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2005 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Pepperdine University
Graziadio School of Business and Management— EMBA

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Address: Graziadio School of Business and Management
Los Angeles, CA 90045
E-Mail: execpgms@pepperdine.edu
Website: B-school Web site
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PROGRAM BASICS AND REQUIREMENTS

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2003

When and how often classes meet:
n/a

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 20

Total hours in class per week: 8

Average students in core class: 25

Average students in elective class: 25

Number of electives available in past academic year: 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

Distance EMBA programs available?
No

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


SPECIAL PROGRAMS

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

Domestic partnerships or in-house EMBA programs:
None

Number of companies the B-school runs an in-house EMBA for: 0


AREAS OF STUDY AND ELECTIVES

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

New electives available in the past academic year:
n/a


JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint degree programs offered to EMBA students:
n/a
n/a


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
Master of International Management/Business
Master of Science in Organization Development Presidential/Key Executive MBA


B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year for EMBA program: 83

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 26%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 68%
Tenured professors n/a
  Of those, what percentage are Female 19%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 7%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 63%
Have owned a business 71%
 

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


LIFESTYLE - 2005 GRADUATES REPORT

Married   n/a
Average number of children 0.0
Average work week 0.0
Average hours spent per week on class work 0.0
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 0.0
Average number of days per month spent on campus 0.0


STUDENT LIFE

Programs offered for spouses/partners 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) 3
Access to health club or gym Yes


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

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $1,011,503

Technology changes made over the past three years:
Upgrades were made to the school's intranet system, wireless networks were installed in education centers, and investments made in hardware and software.


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2004-2005 EMBA revenues: n/a

Total 2004-2005 EMBA budget: n/a


 
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PEPPERDINE RANKINGS
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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