MBA in MBA (Full Time)

You will need to upload unofficial transcripts from each college and university attended with your online application. These will be used to conduct the initial review. You will be asked to submit official transcripts if you are admitted and have decided to attend UCI. At that time, only institution(s) where a degree was earned will need to be sent.

Essay 2 (500 words or less; please include your full name and the essay question at the top of each page.) File uploads cannot exceed 600 KB in size and should be in .pdf format. Do not upload a document that is password-protected or that contains macros as it would cause the process to fail. Question: Reflect on a core value that defines you. Share a specific example of how it has guided your decisions and actions and explain how it will shape your contributions and growth as an MBA student.

In the application, you will be asked to submit information for your two selected recommenders. Recommenders must complete our online recommendation form, or they may submit a PDF version of this online form. Recommenders who can speak to your reasons in pursuing an MBA are preferred. They may be obtained from people who know you professionally, such as clients, former bosses or others, or academically, such as former professors.

The vast majority of MBA students have an average of five years of full-time work experience. Submit a copy of your résumé. For each position held, include the name and website of the organization, job title, a detailed description of your responsibilities and reason for leaving.

Essay 1 (Video Essay): Applicants are required to provide a link to a 1 minute (60 second) video addressing the following prompt: Question: Please introduce yourself to the admission committee, talking about your experience as it relates to your short-term goals.