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Rady School of Management, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr #0554, La Jolla, US, San Diego United States
The Rady School of Management is centered on the development of leaders who pursue the extraordinary. A Rady MBA provides a foundation in business principles, as well as the inspiration students need to achieve their goals.
Location: The Rady School is located on 1,200 acres of coastal woodland in La Jolla, California. As part of the University of California, San Diego, the Rady School offers access to a world-renowned center of research. Students live and learn in a hub of innovation, and benefit from Rady’s connections with the 500 biomedical companies and 1,400 software companies that call San Diego home.
Professional Development: Rady students are recruited by top-employers throughout the nation, and supported by Rady’s Career Connections staff/
Students have the opportunity to participate in programs to jumpstart their professional development, including mystartupXX, the Executive Mentor program and Rady Venture Fund. In 11 years, Rady graduates have founded 115 companies, and launched over 100 products within other companies.
Recognition: 1st in Intellectual Capital, BusinessWeek’s 2014 US full-time MBA -1st in San Diego in 2014: Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (US News) -1st in San Diego in 2014: Full-Time MBA (Poet & Quants’) -57th US full-time MBA, Poet & Quants’ 2014
The Rady School of Management is centered on the development of leaders who pursue the extraordinary. A Rady MBA provides a foundation in business principles, as well as the inspiration students need to achieve their goals.
Location: The Rady School is located on 1,200 acres of coastal woodland in La Jolla, California. As part of the University of California, San Diego, the Rady School offers access to a world-renowned center of research. Students live and learn in a hub of innovation, and benefit from Rady’s connections with the 500 biomedical companies and 1,400 software companies that call San Diego home.
Professional Development: Rady students are recruited by top-employers throughout the nation, and supported by Rady’s Career Connections staff/
Students have the opportunity to participate in programs to jumpstart their professional development, including mystartupXX, the Executive Mentor program and Rady Venture Fund. In 11 years, Rady graduates have founded 115 companies, and launched over 100 products within other companies.
Recognition: 1st in Intellectual Capital, BusinessWeek’s 2014 US full-time MBA -1st in San Diego in 2014: Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (US News) -1st in San Diego in 2014: Full-Time MBA (Poet & Quants’) -57th US full-time MBA, Poet & Quants’ 2014
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Rady School of Management, UC San Diego is one of the top universities in San Diego, United States. It is ranked #101-110 in Executive MBA Rankings - Global 2025.
•Full-Time MBA •FlexWeekend and FlexEvening MBA for working professionals •Ph.D. in Management •Concurrent Ph.D./MBA with Scripps Institution of Oceanography •Undergraduate Courses •Executive Development Courses •Master of Finance
What is the minimum GMAT score for the MBA Program?
There is no minimum requirement; however, the average GMAT scores have been in the high 600s for the Full-Time MBA program. Details can be found in the class profile under your program of interest. GMAT scores may serve to balance lower undergraduate academic performance and are good predictors of how well students will do in the required core classes. GMAT scores in one sitting are evaluated, not averaged from multiple sittings. A waiver of the GMAT will be considered for applicants who have: •completed an M.D. at an accredited U.S. medical school, or •completed a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a technical, scientific or quantitatively-based discipline at an accredited U.S. institution •completed a Master’s degree in engineering, science or a quantitatively-based discipline with a GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent), have at least 8 years of relevant work experience and are applying to the FlexMBA program for working professionals. Applicants should consult with MBA Admissions for further information. The GRE or LSAT will not be accepted in substitution for the GMAT.
Is work experience required for admission consideration?
We don’t require a minimum number of years of work experience. Each year we admit a small number of students directly from undergraduate or graduate studies without work experience. We will want to understand why is now the right time for you to pursue an MBA degree. Several factors considered to determine your contribution to the class – teamwork, leadership potential, excellent academic records, possible undergraduate internships, community work, extracurricular activities, etc.
Does the Rady School view military service as relevant work experience?
Yes, the admissions team recognizes the valuable leadership skills that applicants with military service can bring to the Rady School. Members of the military and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in speaking to a current student or alumni with a military background, this can be arranged through the Rady MBA Admissions Office.
How long is the MBA program at Rady?
Full-Time MBA – 21 months FlexWeekend MBA – 24 months FlexEvening MBA – 30 months Master of Finance - 12 months
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Rady School of Management, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr #0554, La Jolla, US, San Diego United States
# 101-110Executive MBA Rankings - Global
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About Rady School of Management, UC San Diego
The Rady School of Management is centered on the development of leaders who pursue the extraordinary. A Rady MBA provides a foundation in business principles, as well as the inspiration students need to achieve their goals.
Location: The Rady School is located on 1,200 acres of coastal woodland in La Jolla, California. As part of the University of California, San Diego, the Rady School offers access to a world-renowned center of research. Students live and learn in a hub of innovation, and benefit from Rady’s connections with the 500 biomedical companies and 1,400 software companies that call San Diego home.
Professional Development: Rady students are recruited by top-employers throughout the nation, and supported by Rady’s Career Connections staff/
Students have the opportunity to participate in programs to jumpstart their professional development, including mystartupXX, the Executive Mentor program and Rady Venture Fund. In 11 years, Rady graduates have founded 115 companies, and launched over 100 products within other companies.
Recognition: 1st in Intellectual Capital, BusinessWeek’s 2014 US full-time MBA -1st in San Diego in 2014: Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (US News) -1st in San Diego in 2014: Full-Time MBA (Poet & Quants’) -57th US full-time MBA, Poet & Quants’ 2014
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About Rady School of Management, UC San Diego
The Rady School of Management is centered on the development of leaders who pursue the extraordinary. A Rady MBA provides a foundation in business principles, as well as the inspiration students need to achieve their goals.
Location: The Rady School is located on 1,200 acres of coastal woodland in La Jolla, California. As part of the University of California, San Diego, the Rady School offers access to a world-renowned center of research. Students live and learn in a hub of innovation, and benefit from Rady’s connections with the 500 biomedical companies and 1,400 software companies that call San Diego home.
Professional Development: Rady students are recruited by top-employers throughout the nation, and supported by Rady’s Career Connections staff/
Students have the opportunity to participate in programs to jumpstart their professional development, including mystartupXX, the Executive Mentor program and Rady Venture Fund. In 11 years, Rady graduates have founded 115 companies, and launched over 100 products within other companies.
Recognition: 1st in Intellectual Capital, BusinessWeek’s 2014 US full-time MBA -1st in San Diego in 2014: Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA (US News) -1st in San Diego in 2014: Full-Time MBA (Poet & Quants’) -57th US full-time MBA, Poet & Quants’ 2014
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
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Rady School of Management, UC San Diego is one of the top universities in San Diego, United States. It is ranked #101-110 in Executive MBA Rankings - Global 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
•Full-Time MBA •FlexWeekend and FlexEvening MBA for working professionals •Ph.D. in Management •Concurrent Ph.D./MBA with Scripps Institution of Oceanography •Undergraduate Courses •Executive Development Courses •Master of Finance
There is no minimum requirement; however, the average GMAT scores have been in the high 600s for the Full-Time MBA program. Details can be found in the class profile under your program of interest. GMAT scores may serve to balance lower undergraduate academic performance and are good predictors of how well students will do in the required core classes. GMAT scores in one sitting are evaluated, not averaged from multiple sittings. A waiver of the GMAT will be considered for applicants who have: •completed an M.D. at an accredited U.S. medical school, or •completed a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a technical, scientific or quantitatively-based discipline at an accredited U.S. institution •completed a Master’s degree in engineering, science or a quantitatively-based discipline with a GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent), have at least 8 years of relevant work experience and are applying to the FlexMBA program for working professionals. Applicants should consult with MBA Admissions for further information. The GRE or LSAT will not be accepted in substitution for the GMAT.
We don’t require a minimum number of years of work experience. Each year we admit a small number of students directly from undergraduate or graduate studies without work experience. We will want to understand why is now the right time for you to pursue an MBA degree. Several factors considered to determine your contribution to the class – teamwork, leadership potential, excellent academic records, possible undergraduate internships, community work, extracurricular activities, etc.
Yes, the admissions team recognizes the valuable leadership skills that applicants with military service can bring to the Rady School. Members of the military and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in speaking to a current student or alumni with a military background, this can be arranged through the Rady MBA Admissions Office.
Full-Time MBA – 21 months FlexWeekend MBA – 24 months FlexEvening MBA – 30 months Master of Finance - 12 months