University of California, Riverside

• Resume/CVRequired

  Upload a resume/CV that clearly outlines your work experience.

• Transcripts (unofficial copies for review; official after accepting an offer)Required

  Digital/unofficial copies of transcripts may be submitted for admission consideration; transcripts and degree certificates from each institution attended are required for the application to be reviewed. Official copies of all transcripts are sent after accepting the admission offer and before registration. Admitted applicants with degrees from outside the U.S. need a WES Course-by-Course ICAP evaluation (Graduate Division).

• One letter of recommendation (employer or professor)1 letter

  The letter may come from an employer or professor.

  Graduate Division: 'One letter of recommendation is required for programs within the Anderson Graduate School of Management (MPAc, MFin, MBA, PMBA, MSBA).' AGSM admissions page: list your professional or academic reference for a LOR in the application; recommenders are emailed a link to upload the letter. Letters must be in English.

• GMAT or GREOptional

  GMAT (optional): Test-optional: 'GRE, GMAT, or Executive Assessment Scores (optional)'. For the MSBA, test scores are not required but strong GMAT/GRE scores can enhance a profile. GMAT institution code 346-VD-62. The Executive Assessment is also accepted.

  GRE (optional): Test-optional: 'GRE, GMAT, or Executive Assessment Scores (optional)'. For the MSBA, 'work experience and test scores are not required', but strong GMAT/GRE scores can enhance a profile; scores may help competitiveness for scholarship funding. GRE institution code 4839.

• Duolingo English Test (not accepted)If your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  Graduate Division FAQ: 'Our office will not be accepting the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL ITP+, or the TOEFL MyBest™.'

• IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBTIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired

  IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score 7, with no score less than 6 on any individual component (Graduate Division). Taken within two years of intended enrollment; IELTS Online accepted; IELTS One Skill Retake not accepted.

  TOEFL iBT: Minimum (Graduate Division): 4.0 for the TOEFL iBT (effective January 21, 2026); 80 for tests before January 21, 2026. Taken within two years of intended enrollment; TOEFL iBT Home Edition accepted; TOEFL ITP+ and MyBest not accepted. Unofficial score report may be used for review; official scores (code 4839) if admitted.

  Waiver / exemption: English proficiency is met without a test if you have earned or will earn an undergraduate or advanced degree at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university where English is the sole language of instruction, or at an institution outside the U.S. where English is the exclusive language of instruction, confirmed through WHED (additional documentation may be required if other languages are listed). The AGSM admissions page lists TOEFL or IELTS scores as 'required for international students'.

• PTE Academic (not listed)If your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  Not listed: the Graduate Division FAQ names the TOEFL (iBT and iBT Special At Home), the IELTS and the IELTS Academic; the admission requirements page names TOEFL or IELTS.

• Interview (if selected)If invited

  AGSM admissions page: candidates should show leadership potential in their statement of purpose, resume/CV, 'and in their interview (if selected)'. No MSBA-specific interview or video requirement is stated (the video interview described on the page is for MBA applicants).

Who can apply

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPARequired

  Graduate Division: a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent, and 'A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or B-equivalent' (programs may advise applicants below 3.0; review is holistic). AGSM: three-year bachelor degrees from nations like Australia, India, and the UK can be considered.

• Recommended preparation: linear algebra and multivariable calculusOptional

  Curriculum page: the curriculum 'necessitates foundational knowledge of statistics and statistical programming'; prospective students are strongly recommended to familiarize themselves with Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus resources before the program; evidence of this training is favorably considered.

• Recommended preparation: SQL, R and PythonOptional

  Curriculum page: SQL, R and Python are among the strongly recommended preparation resources (statistical programming).

• Recommended preparation: statistics and probabilityOptional

  Curriculum page: Statistics and Probability is among the strongly recommended preparation resources.

• Quantitative coursework (academic background)Optional

  MSBA admissions criteria: applicants with an academic background in business, finance, logistics/supply chain, marketing, statistics, economics, or other STEM-related majors; 'it is important to demonstrate competence in quantitative subjects from your academic transcripts.'

• School guidance · Required · 750 wordsUpload your Resume/CV that clearly outlines your work experience & your Statement of Purpose essay (750 words).

  The school’s pages disagree. Confirm with the school.

  Upload your Resume/CV that clearly outlines your work experience & your Statement of Purpose essay (750 words).

  The program's actual essay question is inside the application.

• Essay 2 · Required · 2,000 wordsThe Graduate Statement of Purpose is your opportunity to share why you are applying, including your preparation, motivation, and how UCR's faculty and resources support your goals. Please address the following areas: - Academic and/or Professional Background - academic journey (coursework and major areas of study), and relevant experiences (academic, research, or professional) that prepared you for graduate study. - Research or Professional Interests - key areas, themes, or problems you want to explore, and how they connect to your field of study. - Fit with UCR - how your interests or goals align with UCR's faculty, programs, labs, or professional resources. - Motivation for Graduate Study - what drives you to pursue this degree at this stage of your academic journey or career. Please share any long-term scholarly/professional aspirations. - Future Goals & Societal Impact - how your work or this degree will help you address professional, academic, or broader societal needs or contribute to the public good. - Contributions to the Academic, Professional, and UCR Community - how you hope to engage through leadership, collaboration, mentorship, or outreach.

  The school’s pages disagree. Confirm with the school.

  The Graduate Statement of Purpose is your opportunity to share why you are applying, including your preparation, motivation, and how UCR's faculty and resources support your goals. Please address the following areas: - Academic and/or Professional Background - academic journey (coursework and major areas of study), and relevant experiences (academic, research, or professional) that prepared you for graduate study. - Research or Professional Interests - key areas, themes, or problems you want to explore, and how they connect to your field of study. - Fit with UCR - how your interests or goals align with UCR's faculty, programs, labs, or professional resources. - Motivation for Graduate Study - what drives you to pursue this degree at this stage of your academic journey or career. Please share any long-term scholarly/professional aspirations. - Future Goals & Societal Impact - how your work or this degree will help you address professional, academic, or broader societal needs or contribute to the public good. - Contributions to the Academic, Professional, and UCR Community - how you hope to engage through leadership, collaboration, mentorship, or outreach.