Presidents and Key Executives MBA Program
A Transformational World-Class Executive MBA
Our Presidents and Key Executives (PKE) MBA is the world’s premier program tailored exclusively for top-level executives and C-suite leaders.
Over 15 months, you'll engage within an intimate cohort, collaborating with peers who mirror your drive for strategic decision-making and bottom-line results. This unique program goes beyond the Executive MBA level, providing a platform to tackle current organizational challenges while honing leadership competencies and implementing key strategies. Join a diverse cohort that acts as your personal advisory board, fostering lifelong relationships and broadening your business perspectives. Experience a program that challenges, supports, and inspires, facilitating critical thinking and introducing emerging leadership trends.
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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 residential session.
Executive-Friendly Schedules
The PKE MBA program is tailored for busy executives, with cohorts convening approximately once monthly.
Strategic Management Project
Apply your research directly to your organization through an integrated Strategic Management Project, addressing key aspects of corporate culture and business strategy.
Streamlined Admission Process
No GMAT and GRE test scores required. Bachelor’s degree is required
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PKE MBA Admission
Program Deadlines
Fall 2025: Priority Deadline - Submit your application by the priority deadline for a $5,000 scholarship upon enrollment.
Fall 2025: Regular Deadline - Submit your application by the regular deadline for a $3,500 scholarship upon enrollment.
Fall 2025: Final Deadline (International Students Only)
Fall 2025: Final Deadline (Domestic Students Only)
Fall 2025: Classes Starts
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 2023 Student Profile
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What Our Students Are Saying
"The PKE MBA program at Pepperdine is unique. I don't believe that can be replicated in any other educational institution. The diversity of the cohort lends itself to a number of different perspectives that the experience you gain from the program is just an amazing transformation." - Raymond Hall, PKE Alumnus
What Our Alumni Are Saying
"My experience was a major awakening for me personally and professionally. It was a transformative experience, a catalyst, for unlocking my potential and improving my personal life and career."
Steven Milovich | PKE ‘99
"I came for an education and left with a purpose, my experience was lifechanging and I continue to experience the changes due to the benefits of my education at Pepperdine."
Kimber Maderazzo | PKE ’10
"I was challenged, pushed and met amazing people. I have friends for life from my journey in the Presidents and Key Executives MBA program. I’m forever grateful for my experience!"
Lori Torres | PKE ’14
"You not only leave with a wonderful education taught by world-class professors but with an individual board of advisors who you can call on for personal and professional guidance over a lifetime."
Steve Totzke | PKE ’15
Executive Student Experience
Values-Based, Personalized Learning
The President and Key Executives 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 of Purpose-Driven Leaders.
Dedicated Executive Mentor
The Pepperdine Presidents and Key Executives MBA program is the first and only MBA for the C-suite to feature a dedicated executive mentor. An executive mentor is an experienced, accomplished alumnus with a comprehensive portfolio of academic accomplishments and executive-level success. They are 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 program cohort. Our Executive Mentors are all “doctorally trained” as all mentors are required to have a doctoral degree or be pursuing one.
Speak with Our Alumni
Alumni from the Presidents and Key Executive program are always happy to speak with prospective students. Whether you have questions about schedule, their experience or how it benefited their career, we’re happy to connect you with alumni of our program. Please reach out directly to Pearl Quintana, Associate Director of Recruitment at Pearl.Quintana@pepperdine.edu or by phone at 323.901.3109.
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.
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.
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Pearl Quintana
Associate Director of Recruitment, Executive Program
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