Behavior Course and Workshop (BSCI)

Behavior in Organizations Course

An important component to the start of your degree program at the Graziadio School is the "Behavior in Organizations" course. In this course, you will learn how to view management issues through a behavioral science lens. The honing of written and verbal communication skills is also emphasized throughout the course.

Personal and Leadership Development Workshop

In conjunction with the "Behavior in Organizations" course, the Personal and Leadership Development Workshop serves as an orientation to the experiential and team-based models of learning used at the Graziadio School. The Behavior Workshop requires a weekend-long commitment (Thursday evening through noon on Saturday). In order to earn credit for the "Organizational Behavior" course, students must complete the Behavior Workshop.

BSCI 650 is the course associated with the Behavior Workshop. It is taken in conjunction with the Behavior in Organizations course, BSCI 651, BSCI 652, or BSCI 623.

Behavior Workshop FAQ's

Do I have to attend the workshop?

Yes, the attendance and successful completion of the workshop is mandatory for you to continue the program.

Where will the workshop be held?

Online Program workshops will be held at Malibu Drescher Campus.

OLMBA and OLMSML (BSCI 650.02OL) on January 23-25, 2025
OLMSHR (BSCI 650.03OL) on January 23-25, 2025

Part-Time Hybrid MBA Program:

BSCI 650.22 in West LA on January 16-18, 2025
BSCI 650.42 in Irvine on January 23-25, 2025
BSCI 650.73 in Calabasas on January 30-Feburary 1, 2025

How long is the workshop?

BSCI Workshops will take place on Thursday from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday from 8:00 am - 10:00 pm and on Saturday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Where can I find more details regarding my workshop location?

You will recieve information regaurding your workshop from your professor and the Programs Office before the start of the term.

What type of expenses will I be responsible for covering?

Students are responsible for covering the cost of any travel and accommodations (if applicable) for the behavior workshop. Meals covered by Pepperdine during the workshop include dinner on Thursday evening, breakfast and lunch on Friday, and breakfast on Saturday.