Full-Time MBA
How to Book a Career Coaching Appointment
1-on-1 career coaching sessions are available to support you at any stage of your career journey as a Full-Time MBA Student. Whether you’re exploring career options, refining your resume, building your network, or preparing for interviews, our coaching sessions provide personalized guidance, accountability, and strategy to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
All coaching appointments are scheduled through Handshake.
Step 1: Log in to Handshake
Sign in using your Pepperdine credentials.
Step 2: Navigate to Career Center
Once logged in, select Career Center from the top navigation menu.
Step 3: Select Appointments
Click on Appointments, then choose Schedule a New Appointment.
Step 4: Choose A Category
Select Full-Time Programs Only (PGBS) followed by Full-Time MBA.
Step 5: Select a Career Coach & Time
View available coaches and select an appointment time that works best for you.
Step 6: Confirm Your Appointment
Review the details and confirm your booking. You’ll receive a confirmation email with the next steps.
Professional Organizations
For students preparing to step confidently into leadership roles across industries, the Full-Time MBA combines real-world experience with business fundamentals in strategy, innovation, management, and entrepreneurship. The organizations below can help you expand your network, explore industries, and build connections as you shape your next career step.
General MBA Organizations & Business Leadership
Adam Smith Society
Association of MBAs
American Management Association
Association for Strategic Planning
Net Impact
Toastmasters International
Alpha Kappa Psi
Beta Gamma Sigma
Consulting & Strategy
Institute of Management Consultants
Management Consulted
Finance & Investing
CFA Institute
CQF Institute
Financial Management Association
Association for Financial Professionals
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Entrepreneurs' Organization
Startup Grind
Global Entrepreneurship Network
Diversity & Identity-Based MBA Organizations
National Black MBA Association
Prospanica
Forte Foundation
Ascend Leadership
Reaching Out MBA
MBA Veterans Network
Share Your Post-Graduation Success - First Destination Survey
As you approach graduation, you’ll be invited to share your post-graduation plans through our First Destination Survey. This survey helps us better understand the paths our graduates are taking and strengthens the overall value of your Pepperdine degree.
Current Students: In alignment with reporting standards set by the Career Services & Employer Alliance (CSEA), you will receive an email from the Student Success and Career Advancement team when it is time to complete the First Destination Survey.
Keep an eye on your Pepperdine email for instructions and timing. Outreach typically begins as graduation approaches and continues in the months following commencement.
Recent Graduates: If you have already graduated and would like to share or update your post-graduation outcome, you can access the First Destination Survey through Handshake.
How to access the survey:
- Log in to Handshake using your Pepperdine credentials
- Navigate to the Career Center section
- Locate the First Destination Survey and submit or update your information
- There is no need to complete anything until you receive this communication.
If you have trouble locating the survey, please contact the Student Success and Career Advancement team at pgbs.ssca@pepperdine.edu