UC Irvine Executive MBA

03/09/2025

Sooo great to see so many EMBA & HCEMBA alumni come out last night to meet our current EMBA classes with our EMBA 24 cohort just 1 quarter away from graduating! I met many new alumni from the classes of 1995, 1997, 2000 and 2001, 2005, Among seeing students I played a part in recruiting for classes 2013 & beyond…we appreciated a few professors who were able to attend as well. Plan to join us next March & get involved with Merage events and if local come to OCMBA events a non profit group for MBA alumni from 15 top business schools of which UCI is a member school follow them on linked in to hear of next April event cohosted by UCI & USC!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocmba/

03/01/2025

I'm thrilled to invite you to join us this Friday, March 7th, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM for an empowering and insightful event, our Women in Business Leadership Summit.

In a world where business dynamics are constantly evolving, the challenges faced by women leaders are more relevant than ever. This summit offers a unique opportunity to hear from accomplished entrepreneurs Lisa Merage and Pamina Barkow as they share their personal career journeys and offer invaluable advice on inclusive leadership during this interactive summit.

Gain practical insights for leading with authenticity, no matter your career stage or organizational role. You’ll also explore key elements of your leadership style and how they shape the decisions you make daily. This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with fellow women leaders.

For: All Merage MBA students, MBA Alumni and community leaders/professionals in business, you are invited to join us on campus.
Register Today & share with a friend! https://merage.uci.edu/events/2025/03/Women-in-Business-030725.html

02/21/2025

Interested in having your company learn more about transforming your business or leading in the age of AI? Consider a 2 day workshop or course with the Leadership Development Institute at UC Irvine?

2-day, in-person program at UCI, designed for senior leaders leveraging generative AI applications to drive strategic transformation. Developed in a strategic partnership between UC Irvine's Leadership Development Institute and KPMG.

02/04/2025

Hope you have received this or heard about our UCI EMBA, HCEMBA alumni mixer where you will also meet our current EMBA classes, would love to see you come back. Feel free to message me or email me at [email protected] if unable to register with links below. Please share with your colleagues from your class.

RSVP here or scan the QR code in the attachment: https://uci.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=4hZ9iGDUhQQECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D

07/17/2024

Breaking News! Merage EMBA is now recruiting globally! My team will be in India from 27th July to 3rd August travelling to Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad & Bangalore to meet MBA & Business Masters aspirants during the SEED Business School Festival events.

Share this so we reach top EMBA’s that live in India so they don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to:
● Meet me or Nikhil face-to-face and get all your queries answered about the UC Irvine - Paul Merage School of Business
● Explore and compare MBA and Business Master's programs offered by the school
● Opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip to visit us on campus
● Secure an invitation to the SEED Golden Ticket Club* and join the tribe of high-potential study-abroad individuals
● Gain exclusive access to scholarships, funding guidance & application fee waivers

Seize the moment and take your career to new heights!
Reserve your spot today!

Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gcQ6Gheq

07/09/2024

Join tomorrow's coffee connect at Capital One Café, Irvine Spectrum to learn about UC Irvine's Executive MBA. Drop by at 9 am to meet me with coffee on us. Let's delve into the importance of an Executive MBA and learn about how our program is tailored especially for working professionals with 10+ years experience. At Merage, our students know they are not just a number, they are valued members of a dynamic community where genuine connections are fostered, diversity is valued and leadership skills are refined. Start your MBA this fall to level up your career and discover why Fortune Magazine named us the #1 EMBA program in Southern California.

06/09/2024

EMBAC Regional Conference work travel - I can’t help myself but take pix of the beautiful sights below!

05/14/2024

Do you have colleagues or are you interested in an MBA this fall or in the next couple years? Do you have 10+ years of professional experience? If so.. Join Kris Dalton & Tala Kayyali (EMBA 25) online during lunch this Wednesday to learn more about key insights into the collaborative Merage School community and what makes our Executive MBA stand out. We will also provide an overview of the program, student experience & scholarship opportunities.
Register now: https://merage.uci.edu/events/2024/05/emba-info-session-051524.html

03/26/2024

Was completing an MBA one of your post-college goals, but now years later, you find that dream is still nudging you? Join me or if you are an alumni share with a colleague that might be in that circumstance to join me at lunch on Tuesday, March 26th to hear how our students/alumni have leveraged their degree or experiences reflecting on their return on investment as they share their stories reflecting on their MBA journey within our Executive MBA program.
Register for the webinar here: https://merage.uci.edu/events/2024/03/emba-webinar-roi-of-mba-032624.html

03/18/2024

Do you have a colleague that is a rising star, or a high potential leader in your organization or a friend that is considering entrepreneurship or pivoting their career? If so, please invite them to join me Tuesday, March 26th to learn from our UCI EMBA panel consisting of a current student Chad Foster featured below and EMBA alumni (features coming soon!) post-graduation to hear how they are leveraging their MBA as they tell their stories reflecting on their MBA journey and their personal ROI.
https://merage.uci.edu/events/2024/03/emba-webinar-roi-of-mba-032624.html

03/03/2024

So fun seeing some of my EMBA alumni out this afternoon after the rain subsided

02/09/2024

Feeling the nudge to finally pursue that MBA? This might just be your year. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to learn more about the Executive MBA at University of California, Irvine; ask questions about the program structure, the application process and hear firsthand from our current 1st year student Kate about her experience thus far. Discover the insights she wishes she had before starting the program and get answers to your burning questions.
Join us virtually anytime between 12-1 as there will be no formal presentation.

Secure your spot by registering below to receive our Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/ghv8Et7v