About the Graziadio School
Accreditation
The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School is accredited by the prestigious AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and the WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). Click here to learn more about these accrediting bodies.
Leadership Team
In collaboration with faculty and staff, the Leadership Team is responsible for oversight of the school including strategic planning and implementation.
Staff Advisory Council (SAC)
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. Please share your questions and suggestions using this feedback form.
2020 Staff Advisory Council Members
Jessica Cheng
Jonathan Koegler
Faculty Council
The purposes of the Faculty Council are to assist the development of the Graziadio School; to be the primary body representing faculty governance; to formulate, evaluate, and recommend policies to the Dean and President within the framework of the Graziadio School and Pepperdine University missions; to facilitate communication among the faculty, the Graziadio School administration, and the Pepperdine University administration; and to serve as the forum for expressing faculty opinion on issues of importance. Issues include, but are not limited to, the creation and promotion of ideas, recommendations, policies, and programs designed to be beneficial to students, faculty, the Graziadio School, and Pepperdine University.
2020 Faculty Council Members
![]() Dr. James DiLellioChair |
![]() Dr. Kevin GrovesVice Chair |
![]() Dr. Elizabeth OlsonDepartment Chair Rep |
![]() Dr. Nelson Granados |
![]() Dr. John Mooney |
![]() Dr. Cristel Russell |
![]() Dr. Richard Walton |
Diversity Council
Pepperdine University has a strong commitment to diversity and expects the entire University community to uphold this value. Visit this website to learn more about diversity and inclusion at PGBS and the Graziadio Diversity Council.
Board of Visitors
The Graziadio Board of Visitors (BOV) is a high profile business advisory council, founded in 1996, whose primary objectives include four main areas: Reputation, Advice, Resources, and Advocate.
Degrees and Programs
Click the link above to compare and contrast the part-time and full-time programs, or scroll through the galleries below to review specific programs.