EXECUTIVE MBA
TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Ranked #27 Best Executive MBA by U.S. News & World Report, our 19-month Executive MBA program offers seasoned executives the opportunity to learn and network with small peer cohorts to develop innovative leadership competencies and corporate strategies through applied strategic research projects under the guidance of experienced executive mentors.
PROGRAM FEATURES
Fall, spring, and summer term starts 19-month full-time program length (45 units) Classes meet approximately once every three weeks
No GMAT/GRE required
Campus rotation: Malibu, West Los Angeles, Irvine Veterans and international students welcome
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Trimester I: Leading People in Changing Organizations
Understanding Human Behavior, Leading People and Change in Organizations
Applied Strategic Research Project - Organization Behavior
Trimester II: Managerial Control and Financial Management
Quantitative Analysis for Business Operations
Financial Controls and Strategic Issues in Corporate Finance
Applied Strategic Research Project - Finance
Trimester III: Global Economics and Information Systems
Business Competitiveness and the Macro Environment
Managing Information Systems for Business Innovation
Applied Strategic Research Project - Economics
Trimester IV: Business and Management Practices in Global Settings and Strategic Marketing
Contemporary Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues in Business
Business and Management Practices in Global Settings
Competing in Local and Global Markets
Applied Strategic Research Project - Marketing
Trimester V: Strategic Management in Competitive Global Environments
Strategically Managing Organizations
Applied Strategic Research Project - Strategy
CONTACT
PEARL QUINTANA // Associate Director, PKE/EMBA
P: 323.901.3109
E: pearl.quintana@pepperdine.edu
WAN SONG // Executive Advisor, EMBA
P: 310.568.5634
E: wan.song@pepperdine.edu
Apply learned concepts and analytical skills to a customized business problem through the Applied Strategic Research Project (ASRP)
Join an executive peer cohort and enjoy flexible schedules across three campuses
Develop your network of industry professionals from our global community of 47,000+ alumni
View real-world business challenges through a global lens during the eight-day international business intensive
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Online application
Resume
Official transcripts
Undergraduate degree
Seven years work experience
Two years of management experience
Organizational chart
Personal statement/ letter to committee
Two professional recommendations
Interview*
*Select candidates are invited for an interview.
*Programs and offerings are subject to change without notice.
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Students in the EMBA program not only learn from professors who have business leadership experience, they also develop relationships with other professionals in their cohort supported by a dedicated Executive Mentor from day one. From a values based curriculum to experientially driven learning, students are prepared to more deeply become best for the world executive leaders.
DR. KENT RHODES // Executive MBA Program Chair
bschool.pepperdine.edu/executive