Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Executive Doctor of Business Administration in Malibu United States | Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
|
Malibu United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
58,125
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Enhance your professional skills and explore new frontiers alongside a worldwide network of practitioner-scholars in Pepperdine Graziadio's Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program.
Strengthen your leadership capabilities and practical knowledge to conduct meaningful research and contribute to industry discourse through publications, thought leadership, and impactful initiatives.
With support from our distinguished faculty, apply modern theories, sophisticated analytical techniques, and your executive background to generate data-driven solutions that influence business practices and global progress.
Pepperdine Graziadio's Executive DBA is a rigorous three-year, 55-unit accredited program structured in trimesters. Designed for ambitious professionals, our hybrid format balances academic rigor with the flexibility required by busy executives.
The curriculum starts with comprehensive exploration of knowledge systems and theoretical frameworks, progressing through interdisciplinary seminars focused on current business challenges. These foundational courses provide diverse perspectives to inform your research approach.
The program then transitions into specialized research methods and tailored studies to support your individual research objectives.
Each academic year culminates with a major research milestone: a literature review in year one, a formal research proposal in year two, and your final dissertation in year three.
The program's structure is carefully designed to facilitate dissertation completion, with continuous guidance from your dedicated faculty advisory team throughout your academic journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Submit application requirements based on program of interest and by the deadline date
Submit translated and evaluated transcripts from World Education Services, International Education Research Foundation, Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), SpanTran, or a NACESapproved evaluation service.
Translated transcripts must be in English, show course-by-course and degree equivalency, include a cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0) and verify accreditation.
Submit one of the following to fulfill the English language proficiency requirement:
Academic transcript from an accredited U.S. college/university, reflecting a grade of C or better in a college-level English Composition course. ESL and remedial English courses are not accepted.
Test scores taken within the past two years from one of the agencies below:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) School Code: 7485
TOEFL iBT is the only TOEFL test accepted (minimum - 90). TOEFL Essentials in not accepted. In most regions, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) is offering an at home testing option for the TOEFL iBT.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
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
Submit translated and evaluated transcripts from World Education Services, International Education Research Foundation, Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), SpanTran, or a NACESapproved evaluation service.
Translated transcripts must be in English, show course-by-course and degree equivalency, include a cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0) and verify accreditation.
Submit one of the following to fulfill the English language proficiency requirement:
Academic transcript from an accredited U.S. college/university, reflecting a grade of C or better in a college-level English Composition course. ESL and remedial English courses are not accepted.
Test scores taken within the past two years from one of the agencies below:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) School Code: 7485
TOEFL iBT is the only TOEFL test accepted (minimum - 90). TOEFL Essentials in not accepted. In most regions, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) is offering an at home testing option for the TOEFL iBT.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
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
Tuition
USD
58,125