Blog: Archive for the “University of California Los Angeles (Anderson)” Category

Although UCLA Anderson might not be as well known internationally as other top-ranked U.S. business schools, it has invested in the development of resources dedicated to international business. International courses include “International Business Economics,” “Global Marketing Management” and “Business and Economics in Emerging Markets,” which explores market reform processes in Latin America, Eastern Europe and … Read More  

Perhaps because of UCLA Anderson’s close ties to Hollywood and to the media and entertainment industries, the school has taken the lead in offering alternative essay questions to applicants—alternative in the sense of involving a nonwritten response. Anderson began by offering applicants the option to submit a short audio recording of their answer to one … Read More  

When you select an MBA program, you are not just choosing your learning environment, but are also making a commitment to a community. Each Thursday, we offer a window into life “beyond the MBA classroom” at a top business school. Its name a nod to the famous Tour de France, the Tour de Strand is … Read More  

Many MBA applicants feel that they are purchasing a brand, but the educational experience itself is crucial to your future, and no one will affect your education more than your professors. Each Wednesday, we profile a standout professor as identified by students. Today, we profile John de Figueiredo from theUCLA Anderson School of Management. Students … Read More  

Many acknowledge UCLA Anderson’s unique connections to the media and entertainment industry. Far fewer MBA aspirants are aware of the tremendous opportunities Anderson provides to students interested in investment management. Established in 1987, the Anderson Student Investment Fund (SIF) offers a limited-enrollment course that provides students with a hands-on opportunity to apply what they have … Read More