Online MBA Program
Lead with Purpose with a 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 top 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 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, making it an excellent choice for those researching schools with online MBA options.
Quick Facts
Format: Online or Hybrid
Start Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Units: 52
Length: 15 Months
A Flexible Online MBA Tailored to You
Experience unparalleled convenience while earning your MBA degree online, allowing you to learn at your own pace without sacrificing quality.
Customizable Curriculum
Our MBA online degree programs prepare you for a successful career through a combination of skill development, practical experience, and personalization through concentrations and electives.
Future-Ready Education
Build the skills today's employers demand. Our MBA program incorporates advancements in AI, emerging technologies, and innovation—preparing you with the skills and confidence to lead in today's and tomorrow's business.
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 and Trimester Exchange Program at one of our 40 university partners in over 25 countries.
Adjustable Schedule
Transition seamlessly between online MBA program courses, in-person courses, and hybrid courses. Choose course load based on your availability, tailoring to your schedule and commitments.
Your Own Timeline
Complete one of the top online MBA programs California offers as quickly as 15 months or up to 7 years. Progress through studies on your timeline, accommodating your changing responsibilities.
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| In-demand MBA concentrations and a wide range of electives. |
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Online MBA Admission
Program Deadlines
Fall 2025: Final Application Deadline
Spring 2026: Priority Application Deadline
Curriculum
Pepperdine University's MBA online programs are designed for students who want to develop their potential and become purpose-driven leaders. 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 MBA online curriculum includes 38 core and 14 elective units, the latter of which you'll select based on your chosen concentration.
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.
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
SVP of Marketing, Recruiter.com
Tom Sumner
President Yamaha Corporation of America
Quincy Newall
Founder and President TwentyOne14
Tiffany Stith
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Highest-Ranked Business Schools in the Nation (USNWR, Fortune, Poets&Quants, LinkedIn, CEO Magazine)
- One of the Most Chosen Business Schools in the US. (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)
- #1 Online MBA Among Faith-Based Institutions Nationally (Princeton Review)
- #16 Online MBA in Nation (Princeton Review)
- #17 Online MBA in Nation (Fortune)
- Tier One Global MBA (CEO Magazine)
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MBA Online Programs
Pepperdine University
Graziadio Business School
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
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