Management, Rady School of
Web site: http://rady.ucsd.edu
Courses
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Requirements for Admission
Students interested in pursuing the M.B.A. degree program at UCSD's
Rady School of Management (RSM) must have earned a B.A., or its
equivalent, with training comparable to that provided by the University
of California. A minimum scholastic average of 3.0 or better is
required for course work completed in upper-division or prior graduate
study. No specific undergraduate major or coursework is required
for admission, though preparation in quantitative methods (such
as calculus and statistics) is strongly encouraged. Prior business
course work is not necessary. Students who do not have adequate
quantitative preparation at the time of admission will need to complete
preparatory course work before matriculation.
The admissions committee looks for intelligent risk takers with a
demonstrated interest in technology and science and the ways they transform
business and
the world. The admissions committee assesses professional and organizational
experience
in terms of scope or level of responsibility, evidence of contribution
or success, and evidence of career progression or of growth in responsibility.
The Full-Time
M.B.A. does not require professional work experience; however, the school
believes that some prior experience in organizations and teams is critical
to effective
learning in the M.B.A. program. Most students in the Full-Time M.B.A. class
will have some post-undergraduate professional experience. FlexMBA students
are working
professionals; no specific number of years of work experience is required.
Applicants
must submit two letters of recommendation from individuals who can
attest to their professional and leadership skills and to their potential
for
business leadership.
Applicants are required to submit the Graduate Management Admission
Test (GMAT) scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing).
(Indicate code #4836.) A minimum score of 550 on the paper/pencil
version and a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based version
of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required
of all international applicants whose native language is not English
and whose undergraduate education was conducted in a language other
than English. Students who score below 600 on the paper/pencil or
250 on the computer-based TOEFL examination are strongly encouraged
to enroll in an English-as-a-second-language program before beginning
graduate work.
Interviews are required for
admission to the M.B.A. program. Interviews are by invitation after
review of the completed application.
The Full-Time M.B.A. is a two-year,
full-time program. The FlexMBA is a twenty-four-month program, including
two summers, scheduled
on alternate
weekends to accommodate
the needs of working professionals.
The school’s M.B.A. application is available online at the
school’s Web site.
The M.B.A. Curriculum (92 units)
The M.B.A. curriculum (92 units)
is made up of a set of core disciplinary and skill-oriented courses,
optional tracks focused on industry
sectors, unstructured
electives, and the Professional Seminar. The basic curriculum
is the same for the Full-Time and FlexMBA programs.
Core Curriculum
The core curriculum provides a comprehensive education
in the fundamentals of business and management and lays a strong
foundation for further
study.
Tracks
The Rady School’s M.B.A. tracks are designed to allow
students to develop depth in industry sectors of particular interest.
Selection of a track is not
required. Currently, tracks are offered in Life/Health
Sciences and in IT/Telecom. Tracks may include course modules, projects,
and electives. The school anticipates
adding additional tracks as the student body grows.
Electives
Students may choose from electives in the full range
of business and management disciplines, including
accounting, finance,
management, marketing, operations
and information technology, and strategy. In addition,
students may, with approval, take graduate courses
offered elsewhere
on campus.
The
number
of elective units
available to a student will vary, depending on factors
such as M.B.A. track study. Prospective students
are advised
to
consult
the RSM
Office of Admissions
for
a list of planned elective courses.
Professional
Seminar
The Professional Seminar is a one-credit course offered
each quarter. The seminar brings business leaders
and experts to campus to speak
to students
and provides
workshops focused on professional and leadership
development and on personal and career effectiveness.
The seminar
may be taken
multiple times for
credit.
Internships
Full-Time M.B.A. students are strongly encouraged to participate
in internships during the summer between the two years of the academic
program. Part-time internships are also available during the academic
year.
Executive Mentor Program
The Rady School’s Executive Mentor program
matches small groups of first-year M.B.A. students with senior business
executives. Mentors work directly with their
groups, offering perspective, guidance, and
expertise based on their deep experience in business. Mentors help
guide M.B.A. students as they map out areas for personal
and professional development, gain understanding
of career progression and the skills and abilities required for successful
leadership, and seek feedback about
opportunities and areas of concern.
Career
Services
M.B.A. Career Connections, the Rady School’s career
center, provides students with expertise, guidance, and resources
to successfully manage their careers.
Services and resources of M.B.A. Career
Connections are available to all M.B.A. students, with some limitations
for those sponsored by their employers. For Full-time
M.B.A. students, the center’s personalized
approach to career management begins
before the student’s first quarter
and continues throughout the program.
M.B.A. Career Connections
actively works to identify opportunities
for
students and to enable students to build
strong professional networks.
Career
services include career assessment,
individual career consulting appointments,
workshops, employer
presentations and panels, internship
and career employment
listings, and on-campus interviews.
Specialized M.B.A. career
workshops focus on resume writing,
interviewing skills (including videotaped
mock interviews),
effective job search strategies, and
job offer evaluation and negotiation.
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