Academics
Beyond an “amazing location,” in Los Angeles, the UCLA Anderson School of Management fosters a “very collaborative culture” and offers “ties to every industry.” To begin with, the school is “leading the way in renewable energy and transportation.” There’s also a strong “focus on entertainment, media and sports.” And many students boast that Anderson provides a “competitive advantage in the tech [world]—both in terms of curriculum and…connections.” Just as crucial, UCLA MBAs are really “encouraged to lead in things they are passionate about be it their industry, wine, intramural sports, charity, etc.” What’s more, Anderson’s “entrepreneurial approach to learning” is simply “fantastic” and the program “regularly has seminars with local entrepreneurs.” Inside the classroom, students here are greeted by “knowledgeable” and “inspiring” professors. By and large, they tend to be “very forward thinking.” And many students love that it’s quite “easy to forge relationships [with them] outside of class. Anderson MBA students also give high marks to the administration, noting they’re “quick to listen and adapt.”