Pepperdine University, The Graziadio School of Business

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Pepperdine University
The Graziadio School of Business and Management

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains, Pepperdine's Malibu campus enjoys a spectacular view with a temperate climate. It is located about 35 miles northwest of its metropolitan neighbor, Los Angeles.

Founded on the core values of integrity, stewardship, courage,
and compassion, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School
of Business and Management has been developing values-centered
leaders for contemporary business practice through
a commitment to education that is entrepreneurial in spirit,
ethical in focus, and global in orientation since 1969.

Our portfolio of fully accredited MBA, master of science, and
bachelor’s completion business programs provide personalized
attention in an intimate setting, emphasis on applied and
relevant business practices, and the convenience of five
campus locations throughout Southern California. With an
alumni network of more than 33,000 business professionals,
the Graziadio School delivers superior quality of experience,
depth of knowledge and flexibility for professionals continuing
their education as full-time students, fully-employed degree
recipients and senior executives.

Pepperdine Advantage:
- Our approach is hands-on, experiential, practical, and results-oriented. The curriculum emphasize real-world applications and is taught in small, collaborative classes of about 26 students.

- Among your greatest resources are the Graziadio School faculty, who are successful scholars, executives, entrepreneurs, and business consultants who share a common passion for and commitment to teaching.

Accreditation and Recognition:

Pepperdine's MBA programs continue to be recognized for quality and innovation by many of the nation’s leading graduate business school rankings. The following are highlights from selected rankings:

- Forbes magazine ranks the Graziadio School’s 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.

- Leadership Excellence Magazine ranks the Graziadio School among the Top 20 in the nation for Leadership Development programs.

- U.S. News & World Report's 2011 Best Business Schools lists Pepperdine’s Full-time MBA program among the Top 100 in the nation.

Academic Programs:
- For fully employed students
Fully Employed MBA
Fully Employed MBA for BSM Graduates
MSc in Entrepreneurship
MSc in Management and Leadership

- For full-time students
MBA
International MBA
JD/MBA
MBA/Master of Public Policy
MSc in Applied Finance
MSc in Global Business

- For executives
Executive MBA
Presidential Key Executive MBA
MSc in Organization Change

Scholarships:
Approximately 43 percent of our students receive some scholarship and/or graduate assistantship funds. To be considered for a scholarship, you must be accepted for admission and submit the Application for Scholarship form included in your application packet. Merit-based scholarships are awarded for the duration of your enrollment at the Graziadio School and take into consideration your academic and professional experience. The Scholarship Committee awards scholarships throughout the admission cycle. The deadline is the same as the application deadline for each program; however, early application is recommended.

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Student/Alumni Profile

Domestic: 64%
International: 36%

Male: 62%
Female: 38%
Average class size: 26
GMAT Average: 637
Average undergraduate GPA: 3.2
Average Work Experience: 3.5 years
Averag ... Read more

Programme Type

Full Time, Part Time, Executive
MBA + JD

Specialisation by Function

Change Management
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
International Management / Business
Leadership
Marketing

Specialisation by Industry

Banking / Financial Services
Media & Entertainment
Non - Profit Organisation
Retail / Consumer Goods
Venture Capital & Private Equity

Course Languages

English

Student Profile

% Female Students	43%
% International	38%
Avg. Work Exp.	4 years
Avg. Student's Age	26
Avg. GMAT	641

Programme Profile

Accreditations	AACSB
Established Date	1986
Start Dates	August
Avg. Programme Duration	20 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books)	USD 77,468
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics	Yes
Teaching Methodology	More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based

Scholarship / Financial Aid

School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid	Yes
School-sponsored Scholarships based on (other)	GRE Score

Admission Requirements

Application deadline	May
Min. Gmat	600
Min Toefl (Paper)	600
Min Toefl (Computer)	300
Accept IELTS	Yes
Min IELTS	6.5
Min years of work experience	1
Essay Req.	Yes
Interview Req.	No
References Req.	Yes
Resume / C.V.	Yes
Undergrad or equivalent degree	Yes
Official Transcripts	Yes
Completed Application Form	Yes
Application Fee	USD 100

Student Profile

% Female Students	39%
% International	7%
Avg. Work Exp.	7 years
Avg. Student's Age	30
Avg. GMAT	540

Programme Profile

Accreditations	AACSB
Established Date	1969
Start Dates	January, May, August
Avg. Programme Duration	24 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books)	USD 70,304
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics	Yes
Teaching Methodology	Mostly Case Method based

Scholarship / Financial Aid

School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid

Yes

Admission Requirements

Application deadline	March, July, October
Min. Gmat	N/A
Min Toefl (Paper)	550
Min Toefl (Computer)	N/A
Accept IELTS	No
Min years of work experience	2
Essay Req.	Yes
Interview Req.	No
References Req.	Yes
Resume / C.V.	Yes
Undergrad or equivalent degree	Yes
Official Transcripts	Yes
Completed Application Form	Yes
Application Fee	USD 75

Student Profile

% Female Students	10%
% International	10%
Avg. Student's Age	24
Avg. GMAT	500

Programme Profile

Accreditations	AACSB
Established Date	1967
Start Dates	September
Avg. Programme Duration	20 months
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics	No

Scholarship / Financial Aid

School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid

Admission Requirements

Application deadline	September
Min. Gmat	500
Min Toefl (Paper)	N/A
Min Toefl (Computer)	N/A
Accept IELTS	Yes
Essay Req.	Yes
Interview Req.	Yes
References Req.	Yes
Resume / C.V.	Yes
Undergrad or equivalent degree	Yes
Official Transcripts	Yes
Completed Application Form	Yes
Application Fee	USD 100

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Contact Information

United States

Address:
24255
Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu
CA
90263-4858
United States

Switchboard: +001(310) 506-4858
Fax: +001(310) 506-4876

Email: gsbmadm@pepperdine.edu

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Scholarship / Financial Aid

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Video

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Blog

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“A New Kind of Capitalism:” Panel Discussion with Pepperdine Faculty

Continuous Partial Attention: Is it Time to Audit your “CPA”?

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Events schedule

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Admission FAQ