Top Ranked MBA Programs in California
As the cost of MBA programs increase, students are looking to apply to the best programs that will be worth their investment. Students in California in particular have a number of choices to consider. The following top-ranked MBA programs are offered by some of California's most prestigious schools with track records consistently indicating success and excellence.
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University of California, Davis: Working Professional MBA
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Offering programs in San Francisco and Sacramento, UC Davis offers a premium quality MBA program without sacrificing convenience for professionals looking to continue working. Students are required to attend the program only two days a week and also has classes in Bishop Ranch Business Park - accessible by public transportation. Areas of concentration include Brand Management, Corporate Finance and International Business complete with an international study trip option. The program can be completed in two to three years. This MBA program has been ranked 16th by Forbes nationwide in 2005.
University of Southern California: Marshall Full Time MBA
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Ranked at #26 in 2010 among U.S. programs by Business Week, USC boasts one of the most internationally sensitive and culturally diverse MBA programs in the U.S. More than 50 percent of the 2012 class is made up of minorities and represent 18 countries. Their specialty is preparing students for international business -- requiring students to spend one year internationally working in a professional environment. This year concludes with a program called PRIME -- Pacific Rim International Management Education which takes students on a 10-day trip networking with companies in the Pacific, Latin America or Europe.
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University of California, Los Angeles: Anderson Executive MBA
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The Anderson Executive MBA boasts one of the most accelerated EMBA programs at less than two years to complete. Ranked at #8 by Business Week in 2010, this MBA is geared towards aspiring senior executives with 10-13 years of management experience. This degree can be completed only spending two weekends per month with academic projects closely integrated to their current work. The specialization of this MBA revolves around Strategic Management Research. There is also an international exchange program built in the program which allows students to study in partner MBA programs in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South Africa and Latin America.
University of California: Berkeley: Haas Full Time MBA
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At #8 nationwide in 2010, UC Berkeley prides itself on continuing its reputation as a premium undergraduate business school as well as a top-rated MBA school. UC Berkeley's full time MBA program takes one year to complete, requiring 51 units taken during four semesters over the fall and spring. In addition to taking core business classes, students are required to complete an experiential learning requirement. This requirement is a hands-on team project in which students are tasked to develop new ventures or analyze strategies in industries and countries of their choosing.
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References
- Bloomberg BusinessWeek: The Best U.S. Business Schools 2010
- University of California, Davis: Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Working Professional MBA Program
- USC Marshall: Overview
- UCLA Anderson School of Management: Executive MBA Program
- University of California, Berkeley: Degree Requirements
- Forbes.com: Best Business Schools
