We are excited to announce that our Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) degree has been recognized as a STEM designated field of study beginning this fall. Students who complete the MPAc degree will now have the opportunity to qualify for an additional two-year STEM extension of theirpost-completion OPT work permission. The Rady School MPAc degree is now one of only 24% of specialized masters programs in the U.S. to earn STEM designation. Our Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Finance are also STEM designated programs.
The MPAc program is the Rady School’s newest graduate degree. This program was created with the guidance of world-class faculty to address the evolving educational needs of the accounting industry. With a focus on a personalized career plan and accessible, supportive faculty, the MPAc program at the Rady School is designed to prepare you for an accelerated career in accounting.
We are proud to share that the Rady School is recognized as a Top-Veteran School by U.S. Veterans magazine. The list of schools was compiled from market research, independent research, diversity conference participation and survey responses.
Earlier this month, the Rady School also announced a new partnership with San Diego Military Advisory Council. We will provide research support for the annual Military Economic Impact Report (MEIR), for which associate professor Sally Sadoff will lead a data analysis, supported by a group of Rady School MBA students. The MEIR is an independent annual study to comprehensively quantify the impact of defense-related expenditures on the San Diego region’s economy.
The Rady School is proud to offer benefits to our Veterans, including:
We will waive the application fee current and former members of the military applying to any Rady MBA program. Please contact Graduate Admissions to receive the application fee waiver before submitting your application.
In the Spring and Fall, we offer complimentary GMAT Prep courses to eligible military veterans or active duty personnel.
As part of the Yellow Ribbon Program, we partner with the Veteran’s Administration to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the tuition and fee amounts payable under the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Our StartR Veteran program is a commitment to provide Veterans with entrepreneurial programs, resulting in greater confidence and increased skills as they transition into the civilian world. The program utilizes a “Veterans helping Veterans” approach, providing participants with inspiration, support and mentoring throughout the 10 session program.
The Rady School’s small size means that our career management center can provide individualized attention as you assess your strengths and explore the career path that is right for you.
Hear from Rady Veteran alumni about their experience:
“Being accepted to Rady was a life-changing experience and really solidified the transition plan I had from the Military to the civilian world.” – Robert Sweetman II (MBA ’19)
“Being a former counterintelligence agent, I’m very inquisitive. I’m always asking questions and I always want to understand what makes things work and why. When I was able to see the touchpoints that the Rady program has relative towards healthcare, technology, broader sciences and business, [it was clear that] they don’t just you these individual disciplines. They teach you how to blend them all together in order to actually make it function. That’s what the Rady experience was for me. That was the most valuable thing they gave me: to take a dream and turn it into reality.” – Clay Treska (MBA ’19)
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The Rady School of Management at UC San Diego is pleased to offer a unique fellowship opportunity for graduates of any University of California campus who are interested in pursuing a Master of Finance (MFin), MS in Business Analytics (MSBA), or Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) after graduation.
The Rady UC Fellowship guarantees $10,000 in fellowship
funding to qualified admitted students.
In order to be considered for this fellowship, individuals must apply and be admitted to the Rady MFin, MSBA, or MPAc program, and must have completed or be on track to complete a degree from one of the ten University of California schools: UC San Diego, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside, UC Merced, and UC San Francisco.
For more
information on the programs and the admissions process, please visit:
How do qualified MBA applicants select which program is a fit for them? Their reasons are varied, layered and often deeply personal.
According to a 2019 survey by the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants, the five most important factors influencing an MBA applicant’s school selection are: reputation, ranking, school culture, career impact and city/geographic location.
So, how does the Rady School of Management distinguish itself? We asked full-time MBA students to share what influenced their decision.
Valerie Wiest, Class of 2021
Valerie (center)
Rady offers one of the best entrepreneurship programs in the nation and it focuses on having a positive impact on the world through
innovation. This
mission was made clear from the start when, in our orientation, one of the
presenters led us through an activity that implored us to solve problems worth
solving. That idea of
entrepreneurship with a purpose is the very reason I wanted to obtain an MBA
and why Rady is such a special place.
Small cohort size. Having a relatively small
class means that I am able to connect with my classmates and teachers on a much
deeper level than I would be able to in a bigger cohort.
San Diego weather and proximity to the beach! You really can’t beat La Jolla. I wake up every day and feel like I am on vacation. I love living and going to school here.
Kartik Sanghi, Class of 2020
A verydiverse
and inclusive culture. We get an opportunity to work with people from
around the world and grow our network globally. This also exposes us to various
perspectives and help us broaden our thought process, which is a business skill
in itself.
San Diego is a hub for entrepreneurs that offers exposure to innovation in industries such as healthcare and technology. Rady’s courses, programs and events provide multiple platforms to get hands-on experience with innovative ideas and work with like-minded people. Rady has a terrific record of [cultivating] successful entrepreneurs.
Rady hasworld-class faculty who are subject matter experts in their fields and are proactive in sharing knowledge and offering guidance to students. All of the faculty are easily approachable and open for feedback. They also make sure to modify the course structure as the industry demands to keep students up-to-date with the latest trends.
Paul Wynns, Class of 2020
Rady’sculture of innovation and collaboration resonates strongly with me.
No entrepreneur goes it alone. I’m excited about the communities here where I
can stretch my collaborative skills and find like-minded colleagues across a
diversity of technical and life experience backgrounds.
The school is agile, responsive, and forward-leaning in its approach to its MBA program. Its relationships in the San Diego startup ecosystem are full of exciting opportunities for insight, mentorship, and connections with investors.
Ehsan Amozegar, Class of 2020
The spirit I got fromits people. Since the very first
email I sent to graduate programs, Rady staff answered me in detail. I could
tell it was not copy/paste [correspondence] sent to everyone. I received a
one-on-one Skype call and the admissions team helped me discover the school from
thousands of miles away. I experienced the same level of support once I got
into the school.
UC San Diego is among the bestyoung schools globally and the Rady School offers you lessons in agility and creativity. Young schools in general, and business schools specifically, require those characteristics. After all, these are the qualities that their students need to be taught!
Takuya Onda, Class of 2020
Takuya (right)
People around Rady
are collaborative and work with others in order to pursue something new.
With its strong connections in the local economy, Rady has helped my startup access
so many resources such as mentors, advice from professionals, and the
opportunity to make a pitch.
I can develop a rich relationship with my cohort. The size of about 50 students allows me to get to know everyone well. Since the Rady community is really close-knit, you feel a responsibility to make our community better than ever.
San Diego is the best place to study with no stress thanks to the beautiful weather and ocean. Even if you are exhausted from studying long hours, the wonderful sunset from campus would make you feel great at the end of the day.
There is a cross-cultural environment here that [is important for business]. People around Rady are totally open-minded and willing to learn.
Lorena Arellano, Class of 2021
The school is highly driven by innovation. Rady allows you to explore real-life scenarios in its Lab-to-Market course, which gives me the flexibility I am looking for to simulate specific mechanisms in my industry with help and advice from professors. Also, Rady is well recognized for its quantitative analysis expertise.
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