Founded in 1969, the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is anchored in the core values of integrity always, courage with compassion, a pioneering spirit, and action taken "today not tomorrow." We are dedicated to shaping Best for the World Leaders that drive meaningful, positive change.
Our executive degree programs provide a personalized educational experience. By collaborating with seasoned faculty and small cohorts of your peers, you will strengthen your leadership and develop transformational strategies for your business or company.
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Campus and Location
Our Executive MBA delivers a flexible, fulfilling education for emerging executives who want to make a difference. You will join a close-knit cohort of peers with whom you will have class and collaborate with for the duration of the 19-month program. For the EMBA South cohort, classes meet every three weeks, rotating between our Southern California campuses in Malibu, Los Angeles, and Irvine. For the EMBA North cohort, you will meet every three weeks at our Silicon Valley Bay Area campus.
Facilities
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School campuses are strategically located in major business hubs. Each campus offers full-scale educational services-executive-style classrooms, faculty offices, technology support, and reference facilities.
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Admissions
Admissions
Overview
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Admission to the Pepperdine Executive MBA program is highly competitive. We review all applications in a comprehensive and holistic manner, taking into consideration your professional and academic background, combined.
The following materials may be required for admission:
- Letter to Admission Committee
- Organization chart
- Resume
- Interview
- Recommendation Letters
- Official English Proficiency Test score (TOEFL, PTE, IELTS)
- Official transcript(s)
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Academics
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Degrees Offered
Our Executive MBA program is an AACSB accredited, 45-unit curriculum that concentrates on the development of strategic leadership competencies through a collaborative learning environment. This includes a four-day effective executive residential workshop and an eight-day international residential held at locations of emerging importance in global business.
A major component of our Executive MBA curriculum is providing students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and analytical skills acquired through each of the trimesters to a business problem or opportunity of their choice with the Applied Strategic Plan (ASP). We encourage our EMBA candidates to conduct a series of research projects on a single business entity, which provides the opportunity to create an integrated comprehensive analysis, strategy formulation, and strategic implementation plan that addresses the chosen business problem or opportunity. The ASP culminates with the Strategic Management Capstone Project in which students create a comprehensive strategic plan for their firms, thereby creating value for themselves and their companies.
Academic Programs
The EMBA program is a 19-month program comprising 45 units of course credit.
First Year Curriculum
Trimester I: Leading People in Changing Organizations Courses: Understanding Human Behavior, Leading People and Change in Organizations Applied Strategic Research Project-Organizational Behavior
Trimester II: Managerial Control and Financial Management Courses: Quantitative Analysis for Business Operations Financial Controls and Strategic Issues in Corporate Finance Applied Strategic Research Project-Finance
Trimester III: Law & Ethics/Global Economics Courses: Contemporary Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues in Business Business Competitiveness and the Macro Environment Applied Strategic Research Project-Economics
Second Year Curriculum
Trimester IV: Information Systems, Business and Management Practices in Global Settings and Strategic Marketing Courses: Managing Information Systems for Business Innovation Competing in Local and Global Markets Business and Management Practices in Global Settings Applied Strategic Research Project-Marketing
Trimester V: Strategic Management in Competitive Global Environments Courses: Strategically Managing Organizations Applied Strategic Research Project-Strategy Applied Strategic Research Project VI Applied Strategic Research Project VII Applied Strategic Research Project VIII
Areas Of Interest
The Applied Strategic Plan is an integral part of the EMBA curriculum. In the first trimester, students select one business—often their own company—as a "live case" study. In the last trimester, Executive MBA students deliver a final written capstone encompassing the knowledge gained from our EMBA curriculum, applied to their project company. This approach allows students to bring the concepts and skills they learn in class to the workplace the very next day, and culminates with a comprehensive strategic plan they can implement.
Faculty
Our Executive MBA faculty members are among the leading authorities in their respective disciplines. In addition to having earned superior academic credentials, they continue to accrue significant real-world experience as corporate executives and board members, successful entrepreneurs, and respected business advisors.
The Pepperdine EMBA program is the first and only Executive MBA program to feature a dedicated class advisor. The class advisor remains with your class cohort throughout the duration of the program. The advisor binds the EMBA cohort together and acts as a chair and mentor to provide help in individual and group situations. They read and grade papers, mediate conflict within and among groups, and maintain continuity throughout the Executive MBA program.
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Careers
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From The School
Admission to the Pepperdine Executive MBA program is highly competitive. We review all applications in a comprehensive and holistic manner, taking into consideration your professional and academic background, combined.
The following materials may be required for admission:
- Letter to Admission Committee
- Organization chart
- Resume
- Interview
- Recommendation Letters
- Official English Proficiency Test score (TOEFL, PTE, IELTS)
- Official transcript(s)
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
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Tuition rates are based on a flat rate pricing structure. Program pricing for the our Executive MBA fluctuate on an annual basis. For the most current information regarding tuition and other related costs, please contact us.
Financial Aid
To begin the financial aid application process, submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate academic year. We offer special scholarships for students meeting specific scholarship criteria. Pepperdine University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans and assists students who have VA benefits. Please contact us for more information on veteran benefits and scholarships.