UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business

UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business
Former names
Graduate School of Administration (1965-1981), Graduate School of Management (1981-2005)
TypePublic
Established1965
AffiliationsUniversity of California, Irvine
Endowment$38,965,772
DeanIan O. Williamson (2021-present)
Faculty115 (90 Doctoral Professors)
Students2,450
Location
Irvine
,
California
,
United States

33°38′49″N 117°50′17″W / 33.64701687690096°N 117.8379327246658°W / 33.64701687690096; -117.8379327246658
Websitemerage.uci.edu

The UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business is the business school of the University of California, Irvine. It is one of the university's 14 academic units.

In addition to an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, the school offers graduate degree programs that include full-time, part-time and executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Science in Biotechnology Management (MSBTM), Master in Management (MIM), Master of Finance (MFin), full- and part-time Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), and Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE). The school's Leadership Development Institute also offers certificate programs.

Leadership

Ian O. Williamson has served as dean of the Merage School since January 1, 2021.

The following individuals have served as dean of the Merage School:

History

The school originated as the Graduate School of Administration in 1965, offering graduate degrees in Master of Science in Administration, Master of Public Administration, and Master of Business and Public Administration. In 1981, the school changed its name to the Graduate School of Management and offered its Master of Business Administration degree. In 1987, the school earned its accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, which it has continuously maintained. In 2005, the Graduate School of Management officially changed its name to the Paul Merage School of Business after entrepreneur and Orange County philanthropist Paul Merage donated $30 million to the school. In the same year, the alumni network reached 5,000. In 2007, the school announced that it would offer undergraduate courses starting in fall 2008.

Academic programs

The Merage School offers numerous degree and certificate programs. Along with classroom learning, the school offers experiential learning and internships hosted by local employers.

Centers

The school’s Centers provide academic programming, resources, and events relating to specific industries. As of 2025, the school hosts six Centers:

Notable alumni

As of 2025, the school has 18,577 alumni. Notable alumni include:

Rankings

Business school rankings
United States
QS MBA66
Bloomberg MBA45
USNWR MBA43
Global
QS MBA191–200



See also

References

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