Executive MBA Programs
REIMAGINE BUSINESS:
PEPPERDINE’S EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAMS
PEPPERDINE’S EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAMS
The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School offers both senior, and C-suite executives the opportunity to reimagine business and what it means to lead organizations as visionary leaders. Our programs were specifically designed for experienced business leaders, and offer accelerated curriculum, experiential learning, and personal mentoring. Our admissions counselors will work with you to determine which program is best for you and your business based on your level of experience and career goals.
Top-Ranked
One of the Highest-Ranked MBA Programs in the US
Top-Ranked
One of the Highest-Ranked Executive Programs Globally
Why Pepperdine
- Flexible Schedule: The program is structured to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals.
- Cohort-Based Learning: Students form strong bonds and benefit from peer-to-peer learning within a diverse cohort of experienced professionals from various industries and backgrounds.
- Global Perspective: The curriculum incorporates global business perspectives, preparing students to navigate the complexities of international markets and multicultural environments.
- Integrated Leadership Development: Emphasis is placed on developing strong leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and ethical decision-making skills essential for executive-level roles.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities: Students have access to hands-on learning experiences, including consulting projects, case competitions, and immersive international residencies, allowing them to apply classroom concepts to real-world business challenges.
- Engaged Faculty: Experienced faculty members bring a blend of academic expertise and real-world industry experience to the classroom, fostering meaningful discussions and providing valuable insights.
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EXECUTIVE PROGRAM OPTIONS
Executive MBA
Designed specifically for seasoned executives, the 19-month Executive MBA program offers an industry-focused learning experience dedicated to the development of personal leadership competencies and innovative corporate strategies.
The EMBA program offers a flexible course schedule as well as the opportunity to collaborate within a small cohort of entrepreneurially-driven executives. You’ll build your leadership competencies while addressing real-world business challenges through a series of live case studies around a single business of your choosing.
Executive MBA Overview
- Duration: 19 months
- Min. work experience: 7 years
- Locations: Malibu, West LA, Irvine
- No GMAT or GRE required
- Dedicated class advisor
- Classes meet every three weeks
- Accelerated curriculum
- Executive mentoring
Presidents and Key Executives MBA
The 15-month Presidents and Key Executives MBA program is designed for top-level executive looking to enhance their strategic approach to the financial and operational aspects of business.
You’ll build relationships within an intimate cohort of peers who are charged with strategic decision-making and driving bottom line results. The PKE program meets the needs of presidents, CEOs, and senior executives with an emphasis on solving current organizational challenges through the development of leadership competencies, analytical tools, and key implementation abilities.
PKE MBA Overview
- Duration: 15 months
- Min. work experience: 10 years
- Locations: Malibu, West LA, Irvine
- No GMAT or GRE required
- Dedicated executive coach
- Small, round-table style classes
- Accelerated curriculum
- Classes meet once a month for three-day sessions
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Best Executive MBA (USNWR)
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EXECUTIVE PROGRAM HALLMARKS
Collaborative Learning
In Pepperdine Graziadio's executive programs, small-class cohorts and highly accessible faculty create a learning environment that fosters teamwork. Students work together to tackle real-world business issues.
Experience-Driven
In addition to faculty who bring relevant business experience and superior academic credentials to the classroom, the EMBA and PKE curricula help students assess their business challenges as a live case study from which they create actionable plans.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Bloomberg Businessweek ranks Pepperdine Graziadio in the top ten of the most entrepreneurial universities in the nation. Executive MBA candidates benefit from this pioneering spirit, which is exemplified in the story of George L. Graziadio, Jr., our school benefactor and founder of Imperial Bank.
Global Orientation
All EMBA and PKE candidates participate in hands-on international business intensives where they can collaborate and experience the global market first-hand.
Values-Centered
Preparing to lead change gives students a greater understanding of their own personal values. The Graziadio Business School encourages values-centered leadership that translates into both personal and professional capital.
Top Ranking
Graziadio's executive programs have been recognized by CEO Magazine as a Premier Global DBA, Tier One Executive MBA among North American Programs and Ivy Exec as #8 Best Executive MBA in the Western Region.
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 Highest-Ranked Christian (Protestant) Institutions Among National Universities (USNWR)
#1 Faith-Based Full-Time MBA (Princeton Review)
#1 Protestant Online Masters in Business (USNWR)
#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)
#17 Executive MBA (CEO Magazine)#18 Best Career Outcomes (Poets&Quants)
Tier One Global MBA (CEO Magazine)
Tier One Premier Global DBA (CEO Magazine)
THE PREMIER VALUES-BASED BUSINESS SCHOOL
Pepperdine has always had a singular mission: to strengthen students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership in a learning environment where academic excellence is rooted in Christian faith and values.
As a top-ranked MBA program based at a Christian university, students prepare to drive meaningful change in business and their communities.
We empower students from all faith backgrounds to transform into the best possible expression of themselves for meaningful work and purposeful lives.
HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI: RAYMOND HALL, PKE ALUMNUS
WHAT OUR ALUMNI ARE SAYING
"Pepperdine University sits high above the ocean spreading knowledge to the world. I am grateful for the knowledge I gained; I lean on my learnings often."
Candi Castleberry | EMBA ’06
"My Pepperdine Graziadio MBA experience matched my personal life perspective: focus on today and plan for tomorrow in a highly competitive environment."
Fiona Ma | EMBA ‘00
"Learning with other classmates from different backgrounds, various sized companies, and diversity of roles definitely helped with developing my coaching and leadership skills."
Tim Langley-Hawthorne | EMBA ’03
"I completed my MBA while working full-time as a C-Suite business leader, and that knowledge, experience, and problem-solving provided a better understanding of all aspects of the business and realistic solutions."
Lisa McGill | EMBA ’08
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