The UCLA Post Graduate Program in Management for Professionals (UCLA PGP PRO) is a general management program for working professional. These one year program covers general management principles for managers and executives, looking to grow by improving management skills.
Modular and part-time format of the program with great flexibility, allows to pursue the program alongside of career. The industry leaders and prominent teaching faculty ensures to covers all the aspects of management curriculum and beyond it.
| Average GMAT Score | 709 | GMAT Range | 640 – 760 |
| Class Size | 296 | Average Work Experience | 10 years |
| Applicant Deadlines | R1: 01 Dec 2023 R2: 01 Feb 2024 R3: 01 May 2024 | Decision Dates | Rolling Basis |
| Length of Program | 12 Months | Placement Rate | 97% |
| International Students | 47% | Average Salary | NA |
| Placement rate by Industry | Management Consulting: 23.4% Product Management: 15.8% Investment Banking: 7% | Top Company | Amazon Inc. McKinsey & Company Bank of America Corporation Google Inc. |
Who should apply for UCLA PGP Pro?
- A minimum if 7 years of work experience.
- An undergraduate degree with a strong academic track record.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Experience with significant responsibilities and demonstrated career progression in a corporate or entrepreneurial environment.
Application Essay Topics
One essay is required
UCLA PGP PRO Essay Topic: What are your long term (5-10 years) career aspirations? How will the UCLA PGP PRO help you achieve these?
Application Process
On first come, first served basis, applications are processed on rolling admission basis and evaluated as soon as they receive.
To fill complete online application, participants needs to go through below process.
- Academics records (degrees, diplomas and transcripts).
- One short essay.
- One-page resume’ (PDF or Word format).
- Two professional reference.
Benefits
UCLA PGP Pro program Alumni becomes a member of PGP Pro community, receives a certification of completion from UCLA Anderson Executive Education. Being the member of a powerful global network of UCLA Anderson Executive Education, Alumni’s also receive benefits listed below.
- Receive Dean’s Quarterly Newsletter and Anderson Assets (School’s official online publication)
- Will be included in UCLA PGP Pro Alumni Directory.
- Invited to all UCLA Anderson Executive Education events in the locality, which occurs globally.
- Invited to India Innovation Forum – A premier event focused on Innovation
Impact on Career
UCLA PGP Pro assist participants to develop their leadership capabilities and management skills across various key area of business, enabling participants to deliver greater value of their organization and boosting their career trajectories while building a powerful peer network of executives, professionals and entrepreneurs.
PGP Pro members also gain access to career center services provided by our educational partner Northwest, receiving specific guidance on how to optimize their profile as well as obtaining access to Northwest’s exclusive Job Board.
Experience to gain from UCLA PGP Pro
Program structure is uniquely structured with blend of in-person and online elements to deliver general management and leadership essentials in a learning journey that is experiential in approach and applied in focus.
Participants form a community of highly driven individuals who want to become business leaders and are investing in their own growth and development. UCLA Anderson Executive Education has been offering programs since 1954, providing the global business community with access to our renowned faculty’s research and teaching. PGP PRO offers access to the same faculty and high academic standards and is taught on the premise (validated by our 60 years of experience) that participants gain as much from thought-exchange and networking with their peer group as they do from our professors.