UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business Formerly known as the Graduate School of Management, the school was renamed in Spring 2005 to the Paul Merage School of Business, after receiving a generous donation by philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Chef America founder, Paul Merage. The school offers degrees to full-time, part-time, executive MBA and Ph.D. students.

The small class size and intensive Merage experience allows students to personally connect with peers and faculty. Students enjoy an intimate and focused learning environment where new ideas are weighed on their merit. Extensive networking opportunities prepare students for the business world in areas such as consulting, marketing, financial management, information technology, health care, international business, entrepreneurship, strategy, biotechnology, operations management, and real estate. At Merage, students share classrooms with impressive colleagues from around the world. They are surrounded by peers who not only have striking academic and professional accomplishments, but who also possess far-reaching goals for their future.