MBA in General Management

Available for 12- and 20-month Full-Time MBA Students 

Ranked among the best by Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, and Fortune, Pepperdine Graziadio’s Full-Time MBA program prepares students for leadership roles across industries. The General Management concentration offers a flexible, customizable curriculum, allowing students to tailor their education to their unique career goals—whether in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, operations, or beyond.

Ideal for self-directed, highly motivated professionals, this concentration develops strategic decision-making, organizational leadership, and operational expertise to drive business success and adapt to an evolving global market.

Endless Career Possibilities

Graduates of the General Management concentration gain the versatility to excel in a wide range of industries and leadership roles, including:

• Executive Leadership – General Manager, COO, CEO
• Strategic & Operations Management – Operations Director, Supply Chain Manager, Business Development Manager
• Consulting & Advisory Services – Management Consultant, Corporate Strategy Manager, Business Analyst
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Founder, Startup Advisor, Venture Capital Associate
• Marketing & Sales Leadership – Brand Manager, Sales Director, Market Strategy Lead

Concentration Core Courses and Elective Courses (12 Units)

The MBA in General Management allows for the selection of 12 units of Full-Time MBA concentration core and elective courses. Students can select from the following course list:

• Concentration core course(s) from any concentration area
• Concentration elective course(s) from any concentration area
• PGBS 693 Global Business Intensive (1-4)*
• PGBS 694 G3: Going Global with Graziadio - Global Business Development Practicum (0-2)*

*Students can complete up to 4 units of PGBS 693 and PGBS 694.