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    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Riverside, USMBAIn-person21 months
    STEM-OPT
    $138,672.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    41%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    37
    Cohort
    students
    80
    Credits
    $135.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside is a 80-credit, 21-month, in-person MBA program based in Riverside, US. Tuition is $138,672 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers core courses in accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing, organizational behavior, and quantitative analysis, plus electives in one of six concentrations: accounting, business analytics, finance, management, marketing, or operations and supply chain management. It includes a required internship, career development course, and capstone or thesis project.

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    401 (Times Higher Education) | US News Best Business Schools #101 (tie)

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $20,684.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside is $138,672 across 80 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside is structured around 21 months and 80 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent (if GPA is not on a 4.0 scale)
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of California-Riverside is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.