MBA AND MASTER OF SCIENCE BUSINESS DEGREE PROGRAMS
Who We Are The mission of the George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management is to develop values-centered leaders and advance responsible business practice through education that is entrepreneurial in spirit, ethical in focus, and global in orientation. Thousands of Graziadio School alumni now lead organizations around the world as vice presidents, presidents, and CEOs.
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ON THE PULSE OF BUSINESS
Full-Time Degree Programs MBA Programs
Master of Science Programs
The Pepperdine MBA is ranked by Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, and U.S. News & World Report as one of the best in the nation. Our signature collaborative classes and tailored curriculum options meet the lifestyle needs and unique ambitions of working professionals, seasoned executives, and full-time students. Each program emphasizes applied learning with classes structured for group problem-solving around a curriculum that puts theory into action. Small classes, accessible faculty, and hands-on learning make your MBA experience one that will benefit you throughout your lifetime.
Propel your career with a master of science degree that enables you to devote your learning to your field of choice. Whether it be analytics, finance, human resources, management and leadership, or organizational development, our degree programs provide you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and your work experience.
MBA 12-month 15-month 20-month International MBA 5-Year BS/MBA JD/MBA MBA/MPP
“ The values orientation of Pepperdine is ultimately what drove me to differentiate it from other schools. At Pepperdine, there is an emphasis on family and things that are more important than just making money.” Tyler Zacharia MBA ’16
MS in Applied Analytics MS in Applied Finance MS in Global Business MS in Human Resources MS in Real Estate Investment and Finance
VALUES-CENTERED
A values-centered leader is one who believes ethics and profits need not be mutually exclusive to achieve success in business. In fact, we believe they should go hand in hand, providing you as a student with many opportunities to explore values-centered leadership in and out of the classroom.
SEER Program
SEER Symposium
Our certificate program in social, environmental, and ethical responsibility (SEER) in business practice allows full-time MBA students to earn a credential in corporate social responsibility along with their MBA. And while many sustainable business programs focus on “the triple bottom line”–people, planet, profits—our SEER certificate program goes a step beyond by adding a fourth factor: product. Great products are embedded with SEER values from the earliest stages of product development, and our program addresses how to achieve that goal.
Our annual SEER Symposium invites the business community, students, and faculty to collaborate in thought-provoking discussions on sustainability and ethical decision-making. The most recent symposium explored the nature of values-led businesses and the method leaders use to make difficult decisions while staying true to the organization’s mission.
Values-Centered Leadership Lab The Values-Centered Leadership Lab (VCLL) is a student-driven organization supporting leadership collaboration between the academic and business worlds. It supports activities and events that strengthen the presence of ethical practices and social responsibility in corporate management and entrepreneurship.
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EXPERIENCE-DRIVEN
Our approach to business education takes traditional textbook learning and makes it hands-on, practical, and results-oriented. Our faculty bring both successful business expertise and distinguished academic credentials to the classroom, providing you with a truly experience-driven education. And our live-case approach allows you to apply what you’ve learned immediately to a real-world organization.
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“ Supporting the Pepperdine E2B program was an extremely worthwhile undertaking. Investment in time and effort was minimal for the chance to have several teams work on a difficult marketing problem. The use of these ‘outside’ experts removed the bounds of internal thinking and provided some creative solutions to issues we never thought about.” Michael Baldridge Director, Strategic and Market Planning Baxter BioScience
E2B Education to Business The Education to Business (E2B) Applied Learning Program is an innovative course which brings senior executives and students together to solve a business challenge in the classroom. Since its inception, E2B has encompassed more than 235 live cases, resulting in 600,000 hours of research and analysis. As a live-case student, you will work closely with management from a wide range of industries and organizations, including small, entrepreneurial companies as well as Fortune 500 corporations, on a business issue that is current and relevant to today’s workplace.
EXPERIENCE-DRIVEN
COLLABORATIVE
Our commitment to small classes fosters a collaborative learning experience that encourages thoughtful discussion and in-depth debate. As a result, you will learn not only from faculty, but also from your peers, Pepperdine alumni, and executives who are dedicated to sharing their knowledge with the next generation of business leaders.
Student Industry Groups Pepperdine’s student body is active in a variety of student clubs to complement the classroom experience. From industry groups in such fields as marketing, finance, and global business to the business school’s signature Values-Centered Leadership Lab, you have unlimited opportunities to enhance your learning and make a difference in the community.
The Dean’s Executive Leadership Series Our signature speaker series brings leading business executives, authors, and thought leaders to campus for an interactive, informative discussion with students, faculty, and alumni. Former series speakers have included Korn/ Ferry International’s current office managing director for Southern California, Caroline Nahas; current Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan; and Fox Filmed Entertainment chair and CEO James Gianopulos.
ACG-Southern California Cup Competition Held annually by the Association for Corporate Growth, the ACG Cup is a case-study competition between top business schools that tests students’ judgment and knowledge about mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, and private equity. Teams take on the role of financial consultants, perform a valuation for a hypothetical company, evaluate an offer to purchase stock, and provide strategic alternatives to the owners. In 2012 the Graziadio School team won First Place and $10,000 in prize money.
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COLLABORATIVE “ Pepperdine has provided value to my personal life though the friendships that I’ve made with students and the relationships I’ve made with professors. I think that it has deepened my understanding of the opportunities that exist for me because the professors are so willing to open doors for us and just enlighten us to opportunities that we may not have known existed before.” Jordann Schoonover Full-Time MBA (2015)
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ENTREPRENEURIAL
Our entrepreneurial spirit draws from our own academic heritage. Our school benefactor, George Graziadio, was the entrepreneurial drive behind and founder of Imperial Bank (now Comerica). George Pepperdine, a pioneer in the automotive industry and founder of Western Auto Supply Company, founded Pepperdine University itself. As a Graziadio student, there are many ways to explore your entrepreneurial talent.
ROBERT BIKEL, MBA DIRECTOR, SEER PROGRAM
CHRISTOPHER LEE, MBA CANDIDATE
Business Plan Competition
Entrepreneur’s Journey
Our annual business plan competition gives students a chance to apply the knowledge they’ve learned in launching their own business. Student teams compete for a chance to win cash prizes totaling $18,500, including a $10,000 grand prize. A distinguished panel of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists judge the competition and provide invaluable feedback and networking opportunities. In 2012 MySpace former CEO Michael Jones served as the keynote speaker.
Our Entrepreneur’s Journey is a one-day symposium connecting entrepreneurs, small business owners, angel investors, venture capitalists, industry executives, and today’s brightest thought leaders on entrepreneurship. The event culminates in a Fast Pitch Competition to promote their start-up idea to a panel of experts for the chance to win $1,000.
Entrepreneurship Concentration Entrepreneurship is, at its core, a creative activity. It involves starting a new venture with an innovative idea—frequently for a market that currently does not exist. As a result, our entrepreneurship concentration for MBA students is built upon courses designed to help tap into creativity and then translate a creative vision into a real business that not only produces wealth, but also allows for personal values.
ENTREPRENEURIAL “ Whether you are an entrepreneur or an executive at a Fortune 500 company, you need to know how to systematically tap into your imagination. Would you rather run in the back of the pack or move to the front with new, exciting ideas?” Larry Cox, PhD Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
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GLOBAL
In today’s borderless economy, your knowledge of international business and experience with other cultures will give you a critical competitive edge. Through Pepperdine’s partnerships with prestigious universities in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, you may supplement your learning in the classroom with lifechanging experiences abroad.
One-Week Study Abroad
One-Trimester Study Abroad
Earn elective credit with a one-week course abroad facilitated by a Graziadio School faculty member. Foster a deeper understanding of contemporary business through an intensive week of study on location overseas.
Gain a broader understanding of international business by applying to spend one trimester abroad living and attending classes at one of Pepperdine’s prestigious partner universities. Your classes will be taught in English unless otherwise noted and foreign language proficiency is not required.
GERMANY FRANCE
ENGLAND
GLOBAL
CHINA
Choose Your Destination Argentina
Costa Rica
Japan
Spain
Australia
Denmark
Netherlands
Sweden
Belgium
England
Peru
Switzerland
Brazil
France
Poland
Turkey
Chile
Germany
South Africa
Thailand
China
India
South Korea
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A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY
EVENTS
The Greater Los Angeles region is an economic powerhouse, which would be the eighth largest state if based on population. As an international hub, the region offers you an unlimited opportunity to pursue your career in multiple industries.
In addition to a wide range of guest speakers and panel events, the Graziadio School also hosts cultural and social events to contribute to a collaborative learning community. Global Village/PEPPERJAM, for example, is a popular annual event featuring international food, music, and opportunities to learn more about global business.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS There are more than a dozen clubs and organizations that provide students with the opportunity to pursue professional as well as personal interests. Industry clubs such as the Marketing Society, the Entertainment Club, and the Consulting Collective focus on specific career paths, while service clubs like Challenge 4 Charity and Net Impact attract students from a variety of professions with a shared interest in social responsibility.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP Some students have the opportunity to work more closely with faculty through the Graziadio School’s graduate assistantship program. In this research-based program, students participate alongside faculty in the development of real-world projects.
Financing Your Education
Funding Options Include
At Pepperdine University, we understand that earning your graduate degree is a significant investment for you and your family. We stand committed to help you identify financial aid options to prepare for your future.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The best place to start is to visit our comprehensive financial aid website at:
bschool.pepperdine.edu/financialaid/graduate On this site, you will find instructions that you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and how to obtain the FSA ID that is required to log in to the U.S. Department of Education websites, as well as the financial aid application for the Graziadio School.
Approximately 40 percent of our students receive some scholarship and/or graduate assistantship funds. Graduate assistants work 10 hours a week with a faculty member or administrator at the Graziadio School. Assistantships pay a stipend of $1,800 per trimester.
LOANS Federal loans may cover your entire MBA tuition, fees, and other costs of attendance. The Federal Stafford Loan will pay about $20,500 per year and the rest can be covered by federal graduate PLUS loans.
Attend an Open House Discover more about the value of a Pepperdine degree. Reserve your space at a future open house on the University’s Malibu campus.
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ACCREDITATION The Graziadio School is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business located at 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, FL 33602-5730; 813.769.6500. Pepperdine University also is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) located at 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501; 510.748.9001.
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