A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management University of California, Riverside

The Anderson Graduate School of Management

In 1970, the University of California -- Riverside established the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM) with the mission to "develop diverse leaders, propel research-based innovation and promote the sustainable growth of Inland Southern California within the global economy."

AGSM's academic programs help students develop the experience and skills needed to identify, evaluate, manage, and sustain growth opportunities in new and mature businesses. Its location within the heart of the Inland Southern California region, a hub for commerce and growth industries, provides excellent opportunities for students to learn and work in the business world.

AGSM is a part of an ethnically, religiously, and culturally diverse academic community, helping students learn how to communicate and interact in an increasingly globalized marketplace. In addition, mentoring, interdisciplinary study, and internships prepare students for the business world.

Flexible MBA Program

The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management's MBA program can be pursued on a full- or part-time basis. The full-time program can be completed in 2 years and is well-suited for students with limited work experience, who are interested in advancing their careers. The part-time program can be completed in 3 to 5 years and is ideal for working professionals.

The MBA Program Curriculum

The MBA program's curriculum emphasizes the interdependencies among functional areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, organizational behavior, and production operations. It is designed to help students develop a thorough understanding of fundamental business concepts and acquire superior management skills.

Courses in communications, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, health care management, information technology, international business, supply chain management, and technology transfer help students gain a thorough understanding of emerging and established business trends.

The curriculum, which consists of 6 major components, 20 courses, and 80 units, underscores teamwork and effective communication. The 6 components include a communications workshop, core courses, elective courses, an internship, the capstone management course, and a case analysis project or master's thesis.

Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc)

Globalization, a revolution in technology, and increased regulation affecting internal accountants and external auditors have all contributed to demands for additional accountants with education beyond the baccalaureate degree. The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) program at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management fills this growing demand for qualified certified public accountants (CPAs), especially with a California law effective for years after 2013 requiring 150 semester hours (or 225 quarter hours) of applicable college credit.

Designed to be completed in three quarters, the goal of the 48-unit MPAc program is to prepare students with the 20/20 vision needed to become the ideal accounting and auditing professionals in the year 2020 and beyond. Students will benefit from a quality business education of a University of California caliber and learn from leading scholars and practitioners in the field. In addition, many influential business professionals at international accounting and auditing firms proudly call UCR their alma mater and actively recruit and support UCR students.

Opportunities to Gain Practical Experience

Internships are a key component of the program enabling students to explore career options, develop professional contacts, and build their resumes. An internship, which is normally taken after coursework is completed, must run at least 5 weeks and requires a minimum of 120 hours of work.

Students who are working professionals may be able to complete their internships with their current employers. Other students have interned at companies such as Deloitte, Sony Corporation of America, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Sun Microsystems.

Students can complete an industry-based group analysis as part of the capstone course. This project, along with the internship, provides AGSM graduate students with real-world experience.

Experienced and Skilled Faculty

The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management adheres to the high standards that the University of California -- Riverside has established for selecting faculty members.

The MBA program's faculty members are experts in their fields. In fact, many of them have developed international reputations for research in areas such as e-commerce, health care management, and international business.

For example, Distinguished Professor Ted Mock received 2 AAA/Deloitte Wildman Awards for his research papers on accounting practices. In addition, the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences honored Professor Yunzeng Wang for the contributions that his research has made to management practice.

Financial Assistance

In addition to the Federal Student Loan Program, MBA applicants may be eligible to receive teaching assistantships, research assistantships, merit fellowships, and professional fee fellowships.

Students may also apply for scholarships from private institutions through AGSM's scholarship program.

Career Placement for MBA Students and Alumni

MBA Career Services provide career planning and placement resources that help students and alumni achieve professional success. Resources include an alumni career network, campus interviews, career counseling, career seminars and workshops, computerized employment databases, and professional development, which includes job offer evaluation, mock interviews, networking, and resume critique.

Graduates have obtained positions at a wide range of companies including Acorn Technology, Ernst and Young, Smith Barney, and Verizon.

A Rewarding Education, an Exciting Experience

The University of California -- Riverside is located in Riverside, California, which is only 50 miles from Los Angeles. Riverside is situated near the Santa Ana River and the San Bernardino Mountains. It is approximately 1 hour's drive from Pacific Ocean beaches and beautiful deserts.

The university's commitment to educational excellence, location within a major business hub, and close proximity to outdoor recreation and cultural/entertainment offerings make studying for a MBA at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management an exciting and rewarding experience for graduate students.

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Business Administration Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Accountancy Master of Professional Accountancy (MP Ac)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 88
• Doctoral Degrees Not reported
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? No
• Terminal master's degree available? Not reported

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Optional
• Doctoral Degrees Required and Required
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied439
• Accepted216
• Acceptance Rate49%
• Enrolled98
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $100
• Application Fee - International $125
• Electronic applications accepted? Not Reported
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Yes
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline September 1st May 1st Not Reported
• Winter deadline December 1st September 1st Not Reported
• Spring deadline March 1st October 1st Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGMAT or GRE, minimum GPA of 3.2
• Doctoral's DegreesGMAT or GRE
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL required, 550 paper based, TOEFL iBT, IELTS required

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *Not Reported
• Out-of-state tuition *Not Reported
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year feesNot Reported
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsMay 1
• Types of financial support availableFellowships, Research Assitantships, Teaching Assistantships, Tuition Waivers, Career or Field-Related Internships, Institutionally-sponsored Loans, Scholarship and/or loans

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students183
• Female Percentage50%
• Male Percentage50%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students183
• Part-time Percentage3%
• Full-time Percentage97%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino9%
• Black / African American5%
• White / Caucasian33%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian49%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races0%
• Unknown4%

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty51
• Full-time Percentage47%
• Part-time Percentage53%
• Female Percentage18%
• Male Percentage82%

• Existing Research
• Focus of faculty researchOption pricing, marketing, decision modeling, new technologies in cost accounting, supply chain management, operations, production and inventory systems, entrepreneurial finance, e-commerce
• Externally sponsored research expenditures last yearNot Reported