Executive MBA 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.
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Executive MBA Program Highlights
Top-Ranked
#38 Best Executive MBA Program in the Nation (Fortune)
Future-Ready Education
Build the skills today's employers demand. Our EMBA program incorporates advancements in AI, emerging technologies, and innovation—preparing you with the leadership skills and confidence to lead in today's and tomorrow's business.
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.
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Executive MBA Admission
Deadlines
Fall 2025: Final Deadline (Domestic Students Only)
Fall 2025: Classes Start
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:
Fall 2024 Student Profile
Top Industries: Bar graph shows the percentage breakdown of current industries our
students are employed in. 12.50% Aerospace, 12.50% Consulting/Business Services, 12.50%
Financial Services/Insurance, 12.50% Real Estate/Development. This information reflects
the data collected from EMBA applications for the fall 2024 cohort.
Average Age
Avg. Work Experience
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"Pepperdine's Executive MBA Program offers more than just a degree - it's a transformative journey that equips experienced thought leaders to build on their skills with strategic insight, ethical grounding, and global perspective needed to drive innovation and lead with impact in today's complex business landscape."
Antonio Gaskin | EMBA '23
"I was drawn to Pepperdine for its small class sizes, which allow for meaningful engagement with professors, as well as the strength of the Pepperdine network. The level of mentorship and real-world application of business concepts has exceeded my expectations."
Korey Jones | EMBA Student
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 | EMBA ’06
Fiona Ma | EMBA ‘00
Tim Langley-Hawthorne | EMBA ’03
Lisa McGill | EMBA ’08
Executive Student Experience
- What Makes Us Different
- Executive Career Development
- Dedicated Executive Mentor
- Veterans
- Women at Pepperdine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top-Ranked and Top Choice
Choosing a top-ranked business school like Pepperdine Graziadio ensures you receive a high-quality education recognized by leading publications. By enrolling in our esteemed programs, you will benefit from our rigorous academic standards, comprehensive support, and enhanced career opportunities.
- One of the Most Chosen Business Schools in the U.S. (National Center for Education Statistics)
- One of the Largest Graduate Business Alumni Networks with Over 50,000 Graduates (National Center for Education Statistics)
- #1 Highest-Ranked Protestant Christian Institution Among National Universities (USNWR)
- #2 Best MBA for Nonprofit (Princeton Review)
- #4 Greatest Resources for Minority Students (Princeton Review)
- #5 Gender Diversity (LinkedIn)
- #7 Best Online MS in Business Analytics (Fortune Magazine)
- #14 Part-Time MBA (Fortune Magazine)
- #16 Online MBA (Princeton Review)
- #18 Best Career Outcomes (Poets&Quants)
- Tier One Global MBA (CEO Magazine)
- Tier One Premier Global DBA (CEO Magazine)
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Pearl Quintana
Associate Director of Recruitment, Executive Programs
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