (MBA/MLIS) at University of California-Los Angeles: 12 months OPT (US)