Part-Time Hybrid MBA Program
Elevate Your Career with Flexible, Real-World Learning
Designed for working professionals, our AACSB-accredited part-time MBA program offers unmatched flexibility of course formats and schedules. Experience transformational learning, develop people-first leadership skills, and apply practical knowledge immediately to your current role, enhancing your career growth as a business leader.
- Complete flexibility: Balance work, life, and study commitments at your own pace with online and in-person classes in the evenings and select weekends in West LA, Calabasas, or Irvine.
- Highly-ranked: A top-20 ranked and top choice for Part-Time and Online MBA programs.
- Distinguished faculty with industry expertise provide valuable mentorship that enhances growth and leadership.
- An extensive network of over 100,000 Pepperdine alums with over 50,000 from the business school and 300+ corporate partners provide a wealth of professional connections.
Quick Facts
Format: Hybrid (In Person and Online)
Start Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Locations: West LA, Calabasas, Irvine
Length: 15 Months-7 Years
Students Receiving Scholarship: 72%
A Flexible MBA Customized for You
Experience unparalleled convenience and flexible learning options with your choice
of
campus locations and learning pace. Make your MBA journey as unique as you are.
Hybrid ClassesIn Person & Online Instruction |
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Online ClassesLive Weekly Synchronous Sessions |
Dynamic Format
Transition seamlessly between hybrid and online courses in the evenings and select Saturday sessions. Choose course load based your schedule and commitments.
Campus Choices
West LA, Calabasas, Irvine, and online options. Freedom to study anywhere, adjust to changes, reduce travel, and benefit from convenient campus locations.
Your Own Timeline
Complete as quickly as 15 months or up to 7 years. Progress through studies on your timeline, adjusting to your changing responsibilities.
Simplified Application
Save time with optional components like letters of recommendation, essays, resumes, and GMAT/GRE scores. Receive an admission decision quickly and easily.
Custom Curriculum
Prepare for a successful career through skill development, practical experience, and personalized concentrations and specializations.
Generous Financial Aid
With over $6 million in scholarships awarded annually, 100% of admitted students are considered for significant scholarships and financial aid.
See How Far You Can Go
Experience the transformative Return on Investment (ROI) through an MBA where success
isn’t just a goal but a tangible outcome.
Pepperdine MBA students are prepared to thrive in today’s competitive landscape, ensuring a remarkable return on investment extending far beyond graduation.
Students consistently report significant salary increases and securing positions in top-tier companies and industries, demonstrating the marketability of their skills and the enduring value of a Pepperdine MBA.
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Part-Time MBA Admission
Program Deadlines
Spring 2025: Final Deadline
Spring 2025: Classes Start
The Company You'll Keep
When you join the Graziadio Community, you’ll join a network of over 50,000 alumni shaping the world of business at top organizations including:
Fall 2023 Student Profile
Top Five Industries: Bar graph shows the percentage breakdown of current industries
our students are employed in. Our top five industries include 12.9% chose not to self-identify,
8.24% Financial Services, 7.06% Healthcare, and 5.88% Education/Non-profit. This information
reflects the data collected PTMBA applications for the fall 2023 cohort.
Average Age
Avg. Work Experience
Female
Male
What Our Students Are Saying
Connect directly with a current student to ask questions and learn more about their Graziadio experiences first-hand.
What Our Alumni Are Saying
Angela Copeland | PTMBA ’05
SVP of Marketing, Recruiter.com
Tom Sumner | PTMBA ‘03
President Yamaha Corporation of America
Quincy Newall | PTMBA ’12
Founder and President TwentyOne14
Tiffany Stith | PTMBA ’09
President and Chief Operating Officer Lawry’s Restaurant
Student Experience
- What Sets Us Apart
- Careers
- Student Success
- Student Clubs
- Global Programs
- Veteran and Military Support
- Women at Pepperdine
Values-Based, Personalized Learning
The Part-Time 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.
Your Future with a Part-Time MBA
Our Career and Professional Development department provides resources to connect Part-Time MBA students with other like-minded professionals and navigate potential career opportunities. Our dedicated advisors provide personalized guidance, career-building tools, and access to an extensive network of students, alumni, and employers around the globe.
Your Part-Time MBA Support Team
The academic success of our students is at the heart of everything we do. Through our wide variety of Part-Time MBA Student Success resources and workshops, our students have the opportunity to develop their writing, presentation, test preparation, and time management abilities as well as enhance their reading comprehension and access our comprehensive library services.
Beyond the Part-Time MBA Classroom
Life at Graziadio extends beyond the classroom with our student-initiated and student-run groups. Develop and enhance your leadership skills in one of the many student clubs and organizations that are open to all current students. With over a dozen clubs and organizations such as Christian Business Society, Graziadio Women's Business Society, LatinX MBA Conexion, Business Students of Color Association and Allies, and so much more to choose from, you'll be able to find a group that fits you.
Learn in Global Destination
Grow as a leader through international experiences that enhance cross-cultural communication and broaden career opportunities. Part-Time MBA students are able to apply and participate in our one-week Global Business Incentives trips at one of our 40 university partners in over 25 countries.
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.
Women at Pepperdine
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, CEO Magazine, and U.S. News & World Report have recognized us for our high-quality programs and faith-based education.
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