2024 Dean's Report
How We Rank
BEST MBA FOR NON-PROFIT
The Princeton Review
GREATEST RESOURCE FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
The Princeton Review
PART-TIME MBA
Fortune
ONLINE MBA
The Princeton Review
ONLINE MBA
Fortune
ONLINE MBA
CEO Magazine
BEST ONLINE MASTER'S IN BUSINESS FOR VETERANS
U.S. News & World Report
#38
EXECUTIVE MBA
CEO Magazine
#42
PART-TIME MBA
U.S. News& World Report
#46
BEST MBA
LinkedIn
TIER ONE
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CEO Magazine
PREMIER STATUS
GLOBAL DBA LIST
CEO Magazine
About the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
At Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, we offer a transformational education rooted
in experiential and ethical learning. With a network of 50,000 alumni and connections
to award-winning entrepreneurs across diverse fields, including healthcare, our students
are primed to lead and innovate. Through global travel and leadership opportunities,
we prepare them to revolutionize the businesses they launch, the companies they lead,
and the communities they impact.
Guided by Christian values of purpose, service, and leadership, we empower students to make a meaningful difference in businesses and communities around the world.
MissionInspired by our Christian values, we seek to:
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Diversity and Inclusion
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School celebrates and embraces the rich diversity of
cultures and backgrounds within our community. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive
environment where every individual is valued, respected, and recognized for their
unique perspectives. By fostering a community where students, staff, and faculty from
all backgrounds can learn together, we empower leaders who excel in cross-cultural
understanding and global leadership with purpose.
Graziadio Diversity and Belonging Council
The purpose of the Graziadio Diversity and Belonging Council is to promote and advance
diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Graziadio. The council serves as an
advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and actively promotes and
implements initiatives to create sustainable change for their advancement.
Faculty, Staff, and Student Representatives
- Arman Davtyn
- Genesis Delong
- Jill-Ashley Goeman
- Elizabeth Pode
- Cristel Russell
- Robyn Watkins
Council Co-Chairs
Bernice Ledbetter
Dean of Students
Director of Center for Women in Leadership
Dana Sumpter
Associate Professor of Organizational Theory and Management
Program Highlights
Part-Time MBA: Key Program Updates
The updated program includes interactive Saturday sessions embedded in new foundation courses, providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Students will benefit from a balanced mix of hybrid and online courses, offering flexibility and convenience. We have also refined our concentration offerings to better meet the needs of our students and the market.
Part-Time MBA Healthcare Specialization
Additionally, we rolled out our new healthcare management specialization. This specialization is designed to develop the next generation of leaders in the healthcare sector, focusing on change management and leadership excellence. The curriculum addresses essential and emerging healthcare management issues, preparing students to effectively impact healthcare systems, organizations, and patient care.
Simplified PTMBA Application
We streamlined the Part-Time MBA application process by making components like letters of recommendation, essays, resumes, and GMAT/GRE scores optional. The revamped hybrid Part-Time MBA program and simplified application process underscores our dedication to experiential learning, attracting top-tier, academically focused business professionals to the Graziadio School and strengthening our vibrant student and alumni community.
Online MBA Streamlining
Bringing the Online MBA program in-house has created significant synergies, allowing students in both the Part-Time MBA and Online MBA programs to choose between hybrid and online courses on a course-by-course basis. This shift enhances flexibility and streamlines the process, offering students the ability to tailor their MBA experience to their needs. Combined, these changes support ultimate flexibility across modalities.
Experiencing Business Through a Global Lens
Global Business Intensives - Fall 2023 and Spring 2024
6
COUNTRIES
9
CITIES
40+
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
This past year, we've expanded opportunities for students to gain global business experience beyond the classroom. Through our Global Business Intensive courses and partnerships with more than 40 international universities, students navigate the complexities of the modern economy alongside peers, faculty, and seasoned executives. These programs deepen cross-cultural understanding and equip students to develop impactful solutions for real-world challenges, preparing them to thrive in an interconnected global market.
Themes:
- Social Marketing: A Force for Good
- Managing Global Business Operations in the Digital Economy
- Food for Thought: Managing Food and Beverage Products for Global Markets
- Real Estate in Singapore
- Brazilian Global Business
- Sustainability in Action: From Manufacturing to Tourism, Exploring the Business Climate of the Caribbean
Industry-Leading Faculty
The heart of Pepperdine Graziadio's renowned business education is its distinguished
faculty. With extensive industry experience and advanced academic credentials (most
holding PhDs and DBAs), our faculty are celebrated for their innovative teaching and
research. They serve as inspiring practitioners, educators, and mentors within the
Graziadio community and beyond.
Research
Awards and
Honors
Editorital
Review Board
Appointments
Top Academic
Journal
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Media
and Business
Impact
Student Highlights
Testimonials
"I have always believed that a life of meaningful work is a force of good in society. My ultimate motivation is to use my flexibility, my ability to adapt, and my leadership skills to love and value others like myself. No matter where I am, I want people to experience love and kindness, and be an encouragement to whomever I surround myself with."
Current MS Student