Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Part-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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PART-TIME MBA,

FULL-TIME FLEXIBILITY

At Pepperdine Graziadio, we offer among the most highly rated and flexible Part-Time MBA programs in the greater Los Angeles area. With options to study on-campus, through a hybrid format, or fully online, you can complete your MBA at your own pace while expanding your network of entrepreneurial thought leaders.

Our Part-Time and fully online MBA programs are specifically tailored to fit the demanding schedules of working professionals. With a rigorous curriculum and hands-on learning experiences, a Pepperdine MBA will help you maximize your skills and transform your career.

PERSONALIZE YOUR MBA

With a concentration or specialization to fit your interests:

  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Innovation and Information Systems
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Leadership and Managing Organizational Change
  • Healthcare Management

Top-Ranked

One of the Highest-Ranked MBA Programs in the US

Flexible Modality

In-Person, Online, or Hybrid

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REASONS TO CHOOSE PEPPERDINE

Customizable Curriculum

Prepare for a successful career through a combination of skill development, practical experience, and personalization through 8 concentrations and specializations.

Flexible Schedule

Take evening and weekend courses in a hybrid format, or participate in weekly synchronous discussions in the online program. Complete your studies at your own pace.

Education to Business (E2B)™

Solve real-world business challenges for established brands through Pepperdine E2B™.

Study Abroad Option

Gain hands-on international business experience with a one-week Global Business Intensive trip at one of our 40 university partners in over 25 countries.

Affordable Tuition

100% of admitted students are considered for scholarships and financial aid.

Streamlined Admission Process

No GMAT and GRE test scores required. Bachelor’s degree is required.

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One of the top-ranked MBA programs in the US. (USNWR/Forbes).

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Convenient start terms.

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California campus locations (West Los Angeles, Calabasas, Irvine)

100%

of applicants are considered for scholarships. Full scholarships available for eligible veterans.

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Specializations and concentrations to customize your learning experience.

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Student:Faculty ratio for small classes and meaningful interaction.

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Complete the online program in 16 months and the hybrid program in 2 years.

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)

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 Part-Time MBA (Fortune Magazine)

#2 Best MBA for Nonprofit (Princeton Review)

#4 Greatest Resources for Minority Students (Princeton Review)

#5 Gender Diversity (LinkedIn)

#14 Part-Time MBA (Fortune Magazine)

#30 Best MBA Program in the Nation (LinkedIn)

#42 Best Part-Time MBA in the Nation (USNWR)

Tier One Global MBA (CEO Magazine)
Best Colleges U.S. News & World Report - National Universities 2024
The Princeton Reviews Best Business Schools - #2 Best MBA for Nonprofit
CEO Magazine Tier One Global MBA Rankings 2023
Proud Participant - Yellow Ribbon Program

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.

Values-Based, Personalized Learning

The Part-Time MBA program at Pepperdine Graziadio offers small, collaborative classes led by our renowned faculty, who are personally committed to your success. Our program is designed to develop values-centered business professionals who aspire to lead lives of purpose, service, and leadership. With ethical, sustainable business strategies woven into the core of our teachings and an emphasis on experiential learning, you'll undergo a transformational graduate degree experience without putting your life or career on hold.

Comprehensive and Personalized MBA Curriculum

Our customizable MBA curriculum provides a foundation in business fundamentals while offering the flexibility to tailor your academic journey to align with your individual goals and interests through eight unique areas of focus, including:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Innovation and Information Systems
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • General Management
  • Leadership & Managing Organizational Change
  • Marketing
  • Supporting Your MBA Goals

    With an array of Student Success resources and workshops, students can refine writing, presentation, test preparation, and time management skills. Additionally, they can boost reading comprehension and tap into our extensive library services.

    WHAT OUR ALUMNI ARE SAYING

    Angela Copeland

    "Graziadio provided the tools I needed to be successful in my career."

    Angela Copeland | MBA ’05
    SVP of Marketing, Recruiter.com

    Tom Sumner

    "I used what I learned to immediately improve profitability, accountability, and brand value within the first semester."

    Tom Sumner | MBA ‘03
    President Yamaha Corporation of America

    Quincy Newall

    "I will forever honor Graziadio’s mission to educate, inspire, and instill an ethical foundation."

    Quincy Newall | MBA ’12
    Founder and President TwentyOne14

    Tiffany Stith

    "The values-centered leadership skills I gained in the program guide me daily."

    Tiffany Stith | MBA ’09
    President and Chief Operating Officer Lawry’s Restaurant

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    U.S. News & World Report - Best Grad Schools Business Part-Time MBA 2024

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