William P. Pierskalla, Dean
In today's rapidly changing global marketplace, it is essential that professional managers be conversant with the latest concepts and principles of management. At UCLA's John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management, which is consistently ranked among the best such schools in the nation, students prepare to become first-rate managers with both specialized skills and a broad -understanding of the general economic, business, and man-agerial environment. This background enables them to become effective and efficient directors of organizations and people whether they are in the private, public, or not-for-profit sector.
Specifically, the Anderson School offers the business community a wide range of higher education programs that provide state-of-the-art information in a variety of fields. Through its faculty, the school advances the art and science of management by engaging in basic research in all fields of management and by educating scholars who can continue to create this new knowledge.
Anderson School students come from diverse professional and educational backgrounds and seek equally diverse personal and professional goals. Whether they choose to pursue the professional M.B.A., the academic M.S., or a Ph.D. in Management, they graduate with a broad understanding of people and organizations and with a sound technical background in the economic and mathematical concepts of management planning and decision making.
The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA offers a variety of programs leading to graduate degrees at the master's and doctoral levels. These include both an academic (M.S.) and professional (M.B.A.) master's, as well as a 21-month Executive M.B.A. Program designed for working managers who are moving from specialized areas into general management and a three-year Fully Employed M.B.A. Program for emerging managers. A Ph.D. in Management is also offered, as are a certificate Executive Program and research conferences and seminars for experienced managers.
The school offers an undergraduate minor in accounting and several undergraduate courses in management. Enrollment in these courses, although open to all University students who have completed the prerequisites, is limited.
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Science (M.S.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Ph.D.)
Using large-scale econometric models, the Business Forecasting Project makes quarterly and long-term forecasts of the national and California economies, focusing on unemployment and employment by three-digit SIC code. Results of the forecasts are announced at conferences attended by members of the media and leaders in business and government.
The Center for Digital Media's mission is to become an internationally recognized institution for studying the effects of new media and digital technologies on organizations and the business environment, providing a wellspring of fresh ideas on innovation in the field. The center actively exploits its location in Southern California to develop mutually beneficial relationships with major industries, providing its industrial partners with research studies, networking, consulting, and recruiting opportunities, while providing faculty and students with the latest information, project financing, access to decision makers, and research topics related to digital media.
The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) is dedicated to enhancing the teaching and understanding of issues related to the global marketplace. The center actively increases international business research across the campus through the direct funding of faculty research travel, graduate student research assistantships, and academic conferences.
The program of the Center for Technology Management combines academic analysis and objectivity with the real-world needs and concerns of high-tech companies that manufacture advanced technology products or use them to produce other goods or services. The center's distinctive M.B.A. in Technology Management Program immerses students in the issues and concerns relative to technology in business today.
The Harold Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies provides academic and extracurricular activities that prepare M. B. A. candidates for the challenge of business management in entrepreneurial environments. These efforts include teaching and curriculum development, student activities, and scholarly research. The interdisciplinary curriculum draws on faculty expertise in many areas.
The Human Resources Round Table (HARRT) is affiliated with the Anderson School and with UCLA's Institute of Industrial Relations. The program's mission is to enhance the profession of human resource management by linking the academic and practitioner human resource management communities.
The Information Systems Research Program (ISRP) was established to recognize the importance of maintaining close ties between the activities of practicing professionals and the activities of academics in the information systems area. The senior managers and technical professionals who belong to the Informations Systems Associates participate in a number of activities to facilitate professional interchange and networking, such as the Information Systems Executive Leadership annual award dinner and the annual Information Systems Associates Symposium.
The LEAD sponsors four-week summer institutes at outstanding business schools for qualified African American, Hispanic, and Native American students between their junior and senior years of high school. These programs are designed to introduce participants to the world of business, economics, finance, and management through a carefully tailored curriculum involving University faculty and guest lecturers from industry.
Lifelong learning plays a critical role in the success of today's business leaders. The Anderson School's Office of Executive Education offers more than 40 innovative open enrollment and customized programs that address complex and rapidly changing business issues. The Executive Program covers such diverse areas as strategic planning, organizational design, and competitive positioning.
The Riordan Programs were established in 1986 by the Riordan Foundation in response to the growing demand for trained minority managers who can provide vision and leadership in culturally diverse communities. The programs offer Anderson School students opportunities to work with corporate leaders throughout the community, encouraging minority students to consider and prepare for careers in business.