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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Program Deadlines
Summer 2025 Term: Extended Final Deadline
Fall 2025: Regular Application Deadline
Fall 2025: Final Application Deadline
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.
Core Courses (31 units)
Elective Courses (2 units)
Choose from one of the following:
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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Student Experience
What Our Alumni Are Saying
“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
“Earning my MSML from Pepperdine significantly enhanced my marketability and credibility in the job market.”
Austin Roberts | Online MSML '22
Co-Founder, Corporate Evolutionist
“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
“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
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 Highest-Ranked Protestant Christian Institutions 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)
Contact Us
MSML Online
Pepperdine University
Graziadio Business School
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
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