To ensure students are prepared to lead in an increasingly complex global business environment, UCLA Anderson’s portfolio of global management electives continued to expand during 2025–26. Three new courses were introduced to address critical dimensions of international business practice: global legal and regulatory systems, international market strategy…

Professor Gayle Northrop (’96) and Ankit Choudhary (’24) at the Project Mercy compound in Yetebon. One of the most compelling examples of the Global Social Impact Consulting (GSIC) capstone’s lasting impact is the story of UCLA Anderson alumnus Ankit Choudhary (’24), a member of the inaugural cohort that traveled…

Students conducted field research with Project Mercy leaders and shared smiles with children in Yetebon, where a holistic development model is transforming lives. Capstone projects continue to evolve at UCLA Anderson as part of the school’s strategic vision. In 2025–26, FTMBA students could choose from five faculty-designed capstone options…

(Early Ideas Ltd., UNITED KINGDOM) Early Ideas Ltd. is a UK-based enterprise focused on advancing early childhood development through technology-enabled learning experiences. Its flagship product, Tandem, is an AI-powered storytelling platform that helps parents and children ages 2 to 6 co-create personalized stories, activities and learning experiences designed to…

Rafael Rubião, Ph.D. student in Global Economics and Management (entered 2023) Political connections can shape who gets hired, promoted and rewarded in both public and private organizations. While a growing body of research shows that politically connected individuals often enjoy privileged access to employment opportunities, much less is known…