| Step 1 |
Attend an Information Session - see Upcoming Sessions |
| Step 2 |
Start the Application Process
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| Step 3 |
Submit your Online Application and Pay Application Fee |
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Admissions Committee Review
You will typically receive a notification within 2-4 weeks after the admissions deadline, or possibly earlier, depending on when you apply in the admissions cycle. |
The checklist below will help ensure that you have everything you need before you begin our convenient online applications process.
An admissions interview is a required part of the admissions process, either conducted on campus or via telephone. The admissions interview will not only give you the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the school and specifically the Fully Employed MBA program, but it will also allow us to learn more about you.
- You may choose to schedule your interview either before or after you submit your online application.
- The requirements to schedule an interview are: resume and application in progress for the current admissions cycle (Spring or Fall)
- If you choose to submit your application prior to your interview, our office will contact you to schedule the interview
One copy of your official transcript from all previous universities or colleges attended. All transcripts must be sealed and either hand-delivered or mailed to the FEMBA Program Office.
International students: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized academic institution of acceptable standing is required. Please refer to the
International Page for specific requirements or contact our office (949.824.4565).
To apply, click on the Apply Online link at the top of this page. You will be asked to create an account with a user name and password. You can easily save your work and return to it at a later time to complete it. For technical issues with your online application, refer to the
Embark Support Center.
You may submit your application prior to or on the deadline. Our office will contact you via e-mail if any components are missing for your application.
The Online Application will require:
Your work experience is an important criterion for admission to our MBA program. Your resume should consist of your work history, including both full-time work and any substantive internships or part-time employment.
There are three required essays concerning:
- Your abilities and potential contributions to the UC Irvine FEMBA Program
- Your career goals
- Example of your leadership
There is one optional essay you can use to provide additional information.
At least one letter should come from your current employer or supervisor, or from recent employers or supervisors. It should contain specific and relevant details about your performance. We recommend that you submit these recommendations online.
The GMAT can only be waived if you have a PhD in quantitative science. It will take up to 20 days for the official GMAT report to be mailed to us from GMAC. You can submit your unofficial score report to us in the meantime and we can make a provisional admissions decision with the unofficial score report.
The institution code is: 0DP-7R-15.
If your undergraduate study was taught in English or you hold a Master’s degree from a U.S. institution, then you are waived from the TOEFL exam. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about this requirement.
The TOEFL school code is 4859-02.The non-refundable application fee for the Fully Employed MBA program is $150. Payments can be made by credit card, check, or money order in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank, made out to “UC Regents” and mailed to our offices.
Paper documents should be sent to this mailing address:University of California, Irvine
The Paul Merage School of Business
Fully Employed MBA Program
SB 202
Irvine, CA 92697-3125