2022-2023 Graziadio Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Full-Time Programs
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The full-time graduate programs feature a portfolio of degree options focusing on various aspects of business and management, both domestically and globally. Students gain conceptual and analytical skills while applying theoretical concepts to authentic management situations. Degree requirements and features vary by program, depending on intended audience, undergraduate background, applicable business experience, and chosen track or area of emphasis (if applicable).
Full-Time Graduate Program Offerings
The fall trimester marks the standard start term for all full-time programs. A spring start term is specially reserved for graduates of Seaver College who have been admitted to the 5th-Year Joint BS/MBA or BS/International MBA Program. In addition, some MS programs offer a second start term in the spring. Specific program information and available alternatives are provided in later sections. Classes for full-time degree programs are held at the main University campus in Malibu.
Students in eligible programs may choose among the following concentrations: Digital Innovation and Information Systems, Dispute Resolution, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership and Managing Organizational Change, Marketing, Entertainment, Media and Sports Management, and Business Analytics. In addition, a certificate in Socially, Environmentally, and Ethically Responsible (SEER) Business Practice may also be earned by students in eligible programs. More information is available in specific program-related sections.
The full-time graduate programs foster an understanding of all key aspects of management in a multicultural learning community with a focus on values-centered leadership. Special attention is devoted to principles of international business, ethics, teamwork, and written and oral communication skills. Through the use of team-based methods, innovative problem solving, case studies, and field experiences, our programs strive to emulate real-world workplace dynamics.
Our full time programs were developed to shape our students into successful business professionals and leaders with the following in mind:
- Cultivation of personal values, integrity, and ethical behavior and to develop a values-centered leadership perspective and philosophy.
- Emphasis on team dynamics, team development, and applications to enhance success as leaders and managers.
- Improvement of students’ understanding of business fundamentals through the application of theories in practical business settings.
- Refinement of the necessary written and verbal communication skills for effective business management and leadership.
A typical class size of 25 students fosters an in-class atmosphere of seminar style group dynamics. The community environment encourages collaborative learning. Team assignments are used extensively in most classes to expand the collaborative learning environment, train individuals to function in today’s environment, and encourage student contribution and participation in each other’s education. The academic experience begins with a required orientation. This orientation, designed specifically for full-time students, provides program information and introduces business challenges that will be faced during the course of study.
Entering students are enrolled in BSCI 650 Personal and Leadership Development Workshop (1) , which is designed to provide the skill and experience base for the formation and management of teams in the full-time programs. This course is graded credit or no credit.
The annual academic calendar consists of three terms - fall, spring, and summer. These academic terms primarily consist of courses that span 7 weeks, 11 weeks, and 14 weeks modules. A typical full-time course load per term entails 16 units, comprised of courses that range from 0 to 4 in unit value. Due to the intensive nature of their curricula, full-time degree programs require a minimum of three trimesters to be completed.
Global Business Requirement
All FTMBA students must complete at least 2 units of global business course work by satisfying one of the following options:
- A global content course from any concentration.
- A one-week, 2-unit Global Business Intensive course hosted by partner schools abroad, led by a Graziadio School faculty member.
- One trimester Study Abroad at a global partner business school.
- Summer school opportunities at a global partner business school.
- A one-week, 2-unit residential Global Business Intensive course hosted at Pepperdine University taught by a visiting professor from a global partner business school.
- A 2-unit PGBS 694 G3: Going Global with Graziadio - Global Business Development Practicum (0-2)
- An appropriately scoped Global Business Directed Instruction project.
Admission Requirements for the Full-Time Graduate Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Admission Requirements
The Full-Time MBA application process is intended to ensure a good fit between the program’s objectives and the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and potential. Admission decisions consider previous grade point average, work experience, and test scores, among other factors. Each applicant is assessed in a holistic way; no single criterion controls the admission decision.
To be eligible to apply to the Full Time MBA program, a student must have 1) an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college/university or foreign institution. International academic institutions must be accredited by the ministry of education or accrediting bodies from their respective countries and 2) a minimum of two years full-time (30 or more hours) work experience.
- A completed online Application for Admission with a specified essay, resume and the nonrefundable application fee must be submitted electronically to the Graziadio Business School Admission Office. The application fee is waived for Five-Year BS/MBA or BS/IMBA applicants.
- An official transcript must be provided for each college or university previously attended. All transcripts reflecting in-progress and/or completed coursework must be submitted to the Graziadio Business School Admission Office. The official transcript(s) must be issued electronically by the Registrar’s secured transcript provider or issued by the Registrar in a sealed envelope. If you have not completed your baccalaureate degree at the time of application, submit a current transcript.
- A Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last five years is required. The GMAT requirement is waived for the Fall 22 FTMBA starting cohort to accommodate testing limitations due to the pandemic. The GMAT is always waived for Five-Year BS/MBA or BS/IMBA students.
- An interview by invitation
- Applicants who completed coursework outside of the United States or are not United States citizens/permanent residents must also meet the international student admission requirements listed in the Admission Information section of the catalog.
12-Month Full-Time MBA
Admission into the 12-month MBA is granted to applicants with at least three years’ work experience plus college credit in the following prerequisite courses: financial accounting, managerial accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistical methods, finance (upper division), and marketing (upper division).
15-Month Full-Time MBA
Admission into the 15-month MBA is granted to applicants with at least three years’ work experience who lack the prerequisite course work to qualify for the 12-month program.
20-Month Full-Time MBA
Admission into the 20-month MBA is granted to applicants who lack sufficient work experience and/or the prerequisite course work to qualify for the 12-month or 15-month program.
IMBA
Admission into the IMBA is granted to applicants with qualifications similar to those of the 20-month MBA applicant.
JD/MBA
Admission into the JD/MBA is granted to applicants with identical qualifications as the 20-month Full-Time MBA requirement and concurrent admission to or enrollment in the School of Law.
MBA/MPP
Admission into the MBA/MPP is granted to applicants with identical qualifications as the 20-month Full-Time MBA requirement and concurrent admission to or enrollment in the School of Public Policy.
Five-Year BS/MBA or BS/IMBA
Admission to the Five-Year BS/MBA or BS/IMBA is granted to students in their junior year at the Seaver College Business Division, Pepperdine University. All Five-Year applicants are required to receive approval from Seaver College prior to applying to the Graziadio School. They must also show intention to complete Seaver College requirements prior to admission. Effective academic year 2023-24, this program will be phased out and no longer accept applications.
Master of Science (MS) Programs Admission Requirements
The Full-Time MS application process is intended to ensure a good fit between the program’s objectives and the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and potential. Admission decisions consider previous grade point average, work experience, and test scores, among other factors as required. Each applicant is assessed in a holistic way; no single criterion controls the admission decision.
To be considered eligible for admission to the Full-Time MS program, an applicant must have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited four-year college/university or foreign institution. International academic institutions must be accredited by the ministry of education or accrediting bodies from their respective countries.
Admission into the MS in Applied Finance (MSAF), MS in Business (MSB), MS in Business Analytics (MSBA), MS in Global Business (MSGB), or MS in Real Estate (MSRE) programs is granted to students with recent undergraduate degrees and limited or no work experience.
- A completed online Application for Admission with a specified essay, resume and the nonrefundable application fee must be submitted electronically to the Graziadio Business School Admission Office.
- An official transcript must be provided for each college or university previously attended. All transcripts reflecting in-progress and/or completed coursework must be submitted to the Graziadio Business School Admission Office. The official transcript(s) must be issued electronically by the Registrar’s secured transcript provider or issued by the Registrar in a sealed envelope. If you have not completed your baccalaureate degree at the time of application, submit a current transcript.
- A Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last five years is optional for MS programs.
- Applicants who completed coursework outside of the United States or are not United States citizens/permanent residents must also meet the international student admission requirements listed in the Admission Information section of the catalog.
Notification of Admission Decision
Applicants will be officially notified of their application decision via e-mail by the Graziadio Business School Admission Office. All other communication a candidate may have regarding his/her admission status will be considered unofficial and be superseded by the official notification. Admitted applicants will be required to submit non-refundable enrollment deposit in the amount of $1000 to reserve a place in the program. The deposit will be applied toward tuition expenses in the first term of the program.
Details of the Notification of Admission Decision are provided in the Admission Information section of the catalog.
Financial Aid Policies
Financial aid is available to qualified students enrolled in the Full-Time Program. Students may apply for scholarships and loans administered by the Graziadio Business School by contacting the Financial Aid Office. Awarded scholarships and approved loans are applied only to the trimester for which they are granted; students must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for most of the financial aid programs. Scholarships are program-specific and not automatically applied if a student changes programs after enrollment. Scholarship recipients are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average for the award to be continued in future trimesters. Additional information regarding the policies governing awards and loans may be obtained by contacting the Financial Aid Office. Information regarding all financial aid programs administered by the University may be found in the section of this catalog entitled “Financial Aid .”
Course Loads, Transfer of Graduate Credit, and Waiver of Courses
Course Loads
The full-time graduate programs are designed for full-time students. Each student enrolls for a full course load, ranging from 13-18 units, each trimester depending on the program. In rare cases, which require approval by the Program Office, students may be allowed to enroll in additional units provided there are compelling circumstances.
Transfer of Graduate Credit
At the time of application to the program, students may petition to transfer up to two graduate-level courses. The business school programmatic accreditation and institutional accreditation of the college/university attended will be reviewed to determine transferability. The petition must include course descriptions, syllabi, and other information that may be requested to assist the Program Committee in determining potential equivalency with Graziadio School courses.
Transfer-eligible courses must have been completed within five years of the student’s initial enrollment in the relevant Graziadio School program. Only courses in which grades of “B” or better were earned will be accepted. Accepted transfer courses are shown on the transcript as “credit” only and are not factored into the cumulative grade point average.
12-Month Full-Time MBA Course Waiver
Students admitted to the 12-Month Full-Time MBA program who meet the following criteria are eligible to request waivers for up to three core courses:
- An earned undergraduate business degree from an accredited U.S. institution with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- A minimum grade of B+ in the core course the student has taken in the previous institution and seeks to waive.
- Maximum of 3 courses may be waived.
- The waiver of courses would not reduce the unit requirement of the program. Instead, these waived courses/units have to be replaced with elective courses/units.
Seaver College Alumni Course Waiver
Alumni of Seaver College who are admitted to the 20-Month Full-Time MBA program are eligible to request waivers for up to three core courses. Waiver requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and students must meet the following criteria:
- For Seaver College alumni who graduated with a degree from Seaver’s Business Administration division, the student would be eligible to waive up to 3 courses that are essentially equivalent, taken at Seaver, in which the student achieved a grade of B or higher.
- For Seaver College alumni who graduated with a business-related degree (e.g., Economics), the student would be eligible to waive courses within their major that are essentially equivalent, taken at Seaver, in which the student achieved a grade of B or higher.
The waiver of courses would not reduce the unit requirement of the program. Instead, these waived courses/units have to be replaced with elective courses/units.
Leave of Absence
A leave of absence may be granted during a student’s course of study. A letter or email from the student’s Pepperdine email account must be submitted to the Program Office, indicating the reason for the intended leave and the expected re-enrollment term. The maximum allowance of a leave of absence is one year. Any requests that exceed this allowance will require an exception by the Program Office. Prior to requesting a leave of absence, students should consult with their designated academic advisor regarding the potential impact on their degree completion plan. International students in F-1 visa status must additionally obtain clearance from the Office of International Student Services.
Program Requirements
Graduate Degree Program
Joint Degree Program
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