1. Basic Information
- Round
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Deadline
- October 26, 2011 (ED)
- January 11, 2012
- April 18, 2012
- Annual Intake: 900
- Admittance Rate: 25%
- Mean GMAT: 712
- Middle 80% range GMAT scores: 650-750
- Average Age: 28
2. Rankings
- Source
- US News & World Report
- Businessweek
- Financial Times
- Forbes
- The Economist
- Precision Essay
- Ranking
- 14
- 14
- 31
- 20
- 37
- 16
3. Employment Information
- Top Recruiters
- Amazon
- Mattel
- NBC Universal
- Walt Disney
- Average Base Salary for Graduates $100,000
- Employed Upon Graduation 81%
4. The Inside Scoop
For those looking to be in the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, with its unparalleled access to the entertainment industry, Anderson is a great way to accelerate one’s career in the media field. Anderson is also known for their strong real estate and finance programs.
- Anderson Unique Features
- Center for Management of Enterprise in Media, Entertainment and Sports – Given its location in Los Angeles, it goes without saying that Anderson is very tapped into the media and entertainment industries. There is even an institute on campus devoted to the business and globalization of the media industry.
- Richard S. Ziman Center for Real Estate – Anderson boasts a concentration in real estate and is considered a leader in real estate teaching and research.
- Applied Management Research (AMP) Program – Teams of 4-6 students spend 20 weeks working with organizations including Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and startups. Previous companies include: Cisco, Disney, Los Angeles Times, Mattel, The North Face, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and more.
- Customized Core – A new curriculum starting with 2013 MBAs allows students to choose either marketing or finance in the fall quarter. In the winter quarters, students can take the core strategy course or an elective of their choosing.
- International – Students from over 40 countries comprise the student body, with over 35,000 alumni all over the world
- Precision Essay Tips for Anderson
- Why Anderson – With Stanford and Haas also in California, you’ll want to make a clear argument why Anderson is the school for you.
- Show your Success –If you have a background in media or entertainment, show off your knowledge of the industry and convince the admissions committee that you should be their next brand ambassador in the industry after you graduate.