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School Overview

Anderson School of Management is located in the heart of Southern California and was established in 1935. It is one of the eleven professional schools at the University of California, Los Angeles. UCLA-Anderson is time and again ranked among the country's top MBA programs. In the year 1987, the school got its current name on receiving a donation of $15 million from its alumnus of 1940 - John E. Anderson. The school focuses strongly on charity and giving back to the community.

UCLA-Anderson offers MBA Programs that are Full-time, Part-time and Executive. Teaching method at the school consists of case study, practical learning, lectures and team based projects. Prominent alumni list of UCLA-Anderson includes Hugh Miller CFO Modern Videofilm, Kelly Perdew Donald Trump's "The Apprentice" winner, Leonard Washington President Paramount Pictures, Stephen Wadsworth President Disney Interactive, Kathryn Bransford MD Goldman Sachs, Leslie Perkins MD Citigroup, Inc., Donald G. Castle Former CEO Chevron Corporation, Jeffrey O. Henley Exec VP & CFO Oracle Corporation, Stephen Bollenbach Co-Chairman & CEO Hilton Hotels Corp.

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Full-Time MBA Program Fully Employed MBA Program Executive MBA Program UCLA-NUS Global Executive MBA for Asia-Pacific
Rankings BW 2010: 17
FT 2011: 31
U.S. News 2011: 14
Economist 2010: 37		 BW 2010: 2 BW 2010: 8
FT 2010: 38
U.S. News 2011: 6
Duration 22 months 33 months,
27 months (accelerated)		 22 months 15 months
Deadlines Round 1: Oct 26, 2011
Round 2: Jan 11, 2012
Round 3: Apr 18, 2012		 Round 1: Oct 24, 2011
Round 2: Jan 24, 2012
Round 3: May 1, 2012		 Round 1: Jan 2, 2012
Round 2: Apr 2, 2012
Round 3: Jun 2, 2012
Admissions decisions are made on rolling basis.		 Jan 31, 2012
Applications received after Jan 31, 2012 will be processed only in March 2012 and are subjected to space availability.
Average GMAT score 711 690 600+
GRE scores accepted as well.		 GMAT scores not required as abilities are checked by prior academic record and work history. Though GMAT scores may be included in the application if the applicant has taken it within past 5 yrs.
Average GPA 3.5 (No minimum GPA required) 3.4 (No minimum GPA required) 3.4 (No minimum GPA required) No minimum GPA required
Minimum years of education 16 (International candidates with a 3-year degree may apply.) 16 16 16
TOEFL/IELTS requirement Required for international applicants (Min. scores required for tests; paper-based - 560, computer based - 220 and internet based - 87). IELTS scores accepted as an alternative. Required for international applicants (Min. scores required for tests; paper-based - 560, computer based - 220 and internet based - 87). IELTS scores accepted as an alternative. Required for international applicants (Min. scores required for tests; paper-based - 560, computer based - 220 and internet based - 87). IELTS scores accepted as an alternative. Required for international applicants (Min. scores required for tests; paper-based - 560, computer based - 220 and internet based - 87). IELTS scores accepted as an alternative.
Avg Professional Work Exp. 5 years
(Early career and College seniors students with one remaining semester to complete their degree may apply)		 7 years 14 years
(Minimum years of work experience required is 8 or more, wherein 5 or more in managerial position)		 14.5 years
(Minimum 10 or more years of work experience required)

Class Profiles

Full-Time MBA Program Fully Employed MBA Program Executive MBA Program UCLA-NUS Global Executive MBA for Asia-Pacific
Class Size 360 270 72 45-55
Average Age of a Student 28 years 30 years 38 years 38 years
Female Students 33% 28% 22%
International Students 32% 20% 16% 41%
International Faculty 21% 21% 21%
Classes commence from Classes start in Fall each year. Classes start in Fall each year and meet on Saturdays OR Tuesday and Thursday OR Wednesday and Saturday. Classes start in Fall each year and meet on every other Friday and Saturday. Classes start in May at NUS, Singapore next year.
There are 6 two-week segments:
2 x Singapore,
2 x Los Angeles,
1 x Shanghai and
1 x Bangalore.

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Admissions Process

Full-Time MBA Program Fully Employed MBA Program Executive MBA Program UCLA-NUS Global Executive MBA for Asia-Pacific
Recommendations 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor. Early career applicants may provide the same from club advisors, internship supervisors or other employers.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.		 3 Letters of Reference required:
1 from direct supervisor.
Other 2 may come from former supervisors, colleagues, or previous professors.
Also, a Letter of Endorsement from applicant's organization required on the official letterhead, signed by management, indicating that the necessary time will be provided for attending the program.
Transcripts Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be produced only after admission when notified. Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be produced only after admission when notified. For the online application, unofficial transcripts (scanned) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be mailed to the EMBA Admissions Office. Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree.

Expenses

Full-Time MBA Program Fully Employed MBA Program Executive MBA Program UCLA-NUS Global Executive MBA for Asia-Pacific
Tuitions and Fees $112,500 Approx. $99,000 ($33,000 for academic year 2009-2010; with exception of Laptop, University and Program Fees, Acceleration Fees, Optional Courses and Programs, Airfare and Travel Costs, Course Materials) Approx. $130,450 (except any airfares for international seminars/laptop cost) $84,800 + Singapore GST @ 7% where applicable (excl. cost of travel, accommodation and other miscellaneous expenses)
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses $1,750
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