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Pepperdine | Graziadio Business School
Master of Science in Leadership (MSML program) at Pepperdine University.

Online MS in Management and Leadership Program

Become a Manager Who Inspires Organizational Change

Pepperdine Graziadio's online Master of Science in Management and Leadership (MSML) equips ambitious professionals to lead with impact during times of change. Through a curriculum focused on self-awareness, team dynamics, cultural assessment, and conflict resolution, you'll develop the skills to step into management roles or advance in your current organization.

This program prepares you to lead organizational change across diverse sectors—from global corporations to nonprofits and innovative startups. Graduates are poised for roles like director, entrepreneur, project manager, or business strategist, driving collaboration, effective management, and empowered leadership.

  • New Streamlined "Fast-Pass" Admission: Apply easily and save time with optional components like letters of recommendation, essays, resumes, and test scores. No interview is required. Receive an admission decision quickly.
  • Convenient, Online Format
  • Distinguished Faculty
  • Education to Community (E2C) Capstone
  • Vast alumni network in Southern California

Quick Facts

Format: Online
Start Terms: Spring, Summer, Fall
Units: 33
Length: 16 to 24 Months

A Flexible MS in Management Tailored to You

Experience unparalleled convenience while earning your MSML degree online.

 

 

Live Online Classes

Hosted on Zoom, live classes encourage you to collaborate and engage in rich discussions and debates. 

 

Real-World Learning

Apply your knowledge to real organizations through the Education to Community (E2C) capstone project.

 

Your Own Timeline

Complete your MSML degree as quickly as 16 months or 24 months part-time. Progress through studies on your timeline, adjusting to your changing responsibilities.

 

Simplified Application

No GMAT/GRE score requirement. Receive an admission decision quickly and easily.

 


 

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Convenient start options in August, January, and May.

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Complete the Online MSML program and advance your career in as few as 16 months.

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Student:faculty ratio for small online classes and meaningful interaction.

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Choose from popular Global Business Intensives with 40 university partners in over 25 countries.

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Join one of the largest global graduate business school Alumni Networks

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You will attend a weekend immersion in Los Angeles during your first term to connect with peers and faculty while sharpening your communication and decision-making skills.

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Through over 300 corporate partnerships, Pepperdine Graziadio students gain mentorship, professional development, and powerful connections to launch their careers

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of Online MSML students are considered for scholarships with over $6 million awarded annually. Full scholarships for eligible veterans.

 

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Ready to start your journey to Pepperdine Graziadio? Begin your application today to take the next step towards your future.

 

Admissions and Tuition

 

Program Deadlines

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Fall 2025: Final Application Deadline

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Spring 2026: Priority Application Deadline

 


Our online master's in management and leadership program is designed for working professionals with a few years of experience.

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • At least 2+ years of relevant work experience

For further admission information, please visit our main admissions website.


Pepperdine Graziadio is dedicated to providing our students with funding solutions and options to help them reach their educational goals. Through our Office of Financial Aid, we offer array of financing options including:

  • Merit awards
  • Federal loans*
  • Private student loans
  • Endowed scholarships
  • Referral scholarship

Our dedicated advisors are available to provide personalized guidance to best meet the various needs and circumstances of our students. For more information about financing your degree, schedule a consultation today.

  Application Requirements


Our online master's in management and leadership program is designed for working professionals with a few years of experience.

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • At least 2+ years of relevant work experience

For further admission information, please visit our main admissions website.

  Financial Aid and Scholarships


Pepperdine Graziadio is dedicated to providing our students with funding solutions and options to help them reach their educational goals. Through our Office of Financial Aid, we offer array of financing options including:

  • Merit awards
  • Federal loans*
  • Private student loans
  • Endowed scholarships
  • Referral scholarship

Our dedicated advisors are available to provide personalized guidance to best meet the various needs and circumstances of our students. For more information about financing your degree, schedule a consultation today.

 

Curriculum

Pepperdine Graziadio's Online Master's in Management empowers professionals to drive meaningful results during times of change. Gain skills in self-awareness, team dynamics, culture assessment, and conflict resolution through a 31-unit core curriculum and 2-unit electives.

 

 


 

Education to Community (E2C) Capstone

Put your learning to work to create impact through our Education to Community six-month Capstone Project where student groups work with a non-profit executive team to provide pro-bono consultative services to solve real-time organizational challenges. Some of the organizations we've partnered with include:

  • Best Buddies
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Downtown Women's Center
  • The Bronx Bethany Community Corporation
  • Active Children Portland
  • Utah Foster Care

 


 

The Company You'll Keep

When you join the Graziadio community, you'll become part of a global network of over 50,000 alumni actively shaping the business world. Our graduates secure positions at top organizations, including Boeing, Amazon, Northrop Grumman, Disney, Bank of America, Oracle, AT&T, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, Edison, and Amgen. Joining our network means connecting with successful professionals across diverse industries and enhancing your career prospects.

 

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Connect With a Student

Connect directly with a current student to ask questions and learn more about their Graziadio experiences first-hand.

 

Student Experience


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Values-Based, Personalized Learning

The online Master of Science in Management and Leadership degree program at Pepperdine Graziadio offers small, collaborative classes led by our renowned faculty who are personally committed to your academic and professional success. Thanks to the ethical, sustainable business principles woven into the core of our teachings, and to the emphasis on experiential learning, you'll experience a truly unique, transformational graduate program within a global community.


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Your Education, Supported

The academic success of our students is at the heart of everything we do. Through our wide variety of student success resources and workshops, our students have the opportunity to develop their writing, reading comprehension, presentation, test preparation, and time management abilities. They also have full access to our comprehensive library services.


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Careers

From the moment you enroll—whether in an online or in-person program—you are part of the Graziadio community. As a student in the online program, you'll have access to Pepperdine career resources, including one-on-one advising with an executive coach, student and alumni job boards, the PeppConnect online alumni community, and virtual and in-person networking events.


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In-Person Learning and Networking

You will attend a weekend immersion experience in Los Angeles during your first term as a student in the online master's in business analytics program. The immersion serves as an orientation to Pepperdine Graziadio. You'll get to know your peers and professors while enhancing your skills in communication and ethical decision making.


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Accomplished, Accessible Leaders

Our values-driven professors have real-world experience at organizations like Hilton, Honda, and NASA—but that's only part of what makes them great. Beyond having exceptional credentials, our faculty members are known for their accessibility. They see themselves as mentors, and their ultimate goal is to position you for professional and personal success.


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Beyond the Online MSBA 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.


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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.


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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.

 


 

What Our Alumni Are Saying

 

Erin Orchard

"As a manager, the MSML program has given me more skills to lead within our organization and better serve our employees."

Erin Orchard | Online MSML '20
Development Manager, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company

Austin Roberts

"Earning my MSML from Pepperdine significantly enhanced my marketability and credibility in the job market."

Austin Roberts | Online MSML '22
Co-Founder, Corporate Evolutionist

Kristi Piehl

"Best money ever spent. I grew as a leader and my company has significantly changed with many marked financial and personnel improvements."

Kristi Piehl | Online MSML '24
CEO and Founder, Media Minefield

Michelle Mekikian

"The MSML program taught me so much about the business world and myself which led me to pivot into a career with a higher earning potential."

Michelle Mekikian | Online MSML '24
Surgical Field Sales Development Program, McKesson

Corinne Gibbs

"I do not put this lightly when I say this program changed my life. The knowledge I've gained about business, change management, and, most importantly, authentic leadership was well worth it."

Corinne Gibbs | Online MSML '25
Human Resource Manager, Chick-fil-A Hollywood Restaurant Group

Nicholas Maniglia

"Completing the MSML program has been a transformative journey, equipping me with the strategic mindset, leadership confidence, and ethical foundation to navigate complex organizational challenges."

Nicholas Maniglia | Online MSML '24
Manager, IT Client Services, Pepperdine Graziadio

 

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)

USNWR badge for Best Colleges National Universities (2024)

The Princeton Review badge for #2 Best MBA for Nonprofit (2024)

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Contact Us

MSML Online
Pepperdine University
Graziadio Business School
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

844.768.2808

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