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Graziadio School Signs On to the Principles for Responsible Management Education
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 17, 2008) - Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management has responded to the global call for business schools and academic associations to advance corporate social responsibility worldwide. The school has committed to adhere to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), which were unveiled by a group of scholars and leading academic organization at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit in July of 2007. More
Pepperdine MBA program Announces its First Antelope Valley Scholarships
PALMDALE, Calif., (June 17, 2008)--Annie Chen of Santa Clarita and Laurie Lile of Wrightwood will receive the first Pepperdine/AERO Leadership Scholarship Award from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. The scholarship provides $5,000 toward tuition to two recipients who are accepted into Pepperdine University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in Antelope Valley, which launched its inaugural program of evening MBA classes in April at Palmdale's Aerospace Education Research and Operations Institute (AERO Institute). Pepperdine is currently accepting applications for a second cycle of classes to start in January 2009. More
Graziadio School Appoints Three Key Associate Deans
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (April 9, 2008) -- Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., dean of Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management, announced new associate dean appointments, naming Mark Mallinger, Ph.D., as associate dean of full-time MBA programs; Demos Vardiabasis, Ph.D., as associate dean of executive programs; and Ron D. Ford, EDM, as associate dean of executive education. John Mooney, Ph.D., associate dean of academic programs, will continue to oversee MBA programs and the bachelor's completion program for fully employed professionals, and will ensure effective coordination between the program areas. More
Pepperdine to offer undergrads 5-year BS/MBA degree option
LOS ANGELES, (February 19, 2008) -- Starting fall 2008, Pepperdine University will begin admitting a select group of business-track undergraduate students into a new program in which they earn both a bachelor's and MBA degree in only five years. High-performing freshmen and students in their junior year of studies enrolled at the University's Seaver College will be eligible, as well as candidates transferring from community colleges or other universities into Seaver College programs. More
West LA College students to take classes at Pepperdine University
LOS ANGELES, (February 11, 2008)--Twenty-five West Los Angeles College students enrolled in the Accelerated Transfer Program (ACT) will be taking their classes at Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management in West Los Angeles this spring. More
Pepperdine University Surpasses 100th 'Live Case' MBA Consulting Projects
MBAs and Executives Pass Milestone While Addressing Real Business Issues; "Live Case" Consulting is Integrated into MBA curriculum
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management's Education to Business (E2B) Applied Learning Program began work this trimester on 15 new "live case" studies as integrated class curriculum for the MBA program. Fortune 500 corporations and small regional privately-owned companies have been among the 100th MBA consulting projects since the program's inception in 2002. The E2B program, which includes full-time students and professionals earning their MBA part-time, delivers practical, results-oriented strategic-level work experience by addressing and offering solutions to real company problems. More
New Pepperdine business master's degrees offer accelerated choices in management, finance and global business
LOS ANGELES, (January 15, 2008) - Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management announced new full-time masters degree programs in Applied Finance and Global Business designed for non-business undergraduate majors wishing to pursue careers in business. A new part-time M.S. degree in management and leadership has been designed for experienced business professionals who wish to enhance their management and leadership abilities. Applications are now being accepted for classes starting in fall 2008. More
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Pepperdine business school names Pacific Capital Bancorp CEO to board of visitors
LOS ANGELES, Calif., (January 14, 2008) - Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management appointed to its board of visitors George S. Leis, president and chief executive officer of Pacific Capital Bancorp.
"George Leis is an accomplished leader we are proud to have on our board," said Dean Linda A. Livingstone. "He brings over 23 years of financial services experience and years of community and civic service to his support of the Graziadio School." More
Pepperdine University MBA Recognized by Aspen Institute for Excellence on Social Issues
Ranking Supported By Recent Graziadio School Study Demonstrating Reward from Business Ethics
West Los Angeles, CA, (October 29, 2007) - The Graziadio School of Business and Management is among the top 50 business schools in the world for integrating social, environmental and ethical issues into its MBA program, according to the Aspen Institute's 2007-08 Beyond Grey Pinstripes, a biennial survey and alternative ranking of business schools. More
Pepperdine University to Offer MBA Program in the Antelope Valley
The Graziadio School of Business and Management announces partnership with regional business organizations, employers and AERO Institute
LOS ANGELES, Calif., (September 24, 2007) — The practical knowledge, skills, career impact and prestige of an internationally recognized Master in Business Administration (MBA) program will soon be within convenient reach of residents and businesses of Antelope Valley. Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management is planning to expand its signature real-world MBA program into Palmdale, Lancaster and surrounding communities in early 2008, partnering with the Aerospace Education Research and Operations (AERO Institute), a state-of-the-art aerospace research and learning facility located in the Palmdale Civic Center. More
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Pepperdine Business School Names Los Angeles Times VP to Board of Visitors
LOS ANGELES, Calif., (September 13, 2007)— Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management appointed to its board of visitors Kim McCleary La France, Vice President of Public Affairs for the Los Angles Times.
The Graziadio School’s Board of Visitors includes prominent leaders from industry, government and academia who provide advice and counsel on the direction of the school and its programs. Marcus Hiles, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Western Rim Property Services, Inc., serves as current chairman. More
Dr. Owen Hall, Jr. Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Pepperdine University Business E-journal
LOS ANGELES, Calif., (August 6, 2007) – Owen P. Hall, Jr., P.E., Ph.D., has been named Editor-in-Chief of the Graziadio Business Report (GBR) by the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University. Published quarterly by the business school, the Graziadio Business Report is a peer-reviewed online journal that delivers relevant business commentary and analysis for business, government and non-profit managers. The journal is available online for free, and offers practical applications for the business practitioner. More
Study: Investors say Sarbanes-Oxley Got it Right; Wish Mandatory Jail Time for Wrongdoers
LOS ANGELES, CA - July 30, 2007 - As U.S. regulators and industry recognize Sarbanes-Oxley’s fifth year this July 30, most investors (57 percent) in a new survey by Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management believe the requirements imposed by the law, holding CEOs and senior management personally accountable for the accuracy of their companies’ financial disclosures, are about right, while one-third (32 percent) say its restrictions did not go far enough. Only eight percent say the law went too far. More
Linda A. Livingstone Named to Second Term as Dean of Prestigious Graduate Business School
Pepperdine University’s first woman business dean is currently longest serving among L.A. graduate business school
LOS ANGELES, CA – July 19, 2007 – Pepperdine University announced the reappointment of Dr. Linda A. Livingstone as dean of the Graziadio School of Business and Management for a second five-year term. With more than 30,000 alumni and nearly 2,000 students across 10 programs, the Graziadio School remains the largest and one of the most respected graduate business schools in Southern California. More
Study: Investors Likely to Move Investments if Board Engages in Legal But Unethical Behavior
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 26, 2007 – Seventy-six percent of investors in a new survey say they would move investments if they learned that a company with which they are invested is engaged in unethical but legal behavior, even though that behavior earned them a high return-on-investment. The study by Opinion Research Corporation® for Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management finds two-thirds (67 percent) of investors say they know at least some of the ethical standards and practices of the companies they invest in. A little more than half (55 percent) believe corporate boards behave ethically. More
Investors Say: Female Directors on Boards Important to Where They Invest
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 21, 2007 – A recent survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation(R) for Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management reports two-thirds of investors surveyed say corporate boards that include women produce decisions that are the same quality as boards without women members. However, half of the respondents say having women on corporate boards is relatively important in their decision to invest in a company. More
Former Mayor Riordan, Selby Venture Partners Founders, Eli Broad at Pepperdine University Business School Commencement
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA – April 3, 2007 – Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management holds the first Los Angeles graduation ceremony of 2007 on Saturday, April 14. Billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad will deliver the keynote to 329 business degree recipients, as well as accept an honorary doctorate of law. Special honors will be conferred upon former Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan and father-and-son Silicon Valley pioneering entrepreneurs Robert C. Marshall and James R. Marshall. More
Denney Academic Chair Established at Pepperdine's Graziadio School
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA – April 3, 2007 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University will establish the Denney Academic Chair. The endowment provides an annual stipend and will award a scholarly subsidy to a current Graziadio School faculty member in support of research aligned with the school’s mission. More
Wall Street Journal Names Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School as One of the Leading MBA Programs
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA – September 20, 2006 – Today, Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management was named one of the top MBA programs by the Wall Street Journal. Pepperdine University ranks number #45 among schools in its regional rankings. More
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Pepperdine’s Graziadio School Names Associate Deans for Academic Programs and Academic Affairs
WEST LA, CA – September 1, 2006 – Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management recently announced the appointment of Dr. John Mooney as Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Dr. David Smith as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Dr. Mooney and Dr. Smith will step into their new positions on September 1, 2006. More
Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business and Management Announces Hiles Career Advancement Program
MALIBU, CA - September 1, 2006 – Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management has announced the creation of the Hiles Career Advancement Program through a generous $1 million gift from Marcus Hiles – newly elected chairman for the Graziadio School Board of Visitors. Hiles, who was elected chairman in April underscored his commitment to Pepperdine through this strategic leadership gift aimed at maximizing the value of a Pepperdine business degree through advanced career coaching. More
Pepperdine’s Full-Time MBA Program Reaches Capacity
Overflow Applications Being Considered for Fall 2007
MALIBU, CA – August 31, 2006 – Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management announced today that the 150 new, incoming enrollment seats have exceeded capacity for the Full-time MBA program fall semester. In order to serve prospective students interested in the Full-time MBA program at the Malibu Drescher Graduate Campus, the Graziadio School announced they will soon begin to review incoming applications for the fall 2007 school year. More
Graziadio School Celebrates Summer 2006 Graduation
MALIBU, CA – August 1, 2006 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management will celebrate its summer 2006 graduation on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 10:30 a.m. in Firestone Fieldhouse on the Malibu campus. Michael C. Kuan, founder and managing partner of Strategic Impact Group (SIG) based in Shanghai, China, will receive an honorary doctorate at the ceremony. Gloria L. Austin will be honored as a Distinguished Alumna. More
Study Shows a Majority of Industry Leaders Say Graduate Business Schools do a Good Job Preparing MBA Students to Succeed in the Business World
However, few say they do an excellent job; one in five say they do only a fair job, according to a Pepperdine University Study.
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 25, 2006 – A majority of business executives (69%) feel business schools do a good job of preparing MBA students to succeed in the business world, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive® among 150 senior-level executives for Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. More
Study Shows that Half of Industry Leaders Are Not Concerned That Women Executives Are Leaving the Workforce
Many senior executives say it takes 2 to 4 years for a woman to catch up in the workplace after leaving for more than 2 years, according to a Pepperdine University Survey
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 24, 2006 – Only half of senior level business executives (49%) surveyed are concerned about mid- and upper management women leaving the workforce for personal and/or family reasons, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive® among Fortune 1000 senior-level executives for Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management. More
Graziadio School of Business and Management Appoints Marcus D. Hiles as Board of Visitors Chair
MALIBU, CA – MAY 15, 2006 – The Graziadio School announced Marcus D. Hiles as its newly elected chair for the Board of Visitors, replacing David Mount, former chairman and chief executive officer of Warner Elektra Atlantic, Inc. Mr. Hiles is an alumnus of the Presidential Key Executive MBA program and has been an active member of the Board of Visitors since 1996 when it was founded by George Graziadio. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Western Rim Property Services, Inc., a real estate investment firm. More
The Graziadio School Creates a New, Customized Solution for Alumni and Students to Search for Jobs: Graziadio Talent Online
Also a Tool for Corporations Seeking Candidates with an MBA
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA – April 20, 2006 – Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management recently implemented a customized solution, powered by eCampusRecruiter.com, geared to accommodate the growing career services needs of alumni, students, and corporate partners. Sponsored by The George and Reva Graziadio Foundation, Graziadio Talent Online (GTO) provides job seekers with access to career management resources to advance both personal and professional development and is a resource for employers seeking talented business professionals. More
Global Program Strengthens Through New Leadership Appointments at the Graziadio School of Business and Management
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA – April 19, 2006 – Linda A. Livingstone, dean of Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management, has announced two key appointments to the Graziadio School’s Global Programs Office. Dr. Terry Young will assume the role of director of Asian Global Programs and Dr. Samuel L. Seaman will assume the role of director of European and Latin American Global Programs. More
Graziadio School Professor Co-authors New Book Advising
Organizations How to Achieve Sustained Effectiveness
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA - April 19, 2006 -- Christopher G. Worley, an associate professor at Pepperdine’s Graziadio School of Business and Management and former director of the Master of Science in Organization (MSOD) program, has co-authored a new book on organizational effectiveness. Titled Built to Change: How to Achieve Sustained Organizational Effectiveness (Jossey-Bass/A Wiley Imprint, February, 2006), the book underscores the importance of designing the organization for change which the authors say is “the ultimate competitive advantage in today’s business environment.” More
Pepperdine Executive MBA Program To Visit Galveston Island
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA - April 4, 2006 -- The Executive MBA Class from Pepperdine University will be visiting Galveston Island, Texas, as part of a “Class Hosting”, by Galveston resident and student Stefan Stamoulis. More
New Morning MBA Program Designed to Assist Women Re-entering the Business World
Classes on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings Start in August 2006;
Program Aimed at Women Who Want to Return to Work Armed with an MBA offered by Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA – March 16, 2006 – Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management today announced the inaugural enrollment for its new Morning MBA program. The program is the first of its type aimed primarily at women who want to return to the workplace with real-world training from a major West Coast graduate business school. The program will take place at two graduate campuses: the Graziadio School’s West Los Angeles Graduate Campus (Howard Hughes Center – 6100 Center Drive) and the Irvine Graduate Campus (Lakeshore Towers III – 18111 Von Karman Avenue). More
Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management Hosts Executive Panel on Building a Business Advisory Team
Graziadio School also announces the launch of the alumni leadership group
for Orange County - Management Partners Leadership Council
IRVINE, CA – February 20, 2006 – Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business and Management announced today that it is hosting a panel on how to assemble an executive advisory team for business managers in Orange County. The panel will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel Irvine Spectrum on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. More
Graziadio School of Business and Management Professors Selected as Recipients of the Howard A. White Award for Teaching Excellence
February 9, 2006 – The Graziadio School of Business and Management had much to celebrate at the 2005 Faculty Conference as Pepperdine University’s prestigious Howard A. White Award for Teaching Excellence was presented to two recipients from the Graziadio School. More
Graziadio School of Business and Management Hosts Second Annual Running the Waves Malibu Run/Walk to Benefit Local Charities
February 9, 2006 – Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management announced today the second annual Running the Waves Malibu Run/Walk. Running the Waves will be held April1, 2006 to benefit two local charities for Challenge for Charity (C4C), the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation and the Special Olympics. The Challenge for Charity mission is to support Special Olympics and local-family related charities to develop business leaders with a lifelong commitment to community involvement and social responsibility. More
Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management Finishes as the Leading United States Team in Prestigious 2006 John Molson International MBA Case Competition
February 9, 2006-- Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and Management announced today that a team of five Full-time MBA students finished in the top three at the 2006 John Molson International MBA Case Competition. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the prestigious case competition where thirty six teams of top MBA students from around the globe met in Montreal, Canada, to compete for the Molson Cup in early January. More
