Management - Global Executive MBA for Asia Pacific

Completion of the intensive 15-month course of study leads to two separate regular M.B.A. degrees, one awarded by UCLA and one awarded by the National University of Singapore (NUS). Each degree requires the satisfactory completion of the degree requirements at the other institution. Students complete 36 units in courses taught by UCLA faculty and 36 units in courses taught by National University of Singapore faculty.

The program consists of six modules, with the first module of UCLA-based instruction starting in August. Each module lasts six weeks. All instruction is in English.

Modules are taught in the following locations and time periods.

For each module, the first two weeks involve the completion of reading assignments and written work that prepares students for classroom instruction that takes place in weeks three and four. Weeks five and six are spent doing projects or take-home examinations and case analyses. Students take at least eight units of UCLA course work per term, beginning with Term 2.

For the UCLA MBA degree, required courses include MGMTGEX 402, 403, 445A, 445B, 445C, 410, 404, 412, 406A, and 406B plus four units of elective courses. In addition, a maximum of 4 units of 596 may be applied toward the degree course requirements and may replace equivalent units from another course. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Teaching Experience

Not required.

Field Experience

Not required.

Capstone Plan

The capstone plan requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of the Management Practicum Program (MGMTGEX 445A-C) with a grade of “B” or better. Teams of students work with client firms to address global strategic issues. Students are individually evaluated by three UCLA faculty members who supervise the project to ensure that students’ work and contribution adhere to the rigorous academic requirements of the program.

Thesis Plan

None.

Time-to-Degree

The normative time to completion of the degree is 15 months. All members of the class follow the same schedule.

MAXIMUM TTD

Termination of Graduate Study and Appeal of Termination

University Policy

A student who fails to meet the above requirements may be recommended for termination of graduate study. A graduate student may be disqualified from continuing in the graduate program for a variety of reasons. The most common is failure to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average (3.00) required by the Academic Senate to remain in good standing (some programs require a higher grade point average). Other examples include failure of examinations, lack of timely progress toward the degree and poor performance in core courses. Probationary students (those with cumulative grade point averages below 3.00) are subject to immediate dismissal upon the recommendation of their department. University guidelines governing termination of graduate students, including the appeal procedure, are outlined in Standards and Procedures for Graduate Study at UCLA.

UCLA is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by numerous special agencies. Information regarding the University's accreditation may be obtained from the Office of Academic Planning and Budget, 2107 Murphy Hall.