FAQs, Health Care Executive MBA - The Paul Merage School of Business, UC Irvine

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General Questions About the HCEMBA Program

1)	Does this program award the same degree as the Full-Time MBA Program and the Fully Employed MBA Program at Merage?

	Yes. All Merage MBA students receive identical MBA degrees, and the same internationally renowned faculty teaches all MBA programs.

2)	How is the HCEMBA program different than the other MBA programs offered at Merage?

	The HCEMBA program is specifically designed for health care professionals who want to gain business expertise. While the course titles are the same as the Executive MBA program, many courses use health care subjects as examples.

3)	What is the class meeting schedule?

	Classes meet one weekend per month, from Thursday at 7:00 pm through Sunday noon. Students begin in the fall and attend eight consecutive 10-week quarters, including the summer. In addition, you are required to attend three mandatory residentials. These include a five -day opening residential; a weeklong residential midway through; and a final five-day final residential.

4)	How long is the MBA program?

	Students begin in the fall, and the program takes 24 months to complete.

5)	How much time do students spend outside the classroom working on projects?

	Merage HCEMBA students spend an average of 15-20 hours a week outside the classroom on individual assignments and group projects.

6)	How large is the entering class?

	The HCEMBA entering class will be between 40-50 students.

7)	Does my undergraduate degree need to be in business?

	You are not required to have an undergraduate degree in the business area. The Merage School recruits and admits individuals from a broad range of academic and professional backgrounds, many of whom have advanced or doctoral degrees.

8)	What is the cost of the Health Care Executive MBA Program?

	The total cost for the 2010-2012 HCEMBA Program is: $94,850 or $11,856 per individual quarter. There are eight quarters in the program. Tuition includes registration, textbooks and materials, course software, parking, lodging during all three residentials, and meals while on campus.

9)	Is financial aid available?

	Yes. Financial aid is not based on need. A number of financial aid opportunities are available, including government and private loans. See Financial Aid for more information.

10)	Do you recommend I visit the campus?

	Yes. We encourage you to contact us at any time and attend an information session to find out more about the program. Information sessions are regularly held.

11)	Are there any prerequisites for this program?

All prospective students need to have some familiarity with quantitative material. Many students take refresher classes in business math, statistics, calculus and/or finance. It is important to demonstrate competence in analytical skills in your application, either through undergraduate math courses or your GMAT score. We also recommend students have a working knowledge of Excel prior to starting the program.

General Application Questions

1)	What are the minimum requirements for admittance to the HCEMBA program?

	Students must have a Bachelor’s Degree (a GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred) and a minimum of eight years of work experience. GMAT results may be requested. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results may required if the language of instruction at your undergraduate university was not in English.

2)	How much is the application fee? Can it be waived?

	The application fee is $150. We waive the application fee for veterans and current members of the U.S. military.

3)	What does the Admissions Committee look for in an applicant?

	Work experience is valued very highly, and the committee is looking for progression in your career, accomplishments, and your sphere of influence.

4)	When are the application deadlines?

	See Applying to the HCEMBA Program for application deadlines.

5)	To where shall I have my transcripts mailed?

Paper documents should be sent to this mailing address:

University of California, Irvine
The Paul Merage School of Business
Executive MBA Programs Office
MPAA 101
Irvine, CA 92697-3130

6)	How do I apply?

	Please use the online application.

7)	Is the GMAT required?

	The GMAT is an optional component of the application. The GMAT exam is highly recommended for those applicants who are unable to demonstrate, either through past academic performance or work experience, sufficient strength in the areas of quantitative and analytical reasoning. Note that the Admission Committee may request some candidates to submit a GMAT score.

8)	From whom should I get my letters of recommendation?

You should have people who are very familiar with your professional skill set complete the letters of recommendation. Two letters of recommendation are required for every candidate. At least one letter should come from your current employer or supervisor, or from recent employers or supervisors. If you are a CEO or entrepreneur, a letter from a colleague would be appropriate. Letters should contain specific and relevant details about your performance. We recommend that you submit these recommendations online. If you have been referred by an alum of the Merage School of Business, you should include a letter of recommendation from the alum in addition to the two required letters of recommendation.

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Next application deadline: March 5th. Partial merit based scholarships available. Ranked #23 among Best Graduate Programs for Physician Executives (Modern Healthcare)

Next application deadline: March 5th. Partial merit based scholarships available.

Ranked #23 among Best Graduate Programs for Physician Executives
(Modern Healthcare)