Executive Doctor of Business Administration Program
Earn a Doctorate. Change the World.
Elevate your expertise and chart new grounds with a global community of practitioner-scholars in Pepperdine Graziadio’s Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) program.
Advance your leadership and experience competencies to conduct research and share your insights through thought leadership, publishing, and effective action.
Under the guidance of our expert faculty, you will leverage contemporary theories, advanced analytical methods, and your executive experience to develop new evidence-based insights for improving and shaping the future of business and the world.
- Award-winning Malibu campus
- Globally ranked as a Tier One Premier DBA program by CEO Magazine
- Nationally recognized for high-impact research with R2 designation
- Executive Peer Cohort
- Annual Executive DBA Conference
- Vast Global Alumni Network
Quick Facts
Format: Hybrid
Start (terms): Fall
Location: Malibu, California
Length: 3 Years
Program Highlights
Top-Ranked
Globally ranked as a Tier One Premier DBA program by CEO Magazine
Award-Winning Malibu Campus
Study while enjoying on-campus housing on our top-rated Malibu campus overlooking scenic beaches and the Pacific Ocean.
Accomplished Executive Cohort
Join a diverse cohort of successful executives from various backgrounds and industries. Exchange diverse ideas and perspectives through intimate, collaborative class sessions, fostering close bonds with peers and faculty mentors.
One-on-One Faculty Mentor
Our faculty mentors, esteemed global experts, offer personalized guidance to nurture your research. With vast industry experience and academic excellence, they ensure a top-tier doctoral education. Receive tailored support and feedback to strengthen your position as a Practitioner Scholar.
Values-Centered Education
The Executive DBA program blends academic excellence and Christian values, instilling sustainable business principles. Prepare to lead organizations with purpose and drive positive impact in business, society, and the world.
Experience-Driven
Our approach to doctoral-level business education focuses on equipping you to apply established theories and scientific research methods and leverage your executive experience to study real-world business and management problems and identify new insights that will transform business and management practice.
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Executive DBA Admission
Program Deadlines
Fall 2025: Final Deadline (Domestic Students Only)
Networks You Can Explore
Fall 2024 Student Profile
Computer/Internet
Aerospace
Consulting/Business Services
Education/Nonprofit
Healthcare
Age Range
Female
Male
Average Years Work Experience
What Our Students Are Saying
Learn how DBA candidate, Ana M. Brant, uses her Executive Doctor of Business Administration program to create new knowledge she directly applies to her role as global director of guest experience and innovation for Dorchester Collection.
What Our Alumni Are Saying
"The DBA program expanded my knowledge on both boards and diversity and has impacted my life both professionally and personally."
Dr. Sharita Batts | MBA '18, DBA '22
EVP, ESG & Safety of Ports America
During the DBA program, I was exposed to methodologies and best practices that can be applied to academic and practitioner settings. Certainly, this has bolstered my credibility as a consultant"
Dr. Alfonso Berumen | DBA '20
Owner, Los Angeles Data Analytics, LLC
"Everybody has an interest in solving world problems, but those who are excited about creating thought leadership in the business world would find great benefit in pursuing a DBA"
Dr. Gil Keinan | MBA, '10, OBA '21
Founder and Principal, H I Obsequio
"The highlights of the DBA program are the sense of community and relationships created during the program, both as a cohort and as a researcher"
Dr. Ana Brant | DBA '22
Director, Global Guest Experience and Innovation, London based Dorchester Collection
Insights from Our DBA Community
Executive Student Experience
Values-Based, Personalized Learning
The Executives DBA at Pepperdine Graziadio offers an intimate cohort of top executives 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 of purpose-driven leaders.
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)
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Wan Song
Executive Advisor
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