As a proud member of the University of California system, UC Riverside embodies the California Dream — bringing together tomorrow's leaders on a nearly 1,200-acre campus in Inland Southern California. Ranked among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide and recognized as the nation's leader among public universities for social mobility by U.S. News for four of the past five years, UCR combines academic excellence with a deep commitment to access, equity, and real-world impact. With over 26,000 students and faculty that include two Nobel Prize winners and 15 members of the National Academies, UCR is a place where bold ideas take root and grow into global solutions.
The UCR School of Business is a nationally ranked and internationally recognized institution with a 55-year legacy of providing students with outstanding research-based professional education. At its core is the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM) — an AACSB-accredited school of management, widely regarded as one of the fastest-rising and most respected business schools in Southern California. With a community of nearly 20,000 alumni and a faculty renowned for world-class research, AGSM offers a graduate experience defined by intellectual rigor, professional relevance, and a strong ethical foundation.
AGSM's graduate programs are designed to educate diverse, next-generation business leaders who are ready to shape a new era of business. The school's nationally ranked MBA program bridges theory and practice, equipping students with the analytical skills, strategic thinking, and global network needed to stand at the forefront of business growth. Whether pursuing a full-time MBA, a professional MBA, or a specialized master's program, students benefit from small class sizes, dedicated faculty mentorship, and UCR's unique position at the heart of one of California's most dynamic and rapidly growing economic regions — the Inland Empire.