Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) in Malibu, CA United States | Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
|
Malibu, CA United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
Hybrid
Tuition (2026)
USD
65,550
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Elevate your expertise and chart new grounds with a global community of practitioner-scholars in Pepperdine Graziadio’s Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) program.
Advance your leadership and experience competencies to conduct research and share your insights through thought leadership, publishing, and effective action.
Under the guidance of our expert faculty, you will leverage contemporary theories, advanced analytical methods, and your executive experience to develop new evidence-based insights for improving and shaping the future of business and the world.
- Award-winning Malibu campus
- Globally ranked as a Tier One Premier DBA program by CEO Magazine
- Nationally recognized for high-impact research with R2 designation
- Executive Peer Cohort
- Annual Executive DBA Conference
- Vast Global Alumni Network
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A business-related masters degree or a doctoral degree is required for admission to the Executive DBA program
Applicants must submit one of the following to fulfill the English proficiency requirement:
Test scores taken within the past two years from one of the following providers: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Pearson Test of English (PTE).
Tuition
USD
65,550
Costs
Year 1: $65,550
Year 2: $65,550
Year 3: $43,275
Total: 174,375
Pepperdine Graziadio is dedicated to providing our students with funding solutions and options to help them reach their educational goals. Through our Office of Financial Aid, we offer an array of financing options including:
- Federal loans****
- Private student loans
- Endowed scholarships
- Referral scholarship
****Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Yellow Ribbon Program
Graziadio Business School honors our Veterans by offering the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. Any Veteran interested in the DBA program should email our office of Veteran Affairs.
Candidates must submit the following materials to be considered for admission to the DBA program:
Phase I
- Personal Statement/Essay
- Resume
- Research topic proposal (one-page essay)
- Intellectual contributions**
- Online application
Phase 2
Select candidates are invited to complete Phase 2 of the application process.
- Official transcripts
- TOEFL, PTE, IELTS Score, if applicable
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Graduate degree from an accredited institution*
- Time management plan
- Interview
- Research Proposal (3 pages)
- Optional: Recommendation letters
*A graduate-level degree, preferably in a business or STEM-related field.
**Intellectual contributions are optional for the Executive DBA program.