About the Graziadio School
In 1996, Pepperdine’s business school was named the Graziadio School of Business and Management in honor of a generous endowment by entrepreneur and philanthropist George L. Graziadio and his wife Reva. The late Mr. Graziadio was the co-founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Bancorp.
Over the course of its history, the business school has been shaped by its entrepreneurial heritage.
The mission of the Graziadio School of Business and Management is to develop values-centered leadersand advance responsible business practice through education that is entrepreneurialin spirit, ethical in focus, and global in orientation.
The Graziadio School is accredited by the prestigious AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide have earned this distinguished hallmark of excellence in management education.
The following characteristics distinguish the Graziadio School: Values-Centered, Collaborative, Experience-Driven, Entrepreneurial, and Global.
In collaboration with faculty and staff the Leadership Team is responsible for oversight of the school including strategic planning and implementation.
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To promote staff engagement and commitment, the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) serves to facilitate communication between the staff and the leadership team, to vet staff input, to provide feedback on decisions, and to represent all staff across the Graziadio School. In order to best serve Graziadio staff needs, the SAC created a Google Community site for you to share your thoughts or suggestions with us. If you have questions, comments, or concerns about the site, please contact any Council member.
SAC Permanent Members
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SAC Organizing Committee
Serve one year term (2013-2014)
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SAC Elected Committee Members
January 2013- December 2015)
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The Graziadio Board of Visitors (BOV) is a high profile business advisory council whose primary objectives are:
- Reputation: To enhance the reputation and recognition of the Graziadio School, its students, alumni, faculty and friends.
- Advice: Provide advice and counsel to the Dean on strategic issues, curriculum, degree and non-degree program needs within the business community, career placement opportunities for students and alumni, and research and consulting opportunities for faculty.
- Resources: Assist the Dean with fund and resource development through advocacy with individuals, corporations and foundations.
- Advocate: Communicate, endorse and advocate the Graziadio School's interests to external constituencies.
The current Graziadio Organization Chart as of 9/24/2014.
In 2009 Dean Livingstone called on each student, staff member, faculty, and alumnus to contribute his/her time, energy, and talents to realize the promise of the Graziadio School’s strategic plan, which articulates five key objectives: (1) Enrich Student Learning; (2) Enhance Thought Leadership; (3) Cultivate Community; (4) Build Partnerships; and (5) Advance Reputation.
Our world-class faculty are uniquely qualified both academically and professionally. Faculty members not only have distinguished academic credentials, but have proven themselves in the business world as executives, entrepreneurs, and consultants. Many continue to work in the business world while they teach so students receive knowledge that is current, relevant, and experience-driven.
Degrees granted by the Graziadio School include the Master of Business Administration (MBA) for full-time students, working professionals, and high-level executives; the International Master of Business Administration (IMBA); the Master of Science in Organization Development (MSOD); the Master of Science in Management and Leadership (MSML); the Master of Science in Global Business (MSGB); the Master of Science in Applied Finance (MSAF); the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship (MSEN); and the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM). Special programs include a joint BSM and MBA program (MBAJ); joint degrees with Pepperdine University's School of Law (JD/MBA), School of Public Policy (MBA/MPP), and Seaver College (BS/MBA, BS/IMBA, or MS in Accounting); and certificate executive education programs that can be customized to meet an organization's specific learning needs.
Please click on the Degrees and Programs link above for more detailed information about our programs.
The Graziadio School of Business and Management is headquartered at the West Los Angeles Graduate Campus. Administrative offices for the Full-time programs are located on the Malibu campus. The Graziadio School Offers its degree programs at six locations throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties, as well as in Santa Clara, CA.
Dresher Graduate Campus - Malibu
