University of California - Irvine Reviews of MBA Programs

"The staffs were very helpful and the class is small enough for you to interact with everyone and get to learn things you're focusing on."

"The career center is amazing with its tailored approach. The classes are intimate yet very diversified."

"The Paul Merage school has grown in rankings significantly helping the prestige and network that you'd want from an MBA - however the faculty are one of the most down to earth groups in any MBA program. They make the application process a joy and truly work to make a good mix for each section. Reading case studies is the norm for MBA programs but the professors all have PHDs and truly engaged in dialogue about the cases as opposed to talking 'at you' or lecturing in a patronizing way."

"The Paul Merage School of Business is one of the most renowned in the country, and consistently comes up at the top of state and federal rankings. The community around the school is one of the safest (if not the safest) in the country. Surrounded by Orange County's top companies, the networking opportunities afforded by the program shine above similar options. As a con, the cost is pretty big, reducing the overall value in spite of the quality of the education. Technology use could be better, by making all class material available digitally."

"The program has the motto of "Innovate, Collaborate, Grow". They full time program does an excellent job of embodying these values. The network is great, and highly receptive when it comes to helping a fellow student/alum. The career center is excellent, and highly involved with the students. Classmates are of a high caliber, and incredibly tight knit. This is an outstanding program, which is constantly improving."

"I love the intimate class size and the willingness of students to help their fellow classmates. They have amazing connections to the best local companies. I'm 100% satisfied with my choice of MBA program and would recommend it to anyone."

"Great faculty, competitive classmates who are accomplished in their current fields. There's a great mix of undergraduate studies and a higher level of technical backgrounds than many other MBA programs I looked into. Very nice facilities and yet they have enough funding to build a brand new state of the art building that will open next year."

"alumni database is smaller than other schools, but the size of the program is great because you actually get to know all your classmates unlike other schools. the career center is great and very helpful. the school is currently constructing a new building which should look and feel amazing upon completion. students are generally nice to each and not cut-throat."

"The pros about this program is the fact that the facilities are very updated and accommodating to the modern business life. However, the only disadvantage would be the fact that there are no online options, making in class attendance mandatory."

"Pros - Program is tailored towards the fully employed. The program managers take care of most of the administrative issues to save students time. Cons - Completing with Full Time Students for mentors and competitions. FT Students seem to get priority."