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A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management

Educating leaders, innovators and scholars who are as diverse as the challenges they face, the workforces they lead, and the enterprises they grow.

With a nationally-ranked and internationally-recognized MBA program, the AACSB-accredited A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the UCR School of Business is one of the fastest-growing graduate business schools in Southern California, shaping the future by developing leading thinkers who will stand at the forefront of business growth. 
 
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BEST GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS - U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2023
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ENROLLED STUDENTS
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STEM-DESIGNATED DEGREE PROGRAMS

All graduate programs are STEM-designated degree programs (science, technology, engineering and math). International students in a STEM-designated program are eligible for 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to work in the United States in their field of study after graduation.
 

Graduate Admissions

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Get ahead with a graduate degree from UCR Business:

 

Master of Business Administration

The two-year STEM-designated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offers endless opportunities to tailor your learning experience to your professional aspirations and personal passions.

Program format: Full-time, on campus & weekends

Time to complete:
21 months

Average work experience:
24 months

Average age:
26

Professional MBA

Designed with a highly flexible curriculum and convenient evening and weekend course options, the Professional MBA is the ideal part-time STEM-designated program for individuals who want to build their skills without interrupting their careers. Students enrolled in the Professional MBA program also have the flexibility to enroll in classes throughout the day and complete the program on a full-time basis.

Program format: Part-time, full-time, on campus & weekends

Time to complete:
At your own pace or within 21 months

Average age:
27

Master of Finance

Build a career in the world of finance as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or as a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). UCR's STEM-designated Master of Finance program provides the essentials for becoming a leader in financial management across organizations and industries.

Program format: Full-time or part-time, on campus

Time to complete:
9 months, 15 months, or at your pace

Average work experience:
19 months

Average age:
26

Master of Professional Accountancy

Build your career in accounting through advanced education in audit and assurance, taxation, accounting information systems and ethics. UCR's STEM-designated Master of Professional Accountancy prepares you to take the lead in financial accountability, auditing and assurance for national and international businesses.

Program format: Full-time, part-time, on campus

Time to complete:
9 months, 15 months, or at your pace

Average work experience:
26 months

Average age:
25

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Build a career in the growing and important field of business analytics. UCR’s STEM-designated graduate degree in business analytics will bring your business acumen and statistical computing skills to a level that allows you to make the most of vast business data.

Program format: Full-time or part-time, on campus

Time to complete:
9 months, 15 months, or at your own pace

Average work experience:
20 months

Average age:
25

 

 

Featured AGSM Articles

 

Randolph Kim ’11, ’14 alumnus

The Art of Investing and Dealmaking

A UCR undergraduate business course on the stock market and valuations pointed Randolph Kim ’11, ’14 to his career. “That particular course led me to where I am today,” says Kim, who is the senior investment associate at TI Capital...
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UCR Business at UC Davies competition

UCR Student Teams Take Home Victories in Business Competitions

Recently, the UCR School of Business fielded successful teams in case competitions displaying both business acumen and competitive determination: At the inaugural UC Davis Graduate School of Management Case Study Competition on April 1 and 2, one of the two...
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Thomas Walker '08, Netflix

Lifelong Film Buff Shares His Journey to Netflix

Thomas Walker ’08 recalls convincing his mom to take him to Blockbuster to buy a copy of “Titanic” at midnight, the moment it was released on VHS. When he studied business at UCR, he was a regular at the Multimedia...
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Women in Business AGSM panel March 2022

Women in Business Panel Discussion

The UCR Business Graduate Programs Office hosted a panel of MBA alumni and student leaders in a roundtable discussion about women in the workplace. Topics ranged from inclusion to managing change to supporting and mentoring other women. On Inclusion: Victoria...
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