At Pepperdine Graziadio, the mission is to develop students into Best for the World leaders through experiential learning that is ethical in focus and global in orientation.
By making a positive impact on students, they will be equipped to go out into the world and do the same – turning small ripples into significant waves. The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School proudly offers a diverse range of full-time, part-time, executive, and C-level graduate degrees. From its nationally recognized MBA and specialized master’s programs, to its executive doctorate and a bachelor’s degree completion program, the school provides options for any career stage, schedule, interest, and professional aspiration. Pepperdine Graziadio’s programs offer an unparalleled experience through experiential learning with an emphasis on real-world application, small class sizes that allow for personalized mentorship from industry renowned faculty, and access to a growing global alumni network of over 47,000.
In addition to its top-ranked business degrees, students and alumni have a wide-range of networking, career development, and lifelong learning opportunities available. Graziadio’s events cover a comprehensive range of industry relevant topics, bringing in leading executives and entrepreneurs to share their insights with the larger community. The Dean’s Executive Leadership series is just one of the prominent events that features executives and thought leaders from top organizations who share their personal success stories that reflect ethical business models taught at the school.
Unique to Graziadio is the Center for Women in Leadership (CWL) which provides mentoring, networking, and development programs dedicated to empowering female students to reach their full potential and contribute to the overall conversation around women in leadership. Additionally, for those interested in corporate citizenship and sustainability, the Pepperdine Graziadio certificate in Socially, Environmentally, and Ethically Responsible (SEER) business strategy allows students to complement their MBA with courses that will empower them to be more mindful leaders and entrepreneurs.
Founded in 1969, the Graziadio Business School at Pepperdine University is dedicated to shaping leaders who will contribute to the betterment of business practice. This intention is embodied in the school’s mission, its founder’s and benefactor’s points of view, and a daily commitment to the hallmarks of entrepreneurship, integrity, and academic excellence.
In 1996, the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School was endowed by, and takes its name from, George L. Graziadio Jr. His core values continue to be reflected in the program offerings to this day, encouraging integrity, courage with compassion, a pioneering spirit, and action taken “today not tomorrow.”
With an entrepreneurial spirit, and anchored in integrity and innovation, the school advances applied learning in small classes that deepen connections and stimulate critical thinking. Pepperdine Graziadio’s faculty inspires students to drive meaningful change, guiding them to realize their greatest potential as values-centered, Best for the World Leaders – professionals who apply educational, spiritual, and ethical approaches to positively impact their colleagues, customers and communities.
Programs are offered at campuses in Malibu, West Los Angeles, Irvine, Calabasas, and online. Learn more about becoming a Best for the World Leader by visiting bschool.pepperdine.edu/mba.
Name of Institution
Pepperdine University
Name of Business School or Program
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Business School Dean
Dean Deryck J. van Rensburg
Year Institution was Founded
1937
Year Business School or Program was Started
1969
Total MBA enrollment (all platforms offered)
Full-time MBA: 187
Part-time and executive MBA programs: 629
*As of Fall 2021
MBA Platforms Offered
On-campus, online, hybrid, and fast-track
MBA Areas of Emphasis Offered
Business Analytics, Digital Innovation and Information Systems, Dispute Resolution, Entertainment, Media, and Sports Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership and Managing Organizational Change, Marketing, General Management, Global Business
Length of Programs
Duration depends on the specific program a student selects. Some programs take as little as 12 months to complete, while others are more flexible, allowing students up to seven years to finish their degree.
Program Campus Options
Malibu, West Los Angeles, Irvine, and Calabasas
Program Accreditations
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WSCUC)
RANKINGS
Full-Time MBA
• Fortune: #48 MBA Nationwide
• U.S. News & World Report: No. 82 Best Full-Time MBA Nationwide
• Bloomberg: #51 Nationwide
Part-Time MBA
• Fortune: #39 Best Part-Time MBA Nationwide
• U.S. News & World Report: No. 57 Best Part-Time MBA Nationwide
Executive MBA
• Fortune: #21 Best Executive MBA
Program in the Nation
• CEO Magazine: No. 30 Best MBA in the World, Tier One Executive MBA among North American Programs
Online MBA
• Fortune: #37 Best Online MBA Nationwide
• Princeton: #16 Online MBA Nationwide
• U.S. News & World Report: No. 52 Best Online MBA Program Nationwide, No. 36 Best Online MBA for Veterans Nationwide, No. 9 Best MBA for General Management Nationwide
TOTAL COST OF MBA
Cost varies by program and scholarships and financial aid are available.
Required Testing
Required testing varies by program. Please contact a recruitment advisor to learn more.
Upcoming Information Sessions
Visit: bschool.pepperdine.edu/visit/
Application Deadlines
Fall 2021 Application Deadlines
Part-Time MBA Final Deadline: July 1, 2022
Full-Time MBA Final Deadline: June 1, 2022
Executive MBA and PKE MBA Final Deadline: July 15, 2022
Program Contact Information
bschool.pepperdine.edu/mba
Part-Time MBA:
Deborah Quigley
Fully Employed Programs, Director
(310) 568-5695
[email protected]
Full-Time MBA:
Karen Jackson
Executive Director of Recruitment
(310) 568-5731
[email protected]
Executive and President’s and Key Executives MBA:
Karen Jackson
Executive Director of Recruitment
(310) 568-5731
[email protected]
