Application Information For the Full-time MBA Program
| Application Deadlines - Fall 2008* |
| November 1, 2007 |
| December 15, 2007 |
| February 1, 2008 |
| April 15, 2008 |
Application checklist
Use this checklist to ensure your application is complete and ready for review.
For more detailed application information, please review the instructions in
our online or paper application.
A completed application for our full-time MBA program will include:
- Completed Application Form. (online
application)
- U.S. $150.00 nonrefundable application fee. May be paid by Visa, MasterCard
or a check or money order in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank, made out to
"UC Regents."
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
scores. You are responsible for having your GMAT scores sent directly to UC
Irvine. The school's GMAT code for the full-time MBA Program is as follows:
- The school's GMAT code for the full-time MBA Program is 4859 through
December 2005.
- The school's GMAT code for the full-time MBA Program is 0DP-7R-16 after
January 1, 2006.
- One copy of official transcripts of all previous academic work. A bachelor's
degree or equivalent from a recognized academic institution of acceptable
standing. Ordinarily, an overall grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
or better is required.
- Two letters of recommendation. Recommendations provide additional information
about your performance and potential in professional settings. Recommendations
should come from people who will be able to relate specific and relevant details
about your performance. Letters from your current employer or supervisor,
or from recent employers or supervisors, are typically most helpful. Letters
from faculty who know you well can also be useful. Recommenders are encouraged
to submit their final recommendations online.
- Self-Evaluation Essays, as detailed in the application, explaining why you
are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in management and how a degree
from The Paul Merage School of Business would further those interests. These
are the proper forum to discuss work experience, community and professional
leadership experiences, extracurricular activities, and accomplishments.
- A resume detailing your work history, including both full-time work and
any substantive internships or part-time employment. Work experience is an
important criterion for admission to each of our programs, although the experience
profile that has the best "fit" differs by program. Refer to the
program descriptions and class profiles.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
scores for students whose primary language is not English. You are responsible
for having your TOEFL scores sent directly to UC Irvine.
- Signature of applicant (Honor Pledge)
- 5 Applicant address labels (for future correspondence)