2023-2024 Graziadio Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Online Programs
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Admission Requirements for the Online Programs
Graduate Degree Programs
The admission process is designed to ensure consistency, equity, and integrity in the evaluation of each applicant. Application requirements are established to provide the Admission Committee the pertinent information needed to make a thoughtful determination regarding candidates’ readiness and suitability for the program to which they have applied. The admission review process is holistic in nature, taking into consideration the full range of academic, personal, and professional backgrounds and attributes of each applicant.
As a minimum eligibility requirement for Pepperdine Graziadio graduate degree programs, candidates must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or the foreign equivalent. Non-U.S. academic institutions must be accredited by the ministry of education or officially recognized accrediting bodies from their respective countries.
Admission Requirements for Online Programs
Unless otherwise specified, the following requirements are applicable to all online graduate programs at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School:
- A completed Application for Admission and a non-refundable application fee must be submitted through the online application platform by the designated deadline.
- The application must be accompanied by a personal statement and a current professional resume, detailing the candidate’s employment history, positions held, and corresponding areas of responsibility.
- 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.
- Some candidates may be required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to provide additional evidence of aptitude to succeed in the program.
- A letter of recommendation is required for Online MBA applicants.
- Applicants either must be currently employed or must have a minimum of two years of work experience. Military service of equivalent duration may be substituted for work experience.
- Applicants who completed work 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 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.
Undergraduate Degree Program
Bachelor of Science Admission Requirements
BS in Management
The admission process is designed to ensure consistency, equity, and integrity in the evaluation of each applicant. Application requirements are established to provide the Admission Committee the pertinent information needed to make a thoughtful determination regarding candidates’ readiness and suitability for the program to which they have applied. The admission review process is holistic in nature, taking into consideration the full range of academic, personal, and professional backgrounds and attributes of each applicant.
To be considered eligible for admission to the Online BSM program, applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 transferable semester units or have earned an Associate’s degree with a valid grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited college/university. Transferable credits may also be earned through the completion of on-demand college-eligible courses offered by approved agencies. The 60 transferable units must encompass at least 30 units of general education subjects, including English Composition and college-level mathematics. As part of the Part-Time Programs portfolio, the BSM program is intended for candidates who are employed on a full-time basis or have significant prior work experience.
Note for international students: The Bachelor of Science in Management program is a part-time program. As such, Pepperdine University cannot sponsor visas for students interested in pursuing this degree.
Application requirements for the BSM Program include the following:
- A completed Application for Admission and a non-refundable application fee must be submitted through the online application platform by the designated deadline.
- The application must be accompanied by a personal statement in response to the specified prompt.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended are required. All transcripts reflecting in-progress and/or completed coursework toward an undergraduate degree 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.
- Applicants who completed coursework outside 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 $150 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.
Transfer Admission Guarantee
The Graziadio Business School has developed Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) arrangements with various California community colleges. Under these arrangements, the Graziadio Business School guarantees admission of community college students to the BSM Program based on the following criteria:
- Completion of a minimum of 60 Graziadio School-transferable semester units, which include at least 30 units of general education content (i.e., English Composition, college math, social science, humanities, and biological/physical science)
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.80 or higher
- A minimum of two years of full-time (30 hours or more per week) work experience
Leave of Absence
A leave of absence (LOA) may be granted during a student’s course of study. A letter or e-mail from the student’s Pepperdine e-mail account must be submitted to the Online Program Office, indicating the reason for the leave and the expected term in which the student will return. An LOA may be granted for no more than two consecutive trimesters. If the LOA is expected to exceed two consecutive trimesters, the student must submit a petition for review by the Program Committee. Inquiries pertaining to LOA’s may be directed to a program advisor in the Online Program Office. International students in F-1 visa status must obtain clearance from the Office of International Student Services before taking a leave of absence.
Program Requirements
Each program has a differentiated curriculum design with a specific set of courses to meet its degree requirements. Students enrolled in a program that is billed per-unit tuition may not enroll in courses that do not meet or exceed the degree completion requirements as outlined in the catalog. Therefore, students are expected to complete their coursework in the program plan and modality they had chosen upon program entrance. Under compelling and verifiable circumstances, students may request to complete a course in a different program or modality that is deemed to be equivalent to a course in the student’s program requirement. Please note cross enrollment in a course offered for a different program may result in an increased tuition cost and permanent modification of a student’s program plan. Prior to the formal submission of the request, students should consult with their advisor to understand the potential impact of completing the requested course on their overall program cost and completion plan. The request should be directed to the Program Office and supporting documentation is required. Approval is not guaranteed.
Bachelor of Science
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science
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