University of California—Los Angeles UCLA Anderson School of Management

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School Says - General Information
UCLA Anderson School of Management, established in 1935, is regarded among the leading business schools in the world. UCLA Anderson faculty members are renowned for their teaching excellence and research in advancing management thinking. Each year, UCLA Anderson provides management education to more than 1,800 students enrolled in MBA, Fully-Employed MBA, Executive MBA, UCLA-NUS Global Executive MBA, Master of Financial Engineering, and doctoral programs, and to more than 2,000 professional managers through executive education programs. Combining highly selective admissions, varied and innovative learning programs, and a world-wide network of 36,000 alumni, UCLA Anderson develops and prepares global leaders.

School Says - Student Body
UCLA Anderson attracts exceptional students who are selected both for their overall abilities and for the contributions they can make to the school experience. UCLA Anderson offers a collegial environment unique among schools of business and management with a close-knit community of diverse, high-potential peers. International students representing approximately 53 countries bring a global perspective to classroom discussions and other activities.

School Says - Academics
Applied Management Research (AMR) program is a critical part of the MBA curriculum. Teams comprising second-year MBA students work closely with a faculty advisor to serve as strategic consultants to major companies, confronting organizational and competitive problems and providing recommendations for action.

Global Access Program (GAP) provides FEMBA students the opportunity to gain international field study experience by helping start-up companies from abroad research and develop "investment grade" business plans. GAP, which encompasses a challenging six-month course, enables students to glean valuable consulting and entrepreneurial experience.

John Wooden Global Leadership Program (JWGLP): Inspired by legendary coach, author and speaker, John Wooden, the JWGLP is dedicated to motivating individuals to achieve their highest potential in the realms of business, management and leadership. The JWGLP includes: The John Wooden Leadership Colloquia, The John Wooden Leadership Scholarships, The John Wooden Executive in Residence, and The John Wooden Global Leadership Award.

School Says - Admissions
The Admissions Committee seeks to create a community of students who bring unique contributions from their diverse backgrounds and experiences and who will collectively enrich the educational experience. Committee members carefully consider biographical and academic background information, GMAT score and (for most international applicants) TOEFL score, achievements, awards and honors, employment history, letters of recommendation, and college and community involvement, especially where candidates have served in leadership capacities.

School Says - Campus Life
Eugene and Maxine Rosenfeld Library is the information partner of UCLA Anderson and an integral part of Anderson Computing & Information Services. One of the 13 UCLA libraries, it is ranked as a leading academic business library in the College and University Business Libraries Statistics.

Students Say - Academics
With its focus on sustainability, diversity, and global management, the University of Californiaâ€"Los Angeles, Anderson School of Management pairs a "collaborative environment" and "entrepreneurial spirit," with an "outstanding reputation." "UCLA Anderson students work hard, work together, and give back. The leadership that students take on with professional clubs, case competitions, and volunteerism is inspiring." Located in Los Angeles, with prime access to Hollywood and all the trappings of the entertainment industry, for those seeking a "career in sports, entertainment, [or] media," UCLA Anderson offers "[a] strong entertainment and entrepreneurial focus" in an "extremely diverse and collaborative community." "Academics are tough," admits one student. "I've had to utilize professors' office hours, TAs and tutors but feel I'm learning what I need to prepare me for my summer internship (on Wall Street)." UCLA, Anderson's program is built around a rigorous core which culminates at the end of the MBA program with a 20-week course entitled Applied Management Research, through which students work in groups to build a business plan, conduct management field study, or collaborate on a special project. "I have been very impressed with our core classes. The professors who teach them are outstanding, and some of the most senior and well-respected faculty…teach core courses because they love the interaction with first-year students." Beyond the strength of its concentrations and its focus on leadership, UCLA Anderson has the added benefit of an "excellent alumni network," and professors who are "top researchers in their fields." The faculty here offers a "very good mix of academics and entrepreneurs. Very well-connected, recognized leaders. You would expect leaders in their field to be at Harvard, or Stanford, etc. But in fact the best leaders are here." In addition, students are drawn to UCLA for the "strength of [its] real estate and finance faculty and curriculum." The school also boasts a strong real estate concentration. As one MBA attests, "I couldn't say no to it. Awesome people, engaged faculty, great facilities. The in-state tuition (while being in a whole different metro area) was a nice bonus." UCLA Anderson's spirit of collaboration "trickles down from the top." "The administration is incredibly helpful, and easily accessible especially with the small class size." Professors encourage students "to come to office hours and introduce themselves personally, and most even offer [a] lifetime guarantee that they will always be willing to answer questions related to their field." True to its global focus, UCLA Anderson provides many opportunities for students to study abroad and engage in global field studies through international exchange partnerships with over 50 leading business schools around the world. In addition to its MBA, FEMBA and EMBA travel studies, UCLA Anderson offers a Global Executive MBA program in partnership with the National University of Singapore conducts classes in Los Angeles, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangalore.

Students Say - Admissions
UCLA receives thousands of applications for an entering class of just 360 students. Admissions Officials insist that there is no specific skill set or "cookie cutter" profile for a successful applicant to Anderson. Rather, the Admissions Committee evaluates each applicant's unique ability to be a leader in management and to contribute to the community at UCLA. As such, there are no minimum requirements for GMAT scores or undergraduate GPA, and there is no minimum requirement for previous work experience-though these factors are heavily considered in an admissions decision. Other factors that influence an admissions decision are TOEFL scores (when applicable), achievements, awards, letters of recommendation, college and community involvement, and previous leadership experience. Prospective students also have the option of scheduling an interview at UCLA.

Students Say - Campus Life
The "student body is extremely intelligent yet personable" at UCLA Anderson, and are "often of the ‘collectively competitive' type." Students "work very hard at school and are serious about their careers. Most work is done in teams, a reality which students embrace;" students "take ownership in the success of their teammates." Outside of school, "students love to socialize." In addition, "the good-sized international student population contributes to diversity and intellectual challenge." As one students says, UCLA Anderson MBAs "are all incredibly intelligent and ambitious, but do not have any sense of arrogance about them. They challenge each other, but collaborate on all aspects of assignments and final projects." In a nutshell, the community here is rife with "the kind of people you can work on a challenging problem with one night and have a beer with the next." Daily life is "much more social than I expected, which is significantly aided by the weather. Every day between classes, you can find a majority of your classmates relaxing in the sun in the courtyard buzzing about school or weekend plans. The students socialize regularly together, with frequent beach volleyball games, hiking trips, surf outings, or beach bonfires." In addition to the more relaxed gatherings, "there seems to be a student group to match all students' needs, from identity groups to professional associations." One student attests, " I am active in the Real Estate Association which plans ‘day on the jobs' with industry leading companies, brings in distinguished speakers, plans a career night with more than 30 real estate companies in attendance, facilitates relationships with alumni and provides practical training."

Students Say - Careers
With its "highly regarded entrepreneurial program," "extensive and highly involved alumni network in the media, entertainment, and high-tech industries," and "on-site recruiting events," UCLA Anderson students enjoy high returns when it comes to career placement. In 2009, 71 percent of full-time MBA graduates seeking employment had received a job within three months of graduation. Top employers in 2009 included McKinsey & Co., Deloitte, Credit Suisse, DaVita Corporation, and Toyota with consulting, financial services, and technologies being the industries with the biggest draw for recent graduates.

Students Say - Student Body
Students describe themselves as "very smart." A lot of students complain about the lack of ethnic diversity on campus; "It bears no resemblance to the demographics of the population of the United States, much less that of California." Whatever the case, s

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