wELCOME
mba class of 2015
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// contents ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 02 // academics
02 // curriculum 04 // faculty
06 // academic centers
08 // careers
08 // parker career management center resources
10 // global opportunities
12 // student life 12 // getting involved 14 // getting settled 16 // international student resources
18 // alumni network 19 // alumni resources
20 // financing your mba 20 // fellowships and loans 21 // financial aid checklist 22 // estimated student budget
24 // next steps
congratulations on being accepted to the ucla anderson mba program. As you consider your next step, ask yourself, “What gives someone an edge in today’s global marketplace?” We believe it’s the ability to “think in the next.” This means seeing possibility in every challenge. And if the challenge is daunting, then it’s all the more interesting. It also means remodeling business models for future success. Or figuring out how to be sustainable yet profitable. How to rebuild the overall economy, and use shared knowledge for the greater good. It’s all about understanding the now, but thinking in the next. / / / / / Being in the right MBA program at the right time isn’t luck, it’s a choice. Here, you’ll gain valuable skills from a world-renowned faculty. You’ll benefit from an array of curriculum options geared to real-time changes in the global economy. As a member of the UCLA Anderson Class of 2015, you’ll be part of a group of 360 exceptional and diverse individuals, chosen from thousands of applicants and more than 50 countries around the world. You will all converge in Los Angeles — which I believe is the most vibrant and advanced business culture on the planet. If that sounds like the future you’ve imagined, then this is the place. If you need any additional information, don’t hesitate to contact me in the Office of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at 310.825.6944.
Alex Lawrence (‘99) Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid
academics
///
a market-facing curriculum that prepares you for maximum career impact. Employers expect MBA graduates to be ready — from day one — to add value to their organizations. When you decide to pursue your MBA at UCLA Anderson, you are supported by a curriculum that puts you in charge of your learning experience; gives you the classes you need when you need them; gives you the deep preparation you need for your chosen career; and directly ties your academic experience to the current global marketplace.
01 academic experience is built around four key components. As a first-year MBA, you will start by building crucial leadership and communication skills delivered via two separate classes in leadership and communication — each led by thought leaders in their fields. Second, we allow you to customize the sequencing of your core classes so that your academic experience is aligned with your career goals. You can choose when to take Marketing, Finance and Strategy in the first year, which will ensure that you accelerate your learning in the field that most interests you. Third, we help you build depth of expertise in your chosen industry or function through the pursuit of tracks and specializations. And fourth, we put the finishing touches on your academic preparation with the Applied Management Research (AMR) program — where you can serve as a strategic consultant to a major company in the U.S. or abroad, address organizational and competitive challenges, and provide recommendations for action.
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
Your UCLA Anderson
02
year 1: A focus on Leadership, communication and a customized core experience
Leadership Foundations // This unique, five-day, mandatory two-unit course is designed to enhance knowledge of and competency in leadership. The course offers different perspectives on leadership, emphasizing the development of skills that support effective leadership. The combination of readings, lectures, cases, experiential exercises and class discussion allows entering MBA students to determine their own leadership strengths and limitations, and to develop a plan for improving their strengths and overcoming their limitations. Management Communication // The Management Communication Program is designed to help students strengthen the relationship between their analytical and communication skills. The program’s components complement work done in selected core and elective courses and in the Applied Management Research (AMR) project. The first component is a four-unit
class taken in the first two quarters of the program, aimed at improving students’ verbal and presentation skills. The second component is part of the AMR project and includes communication workshops and coaching to improve the quality of written and verbal communications. The third component is an advanced elective for students who would like to raise their communication skills to an even higher level. Customized Core Sequencing // Customized core sequencing is designed to prepare you for internship interviews, which get into full swing at the start of the winter quarter. In the fall quarter, all students take accounting, statistics and economics to build a firm quantitative foundation, but then choose between marketing and finance. If you’re aiming for a career in marketing or consulting, enrolling in the fall marketing class will probably be the best way to prepare for the case-based interviews commonly used in these fields. Alternatively, if you’re aiming for a more quantitatively-oriented career, the finance class will give you the knowledge and skills you need to impress in the interview room.
During the winter quarter, you’ll pick up whichever of the two classes you did not take in the fall. You’ll then have the option to take the core strategy course or pursue an elective course of your choosing. For some students, such as aspiring consultants, it makes sense to prepare for internships by taking strategy earlier in the year. If you intend to take the finance or marketing track, then there are elective offerings that will help you get off to a strong start. Learning Style // Core classes meet for approximately 1.5 hours, twice weekly. Most courses include a midterm and final exam or project, and many classes incorporate levels of group work within the curriculum. In the first year of the program, students are placed in a cohort section and take required core courses with their section. Learning teams of five students with diverse backgrounds are assigned for core courses. Learning teams are used for case analysis and write-ups, experiential exercises, presentations and other exercises.
TRACKS
fall quarter
winter quarter
spring quarter
Finance or Marketing
Marketing or Finance
Organizational Behavior
Communication Development for Leaders
Communication Development for Leaders
Elective or Strategy
Accounting
Operations
Elective
Economics
Strategy or Elective
Statistics
Elective (Optional)
Elective
Sample Electives Offered
// Accounting Corporate Financial Reporting, Financial Reporting & Equity Valuation
fall quarter
winter quarter
spring quarter
// Easton Technology Leadership Technology Management, New Product Development
Elective or Fall-Winter AMR Program
Applied Management Research (AMR) Program
Elective or Winter-Spring AMR Program
// Entertainment Entertainment Marketing, Entertainment Law
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
// Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship & Venture Initiation, Business Plan Development
Elective
Elective
Elective
Students have a choice between completing their AMR in Fall/Winter or Winter/Spring
02 year 2: bUILD DEPTH OF EXPERTISE AND ADd THE FINISHING touches
Tracks and Specializations // You’ll have the opportunity to complete one of four tracks: marketing, consulting, finance or custom. These tracks will allow you to pick from a series of elective courses to build deep expertise in your chosen career path. Optional specializations allow you to customize your academic preparation even further.
Applied Management Research Project (AMR) // AMR allows you to apply your knowledge and skills to a real-world problem. A two-quarter project in the second year, AMR is most commonly completed via the following options: teams complete strategic consulting projects for companies secured by UCLA Anderson or arranged by the team independently with program approval. Management Field Study
projects may be conducted by a select number of teams that wish to execute an approved business plan.
Business Creation OPTION
// Global Management Global Macroeconomy, International Business Strategy // Healthcare Management Business of Healthcare, Global Perspective, Health Law, Quantitative Analysis for Health Systems // Investment Management Behavioral Finance, Venture Capital & Private Equity // Leaders in Sustainability Social Entrepreneurship, Management in Public and Private Nonprofit Sectors // Management Consulting Management & Strategy, Global Operations Strategy // Marketing Analytics Market Assessment, Price Policies // Real Estate Real Estate Finance & Investments, Real Estate Law & Taxation * We are currently building more specializations, some of which will be added for the 2013-14 academic year. Also, we offer some elective courses in topics beyond the areas covered by these specializations.
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
// Corporate Finance Corporate Valuation, Risk Management
Year Two Schedule
Summer Internship
SPECIALIZATIONS*
// Brand Management Consumer Behavior, Advertising & Marketing Communications
Represents fixed classes taken in the designated quarter Represents choice in sequencing
pre-term
Choose from the following: // Consulting // Finance // Marketing // Custom (requires the completion of two specializations)
academics
Year One Core Schedule
03 / /
academics
///
work with the faculty that fuels global innovation.
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
The anchor of UCLA Anderson’s world-class MBA program is our esteemed faculty. Year after year, our faculty members contribute to leading scholarly journals, earn fellowships for research excellence, win honors for breakthrough and career scholarship, provide leadership beyond UCLA, and serve as inspirational teachers and mentors.
04
Richard Roll joined the UCLA faculty in 1976 and holds the Joel Fried Chair in applied finance. His 1968 doctoral thesis won the Irving Fisher Prize as the best American dissertation in economics. He has won the Graham and Dodd Award for financial writing four times, and the Leo Melamed Award for the best financial research by an American business school professor. He is past president of the American Finance Association, a fellow of the Econometric Society, and has published 100 articles in peer reviewed journals, in addition to having served as associate editor of 11 different journals in finance and economics.
Jerry Nickelsburg joined the school in 2006. At the UCLA Anderson Forecast he plays a key role in the economic modeling and forecasting of the national and California economies. He also teaches economics in the MBA program, including a new course on Understanding and Predicting Asian Economies. His current research is on investment in specific skills and inequality and seasonal adjustment of time series. Dr. Nickelsburg received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Minnesota, specializing in monetary economics and econometrics. He has held executive positions with McDonnell Douglas, FlightSafety International and FlightSafety Boeing. He also has held a position with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Francis Longstaff is The Allstate
professor of insurance and finance at UCLA Anderson and current finance area chair. He received his Ph.D. in finance from the University of Chicago. A certified public accountant (CPA) and a chartered financial analyst (CFA), professor Longstaff headed Fixed Income Derivative Research at Salomon Brothers New York from 1995 to 1998. He has also worked in the research department of the Chicago Board of Trade and for Deloitte and Touche as a management consultant. Many of his valuation models have been used widely on Wall Street and throughout the global financial markets.
Mariko Sakakibara is professor of strategy who joined UCLA Anderson in 1994. She received her Ph.D. in Business Economics and MBA from Harvard University, and Master of Engineering from the University of Tokyo. She is a noted author who co-wrote “Can Japan Compete?” which The Economist selected as one of its Books of the Year. Fulbright Scholar after serving as deputy director of Japan’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry, she focuses her research on alliances, innovation, multinational corporate strategy and entrepreneurship, and has advised corporations on foreign market entry, intellectual property rights and strategic alliances.
Bruce Carlin is an associate
professor of finance who earned his M.D. from Northwestern Medical School before receiving his MBA from Washington University of St. Louis and his Ph.D. in finance from Duke University. He was awarded the 2008 Dean George W. Robbins Award at UCLA Anderson for teaching excellence after similar awards from Duke and the University of North Carolina. In 2009, he received the Swiss Finance Institute Award, given annually to the top paper in finance. Dr. Carlin recently became a director of The Financial Research Association, in addition to being an associate editor of the Review of Financial Studies as well as a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
academics
Q&A with professor rakesh sarin You started with the UCLA Anderson faculty in 1979. What’s kept you engaged so long? Every day I come to work, I am amazed at how collegial and helpful my peers and cohorts are. This is a delightful place to work. In my tenure, the faculty has always been the school’s greatest asset. There is no secret why. Its hirings are all world-class. The faculty is obsessed — and I mean that in a good way — with uncovering new knowledge and passing it on to their students. There is no default button here for “business as usual.”
In my 30 years at UCLA Anderson much has changed. But the constant is this: Do whatever is best for the students. We work at one of the world’s greatest research universities. Yet, as much as our faculty is dedicated to research, its first love is teaching. I have attended many of our young professors’ classes and am transfixed by how knowledgeable, articulate and inspiring they are. What is the key benefit of a UCLA Anderson MBA? Our approach is to give students a deep foundational understanding of business, organizations and functions. To prepare them on an array of levels. That way, our graduates can take up challenges as they arise. Personally, I also try to give students a longer view of life — to show that their personal well-being is key to any success they may have. When you are emotionally secure, you are more productive and contribute more on all levels. How would you persuade a student to come here? I would say this is a place where you can truly become the best version of yourself. That the amount of fresh, original thinking that will come from your professors, peers and you is staggering. This is a high-energy environment that encourages collaboration as something that’s integral to individual success. From here, you can reach out to do good for society, as well as for yourself.
“ There is no default button here for ‘ business as usual.’”
dr. rakesh sarin
// paine chair in management, ucla anderson
// Engineering Happiness A new approach to building a joyful life
Education // Ph.D. Operations Management, 1975, UCLA // MBA 1971, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad // B.E. Mechanical Engineering, 1969, M.R. Engineering College, Jaipur
How does happiness work? Why is it so elusive? Dr. Rakesh Sarin’s co-authored, ground-breaking book “Engineering Happiness” draws on personal research and the latest thinking in the behavioral and social sciences to provide a fresh approach to the puzzle of happiness.
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
What makes the school tick?
05 / /
academics
///
Los Angeles IS THE ORIGINAL EMERGING MARKET. AND UCLA ANDERSON IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRAL. price center for entrepreneurial studies
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
The Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, an internationally recognized leader in entrepreneurial education and research, oversees activities that advance the theory and practice of entrepreneurship, while creating significant social and economic value. Working closely with the entrepreneurial community and its Board of Advisors, the Price Center serves as a hub of entrepreneurial activity and a catalyst for innovation at UCLA.
06
Our MBA students may take several advanced electives that focus on entrepreneurial or emerging ventures. These courses include venture initiation, financing emerging enterprises and business plan development. The Entrepreneur Association (EA), UCLA Anderson’s largest student organization with 650 members, sponsors over thirty extracurricular activities. Of particular note are the Knapp Venture Competition, Wolfen Awards, Venture Fellows Program and Student Investment Fund, which provide hands-on experience in start-ups, venture capital and investment management. Students can also work closely with faculty as teaching assistants in our executive programs for entrepreneurs and non-profit executives. Our Technology and Innovation Partners Program includes cross campus collaborations with StartUp UCLA, the Business of Science Center and the Office of Intellectual Property. These connections allow MBA students to work with world class researchers in the assessment and commercialization of new technologies.
There’s nothing more exhilarating than seeing your ideas take root. Especially in the form of a company that creates significant social and economic value.” elaine k. hagan (’91) // executive director // harold and pauline price center for entrepreneurial studies
UCLA Anderson Forecast // forecast@anderson.ucla.edu www.uclaforecast.com
Center for Management of Enterprise in Media, Entertainment, and Sports (MEMES) // memes@anderson.ucla.edu
It is one of the most widely watched and consistently cited economic reports worldwide. The Forecast economists stay involved with students through teaching classes, supervision of Applied Management Research (AMR) projects and lectures related to compelling economic and business/public policy issues.
www.anderson.ucla.edu/memes.xml
MEMES focuses on the accelerating change in the media, entertainment and sports industries. The Center hosts research, industry events and courses that examine these increasingly complex entertainment sectors and convergence with new forms of media.
Center for Global Management (CGM) //
Richard S. Ziman Center for Real Estate //
GLOBAL@ANDERSON.UCLA.EDU
ziman.center@anderson.ucla.edu
www.globalcenter.anderson.ucla.edu
www.anderson.ucla.edu/x25943.xml
CGM promotes a global management mindset through teaching programs, course development, research support and community engagement. It serves as the focal point for advancing the school’s global agenda and as the coordinating mechanism for the school’s global programs and activities.
The Ziman Center is a worldwide leader in real estate education. The mission of the center is to advance thought leadership in the field of real estate by generating influential research, educating the next generation of leaders and providing meaningful forums for industry professionals and policymakers.
Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies //
Laurence D. and Lori W. Fink Center for Finance & Investments //
esctr@anderson.ucla.edu
fink.center@anderson.ucla.edu
www.anderson.ucla.edu/x24787.xml
www.anderson.ucla.edu/x27544.xml
The Price Center provides a set of academic and extracurricular experiences designed to prepare students for the challenge of business management in entrepreneurial environments.
The Fink Center connects research and practice in the field of finance. Named for Larry Fink, the CEO of Wall Street’s BlackRock and a UCLA Anderson alumnus, the center provides industry professionals, students and other researchers with emerging knowledge and practical advances in finance and related fields.
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
UCLA Anderson’s specialized academic centers support faculty research; sponsor interdisciplinary sequences of courses; extracurricular activities and conferences; and offer many opportunities for continuing your education after you leave UCLA Anderson.
academics
Academic centers connect ucla anderson with the business community.
07 / /
careers
///
Here, your next career move is simply a walk down the hall. Whether you’re looking to make a career shift or advance your current function, Parker Career Management Center (CMC) accelerates you toward your long-term career goals. The Parker Career Management Center collaborates with you to:
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
// Create personal career development strategies. // Connect to employment opportunities worldwide. // Integrate academic study into personal and professional experiences.
08
Even before the school year starts, every student meets individually with an advisor from the Parker Career Management Center. We will help you define your career objectives, identify resources, strategize opportunities, make critical networking connections, and hone and implement job search skills. Career Advising // Students meet with advisors for personalized support with: // Overviews on industry and job functions. // Résumé and cover letter review. // How to target outreach and request informational interviews. // Capitalizing on the UCLA alumni network. // Mock interviews. // Job offer evaluation and negotiations.
Parker Career Management Center Career Series // This class, offered in the fall quarter, helps first-year students to launch their career search. The class is led by our professional career advisors and taps the wisdom of your 70 section classmates with expertise in every industry and function. Content includes a mix of lecture, practicum, small group breakout sessions, and individual advising to navigate the stages of career development — from personal branding to decision-making. Anderson Career Teams // If the Career Series is your course, then the Anderson Career Team program is your lab. In operation since 2003, teams of first-year students grouped by industry or function are led by more than 80 coaches — second-year students who have successfully navigated the challenges of career searches — and Parker CMC advisors. Teams work together to review résumés, discuss industry trends, polish their networking and interviewing skills, meet with guest speakers, share contacts, and motivate each other throughout the summer internship search.
International Career-Related Educational Workshops (iCrew) // Supported by the Parker Career Management Center, two second-year students lead this interactive group of first-year international students. Meetings address domestic and international job searches and cover such topics as: // Overview of the U.S. job search. // Work authorization. // Targeting companies that hire international students. Career Workshops and Panels // The Parker Career Management Center, corporate recruiters and professional clubs conduct workshops and panels on a wide range of topics including: // Career path options. // Case and technical interviewing. // Recruiting outside of on-campus interviews. // Career conference preparation. Days on the Job // Professional clubs organize onsite visits called Days on the Job in Southern California, New York City, Silicon Valley, Seattle, Hong Kong, London and Shanghai. Some of the companies participating in the program are: Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Google, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, LinkedIn, Morgan Stanley, Disney, Hulu, Toyota, Mattel, Twitter, Warner Bros., Shea Properties, Clorox, Taco Bell, Citigroup and Zynga.
Academic Internships // Internships are not just for the summer between years one and two — especially if you are making a career switch. You have opportunities during the academic year to become involved in organizations that fit your career goals and to further explore your intended industries and functions to find the best fit for your post-MBA position. Academic internships allow you to readily expand your network, add bullet points or a new title to your résumé and potentially transition into a company. Rosenfeld Library // With more than 100 databases, nearly 2,800 periodicals and 157,000 volumes on business and management, the Rosenfeld Library will provide you with access to all of the most current data to succeed in class and with your career. Reciprocal Agreements // UCLA Anderson maintains reciprocal agreements with other top business schools in several locations, including New York, Northern California, Boston, Chicago and abroad. When visiting these participating schools, you can use their career resource centers.
// stanford university, 2007 // b.a., economics
Why B-school? When I moved from Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to a Green Dot charter school, I saw the benefits of strategic leadership in education. My role models were mostly MBA graduates with for-profit experience who could translate their skills into rethinking education.
careers
At UCLA Anderson, students have a team backing them at the Parker Career Management Center (CMC) — a diverse crew with vast expertise in everything from résumé writing to interviewing to negotiating salaries. What pushes the team over the top is its tireless drive to make a perfect match with a company that’s looking for the right blend of talent, education, experience and spark.”
q&a with stuti goswamy // class of 2013
Why UCLA Anderson? Everyone here is genuinely interested in supporting how you develop your career path and pursue your goals. The location is unparalleled, and I believe that developing a network here through school events and recruiting is the best direction for my long-term pursuits.
Thanks to the support I have received at Anderson, I interned at A.T. Kearney and have just accepted a post-MBA position at McKinsey and Co. as a consultant. I would love to have a career at McKinsey that will eventually allow me to move into management for a charter school. I want to be involved in strategic decision-making in education that makes a difference.
Parker Portal // The Parker Career Management Center’s internal website offers a variety of job search tools for students, including UCLA Andersonexclusive job postings, a collection of customized career guides and free access to paid subscription services such as Vault and WetFeet.
Alumni // UCLA Anderson alumni, accessible directly through the alumni database, are enthusiastic about sharing their time, energy and resources with current students. In addition to mentoring individual students, many alumni return to campus as guest speakers and as insider advocates during corporate recruiting events.
Spring Career Fair // Parker CMC hosts more than 50 companies from industries that include healthcare, consulting, financial services, government and technology. Company Recruitment Events // The Parker Career Management Center hosts over 150 companies to recruit on campus. Employers from across the nation, typically mid-size to large companies,
representing a variety of industries and functions, interview our students for summer internships and full-time positions. In addition, the Parker CMC lists opportunities for more than 1,000 additional companies who may not recruit on campus but are interested in hiring UCLA Anderson students.
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
What are your post-MBA career goals?
09 / /
global opportunities
///
going global, becoming attuned. All UCLA Anderson students have a global requirement to fulfill in one of four ways: (1) Spend a quarter abroad at one of our premier global partner institutions across Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Africa/Middle East or Europe; (2) participate in a one-week Global Immersion Program; (3) complete an international Applied Management Research (AMR) field study project; and/or (4) take one of our many global management elective course offerings.
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
International Exchange Program // During the fall quarter of your second year, you have the option to participate in the quarter-long International Exchange Program at one of our top partner business and management schools around the globe in Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Africa/Middle East and Europe. While on exchange, you can earn up to 16 elective credits toward your MBA degree. We have one of the richest arrays of global partnerships of any U.S. business school.
10
Global Immersion Programs // The Global Immersion Programs broaden the elective offerings available to students who have completed the first year of their core curriculum. These courses focus on doing business in other countries, exposing students to the economy, major industries and businesses, local culture, major historical events and the many aspects of conducting business relationships outside of the United States. These are four-unit courses that include pre-classes at UCLA Anderson, followed by one week in-country for a blend of classroom lectures, company site and cultural visits.
lucy allard (’06) // executive director // center for global management
In the globallyinterdependent world we live in, having a global mindset is essential. At UCLA Anderson, you have the opportunity to expand your global and cross cultural perspectives by taking advantage of specialized course options, conferences with high-profile international guest speakers and experiential learning in other countries.”
Hong Kong India Israel Italy Japan Netherlands Norway Saudi Arabia Singapore
South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Vietnam
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
Argentina Australia Brazil Chile China (PRC) Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark France
careers
recent countries visited by students:
11 / /
student life
///
AN ASTOUNDING RANGE OF PEOPLE, IDEAS AND OPPORTUNITIES. The student culture at UCLA Anderson encourages both professional and personal development. Whether it’s tackling the intricacies of corporate strategy, leading a student initiative or organizing a community service activity, every UCLA Anderson student is tested by both the academic rigors of the school and the development activities outside of class. GET INVOLVED outside the classroom
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
At UCLA Anderson, you’ll find a vibrant student life bustling with activities that will build your relationships with other students, faculty, alumni and the business community. Here, you will be able to hone your leadership skills in career, social, outreach and volunteer settings.
12
Student Clubs // Our 45+ student clubs, which represent a wide array of professional, cultural and social interests, are the lifeblood of the unique UCLA Anderson culture. Information and links to clubs are on the Anderson Student Association website at
Anderson Student Association // The Anderson Student Association (ASA) governs the UCLA Anderson student body to ensure a high quality of student life and to build relationships among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the business community. The ASA enriches the MBA student experience by serving as advocates for student interests and by coordinating all student-run activities.
Admissions Ambassador Corps (AAC) // The AAC works in conjunction with the MBA Admissions and Financial Aid office in a variety of outreach projects such as: coordinating prospective students’ visits and matching them with current students, presenting information sessions, conducting admissions interviews and contributing to social media marketing efforts.
www.anderson.ucla.edu/clubs.xml.
SOCIAL AND NETWORKING ACTIVITIES AT UCLA ANDERSON Socializing with classmates is a fundamental part of the MBA program. UCLA Anderson plans events throughout the academic year to help you build lasting relationships with your classmates, including: September // Orientation: Luau for students and families // ’80s Party // Joint Ventures Barbecue for students and families
October // Halloween Party November // Investment Finance Association/ Challenge for Charity Golf Tournament December // Whistler Ski Trip February // Chinese New Year Celebration // Challenge for Charity Auction and Casino Night // ASA Social honoring Black History Month
March // Cabaret // Spring break trips to Asia and South America hosted by international students April // International Food Festival // Challenge for Charity Sports Challenge May // Cinco de Mayo celebration // Retail Management Association Fashion Show
Challenge for Charity (C4C) // UCLA Challenge for Charity (C4C) is the largest charitable organization at UCLA Anderson. Last year, UCLA C4C raised more than $100,000 and volunteered more than 5,000 hours for several community causes, including Special Olympics, Junior Achievement and Project ECHO. UCLA Anderson is one of nine West Coast business schools competing for the coveted Golden Briefcase. The competition is comprised of fundraising, volunteering and the annual Sports Weekend held each April at Stanford University. Riordan Programs // Founded in 1987, the Riordan Programs is a pioneering, career-based outreach program housed here at UCLA Anderson. Through guidance and mentorship, Riordan Programs encourages individuals to consider careers in business and to seek graduate-level educational opportunities. More than 100 UCLA Anderson students volunteer as mentors each year at events on campus and in the community. Net Impact // Net Impact strives to improve the world by building a network of new leaders who use the power of business to make a positive social, environmental and economic impact. The UCLA Anderson chapter of Net Impact includes more than 150 management students who employ their business skills for social change, whether by incorporating environmental management practices into a large corporation, working for a small nonprofit or branching out into the world of social entrepreneurship.
q&a with kc fox // class of 2013 // university of portland, 2009 // b.s., civil and environmental engineering
Why B-school?
Before Anderson, I worked as an environmental engineer at a clean-technology start-up company where I learned all aspects of the business. I realized that I most enjoyed marketing and so I decided to shift my career. Earning an MBA is a good first step.
Why UCLA Anderson? As an engineer, I saw that being committed to the environment is not just socially responsible, but also offers opportunities to develop business innovation. For students interested in social impact, Anderson encourages
imaginative thinking and dynamic approaches to problem solving that have direct applications to building a better world. UCLA Anderson activities: When I started here, I founded Design for America, a student organization focusing on human-centered design to solve local social issues. Also, I was a first-year director in the Marketing Association, a coordinator for the Entrepreneurship Association (EA) and a section sustainability chair. Now, as a second-year, I am also a coach for Anderson Career Teams (ACT), VP of Career Development for Net Impact and a director for the EA.
student life
I continue to be impressed by my peers every day at Anderson. The diversity of opinions and unique perspectives that are brought to the classroom are inspiring and thought provoking.”
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
At UCLA Anderson, community service is a core value. Participating in volunteer projects — many of which reflect the school’s unique character and mission — build on the school’s longstanding tradition of giving back to the community.
13 / /
student life
///
life beyond school. Southern California is one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting regions. You’ll not only find extraordinary business opportunities for your career here, but also the unique lifestyle and unlimited cultural and recreational opportunities that are uniquely California.
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
Located between Beverly Hills and Bel-Air, the UCLA campus is set in one of the most desirable residential areas of Los Angeles, and is adjacent to Westwood Village, a student haven. The campus is easily accessible by car and public transportation from freeways and major streets. Theaters, sporting events, performances and leisure activities are available either within or just beyond the borders of the UCLA campus. Hollywood, the beach, the mountains and the desert are only a short drive away.
14
Tuesday
The UCLA campus is one of country’s largest venues for sports, culture, and events; you can find world-class cultural programming, major exhibitions or nationally ranked sports on campus almost every day. NEIGHBORHOODS IN LOS ANGELES
As a UCLA Anderson student, you’ll have the opportunity to live on campus, in the adjoining community of Westwood, or in some of the prime neighborhoods nearby. Two-thirds of UCLA’s students live within five miles of the university, and thousands of graduate students live right next to campus.
The possibilities for sports marketing in Los Angeles are unlimited. With my Anderson background, I’m setting my goals high. I plan to become a marketing manager for a professional sports team or league, or a marketing consultant with an agency.”
9 AM 10 AM 11 AM Noon 1 PM 2 PM
Economics class
Lunch/Emails/Study for Accounting quiz
ACT meeting Accounting class
Statistics class
3 PM 4 PM
Informational interview with Company Y alumni Change into formal wear for 5:00 event
5 PM
Company X presentation
day in the life of jenny lai // class of 2014 6 PM
Alfred vaca // Class of 2014
7 PM
Company X mixer
Gym
FINDING A PLACE TO CALL YOUR OWN. east valley
encino
Sherman Oaks/van nuys
Housing // You can find a home either on-campus or in many local neighborhoods. Space is available in university-owned apartments, which are affordable and convenient, and units are available for single graduate students or families. Campus apartments are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis through an online application, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
studio city
Here are some of the principal neighborhoods where UCLA Anderson students choose to live. west hollywood
Closest to Campus
// Westwood // West Los Angeles // Rancho Park // Brentwood // Santa Monica // Pacific Palisades
UCLA
west LA
South/Southwest of Campus
// Palms // Mar Vista // Culver City // Venice // Marina Del Rey
Rancho Park
North of Campus
// South and West Valley // Sherman Oaks/Van Nuys // Encino // Tarzana // Woodland Hills // Canoga Park // East Valley // Studio City // North Hollywood
www.housing.ucla.edu
pico-robertson
UCLA organizations that maintain off-campus apartment listings: // Community Housing Office: www.cho.ucla.edu // The Daily Bruin (campus newspaper) classifieds: www.dailybruin.com/index.php/housing
Pacific Palisades
East of Campus
// Beverly Hills // Century City // Pico-Robertson // West Hollywood
UCLA Housing and Hospitality Services Graduate and Family Student Housing:
century city
westwood
UCLA Housing Websites
For university housing:
Beverly Hills
Brentwood
Palms
culver city mar vista
venice
Non-UCLA Rental Websites
Fee-for-service listing agency:
Santa Monica
student life
south and west Valley
north hollywood
Tarzana
// www.westsiderentals.com Single accounts cost $60 for a two-month subscription. Free apartment listings: // losangeles.craigslist.org // www.apartments.com // www.rent.com
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
Canoga Park woodland hills
15 / /
student life
///
a world community with students from up to 50 countries. At UCLA Anderson, international students are vital and vibrant participants in the student community. One-third of our students represent countries outside the U.S. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RESOURCES
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
We provide the following services to help our international students thrive at UCLA Anderson.
16
MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Office // The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Office coordinates procedures with all UCLA offices for you during the admission and visa season. You can rely on us to be your advocate and primary point of contact. To learn about the steps to obtain your visa, as well as information on getting settled in the U.S., visit the admit portal.
When you arrive in Los Angeles, check in at MBA Student Services to receive a packet with your enrollment checklist, maps and other helpful information. Then stop by MBA Admissions so that we can meet you in person! International Student Orientation Days (ISOD) // This required orientation program for all international students brings you together with all of your classmates from other countries; together, you’ll learn important tips about succeeding with academics and your career search. You’ll get a strong start with ISOD as you head into the main orientation that follows.
International Pre-Orientation (IPO) // This optional, three-week program provides an extra head start for international students who completed their undergraduate degree in a language other than English. Social events and academics are mixed to make IPO the best possible start to your MBA experience. Read more about this optional program at www.international. ucla.edu/languages/projects/ipo/ index.asp.
UCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars (DCISS) // www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu
UCLA Summer Sessions // For non-native English speakers, UCLA Summer Sessions offers many classes in communication, management and speech. Each course lasts six to ten weeks. Credits and grades are not transferred to UCLA Anderson, but they will prepare you for U.S.-style teaching and give you a head start on learning the campus culture. If you would like to enroll, inform both the Summer Sessions office and the MBA Admissions office so you can get an early start on visa procedures. See www.summer.ucla.edu.
The Dashew Center is the place where domestic and international students and scholars meet. Here you’ll find multicultural programs and services, and an extensive optional orientation program during the summer to help you adjust to the university and community.
Countries represented in the UCLA Anderson MBA program:
From the Pacific Rim to Latin America — From the E.U. to the U.N. — UCLA Anderson students are writing the next chapter.
Argentina Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China (PRC) Egypt
France Germany Greece Hong Kong India Indonesia Iran Israel
Italy Japan Kuwait Lebanon Mexico New Zealand Nigeria Pakistan
Peru Philippines Portugal Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Serbia Slovenia
South Africa South Korea Spain Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey
United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vietnam Zambia
80% of our students speak at least two languages.
80%
q&a with alessandra donadelli // class of 2014 // university of st. andrews (scotland), 2008 // b.sc. management science
Why B-school? An MBA offers a unique opportunity to consolidate the skills I acquired during the early stages of my professional career and to gain a deeper understanding of the tools that will enhance my business practice. Why UCLA Anderson?
30%
Over 30% speak three languages or more.
Anderson has a strong global focus, unparalleled flexibility in its curriculum and an alumni network that is growing at an incredible speed internationally. Besides, Anderson has consistently ranked as one of the best business schools in the world and its reputation as a leading center for learning and research increases every year. It is a very interesting, exciting and challenging place! How did UCLA Anderson support you as an international student? The admissions team put me in touch with other present and past Anderson students with similar backgrounds, so I felt at home right from the beginning. In addition, attendance to the International Student Organization Days (ISOD) was instrumental to learn useful hindsight on a variety of important issues confronting overseas students. Finally, the University Apartments office provided all kinds of information concerning housing opportunities, which helped me meet my specific needs and preferences.
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
Approximately 60 students arrive each fall on exchange programs from international universities.
student life
60
Anderson is located in one of the world’s most electric and unique cities. The school’s student body is as international as you can possibly imagine. The variety of backgrounds is huge, which enriches daily interactions with fellow students. As an engineer, a think tank analyst and an energy consultant join me in my study group and we learn so much from each other in and outside the classroom.”
17 / /
alumni network
///
AN Alumni network as international as it is successful and responsive. As a student at UCLA Anderson, you’ll begin an enriching relationship with a successful, worldwide alumni community that numbers 35,000.
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
UCLA Anderson students have extraordinary access to our stellar alumni. Given the applied learning opportunities and intimate size of the student body, UCLA Anderson students have numerous points of access to alumni through internships, mentor relationships and countless school, student and alumni events.
18
Support is lifelong and worldwide. UCLA Anderson alumni support students and each other in all 50 states and a vast number of countries around the world. Alumni expand their social and business networks by participating in regional, industry-focused and diverse alumni chapter events.
q&a with alumnus bill gross // class of 1971 Bringing out the ‘inner entrepreneur’ to lead within organizations or start the next Apple, Facebook or Google has always been a strength of Anderson. We find a way or make one.” bill gross / / mba ’71
// CO-founder & co-chief investment officer // pacific investment management company (pimco) newport beach, ca
In 1971, Bill Gross (‘71) founded PIMCO, launching with $12 million in assets. Today the firm manages the world’s largest fund and now oversees more than $2 trillion in assets. Talk about your time at UCLA Anderson.
I graduated in 1971. In those days, Wall Street was still a kind of cottage industry. The high that year was 950. My classes here were routinely innovative. When I launched PIMCO, my education had really prepared me.
Talk about “thinking in the next.” Unraveling the financial future is absolutely critical for the U.S. and global economies. We face huge challenges. Technology is great at profit creation, but it hasn’t produced many jobs here. We’ll need to look to manufacturing here as a way to stimulate growth. What about the level of opportunity in the current global economy? There will always be a place in business for bright people with bright ideas. That’s a real strength of UCLA Anderson. And with more and more focus on international exposure, the school is preparing MBA students to start here but work anywhere.
Alumni Career Services // UCLA Anderson alumni have dedicated career services that offer job search and career development resources postgraduation. Our top notch Alumni Career Services provides an array of online career resources, job board, workshops and networking programs, webinars, and coaching to help alumni with rĂŠsumĂŠs, networking, interviewing, negotiating, letter writing and more. Career programs are designed to aid alumni with job search, transition, re-entry, career development, promotions and entrepreneurial growth. You can see all of the programs Alumni Career Services offers at alumni.anderson.ucla.edu/ career.
Hire Anderson Initiative // This initiative encourages UCLA Anderson alumni to give priority to our job applicants in their workplaces and to refer them through their networks. The Parker CMC classified job postings have become a great resource for job seekers and for alumni who wish to hire fellow alumni. ALUMNI COMMUNICATIONS
Alumni E-mail Lists // The UCLA Anderson Online Alumni Database provides and maintains more than 100 e-mail lists. In addition to class-specific e-mail lists, other lists are useful to connect with alumni based on
specific regions, industry interests and special interest groups.
opportunities to stay connected with former classmates and current students. To access these groups, visit alumni.anderson.
The Online Alumni Database // UCLA Anderson alumni and current students have access to our online alumni database, which includes UCLA Anderson alumni and is searchable by industry, job function, company, location and more. The database is a great resource for networking, tapping into UCLA Anderson talent, finding fellow alumni in a new city and job searches.
ucla.edu.
Assets Magazine // Assets, the UCLA Anderson alumni magazine, has recently been re-developed to be entirely digital and is tailored for the iPad. It is also accessible across all Web, tablet and mobile platforms. Assets features profiles on pioneering alumni, faculty and students; industry-specific stories; interactive videos, animation, slide shows and maps; live Twitter and event feeds; and updates on fellow classmates. Lifelong E-mail Forwarding // Your UCLA Anderson e-mail address will become a lifelong e-mail forwarding address once you graduate, and will be a permanent way for your colleagues to keep in touch. Social Networking for the UCLA Anderson Alumni Network // LinkedIn and Facebook social networking groups offer the UCLA Anderson Alumni Network
News@Anderson // This monthly e-newsletter contains upcoming events, recent job postings, current school news and alumni spotlights. OTHER ALUMNI PROGRAMS
Alumni Events // The alumni website features a worldwide calendar of events for the UCLA Anderson Alumni Network. Chapters and regional groups use the calendar to market events that are relevant to UCLA Anderson alumni. Reunions at Alumni Weekend are milestones to look forward to after graduating. You can see all of the upcoming events at alumni. anderson.ucla.edu/events.
Alumni Chapters and Special Interest Groups // The UCLA Anderson Alumni Network has domestic and international chapters and groups in the top markets where alumni work and reside. These chapters and special interest groups offer opportunities for alumni to network by industry, geography, interests and more. For a complete listing of chapters and groups, please visit ALUMNI. ANDERSON.UCLA.EDU/CHAPTERS .
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
CAREER RESOURCES
alumni network
Alumni services: broad. constant. robust.
19 / /
finANCING YOUR MBA
///
UCLA ANDERSON HELPS YOU EXPLORE WAYS TO FUND YOUR MBA EDUCATION. There’s no better place to invest in yourself. In the 2012-2013 academic year, 60% of our students received fellowships and/or grants ranging from $8,000 to $109,000, for a total of more than $8 million. We are here to help you each step of the way. We have a financial aid team that is dedicated to serving you. No appointment is necessary — come to our office anytime during business hours to speak with us.
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
THE WAYS AND MEANS TO PAY FOR YOUR MBA
20
Merit Fellowships // Fellowships are awarded based on an assessment of your academic profile, the strength of your admissions application, your educational and life experiences and your personal interests. Fellowships are awarded in a range of amounts to both domestic and international admits. Need-Based Grants // Need-based grants are offered to domestic and international students who demonstrate financial need. U.S. citizens and permanent residents must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). International students must complete the UCLA Anderson International Aid application.
Donor Fellowships // Through the generosity of corporate, individual, alumni and foundation donors, awards are offered to exceptional MBA students. We award more than $1.3 million in Donor Fellowships based on donor-specific criteria such as target industries and career interest. Teaching Assistantships // Serving as a graduate teaching assistant (TA) or research assistant (RA) is a great way to increase your financing options. Approximately 20% of our second-year students serve as TAs or RAs in the full-time MBA program. By becoming a TA or RA, you could be eligible for reduced tuition, salary (up to $27/hour), as well as reduced health insurance costs. See the Graduate Division’s website at www.gdnet.ucla.edu. Veterans // UCLA Anderson participates in the Yellow Ribbon matching program for out-of-state veterans under the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Once you receive your certificate of eligibility from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (www. va.gov) , contact the UCLA Anderson Financial Aid Office for more information. If you are an in-state student, contact the UCLA Veteran’s Affairs Office at www.veterans.ucla.edu.
Federal Direct Loans // (U.S. Citizens
Private Educational Loans //
and Permanent Residents Only)
(U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents and
Unsubsidized Direct Loans are available to students regardless of need. Interest (6.8% fixed) accrues from the time of disbursement. The maximum loan amount is $20,500 per year.
International Students)
Graduate Direct PLUS Loans are available to credit-worthy individuals. Interest (7.9% fixed) accrues from the time of disbursement. The maximum amount you may borrow per year equals the cost of education minus all other financial aid awards. Repayment on all Federal Direct Loans begins six months after you leave school or graduate. Repayment terms range from 10 to 30 years depending on total debt. Options for income-based repayment, deferment and forbearance are available to borrowers. Students who are enrolled in school at least half time qualify for deferment of monthly student loans currently in repayment.
Private Loans are offered by lenders. Eligibility for private loans depends on the borrower’s credit score. Private loans typically have variable interest rates based on LIBOR or PRIME. Many lenders offer lower interest rates to borrowers with cosigners with good credit scores. Students can borrow up to the cost of education minus other financial aid. International students without a U.S. cosigner can borrow the Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union Loan. For more details, consult the financial aid section of the admit portal. Outside Fellowships // Fellowships from outside the school are available from many sources — companies, churches, civic groups and other organizations that fund education. Securing a fellowship from an outside source can be a long process, so we encourage you to apply early. For fellowship resources, visit the admit portal.
If you have questions about the disbursement of your non-university funds, contact the main UCLA Student Financial Services office at 310.825.9194.
Apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) from the U.S. Department of Education, www.pin.ed.gov.
/ / 02
Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2013-2014, www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA is available on January 1st. The application deadline for Round 1 and Round 2 applicants is April 15, 2013, and deadline for Round 3 applicants is June 15, 2013. The UCLA school code is 001315.
/ / 03
Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
/ / 04
Accept a financial aid offer through an electronic financial aid notification (e-FAN). Notifications are sent out beginning in mid-August. www.fao.ucla.edu (click on “MyFAO”).
/ / 05 Complete an online Debt Management Session/Entrance Exam through www.loans.ucla.edu and e-sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) for all Federal Direct Loans at www.studentloans.gov. / / 06
Sign up for Bruin Direct, www.sfs.finance.ucla.edu, so any remaining balance from financial aid will be deposited in your bank account.
/ / 07
Update your address, phone number and e-mail on University Records System Access (URSA), www.ursa.ucla.edu.
Make sure all items on the checklist are completed one month prior to your 2013-2014 orientation in September.
financial aid checklist (International Students) / / 01 Complete the UCLA Anderson International Aid application for 2013-2014. The application is available in the financial aid section of the admit portal. The application deadline for Round 1 and Round 2 applicants is April 15, 2013, and deadline for Round 3 applicants is June 15, 2013. / / 02
Submit a copy of your 2012 U.S. or foreign income tax return to the UCLA Anderson Financial Aid Office upon request.
/ / 03
If needed, apply for the Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union International Student Loan in June at www.uclaanderson.studentchoice.org .
Make sure all items on the checklist are completed one month prior to your 2013-2014 orientation in September. FINANCIAL AID CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: mba.finaid@anderson.ucla.edu // Phone: 310.825.0629 // Fax: 310.825.8582 Address: 110 Westwood Plaza, Gold Hall, Suite B201 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481
/ / WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
Disbursement of Outside Awards // Students who have been awarded non-university funds (outside fellowships and loans) should request the awarding agency to make checks payable to “UC Regents” and mail them to the UCLA Remittance Center, 405 Hilgard Ave. 1125 Murphy Hall, BOX 951432, Los Angeles, CA 90095-9000.
/ / 01
FINANCING YOUR mba
financial aid checklist (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
21 / /
financing your mba
///
financing your mba: 2013-14 Student Budget and residencies*
Registration Fees/Tuition**
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
$54,530 // non cA residents $48,243 // cA residents
22
books/supplies
$2,400 // non cA & CA travel
$2,121 // non cA & CA
* Estimated budget is based on figures from 2012-13 and is subject to change. **First year only.
Establishing California Residency (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Only) // To establish California residency, you must demonstrate your intent to make California your home by severing your residential ties with your former state of residence and establishing those ties with California shortly after arrival. We encourage you to visit the UCLA Registrar’s website for complete details and instructions to establish residency at www.registrar.ucla.edu/faq/residencefaq.htm. Please note that the final decision on what constitutes residency is determined solely by the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
room/board
$14,172 // non cA & CA
financing your mba
From the evolution of Hollywood to the emergence of Silicon Beach, it’s a great time to learn, explore and network in Los Angeles. UCLA is right at the center of it all, and Anderson provides incredible access to opportunities.”
computer allowance**
q&a with gregory paige // class of 2014
personal
$2,319 // non cA & CA
// university of north carolina at chapel hill, 2006 // b.a., journalism & mass communication
Why B-school? After six years in advertising, I realized my interests were moving toward marketing and tech. I knew an MBA would help with my transition to marketing by accelerating development of my skills while I built my professional network. Why UCLA Anderson? The convergence of technology, media and entertainment is gaining momentum in Los Angeles like nowhere else. When I was accepted to
Anderson, the admissions committee, faculty, students and alumni all made me feel like part of the family. No other school could compete with that. How is UCLA Anderson helping prepare you for your post-MBA career? I took a leadership position with the High Tech Business Association, and I’m also a member of the Marketing Association, African American Students in Management and the Japan America Business Association. Being involved with these organizations is a great gateway to career opportunities, and they are a phenomenal complement to the services of the Parker CMC.
WELCOME TO UCLA ANDERSON | MBA . ANDERSON . UCLA . EDU / ADMITS
$2,500 // non cA & CA
23 / /
next steps
///
your next step: sign in and sign on. 01 Accept our offer of admission. 02 Research your financing options. 03 Learn more about orientation programs, “Anderson Days,” and admit receptions. 04 Prepare yourself for the academic curriculum. 05 Learn more about getting settled in Los Angeles.
// W E L C O M E T O U C L A A N D E R S O N | M B A . A N D E R S O N . U C L A . E D U /A D M I T S
06 Interact with your future classmates.
24
07 For more important information on getting prepared for your UCLA Anderson experience, visit the admit portal at MBA.ANDERSON.UCLA. EDU/ADMITS.
My classmates have a variety of different backgrounds. Their experiences, their perspectives, their skill sets are really what impacted me most. It’s amazing what they’ve taught me.” peter wyman / / class of 2013
MBA.ANDERSON.UCLA.EDU/ADMITS
Printed on recycled paper with soy based inks Brochure: bighonkinideas.com
25
MBA.Anderson.ucla.edu/admits
UCLA ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
110 Westwood Plaza, Gold Hall, Suite B201 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481 tel
310.825.6944
fax
310.825.8582
mba.admissions@anderson.ucla.edu