Rady MBA Programs
CHALLENGEThe Rady School is unlike any other business school. Innovation, pursuit of the extraordinary, risk-taking, reinventing companies and creating new companies are at the core of everything we do. The Rady School MBA program, with its unique culture of innovation, is a magnet for individuals who challenge the status quo. INNOVATERady MBA students are individuals from diverse professional backgrounds who share in the excitement of discovery and innovation. They recognize that the growth of any industry, emerging and established, is led by those who build bridges between business and science & technology. TRANSFORMWhether you want to launch your own business, move your company to the next level or forge a new path for your career, while at the Rady School you will learn how to transform your passion and ideas into professional success. |
Selina Lai, FlexEvening MBA 2012 
Photo by Nick Abadilla Selina Lai received a B.S. in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the University of Illinois. Why did you want to return to school and get an MBA?I wanted to understand business viewpoints and concerns, their implications on my work and gain experience through Lab to Market. I also wanted to develop my network within the program and in the San Diego business community. I'm excited to have met professionals from all industries and functions, as well as others from the defense industry. Finally, I wanted a credential to set myself apart and show business acumen, as well as technical competence. Why did you choose the Rady School?UC San Diego’s reputation of academic excellence and innovation attracted me, as well as the Rady connection with local businesses and other UC San Diego departments. Rady's location helps me balance work, life and school and enables me to take advantage of university events during the week. Classes such as New Product Development are taught by experienced industry professionals, who provide a different and valuable perspective. Last, but definitely not least, the active and satisfied alumni convinced me of the value of Rady. Alumni are very involved and willing to provide their expertise to Rady students. How have your Rady courses helped you in your current role at General Atomics? Have you been able to use what you’ve learned in your work?Our courses provide different frameworks to analyze issues at work. Open-ended solutions to complex problems contrast with engineering courses where everyone is trying to reach a pre-determined solution. This is training me to approach a problem, define the assumptions, devise a solution, point out inconsistencies and provide supporting information for my decision. These skills are valuable in everyday work. Anything else you would like to share?Staff and faculty are extremely responsive to input from students, which shows Rady’s commitment to customize the Rady experience. Students bring in speakers and organize events to customize the learning experience making it relevant and interesting, which is a unique experience in a school with a smaller student body. Selina Lai, FlexEvening MBA 2012
Photo by Nick Abadilla Selina Lai received a B.S. in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the University of Illinois. Why did you want to return to school and get an MBA?I wanted to understand business viewpoints and concerns, their implications on my work and gain experience through Lab to Market. I also wanted to develop my network within the program and in the San Diego business community. I'm excited to have met professionals from all industries and functions, as well as others from the defense industry. Finally, I wanted a credential to set myself apart and show business acumen, as well as technical competence. Why did you choose the Rady School?UC San Diego’s reputation of academic excellence and innovation attracted me, as well as the Rady connection with local businesses and other UC San Diego departments. Rady's location helps me balance work, life and school and enables me to take advantage of university events during the week. Classes such as New Product Development are taught by experienced industry professionals, who provide a different and valuable perspective. Last, but definitely not least, the active and satisfied alumni convinced me of the value of Rady. Alumni are very involved and willing to provide their expertise to Rady students. How have your Rady courses helped you in your current role at General Atomics? Have you been able to use what you’ve learned in your work?Our courses provide different frameworks to analyze issues at work. Open-ended solutions to complex problems contrast with engineering courses where everyone is trying to reach a pre-determined solution. This is training me to approach a problem, define the assumptions, devise a solution, point out inconsistencies and provide supporting information for my decision. These skills are valuable in everyday work. Anything else you would like to share?Staff and faculty are extremely responsive to input from students, which shows Rady’s commitment to customize the Rady experience. Students bring in speakers and organize events to customize the learning experience making it relevant and interesting, which is a unique experience in a school with a smaller student body. Matt Gorovoy, FlexEvening MBA 2012 
Photo by Nick Abadilla Matt Gorovoy received a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Illinois at Chicago Why did you want to return to school and get an MBA?In my scientific career, I encountered situations where the efficiency of new technology commercialization was decreased simply because I did not have a sufficient understanding of the business side of this process. I was striving to fill the gap in my knowledge, therefore I decided to go back to school and pursue an MBA. Why did you choose the Rady School?If I were asked to describe my ideal MBA program I would list several characteristics such as a focus on innovation, a strong connection with the biotech industry, students with expertise and interest in technology and innovation and a curriculum structured around commercialization of scientific discoveries. I was very excited to find out that the Rady School offered what I was looking for. Now, being a part of the school I have to say that the MBA program at Rady not only matched but by far exceeded my expectations. How has your MBA course work applied to your research or other current work? Have you been able to use what you've learned?From the very first day at school, almost everything I learned helped me to be more efficient at building my research efforts around commercialization of new technologies. For instance, I learned how to evaluate, establish and work with the intellectual property portfolio and acquired a deeper understanding about licensing of technologies, just to mention a few. How has Rady impacted you?The Rady School of Management changed and energized my life and my way of thinking. I became more focused, structured, innovative and efficient at what I do. Almost every day at Rady provides me with the new insights and opens new horizons. Besides great professors and stuff, a tremendous asset at Rady are the people working in MBA Career Connections. They are happy to advise about any issue from the cover letter through the resignation letter, building an approach to career development that has a visible trajectory to success. |
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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:
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. Full-Time MBA:
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Fees for the MBA programs are subject to change and approval by the UC Regents. For more information, please refer to our Web site under your program of interest.
The FlexMBA program is a self–supporting program with no state funding. Fellowship funding may be available from private donors for this program. FlexMBA applicants are encouraged to see what assistance may be available through their employer, through filing the FAFSA for federal unsubsidized loans or through private loans. Yes, to read more about active military personnel and veterans educational benefits click here. Interviews are by invitation only. We will contact you to schedule an appointment. All admitted students will have been interviewed.
For more about our MBA programs, please click here. For more about our SIO Ph.D./MBA program or our Ph.D. program, please click here. There is no automatic transfer to the Rady MBA. You must submit an application for admission consideration. Any transfer of credits would be on a case-by-case basis and generally only a limited number of electives would be considered.  |
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