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2003 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Pepperdine University
Graziadio School of Business and Management

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Address: Graziadio School of Business and Management
Los Angeles, CA 90045
E-Mail: execpgms@pepperdine.edu
Website: http://www.bschool.pepperdine.edu
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ACADEMICS/COURSE WORK

Basic Information:

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2003

When and how often classes meet:
n/a

Total hours in class per week: 8

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 10

Average students in core class: 25

Average students in elective class: 25

Electives available:
n/a

Graduation Requirements:
• Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
• Write a complete business plan
• Present final, company-specific project results to relevant parties


TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 20%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 30%
Simulations 5%
Team Projects 20%
Other 15%
Open discussion with students
Distance learning MBA No
Group work done via the Internet n/a


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
None

Domestic partnerships or in-house MBA programs:
None

Number of companies the B-school runs an in-house MBA for: n/a


AREAS OF STUDY

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Entrepreneurship
International Business
Leadership
Strategy
Ethics


EMBA FACULTY

EMBA full-time faculty: 73

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
 
Tenured professors 46
  Of those, what percentage are Female 17%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 4%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 22%
Have owned a business 70%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 100%

(1) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American. Asian Americans are not included in the minority percentage.


JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint degree programs offered to EMBA students:
n/a

Other B-school degree programs:
Master of International Management/Business
Master of Science in Organization Development

LIFESTYLE - 2003 GRADUATES REPORT

Married   58%
Average number of children 0.8
Average work week 53.2
Average hours spent per week on class work 16.7
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 2.6
Average number of days per month spent on campus 2.9


LIFESTYLE

Programs for spouses of EMBA participants Yes
Description: A spouses' weekend for Presidential/Key Executive MBA candidates

Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
Description: Housing is available on the Drescher Graduate campus, with overnight accommodations available through the Graziadio Executive Center.
Distance from major airport (miles) 5
Access to health club or gym Yes



SPECIAL TRIP

EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: One week international trip


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2002-2003 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2002-2003 EMBA budget: n/a


 
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Full-time MBA rank:
2004:  Also considered    1994:  --    
2002:  Third tier    1992:  --    
2000:  --    1990:  --    
1998:  --    1988:  --    
1996:  --    
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EMBA rank:
2003:  19    1997:  --    
2001:  11    1993:  --    
1999:  --    



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