The School of Social Ecology has formed a partnership with the UCI Paul Merage School of Business to create the following opportunities for Social Ecology students interested in applying to graduate management education programs:
4 + 1 Social Ecology + Business: Pathway Program
Master of Professional Accountancy
Master of Finance
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Master in Management
This program will provide a pathway for qualified, high-achieving students with the opportunity to complete a bachelor and masters degree in business education in 5 years. Students admitted to the Merage School through this program will receive a scholarship of $10,000 to offset tuition and fees of attending one of the nation's top business schools.
Program Information and Eligibility
The 4+1 pathway is an option for students on track to graduate with their Social Ecology degree by the end of their fourth year and transfer students by the end of their second year. Students must also have a minimum GPA of 2.75. Successful applicants admitted to UCI Merage School of Business through this program will benefit from scholarship assistance, including a $10,000 scholarship, to help cover tuition and fees. Merage's nationally ranked graduate programs offer opportunities to advance your career, regardless of your background, and to learn from their acclaimed faculty known for their ability to inspire and equip leaders to leverage emerging technologies that will shape the future of business.
Merage's yearlong masters degree programs offer an immersive and impactful experience that will prepare you to lead the way in the digital world. Whether you are looking to lead an organization or create a business of your own, join the UCI Merage School to maximize your return on investment by capitalizing on a valuable network of peers, knowledge and skills relevant to the today's marketplace as you earn prestigious credentials to accelerate your career.
To be eligible, students must apply directly with UCI Merage School and be admitted with the requirements of their program of interest. Program requirements can be found here:
Note: All applications to UCI Merage go through the same review.
4+1 Social Ecology + Business: Pathway Program Interest Form