Graziadio School of Business and Management
Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Dear Prospective Student:
Congratulations on your decision to pursue your MBA, and thank you for exploring the opportunity available to you at Pepperdine. We are extremely proud of the program we have developed specifically for working professionals, and as you learn more about it, you will discover the incomparable advantages our online program has to offer. Please accept my invitation to apply to our online MBA program.
At Pepperdine, we are committed to helping working professionals earn an advanced degree that will help them conquer the challenges in today’s – and tomorrow’s – business world.
While the Pepperdine MBA program offers you advanced fundamental business skills that all MBA graduates are expected to have, it also offers you something more. At Pepperdine, we think what matters is not only the knowledge you gain, but what you do with it. Our values-centered philosophy is based on the belief that there is a higher purpose for business practice. At Pepperdine you will find people who are interested in helping you transform so you may transform the world.
Please review the enclosed materials for additional information. An enrollment advisor would be happy to answer any questions you may have as well as assist you with the application process. Please call 1-877-615-0148. We look forward to reviewing your application to the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University.
Sincerely,
Dr. David M. Smith
Learn more about Pepperdine University’s online MBA program by contacting an enrollment
advisor at
1-877-615-0148
.
Build Your Business intelligence
• Continue working full time while you complete the online MBA and graduate in as little as two years.
• Receive personal attention from expert faculty with proven experience in the business world as executives, entrepreneurs, and consultants.
• Work with current company executives on a “live” case study taken directly from the business world.
• Interact, connect, and learn alongside students who are working professionals from around the world, developing your professional network.
finance – Study portfolio management, corporate finance, investment banking, financial institutions management, and financial risk management. Analyze real estate investments. Discover the procedure for financing entrepreneurial ventures. Examine global capital markets and institutions and uncover the bottom line on business finance.
leadership and Managing OrganizatiOnal change– Discover values-centered leadership and learn to advance responsible business practice. Develop your entrepreneurial initiative, examine business ethics and look at business from a global perspective. Learn to become an effective manager and team leader who values diversity and organizational dynamics.
Marketing – Examine the concepts, techniques and tools needed for developing marketing strategy and marketing programs. Learn what it takes to play an active role in deciding which consumer groups to serve and which products and services to produce. Study promotions, pricing, and distribution arrangements to evaluate profitability and growth potential.
general ManageMent– Choose the direction of your advanced business education. Select the specific electives that most interest you. From leadership to marketing strategy, accounting to entrepreneurship, you’ll take the elective courses that you feel will have the most positive impact on your career and your future.
Focus your MBA by choosing one of four elective concentrations:
Program HigHligHts
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iscover a values-centered, collaborative, and experience-driven online MBA program specifically designed for active professionals. Imparting a solid foundation in current business and management theory and practice, the AACSB-accredited MBA program focuses on building your essential business knowledge in areas such as finance, marketing, accounting, economics, quantitative analysis, law, human behavior, information systems, strategy, management, and leadership.Build your business intelligence as you examine business from a global perspective and address the impact of globalization, competition, technological innovation, and ethics in the workplace. Develop the practical skills you’ll need to thoroughly analyze and tackle the challenges of modern business with confidence and composure. Improve your communications while learning what it takes to be an effective and persuasive manager and leader.
Learn more about Pepperdine University’s online MBA program by contacting an enrollment
advisor at
1-877-615-0148
.
core curriculum
course name credit hours
Personal and Leadership Development 1
Behavior in Organizations 4
Accounting Information and Control Systems 4
Quantitative Analysis for Business Operations 4
Prices, Profit, and the Market Economy 4
Information and Process Systems 4
Political, Regulatory, Ethical, and 4
Legal Issues of Business Marketing Management 4
Financial Management of the Firm 4
Integration in Business Operations 2
Concentration Course 4
Concentration Course 4
Concentration Course 4
Strategic Management 4
Integration in Business Operations: 1
Strategic Management total credit hours 52
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uring the first course, students participate in a weekend-long on-campus personal and leadership development workshop. The primary purpose of the workshop is to establish the foundation of a learning community among the students by developing a shared understanding of learning goals. The dynamics of interpersonal communication, personal ethics, values, and team development are explored. The workshop also provides an overview of the entire MBA program and initiates working relationships with the faculty team.Weekend residencY
For more information about the admission requirements or the admission process for
Pepperdine University’s online MBA program, contact an enrollment advisor at
1-877-615-0148
.
admission requirements
To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following qualifications:
about pepperdine University
Pepperdine College was established in 1937, advocating a business education with the development of Christian values. Pepperdine University is religiously affiliated with Churches of Christ. Faculty, administrators, and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds, and students of all races and faiths are welcome. It is the purpose of Pepperdine University to pursue the very highest academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. Pepperdine achieved University status in 1972 and opened a new campus in Malibu, California. It remains an independent, medium-sized university enrolling approximately 7,700 students in five colleges.
Pepperdine University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a 501(c)(3) organization, is recognized as one of six regional associations that accredit public and private schools, colleges, and universities in the United States.
The WASC can be contacted at:
Western Association of Schools and Colleges 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100
Alameda, CA 94501 www.wascsenior.org/contact
about the graziadio school of Business and Management
The Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University enjoys a national and international reputation as one of the leading business schools in the world. It boasts the largest MBA alumni network on the West Coast. The Graziadio School has been lauded as a top business school by some of the foremost authorities in business, including Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and
U.S. News & World Report.
The highly regarded Graziadio School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The AACSB International can be contacted at:
AACSB International
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750 Tampa, FL 33602-5730
www.aacsb.edu
• Bachelor’s degree with an acceptable grade point average from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent from an international college or university
• Minimum two years of work experience
• A completed Pepperdine application form, including required essays, organization chart, and resume with a check for the nonrefundable $75 application fee
• One recommendation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor or an individual qualified to assess the applicant’s ability to pursue a graduate degree
• Acceptable GMAT or GRE scores. GMAT is preferred; GRE is accepted as an alternative
