Professional MBA Program
Professional Master of Business Administration Program
Study at your own pace and accelerate your career with a nationally ranked MBA from one of the most diverse and fastest growing University of California campuses. The UCR Professional MBA program is for professionals who want to build their professional skill sets without interrupting their careers. With a highly flexible curriculum, you can tailor the program to your professional aspirations.
The Professional MBA mirrors the flag-ship MBA with the same curriculum and the same world-class faculty. You will learn from distinguished scholars and practitioners who have unmatched academic credentials and pursue new applied research projects. The Professional MBA can be completed in as little as 21 months on a full-time basis or over the course of several years as you drive your career forward.
The Professional MBA is a STEM-designated degree program (science, technology, engineering and math). International students in a STEM-designated program are able to apply for 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) to work in the United States in their field of study after graduation. All international students must take a minimum of 12 units per quarter to remain in compliance with visa requirements, and therefore, cannot take the program on a part-time basis.
21 Months or at a Flexible Pace
PMBA Concentration Areas & Career Pathways
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Accounting & Auditing
After completing nine core management-level courses across each field of business, students may dive deeper and build specific skills by collecting elective courses within the field of Accounting and Auditing.
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Discover elective options in the field of Accounting and Auditing and strategically choose courses based on your career goals.
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Finance
After completing nine core management-level courses across each field of business, students may dive deeper and build specific skills by collecting elective courses within the field of Finance.
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Discover elective options in the field of Finance and strategically choose courses based on your career goals.
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Information Systems
After completing nine core management-level courses across each field of business, students may dive deeper and build specific skills by collecting elective courses within the field of Information Systems.
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Discover elective options in the field of Information Systems and strategically choose courses based on your career goals.
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Management
After completing nine core management-level courses across each field of business, students may dive deeper and build specific skills by collecting elective courses within the field of Management.
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Discover elective options in the field of Management and strategically choose courses based on your career goals.
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Marketing
After completing nine core management-level courses across each field of business, students may dive deeper and build specific skills by collecting elective courses within the field of Marketing.
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Discover elective options in the field of Marketing and strategically choose courses based on your career goals.
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Operations & Supply Chain Management
After completing nine core management-level courses across each field of business, students may dive deeper and build specific skills by collecting elective courses within the field of Operations and Supply Chain Management.
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Discover elective options in the field of Operations and Supply Chain Management and strategically choose courses based on your career goals.
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Business Analytics
After completing nine core management-level courses across each field of business, students may dive deeper and build specific skills by collecting elective courses within the field of Business Analytics.
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Discover elective options in the field of Business Analytics and strategically choose courses based on your career goals.
Application Deadlines
Priority Round:
December 15
Round 2:
January 31
Round 3:
March 31
International Late Round:
June 1
Domestic Late Round:
August 1
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Top 10 Reasons to Choose the Professional MBA
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ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
Whether you're a seasoned professional or early in your career, the Professional MBA accelerates and expands your future without interrupting your career.
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FLEXIBLE COURSE OFFERINGS
The program offers the flexibility of weekday, evening, or weekend classes, so you can study at your own pace. Complete the program in as little as 21 months or over the course of several years.
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GROW YOUR NETWORK
UCR School of Business will connect you to an exclusive network of business leaders, partners and alumni.
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BECOME AN EXPERT
Gain unique skill sets that will set you apart as an expert in a particular area of business by choosing one or two MBA concentrations.
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BUSINESS LEADERS ARE YOUR MENTORS
Successful business leaders will mentor you through the Executive Fellows and Business Mentors programs.
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TOP-RANKED MBA PROGRAM
The MBA program is ranked in the Top 100 Best Graduate Business Programs in the nation.
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UC EDUCATION
The University of California is nationally ranked among the best academic systems. Study at one of the most diverse and fastest growing University of California campuses.
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WORLD CLASS FACULTY
You will learn from distinguished scholars and practitioners who have unmatched academic credentials. With award-winning faculty as mentors, you will explore new applied research projects to pursue within the curriculum.
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PERSONALIZED FOR YOU
You can work with an Academic Advisor tailor your academic program specifically to your interests, passions and career aspirations.
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A HUB OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
At the nexus of international trade and commerce, Inland Southern California is one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
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