Part-Time MBA Course Schedule
The Graziadio Business School's Part-Time MBA program requires 52 units of coursework comprised of 36 units of foundation courses and 16 units of electives. Each 4-unit foundation course has 9 in-person class sessions during the week with online Zoom sessions interspersed and a Saturday workshop. Students following the recommended course sequence should expect to complete 1-2 Saturday workshops per term. The concentration and specialization courses will be offered through a combination of in-person and online instruction and some are offered entirely online.
Learn more about how to achieve your career goals with the Pepperdine Graziadio Part-Time MBA program.
A Structured Path to Leadership
Your journey through the Part-Time MBA program is intentionally designed to build a strong, interconnected foundation in business. Each course is thoughtfully sequenced to reinforce key concepts, ensuring your learning is cumulative, strategic, and applicable to real-world challenges.
First Year
Build essential business knowledge through courses in organizational behavior, statistics, accounting, and economics. The year concludes with foundational finance and marketing, helping you connect key concepts across disciplines.
Second Year
Apply and expand your learning with advanced coursework in law, information systems, and strategic management. Customize your experience with electives in your chosen concentration to align your expertise with your career goals.
Two-Year Schedule (Suggested Course Sequence)
| Year 1 | Year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Trimester 4 | ||
| BSCI 650 | Personal and Leadership Development Workshop (1 unit) |
ISTM 602 | Technology Management and Digital Innovation (4 units) |
| BSCI 652 | Organizational Behavior and Personal Development (4 units) | LEGL 611 | Fundamentals of Business Law and Ethics (2 units) |
| DESC 607 | Analytics for Business Decisions (4 units) | Elective (4 units) | |
| Trimester 2 | Trimester 5 | ||
| ACCT 606 | Accounting: The Language of Business (4 units) | STGY 659 | Strategic Management (4 units) |
| ECNM 657 | Prices, Profit, and Market Economy (4 units) | Elective (4 units) | |
| Trimester 3 | Trimester 6 | ||
| STGY 612 | Competition and Executive Decision-Making (1 unit) | Electives (8 units) | |
| FINC 603 | Managing Corporate Financial Resources (4 units) | ||
| MKTG 603 | The Art and Science of Marketing (4 units) | ||