The Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, announced on May 6 that it will reduce tuition for its Flex MBA and Executive MBA programs by up to 38 percent and introduce a redesigned curriculum featuring artificial intelligence integration.
The change aims to make graduate business education more accessible for working professionals. The school said the new pricing structure lowers Flex MBA tuition by $30,000 and Executive MBA tuition by $48,000. With the Flex MBA now costing $99,000, it falls below the federal loan cap for graduate business degrees.
“This is about access and relevance,” said Ian O. Williamson, dean of the Merage School of Business. “We’ve redesigned these programs to reflect today’s economy, where AI, flexibility and return on investment matter, and made them more attainable for professionals ready to advance their career. A University of California MBA, now priced below the federal loan cap. That combination simply didn’t exist in this market before today.”
Williamson also said: “We believe these programs now represent the best value MBA in California: a world-class, highly ranked degree at a price point that is accessible and viable for working professionals across all communities.” The updated offerings include expanded flexible learning options, shorter completion times and increased employer engagement opportunities.
University of California Irvine participates in NCAA Division I athletics; has earned a Carnegie classification for very high research activity; operates within the University of California system; focuses on advancing knowledge through research, education and public service with an emphasis on inclusive excellence; engages in research collaborations internationally; and holds accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission according to the official website.
More information about UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business can be found at https://merage.uci.edu/tuition-reduction.