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Online MBA Program

Lead with Purpose with Top-Ranked Online MBA 

Pepperdine’s Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for working professionals seeking flexibility without compromising quality.

Whether you’re looking to advance in your career or launch an entrepreneurial venture, you’ll be equipped with the skills, knowledge, business acumen, and connections to redefine what’s possible for your life and career in one of the best online MBA programs California has to offer.

Our unique online MBA degree blends strategy, technology, and values-driven leadership, delivered by esteemed faculty preparing you to drive meaningful impact locally and globally. Through experiential, hands-on learning opportunities, you’ll gain real-world insights that position you for long-term success.

 

  • 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.
  • Top-Ranked: Consistently a top-ranked and top choice for Online, Part-Time , and Full-Time MBA programs according to USNWR, Forbes, Princeton Review, and Fortune. 
  • Complete Flexibility: Balance work, life, and study commitments at your own pace with online, in-person, or hybrid evening classes. Choose from seven concentrations and a wide range of electives.

 Quick Facts

Format: Online or Hybrid
Start Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Units:  52
Length: 15 Months

A Flexible Online MBA Tailored to You

Experience maximum convenience and with your choice of formats, pace of learning and curriculum.

 

 

Customizable Curriculum 

Prepare for a successful career through a combination of skill development, practical experience, and personalization through concentrations and electives. 

 

Simplified Application 

Save time with optional components like letters of recommendation, essays, resumes, and GMAT/GRE scores. No required interview..

 

Education to Business (E2B)TM 

Transform theory into practice and solve real-world problems with top brands with Pepperdine’s distinctive E2B™ program.

 

Study Abroad Options 

Hands-on experiences through Global Business Intensives at one of our 40 university partners in over 25 countries.

 

Adjustable Schedule 

Transition seamlessly between online, in-person, and hybrid classes. Choose course load based on your availability, tailoring to your schedule and commitments.

 

Your Own Timeline 

Complete one of the best online MBA programs in California as quickly as 15 months or up to 7 years. Progress through studies on your timeline, accommodating your changing responsibilities.

 


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Complete the Online MBA Program and Advance Your Career in as Little as 15 Months.
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Convenient Start Options in August, January, and May.
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In-Demand Concentrations and a Wide Range of Electives.
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Corporate partners provide access to exclusive benefits and a powerful network to support career growth
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Student:Faculty Ratio for Small 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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of Students Considered for Scholarships With Over $6 Million Awarded Annually. Full Scholarships for Eligible Veterans.

 

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Online MBA Admission

Program Deadlines

 

Feb
24

Summer 2025 Term: Regular Deadline

Mar
3

Fall 2025 Term: Priority Deadline 

APR
1

Summer 2025 Term: Final Deadline 

 

 


Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered for admission to the Online MBA program: 

  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Recommendation letter
  • Online application

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 an array of financing options including merit awards and both federal and private student loans. 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.

 

 

Stay in the Pepperdine family no matter your career stage with exclusive alumni benefits, including a 20% tuition discount on our programs and a waived application fee. Returning to your alma mater to pursue an MBA, MS, or executive degree is the perfect way to enhance your career prospects, broaden your skills, and strengthen your connection to our vibrant community. Let Pepperdine Graziadio help you achieve new heights of professional success with purpose, service, and leadership at the heart of your graduate experience.

  Application Requirements


Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered for admission to the Online MBA program: 

  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Recommendation letter
  • Online application

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 an array of financing options including merit awards and both federal and private student loans. 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.

 

  Seaver Benefits

 

Stay in the Pepperdine family no matter your career stage with exclusive alumni benefits, including a 20% tuition discount on our programs and a waived application fee. Returning to your alma mater to pursue an MBA, MS, or executive degree is the perfect way to enhance your career prospects, broaden your skills, and strengthen your connection to our vibrant community. Let Pepperdine Graziadio help you achieve new heights of professional success with purpose, service, and leadership at the heart of your graduate experience.

Curriculum

Pepperdine University's MBA online programs are designed for students who want to develop their leadership potential and drive meaningful change. Upon earning your top online MBA degree, you'll possess the skills to analyze business situations, articulate your thinking, lead others effectively, and incorporate ethical considerations into your decision-making.

Our curriculum includes 38 core and 14 elective units, the latter of which you'll select based on your chosen concentration.

 

Core Courses (38 units)

  BSCI 650 Personal and Leadership Development Workshop (1)

This workshop serves as an orientation toward the experiential and team-based models of learning used at Graziadio. Students engage in exercises and reflection that are meant to enhance communication, ethical decision-making, career development, and other relevant skills for interpersonal effectiveness in business. This course is graded credit or no credit.

  BSCI 651 Behavior in Organizations (4)

Students learn to apply the behavioral sciences to management issues through the integration of conceptual and experiential approaches to self-awareness, perception, communication, motivation, productivity, group behavior processes, leadership, organizational change, diversity, ethical issues, career planning, and the management of personal and organizational stress. Development of oral and written communication skills is stressed in this course. In addition to regular class sessions, a required personal and leadership development workshop, BSCI 650, assists students in attaining an accurate understanding of their patterns of communicating and relating to others. Students must complete the workshop in order to continue in this course.

  DESC 607 Analytics for Business Decisions (4)

The focus of this course is on the application of analytics for strategic business decision-making. The course introduces analytical tools that can be used to leverage data and information for complex problems. The course is designed to support the integration experience and includes an introduction to production and service operations. Specific business modeling applications include regression analysis, time series forecasting, decision analysis, simulation, linear programming, queuing theory, and project management. These techniques assist managerial decision-making in the dynamic and highly competitive world of business, including applications to finance, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, and human resources problems in such industries as health care, aerospace, high technology, entertainment, global business, and banking. Software technologies and spreadsheets are used extensively throughout this course.

  ECNM 657 Prices, Profit, and the Market Economy (4)

The purpose of this course is to develop an economic framework for business managers. It emphasizes the integration of theory, data, and judgment in the analysis of business decisions and government policy within a changing economic environment. Topics such as pricing, market analysis, forecasting, resource deployment, incentives for innovation, and economic metrics are covered.

  FINC 603 Managing Corporate Financial Resources (4)

This course explores financial decision-making within businesses, including how to raise capital, invest capital, and pay out earnings to owners. Risk and reward from investing are considered, in order to assign value to stocks, bonds, and projects or companies. Students will learn how to measure a project or company's cost of capital. Firm capital structure will be covered, along with dividend payments and stock repurchases. Students will also use financial ratios to analyze the performance of companies and recommend courses of action. The course will provide an overview of how corporations are governed, and the structure of the financial system.

  ISTM 602 Technology Management and Digital Innovation (4)

Digital technology is now enmeshed in the fabric of business. Companies in all industries will continue to employ large datasets and powerful digital technologies to transform the way they do business. Business strategy must be fused with digital strategy, and leaders must be well-versed in the fundamentals of digital systems and how they can be used to innovate. This course will prepare business leaders for the opportunities and challenges that data and digital technologies offer. The course will cover foundational technology concepts like data management and how emerging technologies impact customer-facing and back-end processes, including supply chain management and cybersecurity, among others. The overarching focus of the course will be to prepare leaders to understand systems, analyze data, use technology for innovation, and make sound technology investment decisions.

  LEGL 653 Political, Regulatory, Ethical, and Legal Issues of Business (4)

This course examines the impact of the diverse political and social forces upon business and the law. Students will explore the historical, cultural, political, philosophical, and religious foundations of the legal and social systems as they relate to the ethical and profit dimensions of the economic complex. Honing critical thinking skills is accomplished through analysis of the above in relation to policy and implementation procedures inherent to the international and domestic markets. Key to the process is management's understanding of how the legal and regulatory environment impacts most business issues such as employment, competition, and transaction enforcement. Emphasis also is directed to formulating, negotiating, and implementing the business agreement; evaluating the various forms of business ownership; anticipating, neutralizing, and defending against liability; and successfully functioning within the environment of opportunity and constraint.

  MKTG 603 The Art and Science of Marketing (4)

Marketing is a company-wide undertaking that informs an organization's vision, mission, and strategic planning. It begins with an understanding of what the market looks like and entails a sequence of key decisions, including: Who is our target customer? What specific customer needs are we going to satisfy with our offerings? How should we set and adapt our prices? What channels of distribution should we use? What means do we use to communicate with our customers? How do we gain and retain customers? In some aspects, marketing follows systematic and scientific approaches to answer these questions. However, there are elements of marketing that are impossible to measure and therefore an artistic exercise. The purpose of this course is to both educate and excite students about the world of marketing. Businesses today face a number of challenges and opportunities including globalization, the effects of advances in technology, and increased competition. In today's rapidly changing environment, a deep understanding of marketing concepts will help organizations develop and maintain their competitive advantage. Emphasis in this course is placed on the practical application of marketing concepts to solve business problems.

  STGY 612 Competition and Executive Decision-Making (1)

This course provides students with hands-on experience managing a business cross-functionally in a competitive environment. The course introduces the concept of business models, which describe how an organization creates, delivers, and captures value, and business strategy, which outlines the high-level vision for achieving a company's goals. Teams will apply the concepts and compete against each other in a simulated environment to improve overall organizational performance and increase long-term value.

  STGY 659 Strategic Management (4)

This capstone course examines the running of an enterprise from the chief executive officer's point of view. It is designed to help students conduct external and internal assessments of an organization, identify its key strategic issues, identify and choose from alternative strategies, and defend those decisions. In addition, the course illuminates the interplay between organizational structure, design, human resources, culture, technology, and the global environment. This knowledge gives the student the foundation for understanding and managing change. In summary, students learn to conduct a strategic analysis, make sound strategic decisions, and implement strategic change. The course is integrative of all prior subject matter. A variety of experiential methods are used, including case studies and a strategic project on an existing company. This course is taken after completing all required core courses.

Elective Courses (14 units)

Example: Digital Innovation and Information Systems concentration

  ISTM 624 Databases and Big Data Management (2)

In this course, students will acquire an understanding of the business value of big data, the importance of effective management of big data, and develop technical competencies in using leading-edge platforms for managing and manipulating structured and unstructured big data.

  ISTM 661 Designing, Sourcing, and Building Digital Platforms (2)

In a global business environment, managers must understand the alignment of technology and business functions. There is increasing emphasis on managing enterprise architecture and infrastructure from the perspectives of business enablement, business continuity, and risk management. Today's corporate technology environments are exceedingly complex, involving challenging portfolios of inflexible legacy systems and dynamic mobile applications that span on-premise and cloud installations. Together, these are causing IT systems' management focus to shift from "develop and operate" to "source and deploy." Organizations need systematic approaches for integrating diverse functional areas into a holistic, application and data-focused enterprise-wide digital platform for supporting the business. This course will cover the areas of Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure Management as essential approaches for the development of coherent, robust, efficient, and agile enterprise digital platforms.

  ISTM 662 DIIS Project and Program Management (2)

The DIIS Project and Program Management course is intended to develop students' understanding of the complexities within and interdependence between DIIS projects and to develop their abilities to successfully manage DIIS projects toward successful realization and intended business benefits. The course will provide students with the techniques, tools, and managerial competencies to manage individual DIIS projects and the requisite insights and approaches to manage a portfolio of projects into a coherent program of innovation. Topics covered will include IS and digital innovation project planning, business case development, cost and risk management assessment, global sourcing and vendor management, portfolio management, team leadership, change management, post-implementation review, and program/portfolio management.

  ISTM 663 Managing Cyber Security, Risk, and Privacy (2)

The Internet and electronic commerce have highlighted the need to understand the ethical and social impacts of information systems. Internet and digital technologies that make it easier than ever to assemble, integrate, and distribute information have created concerns about the appropriate use of customer information, the protection of personal privacy, and the protection of intellectual property. Managers must make informed decisions that reflect an understanding of the ethical and social issues surrounding the use of information systems. Furthermore, managers are responsible for the control of the quality and performance of information systems. These issues have moved to the forefront of social and political debate in the United States and globally. This course will equip business managers to effectively meet the security and ethical challenges of information systems.

  ISTM 664 Business Process Analysis and Innovation (2)

In this course, students will be introduced to key concepts and approaches to business process analysis and improvement. The main focus of this course is both understanding and designing business processes that accomplish specific desired outcomes. Students will learn how to identify, document, model, assess, and improve core business processes. Students will be introduced to process design principles. The way in which information technology can be used to manage, transform, and improve business processes is discussed. Students will be exposed to challenges and approaches to organizational change, domestic and offshore outsourcing, and inter-organizational processes.

  ISTM 665 Digital Innovation and Strategy (2)

In this new digital age, firms must increasingly turn their attention to the technological developments that shape their business strategy and competitive position. E-commerce, cloud computing, and mobile technologies are transforming the way businesses operate in many industries. At the same time, managers must be alert to the external forces that shape their IT innovations. The increasing complexity for firms to compete in this dynamic environment offers opportunities, but it also comes with significant risks. In this course, students will develop a deep understanding of these strategic issues surrounding IT innovation and how they shape IT investment decisions. In addition, it examines ways in which IS managers can employ leading practices to integrate information systems and business strategy.

  ISTM 667 Digital Innovation and Information Systems Applied Research Project (2)

This directed research project provides students with an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of theory and practice related to digital innovation and information systems management within a particular functional area or industry, thereby enabling students to acquire deep knowledge of a DIIS topic of personal interest. Students will complete an applied research project that seeks to inform contemporary business practice. The practice-oriented research project will be informed by assigned readings and completed under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Prior to registration, the student must prepare a research proposal for review and approval by at least two ISTM faculty. If the research proposal is approved, a faculty advisor will be assigned who will identify an appropriate set of readings to guide the research study. The student will undertake the proposed research, and then prepare and submit a comprehensive research paper.

 


 

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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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
"The PTMBA provided the tools I needed to be successful in my career."

Angela Copeland | 
SVP of Marketing, Recruiter.com

Tom Sumner
"I used what I learned to immediately improve profitability, accountability, and brand value within the first semester."

Tom Sumner | 
President Yamaha Corporation of America

Quincy Newall
"I will forever honor the PTMBA mission to educate, inspire, and instill an ethical foundation."

Quincy Newall | 
Founder and President TwentyOne14

Tiffany Stith
"The values-centered leadership skills I gained in the PTMBA guide me daily."

Tiffany Stith | 
President and Chief Operating Officer Lawry’s Restaurant

 


 

Student Experience

 


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Values-Based, Personalized Learning

The Online 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.


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Your Future with an Online MBA

Our Career and Professional Development department provides resources to connect Online 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.


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Your Online MBA Support Team

The academic success of our students is at the heart of everything we do. Through our wide variety of Online 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.


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Beyond the Online 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.


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Learn in Global Destination

Grow as a leader through international experiences that enhance cross-cultural communication and broaden career opportunities. Online 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.


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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. 


 

Enroll in a Top Ranked Business School

 

Choosing a top-ranked business school like Pepperdine Graziadio ensures you receive a high-quality education recognized by leading publications. Our degree programs are acclaimed by The Princeton Review, CEO Magazine, and U.S. News & World Report for their excellence and faith-based approach. By enrolling in our esteemed programs, you will benefit from our rigorous academic standards, comprehensive support, and enhanced career opportunities.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

   How many classes in an Online MBA program?

The length of the program varies (by design) depending on the number of credits students take each semester. Full-time students can earn the degree in as few as 24 months. Those interested in completing the program at an accelerated, 20-month pace can apply for approval upon admission.

Please note degree conferral requires students to complete the following:

  • 52 units
  • 15 courses
  • 1 immersion
  Is Graziadio an accredited school?

Yes, the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

  Is there financial aid for Online MBA programs?

Yes. Students have a variety of options to fund their education. Request more information, and an enrollment advisor will contact you to answer any questions you may have.

  What are the benefits of connecting with an enrollment advisor?

Connecting with an enrollment advisor will help you:

  • Understand the program admissions criteria and know whether you are eligible to apply
  • Gain insight into application best practices
  • Know what to expect as an online student, including the level of faculty interaction, program outcomes, and more
  • Have an immediate line of support in the event you have questions or need additional information
  What is the overall cost of a Pepperdine online MBA?

The overall cost of Pepperdine's online MBA varies based on individual situations, including tuition fees, additional expenses, and financial aid availability. For detailed information and to calculate your specific costs, please visit the tuition and financial aid page, which outlines fees and offers a cost calculator.

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MBA Online Programs
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Graziadio Business School
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

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