Fully Employed MBA

Part-time program with evening or Saturday schedule options for working  professionals.IMPORTANT DATES

Application Deadline
Accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Classes Begin
April 29, 2013

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The Fully Employed MBA gives experienced business professionals the opportunity to earn their MBA from a top-ranked school grounded in values-centered education. From day one, you will earn the skills and confidence to excel in business from highly accomplished and accessible faculty members who serve as partners in your educational experience. Every student will work directly with company executives on a "live case" in our acclaimed E2B (education-to-business) program - named one of the Top 10 College Courses That Will Pay Off at Work by US News & World Report. The Fully Employed MBA program is designed with the working professional in mind, with four convenient locations in Southern California.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Congratulations on your decision to pursue your MBA. We are pleased you are interested in Pepperdine and look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals. Please review the steps below to get started.

Step 1: Information Session

Attend an information session. Information sessions are an excellent way to meet your preadmission advisor, hear from faculty and students, and learn more about the program and admission.

Step 2: Individual Consultation

Schedule an individual consultation with your preadmission advisor. Your preadmission advisor can answer any individual questions pertaining to your specific needs and guide you through the application process. Contact us at (888) 339-0109 ormbabsm@pepperdine.edu to schedule your consultation.

Step 3: Review Requirements

Review the admission requirements. Be sure you satisfy all the admission requirements before submitting your application.

Step 4: Apply Online

Apply online. Please make sure your application is filled out completely by theapplication deadline and include all required materials, including the non-refundable $75 application fee, with your submission.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Graziadio School seeks applicants with professional work experience who want to develop or enhance their management skills. The admission committee evaluates each candidate's overall credentials, including work experience, test scores, and academic preparation.

1. Bachelor's degree. You must have a bachelor's degree with an acceptable grade point average from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

2. Work experience. A minimum of two years of work experience is required for the Fully Employed MBA program.

3. Application for admission. You must complete an application from Pepperdine, including required essays, organization chart, and resume with a check for the nonrefundable $75 application fee.

4. Professional recommendation. Pepperdine requires a recommendation from your immediate supervisor or an individual qualified to assess your ability to pursue a graduate degree. A recommendation form is included in the application for admission.

5. GMAT or GRE score. GMAT is preferred; GRE is accepted as an alternative. You must have an acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last five years. Please have your official score sent to the address listed below. Click here for further information about the GMAT and how you can prepare for the test.

6. Official transcripts. You must provide an official transcript with your bachelor's degree posted from your undergraduate university. Please have the school's registrar mail your transcript directly to the Graziadio School Admission Office. If work toward your undergraduate degree was completed at additional colleges or universities, please request official transcripts from all institutions. Transcript request forms are included in the application for admission. International students should provide translated copies of their transcripts.