Facebook pixel Executive Master of Business Administration | EMBA Skip to main content
Pepperdine | Graziadio Business School
Three students chatting on lobby stairs on-campus

Executive MBA (EMBA) Program

An Unparalleled Learning Experience for Ambitious Executives

Designed for seasoned executives, the 19-month Executive MBA program offers an industry-focused learning experience dedicated to developing personal leadership competencies and innovative corporate strategies.

The EMBA program offers a flexible course schedule and the opportunity to collaborate with a small cohort of entrepreneurially-driven executives. You’ll build your leadership competencies while addressing real-world business challenges through a series of live case studies around a single business of your choosing.

 

  • Three Convenient California Campuses
  • Expert faculty
  • Executive Peer Cohort
  • Exclusive mentorship opportunities
  • Vast alumni network in Southern California

Quick Facts

Format: In-person
Start (terms): Fall, Spring
Location:  Malibu, West LA, Irvine
Length: 19 Months
Average Scholarship Award: $19,000

 

Program Highlights

 

 

Top-Ranked

#38 Best Executive MBA Program in the Nation (Fortune)

 

Convenient Campus Locations

Experience the ease of in-person learning across three accessible campuses: Malibu, West LA, and Irvine.

 

Global Learning Opportunity

Experience meaningful, executive leadership on a global scale with an eight-day international business intensive. 

 

Executive-Friendly Schedules

The Executive MBA program is tailored for busy executives, with cohorts convening roughly every three weeks. 

 

 

Applied Strategic Research Project (ASRP)

A vital component of the EMBA program, our ASRP enables students to choose a specific business entity, potentially their own, for an in-depth research project, culminating in their final capstone project

 

Streamlined Admission Process

No GMAT and GRE test scores required. Bachelor’s degree is required

 

 

 

Take the Next Step

Reach out to us to learn more about the Graziadio Business School.

Get in Touch

Fill out the Request Information form to learn about the opportunities that await you as a student at Pepperdine Graziadio.

Attend an Event

Learn more about your program by signing up for a class visit, information session, webinar or graduate fair.

Start Your Application

Ready to start your journey to Pepperdine Graziadio? Begin your application today to take the next step towards your future.

 

Executive MBA Admission

Deadlines

DEC
16

Spring 2025: Final Deadline (Domestic Students Only)

Jan
8

Spring 2025: Classes Start

 


Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered for admission to the Executive MBA program:

  • Resume
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Official transcripts
  • TOEFL, PTE, IELTS score, if necessary
  • Organizational chart
  • Personal statement/letter to the committee
  • Recommendation letters
  • Interview*
  • Online application

For further admission information, please visit our main admissions website.

*Once your application is submitted, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. 

 

Pepperdine Graziadio is dedicated to providing our students with funding solutions and options to help them reach their educational goals. Through our Office of Financial Aid, we offer an array of financing options including: 

  • Federal loans**
  • Private student loans
  • Endowed scholarships
  • Referral scholarship

Our dedicated advisors are available to provide personalized guidance to best meet the various needs and circumstances of our students. For more information about financing your degree, schedule a consultation today. 

**Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

  Application Requirements


Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered for admission to the Executive MBA program:

  • Resume
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Official transcripts
  • TOEFL, PTE, IELTS score, if necessary
  • Organizational chart
  • Personal statement/letter to the committee
  • Recommendation letters
  • Interview*
  • Online application

For further admission information, please visit our main admissions website.

*Once your application is submitted, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. 

 

  Financial Aid and Scholarships

Pepperdine Graziadio is dedicated to providing our students with funding solutions and options to help them reach their educational goals. Through our Office of Financial Aid, we offer an array of financing options including: 

  • Federal loans**
  • Private student loans
  • Endowed scholarships
  • Referral scholarship

Our dedicated advisors are available to provide personalized guidance to best meet the various needs and circumstances of our students. For more information about financing your degree, schedule a consultation today. 

**Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

 

The Company You'll Keep

When you join the Graziadio community, you'll join a global network of over 50,000 alumni actively shaping the world of business at top organizations, including:

Boeing logo

Amazon logo

Northrop Gruman logo

Disney logo

Bank of America logo

Oracle logo

ATT logo

Kaiser Permanente logo

Wells Fargo logo

Edison logo

AMGEN logo

Pepperdine University logo

 

 


 

Fall 2023 Student Profile

EMBA Student Profile Industry Bar Chart
Top Five Industries: Bar graph shows the percentage breakdown of current industries our students are employed in. 33.33% Aerospace, 11.11% Healthcare, 11.11% Package Goods, 11% Real Estate/Development This information reflects the data collected from EMAB applications for the fall 2023 cohort.

 

39

Average Age

14 Years

Avg. Work Experience

11%

Female

89%

Male

What Our Students Are Saying

"I was attracted to the idea of learning in a small cohort and connecting every 2-3 weeks. I also liked the idea of learning alongside other working executives, hearing their perspectives and approaches to problem-solving, and collaborating in a way that would refine my personal and professional competencies."

- Austin Norton, EMBA '22

 

What Our Alumni Are Saying

 

Candi Castleberry
"Pepperdine University sits high above the ocean spreading knowledge to the world. I am grateful for the knowledge I gained; I lean on my learnings often."

Candi Castleberry | EMBA ’06

Fiona Ma
"My Pepperdine Graziadio MBA experience matched my personal life perspective: focus on today and plan for tomorrow in a highly competitive environment."

Fiona Ma | EMBA ‘00

Tim Langley-Hawthorne
"Learning with other classmates from different backgrounds, various sized companies, and diversity of roles definitely helped with developing my coaching and leadership skills."

Tim Langley-Hawthorne | EMBA ’03

Lisa McGill
"I completed my MBA while working full-time as a C-Suite business leader, and that knowledge, experience, and problem-solving provided a better understanding of all aspects of the business and realistic solutions."

Lisa McGill | EMBA ’08

 

Executive Student Experience


Students learning oustide at a table together

Values-Based, Executive Learning

The Executive MBA at Pepperdine Graziadio comes with small, collaborative classes led by our renowned faculty who are personally committed to your academic and professional success. With ethical, sustainable business woven into the core of our teachings and an emphasis on experiential learning, you'll experience a truly unique, transformational graduate degree within a global community.


Two students talking about student success

Navigating Your Future

Our Executive Career and Professional Development team deliver a premium portfolio of services exclusively to our executive-level students to prepare them for lifelong career resilience and success. Throughout the program your executive coach will provide you with personalized guidance, career-building tools, and access to an extensive network of students, alumni and employers around the world.


Three students walking outside campus

Support Along the Way

The Pepperdine EMBA program is the first and only Executive MBA program to feature a dedicated executive mentor. The executive mentor is an experienced, accomplished alum who is an integral member of your class cohort throughout the duration of the program, serving as mentors to both individuals and the entire group. They review students' papers, provide advice and counsel, mediate conflict, and maintain continuity throughout each Executive MBA cohort.


US Flags on Malibu campus

Veteran and Military Support

Pepperdine has served veterans and their family members for over 75 years and is proud to support nearly 500 enrolled veterans, service members, and dependents.

As an active participant in the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program, we proudly offer tuition support to Yellow Ribbon-eligible students. Pepperdine invests almost $3M annually to help cover 100% of tuition costs for eligible students.

Under the Yellow Ribbon program, Pepperdine in the VA matches all remaining tuition costs. Pepperdine also does not limit the number of eligible students who can utilize the Yellow Ribbon program.

 


two students in class

Center for Women in Leadership

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is deeply committed to empowering women in business, who comprise over 50% of our student body

Through initiatives such as Pepperdine's Center for Women in Leadership, the Graziadio Women's Business Association, and customized mentorship programs, we strive to cultivate a nurturing environment for all our students. 

 

Enroll in a Top Ranked Business School

We strive to facilitate an enriching student experience. The Princeton Review, and CEO Magazine have reported on our high-quality programs and faith-based education.

 

Princeton Review Ranking Logo

Tier One MBA 2024

The Princeton Review 2024

CEO Magazine #38 Global Executive MBA

Contact Us

Pearl Quintana

Pearl Quintana
Associate Director of Recruitment, Executive Programs

323.901.3109
Meet with Pearl
Email Pearl

Take the Next Step

Learn more about Pepperdine's Executive MBA