Online MBA Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to our admission deadlines page for specific information regarding application deadlines.

All prospective students who attend an application workshop will receive an application fee waiver. For all veteran or active military applicants, we appreciate your service and will automatically waive your application fee.

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

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

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.

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.

Pepperdine is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges—Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of six official academic bodies in the United States.

Yes, please visit our rankings and awards page.

You will be introduced to your program advisor who will enroll you in classes and guide you through the process.

The Graziadio School has over 50,000 alumni at leading organizations across the globe. The Graziadio School has the largest MBA alumni network in Southern California and is among the 10 largest AACSB-accredited business schools in the nation.