Executive DBA Admission Information

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Application Requirements

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

Phase I

Personal Statement/Essay
Resume
Research topic proposal (one-page essay)
Intellectual contributions**
Online application

Phase 2

Select candidates are invited to complete Phase 2 of the application process.

Official transcripts
TOEFL, PTE, IELTS Score, if applicable
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Graduate degree from an accredited institution*
Time management plan
Interview
Research Proposal (3 pages)
Optional: Recommendation letters

*A graduate-level degree, preferably in a business or STEM-related field.
**Intellectual contributions are optional for the Executive DBA program.

For further admission information, please visit our main admissions website.

DBA 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:

Federal loans****
Private student loans
Endowed scholarships
Referral scholarship

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.

****Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Yellow Ribbon Program

Graziadio Business School honors our Veterans by offering the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. Any Veteran interested in the DBA program should email our office of Veteran Affairs.