Flex MBA

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The top-ranked Flex MBA program features a rigorous curriculum with specialized tracks of study, cutting edge research, and case studies.

Designed for working professionals, the program balances a desire to advance your career with the multiple demands on your time. You’ll take advantage of the same world-class education the Merage School has to offer while enjoying the flexibility of taking classes in-person at our beautiful Irvine campus, online, or a combination of both. The Flex MBA allows you to customize your MBA experience to fit your needs and lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking to advance to the top of your field, make a career change, or reach your entrepreneurial goals, the Flex MBA is the launchpad for your next phase of career success.

Program Details

Our rigorous and relevant curriculum is focused on refining your skills as an agile leader who can anticipate disruption and capitalize on marketplace opportunities. Woven throughout the program are four drivers of business growth — strategic innovation, information technology, analytic decision-making and collaborative execution — taught through the latest research insights, real-world projects, and industry case studies. Each of these themes is integrated into the core of your program, helping you build a solid foundation on which to effectively compete in today’s digitally driven world.

Core and elective courses examine how technology is disrupting all aspects of business across a diverse range of industries, from manufacturing and finance to healthcare and retail. Our focus on innovation allows you to prepare now for the career of tomorrow.

Another hallmark of the Flex MBA program is collaboration. Through first-year team assignments, group competitions, and networking opportunities, you will have the chance to hone your collaboration skills.

Professors are top scholars who have been educated at many of the nation’s most prestigious universities. They consult Fortune 500 companies, advise global enterprises, and counsel executives at the highest levels. Our real-world practitioners include CEOs and senior leaders from global enterprises.

Program Duration

The Flex MBA is a 27-month program that follows the quarter system. There are a total of 19 required courses, including nine core courses, seven electives, and three offsite experiential residentials (with one international residential trip).

Career Impact

Graduates of the Flex MBA experience a 47% median salary increase after completing the program.

Application Deadline

• Spring 2025: March 1, 2025
• Fall 2025: June 15, 2025