UC Full-Time Master of Business AdministrationUniversity of California, San Diego · La Jolla, California, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: Not published
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Business

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Oct 1, 2026

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jan 15, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027).

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Should not exceed one page; highlight professional and extracurricular activities.

Video essay

Required 1-minute video introducing yourself to the Admissions Committee.

Recommendation letters x 2

One letter should be from a current supervisor or manager; if not possible, explain in the optional essay. Application incomplete until both recommenders submit.

Application essays

Two required essays (500 words each) plus optional essay (250 words).

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended. Official transcripts typically required only if admitted.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Bachelor's degree required. Test-optional criteria include cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Prerequisites: Professional experience; Post-undergraduate work experience is an important aspect of the Full-Time MBA application; the program is designed for students with three to five years of work experience. Test-optional pathway also references at least 36 months of full-time post-undergraduate work by program start and quantitative coursework (calculus, statistics, or other highly quantitative course) with grade B or higher.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; University-wide GEPA Band Score 7 minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 85 overall; University-wide new iBT minimum 4.5.; University-wide previous iBT minimum 85; competitive Rady scores above 100.
GMAT: Optional; GMAT or GRE accepted. Test optional.
GRE: Optional

UC Full-Time Master of Business AdministrationUniversity of California, San Diego · La Jolla, California, United States

Program Overview

Application Cycle

Documents Required

Published Score Requirements

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