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The core was a little too long. I think the leadership core class could be split into two half courses -- one at the beginning of the program and one at the end. More real world (internships, externships, case competitions, etc.) class options should be available to count for units.

I believe it is the strongest program I looked at in California as far as academic rigor, real world experience with the GAP program, and quality of student peers. Most of the learning was relevant and practical. Professors were accessible and doing cutting-edge research. For example, I just took a class from a professor who was awarded for his research on game theory and the complexity of financial markets, which is completely relevant to the current dialogue about financial services industry reform.

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There's no program in Southern California that comes close to this. On a national scale, I don't think any universities have paid the type of attention to their part-time program that UCLA has. UCLA has made this program in every respect the equivalent of the most rigorous, top-10, full-time business schools. They pay as much attention to us as they do to their full-time students; the program is just as rigorous (if not more), and the career and networking services are really there for you.

The Anderson FEMBA program is like a family -- you get to know your peers, professors and administrative staff, and they are with you for three years. The support from the program is great. I have learned so much through the program and loved the various unique opportunities offered, including the Global Access Program, and intensive study abroad. I feel that only this school can offer so much variety and quality in a part-time program