Founded in 1969, the Graziadio Business School at Pepperdine University is dedicated to shaping leaders who will contribute to the betterment of business practice. This intention is embodied in our mission, our founder's and benefactor's points of view, and our daily commitment to hallmarks of entrepreneurship, integrity and academic excellence.
Business education has existed at Pepperdine University since 1969, developing values-centered leaders and advancing responsible business practice through education that is entrepreneurial in spirit, ethical in focus, and global in orientation. ASPIRE 2025 honors the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School heritage and sets out a strong path to follow into the next seven years and beyond.
Inspired by our Christian values and commitment to academic excellence, we seek to:
Foster transformational learning,
Create applied knowledge, and
Equip our students to lead lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
Our Values
Today - Not Tomorrow
George Graziadio was frequently heard saying this phrase and we believe it holds true for us. He reminds us in a world of constant opportunity and disruptive potential to hold an action bias (carpe diem) and to deliver on the good that is within our influence today and not to wait for more favorable or comfortable conditions.
Integrity Always
We aspire to live and model lives that are guided by a deep integrity that holds strong even when forces that try to compromise good challenge us.
Courage with Compassion
We believe that facing the challenges that lie before us will require deep courage, and we aspire to be models of fearlessness coupled with compassion that honor the dignity of each person.
Pioneering Spirit
Embracing the changes that we face in our daily lives and in the future will tap the enduring spirit of adventure, curiosity, and openness that has guided us in each new chapter of our existence. We aspire to live boldly and lean into new adventures with hopefulness.
Here are some important facts about Pepperdine Graziadio Business School:
- Founding: The school was founded in 1969 and named after George L. Graziadio Jr., who donated $15 million in 1996.
- Programs: The school offers bachelor's, master's, doctorate, and executive degree programs.
- Location: The school has campuses in California, and also offers online and hybrid programs.
- Accreditation: The school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Core values: The school's core values include integrity, courage, compassion, and a pioneering spirit.
- Mission: The school's mission is to produce competent, ethical, and entrepreneurial business leaders.
- Learning methods: The school uses experiential learning in small groups, and applies theory.
- Study abroad: The school offers study abroad excursions.
- Industry learning: The school has partner universities in 20 countries.
- Career outcomes: The school has a 77% job acceptance rate three months after graduation.
- Top hiring companies: The school's top hiring companies include Amazon, Citi, Deloitte, Nike, and JPMorgan Chase.
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is a nationally renowned business school, ranked top in the nation and globe, and is highly regarded for its academic and student outcomes. We emphasize a rigorous business education, combined with a collaborative, values-centered environment. We aim to create an enriching student experience that develops the whole person.
Year after year top publications, such as The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes have reported on our high-quality programs and faith-based education. Take a look at what others are saying about Pepperdine Graziadio.
U.S. News & World Report: #42 Best Part-Time MBA Nationwide | #89 Best Full-Time MBA Nationwide | #71 for Best Online MBA for Veterans | #94 for Best Online MBA Program | #58 in Best Online Master's in Business Programs | #28 in Best Online Master's in Business Programs for Veterans
Princeton Review: 2024 Best Business School in the Nation | #2 Best MBA for Nonprofit | #4 Greatest Resource for Minority Students | #16 in the Top 50 Online MBA Programs
Forbes: #7 Best Faith MBA Nationally | #4 Best MBA in Southern California | #7 Best MBA in California | #37 Best Private MBA Nationally
Fortune: #38 Best Executive MBA Program in the Nation | #14 Best Part-Time MBA Program | #1 Protestant Christian Part-Time MBA in the United States | #66 Best Traditional MBA in the United States | #7 Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Program | #17 Best Online MBA | #8 in Business Analytics Online MBA
CEO World: #4 World's Best Universities For Doctor of Business Administration
CEO Magazine: Tier One Global MBA | Premier Global DBA | #38 Global Executive MBA | #24 Global Online MBA
Poets&Quants: #65 Top Business School | #39 Online MBA | #18 Best Career Outcomes | #61 Best Executive MBA| #78 Full-Time MBA
LinkedIn: #30 Top MBA Program in the U.S. | #63 Top MBA Program Globally | #5 Gender Diversity
Pitchbook: #32 MBA
Ivy Exec: #53 Best Executive MBA Globally | #8 Best Executive MBA in the Western Region | #6 for Prestige | #8 Career Advancement
Business Journal Lists: The Los Angeles Business Journal MBA List, The Los Angeles Business Journal MS List, San Fernando Valley Business Journal MBA List, Orange County Business Journal MBA List
