Undergraduate Programs

Where Academic Excellence Meets Real-World Impact

About Us

Business leaders today face complex challenges that demand innovation, analytical thinking, and a global perspective. At UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business, you’ll gain the knowledge and leadership skills to navigate these challenges through a team-based program focused on decision-making, critical thinking, digital transformation, and collaboration. Our mission is to develop transformational leaders who are globally competitive and prepared to make an impact in a diverse, student-centered community.

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Academic Advising

The Merage Undergraduate Programs Office supports students in achieving their academic and professional goals while overseeing the Business Administration major and minors in Management, Accounting, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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The Merage School has abundant opportunities to get involved with faculty, students, and professionals, but my favorite memory was the International Residency Trip to Switzerland. During this trip, I met and developed relationships with new students, and the camaraderie that was created on that trip was something I will never forget. Additionally, we had the opportunity to see beautiful scenery, learn about the niche culture of Switzerland's hospitality industry, and get hands-on learning experiences with faculty and industry leaders.

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Undergraduate Events

Explore upcoming Merage Undergraduate Programs and MUSA events, deadlines, and more. MUSA-affiliated organizations can submit events to the Undergraduate Programs Calendar using this form.

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Recent News

Stay informed with the latest updates, achievements and breakthroughs from our faculty, students and alumni.

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Moderating the Extremes: How AI is Changing Financial Research

Dr. Devin Shanthikumar, associate dean of undergraduate programs at the UCI Paul Merage School of Business, is at the forefront of AI-driven financial research. Her current research spans two important areas: examining how AI can be used to track extreme sentiment on social media platforms like Seeking Alpha, and using that to examine the impact of social media on extremeness, and exploring how AI can improve financial analyst forecasting. Taken together, these distinct research projects reveal the profound effect AI will have on financial markets.

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Incoming Students Experience the First-Ever Virtual 3D Tour

The UCI Paul Merage School of Business in partnership with Undergraduate Admissions hosted its first-ever virtual 3D pilot for admitted undergraduate students. Using Engage’s extended-reality (XR) platform, staff created an immersive experience for attendees, allowing them to explore the business school’s facilities from anywhere in the world.

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Students learn valuable soft skills in an encouraging environment in the LEADS program

The Leadership Experience And Development for Success Program is celebrating its five-year anniversary.

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