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University of California, San DiegoUC San Diego Rady School of Management

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by University of California, San Diego

MBAFull-timeOn-campus
Location
La Jolla, California, USA
Duration
Not verified
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
January 15, 2027 (Round 2)

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

A STEM-designated, data-focused MBA for students with three to five years of work experience, with hands-on projects with San Diego-area companies, electives, certificates and a capstone project.

Intakes
August Source: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • UC San Diego campus — La Jolla, California, USA9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093

Tuition and fees

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Tuition not published, or not yet verified from an official fee page. Check the school's official fees page before applying.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Not verified
Work experience
The program is designed for students with three to five years of work experience.Source: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredTwo written essays, plus a 1-minute video introductionSource: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required2 referencesSource: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
Requiredby invitation only, via ZoomSource: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 200Source: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
OptionalCompetitive score may add evidence of quantitative preparednessSource: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test
OptionalCompetitive score may add evidence of quantitative preparednessSource: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT
RequiredPublished minimum: 85 (scale iBT)International applicants only; exemptions applySource: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026
IELTS Academic
RequiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale Academic band score)International applicants only; exemptions applySource: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026
PTE Academic
RequiredPublished minimum: 65 (scale 10–90)International applicants only; exemptions applySource: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duolingo English Test
RequiredPublished minimum: 120 (scale 10-160)International applicants only; exemptions applySource: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Fall 2027Round 1October 1, 2026Source: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsPassed
Fall 2027Round 2January 15, 2027Source: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027Round 3 (Fellowship & International Deadline) (international and fellowship)April 1, 2027Source: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026Specific applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027Round 4 (Domestic Deadline)June 1, 2027Source: rady.ucsd.edu · verified October 5, 2026Domestic applicantsUpcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.

Accreditation

No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.

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