University of California, Irvine – UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business
Full-Time MBA
Full-time
- Irvine, California, USA
- two-year
- Tuition not published or not verified
- No verified deadline
University of California, IrvineUC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business
Flex MBA
Degree awarded by University of California, Irvine
MBAPart-timeOn-campusOnlineEvening classes
- Location
- Irvine, California, USA
- Duration
- as little as 21 months
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- None verified
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
Students complete 15 courses, including two 4-day intensives and an optional international residential, choosing each quarter between on-campus evening classes and online classes.
- Intakes
- Spring, Fall Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- as little as 21 months Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- UC Irvine campus — Irvine, California, USAIrvine, CA 92697-3125
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | USD 99,000 Includes: Program fees as stated by the school. Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | Not stated |
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Not verified
- Work experience
- Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Class average 5.6 years (class profile, not a requirement)Employment history reflecting a minimum of two years of professional work experience.Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredOne written or video essay required; second optionalSource: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- Requiredmay be requested by invitationSource: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 150Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalRequirement waived for all Flex MBA applicants; submitting optionalSource: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalRequirement waived for all Flex MBA applicants; submitting optionalSource: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | — | October 15Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Spring 2027 | — | December 1Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Spring 2027 | — | February 1Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Fall 2027 | — | December 1Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Fall 2027 | — | February 1Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Fall 2027 | — | April 1Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Fall 2027 | — | June 1Source: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
Scholarships (all applicants considered)
- Benefit
- Over 80% of students receive scholarships
- Basis
- Other basis
- Eligibility
- All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: merage.uci.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.
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