Bachelor of Science in Management
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 | What are your upcoming deadlines? |
Click here for a list of our current deadlines.
| Do I have to have all 68 lower division units complete before starting with Pepperdine? |
You can start the BSM program even if you are missing some lower division requirements, but the English and Math requirements must be completed before you start. To graduate you must complete all 68 lower division units.
| Can I transfer upper-division coursework to Pepperdine University? |
Students may petition to waive up to four courses (up to 16 units) (excluding BSM 468, Organizational Behavior, and BSM 479, Business Strategy), based upon the transfer of upper-division courses of comparable scope and units provided.
| Do my lower division units have to be in business to be considered for the BSM program? |
Pepperdine does not require business prerequisite courses to qualify for the BSM program.
| Will the Admissions Committee consider my in-progress units when I apply? |
Applicants should contact a pre-admissions counselor about in-progress units.
| Am I required to have management experience since this is a management program? |
Management experience is not a requirement for the BSM program.
| How much full-time work experience do I need to qualify for the BSM program? |
Students should be employed on a full-time basis and have significant prior work experience in order to relate to the other students and the material covered in the course. For more information, prospective students should speak with a pre-admission advisor.
| Is credit given for military experience? |
Enlisted personnel can receive six undergraduate elective units toward the lower division requirement. ACE units can also be accepted.
| Is my tuition affected by the fact I am a non-resident? |
The tuition rate is the same for all new students.
| Will Pepperdine consider an applicant with a low cumulative GPA? |
Students with a lower cumulative GPA are considered for the program. The Admission Committee will evaluate your GPA, work experience, and number of units completed when making a final decision.
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| How long is the BSM program? |
The BSM program is designed to be a two-year program. The curriculum can also be taken at a slower pace by taking one to three classes per trimester or taking a trimester off. You have seven years to complete the degree.
| How many classes are in the BSM program? |
The BSM program is a total of 60 units: 12 core classes (at 4 units per course) and six elective classes (at 2 units per course).
| How much time outside of class do I need to spend on homework and team projects? |
Generally, for every hour in class you should plan on 1.5 - 2 hours of outside time for homework and team projects. Each of the core classes is 4 hours, one night per week.
| What are the days and times of the classes? |
The majority of classes are offered weekdays (Mon-Thurs) from 6 to 10 p.m. for 15 weeks. Each class meets one night per week. Some classes are held in a weekend mode which means five weekends over the course of the trimester. These classes meet from 6 to 10 p.m. on a Friday evening and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the following Saturday. (2-unit courses meet for two weekends).
| What is the average class size of the BSM program? |
The average class size is less than 30 students.
| Are there any opportunities to study abroad? |
Pepperdine offers optional study abroad trips in Europe, Asia, and South America. Each trip is one week in length and can be taken for two units of credit.
| Does Pepperdine require a laptop computer for the BSM program? |
A laptop is not required for the BSM program, but it is highly recommended.
| Will my diploma say evening program or extension campus? |
No, the BSM degree is a full-fledged Bachelor of Science degree from Pepperdine University in Business Management.
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| Are Pepperdine University and the Graziadio School of Business ranked? |
Yes, please visit our Awards page for our current rankings.
| Is the Graziadio School accredited? |
Pepperdine University is accredited by AACSB — The International Association for Management Education. The University is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
| What qualifications do faculty members have in business? |
Pepperdine faculty members possess superior academic credentials, but what differentiates them from professors at other prestigious business schools is their extensive, hands-on business experience. They have proven themselves in the business world as executives, entrepreneurs, and consultants.
| Where are your locations? |
The Graziadio School offers the BSM program at three accessible campus locations: West Los Angeles, Encino, and Irvine.
| Do I need to take classes at the Malibu Campus? |
Students are allowed to take the BSM courses at any of the following locations: West Los Angeles, Encino, or Irvine.
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| Do you offer career services to your BSM students? |
Pepperdine considers the success of its graduates a top priority and provides students and alumni with an exceptional range of career resources, including one-one-one coaching, workshops, networking events and online tools. In addition, Graziadio Talent Online (GTO) is a superior online tool that allows Graziadio students and alumni to create a profile, search for jobs, post a resume, network with professionals, register for special career events, and more.
| Do you offer scholarships for the BSM program? |
Pepperdine offers merit-based scholarships to qualified applicants. Please contact a pre-admissions advisor for further details.
| Does Pepperdine offer financial aid? |
Financial aid is available to BSM students. The Graziadio School administers the Federal Stafford Loan program. For more information, please visit bschool.pepperdine.edu/financialaid/undergraduate. To contact the Financial Aid Office, call (310) 568-5530 or e-mail gsbmfinancialaid@pepperdine.edu.
| Does Pepperdine offer online courses? |
Pepperdine does not offer online courses in the BSM program, though students and faculty utilize the Internet in their classes.
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