Pepperdine University
Graziadio School of Business and Management
Contact Information:
Phone - (310) 568-5555
Web - Pepperdine MBA Programs
Email - mbabsm@pepperdine.edu

MBA Degree Programs:
12-Month MBA
The accelerated 12-month MBA degree is ideal†for students with at least three years of business experience who want to quickly re-enter the marketplace with an MBA from a top-ranked university and increased earning potential. The 12-month MBA degree (three consecutive trimesters) is an option for students who have fulfilled the necessary business prerequisite courses to permit completion of this accelerated program. It is a full-time MBA program at our Malibu Campus.

15-Month MBA
The 15-month MBA degree (four consecutive trimesters) is for students who have not completed the prerequisites required for the 12-month program. Only one additional trimester is required to fulfill these requirements so you can still earn your MBA at a faster pace than the traditional two-year program. It is a full-time MBA program at our Malibu Campus.

20-Month MBA
Pepperdine's†traditional 20-month MBA degree allows a great deal of flexibility while providing a focus on real-world learning. Small class sizes of no more than 30 students ensure personal attention and foster a collaborative team spirit, so you†can build lifelong personal and professional connections. It is a full-time MBA program at our Malibu Campus.

International MBA
This 2-year program allows you to prepare for success in multinational business. Pepperdine's International MBA (IMBA) program offers comprehensive real-world learning both in the classroom and overseas in countries across Europe, Latin America and Asia. The IMBA program offers the foundational courses integral to the Pepperdine MBA with a concentration of international business electives and a trimester abroad to provide you with the global experience essential to succeed in today's multinational organizations. It is a full-time MBA program at our Malibu Campus.

MBA/Master of Public Policy
Pepperdineís three-year Master of Business Administration/Master of Public Policy program prepares students in management capabilities, leadership qualities, and utilizing tools of analysis and policy design to effect successful implementation and institutional change.

Offered as a joint degree at Pepperdineís Graziadio School of Business and Management and School of Public Policy, the MBA/MPP program seeks students who are willing to strive for academic excellence and moral decisiveness and are inspired to delve into societal, community, and global issues of management and leadership. While the Graziadio School imparts a comprehensive understanding of global management, the School of Public Policy develops analytic skills of political economics.

Juris Doctor(JD)/MBA
This is a 4-year program. Pepperdine's joint Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration program addresses the growing need for additional training for lawyers and businesspersons alike to be competitive in today's global marketplace. Offered at the School of Law and the Graziadio School of Business and Management, the program†provides the unique opportunity for students to gain the knowledge required to address the increasingly complex legal problems that will arise as American business expands further into the world market.

The JD/MBA program allows students to compress a five-year program of study into four years. Students may begin with the first year of study at either school. Classes for the program begin in the fall semester of each year. It is a full-time program at our Malibu Campus.

Fully Employed MBA
Pepperdine's Fully Employed MBA program makes a prestigious master's degree accessible for working professionals who are interested in developing their leadership potential. Classes meet in the evenings or on weekends at one of five campuses throughout Southern California, and a student may complete the degree in as soon as 24 months or as long as 7 years depending on his or her needs. Our curriculum is based around real-world application, not just theory, so you can immediately apply what you learn in class to your career.

Executive MBA
Consistently ranked among the Top 25 by BusinessWeek, Pepperdine's EMBA program provides a complete strategic management framework for experienced managers, delivered in a small group environment with high-caliber peers. The EMBA program utilizes a "cohort" format, meaning your classmates remain together as a group throughout the 20-month program. This approach allows you to foster lifelong professional and personal connections with other business leaders. Classes generally consist of about 18-25 executives and are offered in both Northern and Southern California.

Presidential and Key Executive MBA
Designed specifically for senior-level executives who want to position their business for future growth, the Presidential and Key Executive MBA program creates tremendous improvements in an executive's functional performance. Learn effective, real-world strategies and share ideas in your own personal "boardroom" with top-tier faculty and fellow business leaders who can offer invaluable insight and advice.

Accreditation(s):
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB Int'l.)

Tuition:
  • 12-Month MBA: $51,816
  • 15-Month MBA:69,088
  • 20-Month MBA: 69,088
  • International MBA: $69,088
  • Fully Employed MBA: $64,376
  • Executive MBA: $93,940
  • Presidential and Key Executive MBA: $105,350
Description of Learning Environment for Students:
Whether you are seeking a Full-time MBA or wish to complete your master's or bachelor's degree as a working professional, the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University is an excellent choice.

Our programs emphasize real-world applications taught in small, interactive classes. Pepperdine faculty members combine successful business experience with excellent academic credentials to facilitate your learning. Seven graduate campuses in California and evening and weekend classes make it feasible to complete your degree while you work full time. These benefits support our mission to develop leaders through a curriculum that is entrepreneurial in spirit, ethical in focus, and global in orientation.

Pepperdine has a positive, entrepreneurial culture informed by two highly successful business leadersóour founder, George Pepperdine, and our benefactor, George L. Graziadio, Jr. As a student you will benefit from this rich entrepreneurial tradition that encourages innovative solutions to business challenges. At graduation, you will join an influential worldwide network of more than 30,000 alumni, including many who currently lead organizations around the globe as presidents and CEOs.

Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management is one of the nation's largest graduate business schools accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).

Accomplishments / Recognition:
  • BusinessWeek magazine ranks Pepperdine's Executive MBA program among the Top 25 in the world. Pepperdine has been ranked among the Top 25 schools by BusinessWeek since 2001.
  • Forbes magazine ranks the Graziadio Schoolís Fully Employed MBA program among the Top 20 business schools for return on investment for a MBA degree. Forbes magazine also ranks the Full-time MBA program among the Top 60 leading business schools in the nation.
  • The Wall Street Journal ranks the Graziadio School's Full-time MBA program among the Top 50 in the nation by regional recruiters.
  • U.S. News & World Report's 2007 online edition of Americaís Best Graduate Schools lists Pepperdineís Full-time MBA program among the Top 100 in the nation.
  • The Aspen Institute's Center for Business Education ranks the Graziadio School's Full-time MBA program among the Top 50 in the world for dedication to ethics, social and environmental issues in their 2007-2008 Beyond Grey Pinstripes rankings.
  • Leadership Excellence Magazine ranks the Graziadio School among the Top 20 in the nation for Leadership Development programs.
  • QS TopMBA, the world's leading information site for MBA applicants and students, ranked the Graziadio School among the Top 15 most diverse business schools in the nation.
  • The Princeton Review named Pepperdine's Malibu campus one of the Top 5 "Most Beautiful Campuses" in the country. Rankings are based on student ratings.
Military:
Scholarships are available.





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