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    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Los Angeles, USMBAIn-person22 months
    STEM-OPT
    $175,467.00
    Tuition
    over 22mo
    30.7%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    307
    Cohort
    students
    $200.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 22-month, in-person MBA program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $175,467 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    22-month program covering core business curriculum with 15 optional specializations, over 115 electives, applied management research projects, business creation capstone, and global immersion experiences.

    Focus: coursework
    19 (Financial Times) | 18 (US News & World Report)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 6, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No minimum GMAT/GRE/EA score is required
    GMAT
    optional
    Min No minimum GMAT/GRE/EA score is required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum overall score on TOEFL iBT: 87
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum overall band score on IELTS Academic: 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $146,526.00
    Avg starting salary
    $27,396.00
    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 Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles is $175,467.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 22 months.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration (MBA) 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.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 30.7%.