The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA offers both a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management. While students are primarily admitted with a Ph.D. objective, an M.S. degree may be awarded under specific circumstances if a doctoral student exits the program before completing all Ph.D. requirements. The program is structured around eight distinct areas of study, allowing students to specialize in fields such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, and more. The doctoral program emphasizes research preparation and requires comprehensive examinations before advancement to candidacy.
The M.S. degree requires nine graduate-level courses (36 units), with at least six courses in Management. The remaining three can be electives in Management or related disciplines. For the Ph.D., students must complete a research preparation requirement, including specific research courses and a first-year summer paper. A breadth requirement of eight courses outside the major field is also mandatory. Specific major field courses are designed to prepare students for examinations.
Students are admitted with a Ph.D. objective. An M.S. degree is only offered on a terminal basis for students exiting the doctoral program prior to completion. No foreign language requirement.
Tuition and fees can vary for professional and self-supporting degrees. Fee remission benefits may be available for partial tuition and fees, paid by the hiring department.
Annual tuition and fees for non-California residents are approximately $36,297.
The Ph.D. program is designed for completion in 5 years (15 quarters).
The program prepares graduates for careers in management, with a strong emphasis on research and academic roles for Ph.D. graduates.
Fellowships, traineeships, and assistantship positions are available and awarded based on academic achievement, with application deadlines typically aligning with the program's application deadline.
The application deadline for Fall admission is December 15. It is recommended to check with the department for any exceptions.
While a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to remain in good standing, specific program admission criteria may be higher. The program does not have a foreign language requirement.