Full-Time MBA | Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion As a world-class business school, we have a duty to help dismantle systemic racism and discrimination and promote diversity in the business world.

As an institution of higher learning and a cornerstone of the Orange County business community, the Merage School believes that a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion uplifts us all.


We are committed to breaking down barriers to higher education while celebrating the contributions and achievements of all students—regardless of culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion or nationality.

We believe that as a world-class business school, we have a duty to help dismantle systemic racism and discrimination and promote diversity in the business world.

It was important to me that the school I chose was making a conscious effort to partner with organizations like these to attract underrepresented students. Thankfully, the inclusive community that the Merage School provides has helped me realize that I can bring all my identities to the table at once.
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Resources

Partnerships

 

Reaching Out MBA

 

Reaching Out MBA focuses on connecting the LGBTQ+ MBA community. The organization provides year round programming for students and professionals anchored by the annual ROMBA conference. UCI Merage School participates in the MBA Summit & Expo for prospective LGBTQ+ students during the ROMBA conference. 

 

Jumpstart Advisory Group

 

 

The JumpStart Advisory Group (JSAG) specializes in identifying and developing highly skilled diverse professionals who possess the expertise, experience and academic credentials for today’s competitive market.

 

Affiliations

 

Prospanica

 

 

The mission of Prospanica is to increase the number of Hispanics graduating from MBA programs through scholarships, professional development, and mentorship.

 

NBMBAA

 

 

National Black MBA Association strives to be the premier business organization serving Black professionals.

 

California Forums for Diversity in Graduate Education

  

The California Forums for Diversity in Graduate Education, planned by a consortium of public and private colleges and universities from throughout California, have been designed particularly to meet the needs of advanced undergraduates and master's candidates who belong to groups that are currently underrepresented in doctoral-level programs. The groups include low-income and first-generation college students and especially African Americans, American Indians, Chicanos/Latinos, Filipinos, Pacific Islanders, Asian American women, and Asian American men in the arts, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences.

 

SIEML

  

SIEML is a systemwide initiative that aims to increase diversity in graduate business programs at the six University of California business schools.

 

MBA Veterans Network

 

 

Founded in 2009, the MBA Veterans Network® is a professional networking and advocacy organization dedicated to connecting military veteran students and alumni of the world’s top-ranked universities with employers who value their elite academic credentials, military leadership abilities, and limitless career potential.