UC Irvine - Merage School of Business
Master in Management
Irvine, USA
Master degree
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 Apr 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 58,578 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Final Deadline for International Students
** tuition only - additional fees apply
Fast-track counseling
By contacting the school, you'll get access to free priority counselling for any study and application questions.
Key Summary
The UC Irvine Master in Management (MiM) program offers a strong foundation for students from any background who aspire to a career in business. This program teaches fundamentals across a range of key functional areas. Discover opportunities while learning from a world-class faculty and a diverse peer group.
Skills for Today’s Marketplace
MiM students acquire the analytical and critical thinking skills that are essential for success with top employers.
91%
Merage School graduates are employed within six months of graduation. Make your career happen.
Why Choose the MiM Program?
This program equips graduates with a broad foundation in core areas of business, including marketing, accounting, analytics and management. Through the program's capstone project, students gain real-world experience working for top companies in Southern California.
A Dynamic Learning Environment
Join a cohort of students from a broad spectrum of academic, social and cultural backgrounds.
Career Support
Personalized career services and access to the Merage Alumni Network equip you for long-term career success.
Real-World Experience
Collaborate with top companies like Disney, Amazon, Experian, and the LA Rams for hands-on project work in a capstone project.
STEM Designation
International students who seek long-term employment in the United States benefit from the program’s STEM designation for extended OPT opportunities.
Alleviate financial pressure to make your education more attainable and affordable.
UC Irvine offers a range of scholarships to help students achieve their academic goals. These awards recognize academic excellence and financial need, providing valuable support to make your education more affordable. Explore the available opportunities and find the right fit for you.
Merage Scholarship
- No application is required, it is open to all applicants
- Scholarship based on a holistic review of your application focused on competitive educational background and professional experience
- Up to $10,000 scholarship, applicants will be notified upon admission
Anteater Pathway Scholarship
- No application is required, it is open to UC Irvine undergraduates and alumni
- Supporting and recognizing talented UC Irvine students on their path to graduate business education
- Guaranteed $2,000 scholarship, applicants will be notified upon admission
Students must complete at least 12 courses, including 10 core courses, for a total of 36 units minimum. The number of units in the table is shown in parentheses.
Fall
- Business Immersion (0)
- Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
- Marketing (4)
- Business Statistics (2)
- Strategy (2)
Winter
- Financial Management (2)
- Data and Machine Intelligence (4)
- Capstone Prep (2)
- Elective (4)
Spring
- Operations (2)
- Organization and Leadership (4)
- Capstone (2)
- Elective (4)
Empower Your Growth
Every student is paired with an advisor from the School’s world-class Career Services team. From week 1, we will help you find opportunities to explore your interests and grow as a professional. Our program has a proven track record of success in helping graduates find jobs. We offer:
- Orange County is a hub for many Fortune 500 companies, offering exceptional career and professional growth opportunities
- Personal attention to your unique interests and goals
- Extensive alumni network connections for ongoing growth