The University of California, Riverside (UCR or UC Riverside), is a public research university in Riverside, California. It is one of the 10 general campuses of the University of California system. The school transforms the lives of the diverse people of California, the nation, and the world through the discovery, communication, translation, application, and preservation of knowledge – thereby enriching the state’s economic, social, cultural, and environmental future.
AGSM’s campus is in Riverside, in inland Southern California. The region is the fastest growing and changing region in the country. It is known for its international trade and commerce and is a growing hub for business and innovation. It’s also a growing entrepreneurial city and provides plenty of opportunities for graduates to gain work experience and kickstart their business careers.
AGSM offers two MBA programs. The Full-Time MBA is a 21-month, on-campus program for career starters and early career professionals. And the Professional MBA is a part-time flexible program designed for working professionals with at least two years of work experience.
UC Riverside School of Business is accredited by AACSB. The AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
AGSM offers several MBA scholarships, including the Graduate Student Scholarships (awarded on merit; amounts vary), the Alumni Referral Scholarships (awarded to candidates who have been referred to by UCR AGSM alumni; worth 10,000 USD), and the Teaching Assistantships and Readerships (awarded to candidates who meet the Work-Study Program criteria and are eligible to work as a TA or a Reader).
Riverside is a great location to live and study. It has ample infrastructure and low costs of living. It’s one of the fastest-growing regions in California and enjoys close proximity to Los Angeles. A large number of businesses are owned by women. While you study there, be sure to visit the World’s Largest Paper Cup. It is also one of the few places that still hosts drive-in movie theaters.
