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CORPORATE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS

Discover how the Graziadio School can help

position your organization for success.

• Developandretainleaderstomoveyourorganizationforward.

• Fosterahighlyeducatedandeffectiveworkforce.

• Accessbestpracticesandleadingresearch.

About the Graziadio School of Business and Management

Foundedonthecorevaluesofintegrity,stewardship,courageandcompassion,PepperdineUniversity’s

GraziadioSchoolofBusinessandManagementhasbeendevelopingvalues-centeredleaders

andadvancingresponsiblebusinesspracticessince1969.Student-focused,experience-driven

andgloballyoriented,theGraziadioSchooloffersfullyaccreditedMBA,masterofscienceand

bachelor’scompletiondegreebusinessprograms.

AACSB Accredited

TheGraziadioSchoolisaccreditedbytheprestigiousAACSBInternational–theAssociationto

AdvanceCollegiateSchoolsofBusiness.Fewerthanfivepercentofbusinessschoolsworldwide

haveearnedthisdistinguishedhallmarkofexcellenceinmanagementeducation.AACSB

Internationalisthelongest-servingglobalaccreditingbodyforbusinessschools.

Tomaintainaccreditation,abusinessprogrammustundergoarigorousinternalreviewinwhichthe

programmustdemonstrateitscontinuedcommitmenttothe21qualitystandardsrelatingtofaculty

qualification,strategicmanagementofresources,interactionsoffacultyandstudents,aswellasa

commitmenttocontinuousimprovementandachievementoflearninggoalsindegreeprograms.

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Directory of Resources

For more than four decades, the Graziadio School of Business and Management at

Pepperdine University has partnered with businesses to develop high-quality education

programs and services that provide immediate results for both the employee and the

organization. Discover how to put Pepperdine to work for your organization.

Graziadio School Hallmarks Page 2

Access Thought Leadership Page 4

Center for Applied Research 4

Dean’s Executive Leadership Series 5

Alumni Panel and Forums 5

Education to Business (E2B) 6

Strengthen Your Workforce Page 8

Executive Education 8

Degree Programs 10

On-site Programs 13

Recruit and Build Your Leadership Team Page 14

Graziadio Talent Online 15

Hire Interns 15

Pathways to Partnerships Page 16

Campus Resources Page 17

Visit bschool.pepperdine.edu for more information.

Defining a Values-Centered Leader

We all have the capacity for leadership.

Trueleaders–authenticleaders–earnthemantlebecauseoftheachievementthey

inspireinotherpeopleandnottheaccomplishmentstheyhoardforthemselves.

Leadersarealwayssurveyingthecrowd,asking,“WhatcanIdotohelpeveryoneI

touchtodayreachtheirpotential?HowcanImakeadifference?”

Then,theyactselflesslytoensureotherssucceed.

AttheGraziadioSchool,ourcurriculumgivesourstudentsadeeperunderstanding

oftheirownvalues,sothattheyinturnmaymakedecisionsthatbetterreflect

theiruniqueleadershipstyleandultimatelycontributetothegrowthandsuccessof

their organizations.

Everyclass,everyproject,isintendedtoencourageself-examination,challenge

assumptions,andevokepurposefulness.Byhelpingourstudentstosuccessfully

anchortheirdecisionsinthecorevaluesofintegrity,stewardship,courageand

compassion,wepreparethemforthechallengesoflifeandbusinessasavalues-

centered leader.

Discoverhowyoucanhelpgrowyourorganization’sleaders,andpositionyour

companyforsuccess,bypartneringwiththeGraziadioSchool.

Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.

Dean

Graziadio School of Business and Management

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A Higher Purpose

The Graziadio School of Business and Management was founded on the belief that there is

a higher purpose for business practice than simply shareholder wealth. The hallmarks of our

educational experience center on preparing our graduates to make a positive impact not only

in their lives, but also in the organizations and communities in which they work and serve.

These hallmarks include:

Values-Centered

Preparing our graduates to lead change means first giving them a greater understanding

of their own personal values. We provide opportunities for our business managers

and executives to develop their values-centered leadership style both in and outside

of the classroom.

Collaborative

Our small classes and highly accessible faculty help create a learning environment that

fosters cooperation and collaboration. As a result, our graduates learn how to lead others

as well as how to be effective team members.

Experience-Driven

Our curriculum is designed to relate directly to your profession, so you can apply what

you learn in class at your workplace the next day. Our faculty combines superior academic

credentials with extensive real-world business experience, and students are encouraged

to discuss real business challenges from their current job as well as participate in live

business cases with Fortune 500 companies.

Entrepreneurial

Founded by real estate and banking entrepreneur George L. Graziadio, our school has a

strong entrepreneurial legacy. We’ve developed courses to help students foster creative

thinking and idea generation, some of the essential components of entrepreneurship as

well as drivers of innovation for established organizations.

Global

A global perspective is interwoven in our curriculum so that our students have a solid

understanding of how to conduct business effectively in the international marketplace.

What’s more, we offer a variety of opportunities for our students to gain hands-on

international expertise through traveling abroad in Europe, Asia, South America and Africa.

GRAziADio SCHooL HALLmARkS

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Leading the Conversation

From sponsoring proprietary research studies to connecting organizations with MBA

consultants, the Graziadio School is helping to lead the conversation about best business

practices and innovations.

One key way we accomplish this is through our Center for Applied Research. The Center

provides thought leadership among business professionals and academics alike and, as a

result, bridges the gap between business theory and business practice.

Real-World Research

With a focus on values-centered leadership and social responsibility, the Center also

fosters and promotes relevant research that makes an impact on the business

community. It currently supports the Pepperdine Private Capital markets Project,

the first comprehensive investigation of the major private capital market segments.

The study seeks to shed light on how private capital providers and others view their

industry and determine the true cost of capital and the behavior of private lenders and

investors. It also provides insights into eight other private market segments including

venture capital, angel, and private equity investors.

To receive a copy of the study, visit bschool.pepperdine.edu/privatecapital.

Bridging Business and Academia

Being an active member of the Pepperdine community means having the opportunity

to attend a variety of networking and educational events throughout the year. From our

signature speaker series to smaller, interactive forums and panel discussions, these events

help connect students, alumni and corporate partners with issues and business leaders

changing the future of business.

The Dean’s Executive Leadership Series

Leading business executives, authors and thought leaders engage in an interactive,

informative discussion with students, faculty and alumni through our Dean’s Executive

Leadership Series. Former series speakers have included Disney/ABC Television group

president Anne Sweeney, Mattel chairman and CEO Robert Eckert, chairman of the

FTC Deborah Platt Majoras, and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan. The series has

now grown to include speakers at Pepperdine’s Northern California and Orange County

graduate campuses as well.

Alumni Panels and Forums

The Graziadio School has more than 32,000 graduates, making ours the largest MBA

alumni network on the West Coast. With alumni working in a wide range of industries and

professions, we offer a broad selection of panel and forum events to help our graduates

stay ahead of the curve on trends and issues influencing business. These events are also

a great opportunity for companies and organizations to connect with the Pepperdine MBA

network for staffing and other needs. Previous events include the 2010 Health Care Forum

and the National Knowledge Management Conference.

Lunch and Learn Events

Explore some of today’s most important business topics through a “Lunch and Learn”

event that can be hosted on site at your organization. These intensive lunch workshops

are led by members of the Graziadio School’s highly respected faculty and can

address specific challenges and opportunities facing your organization and industry.

Past “Lunch and Learn” discussions have centered on change management, leadership,

and globalization.

Attend an upcoming event. Review our complete calendar of events online at

bschool.pepperdine.edu/alumni/events.

CENTER FoR APPLiED RESEARCH DEAN’S EXECUTiVE LEADERSHiP SERiESALUmNi PANEL AND FoRUmS

ACCESS THoUGHT LEADERSHiP

“79% of privately held

businesses are confident that

there will be growth

opportunities over the next

12 months.”

Pepperdine Private Capital

Markets Project,

December 2010

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Education to Business (E2B)

Among the 10 College Courses That Pay Off by U.S. News and World Report

Since its inception in 2003, the Education to Business (E2B) program has partnered

Pepperdine MBA students with a broad mix of small, mid-sized and Fortune 500

companies to provide fresh insights on complex business issues.

Case projects are assigned to MBA courses and led by expert faculty. Classes invest 14

weeks to research, analyze and provide recommendations on a business project that has

been defined by the company’s executives and a Pepperdine faculty member. Projects

have encompassed such areas as new-product commercialization, market entry, product

life-cycle strategies, financial analysis and business valuation, and change management.

E2B has produced $7.5 million in business consulting for companies across the nation

over the last eight years. By the end of the 2011 academic year, student consultants will

have completed more than 200 projects with companies like Starbucks, Experion and

Walt Disney Co., as well as with smaller, local companies.

Case Study: Pepperdine at Work

“They presented some creative new ideas that we implemented, and that really made a difference...”

George Vicente, president of Mesa Safe and securitybase.com, was at an entrepreneurial

crossroads. Revenues at his California commercial-grade security product company

were up, but sales came exclusively from its e-commerce website. There was promising

opportunity to expand distribution through the retail channel, but that realization was also

dawning on the company’s biggest competitors.

Vicente needed to gain insight – fast – into how the retail channel could help his company

grow sales with small businesses.

He turned to the consultants in the Graziadio School’s Education to Business (E2B)

program. He and his executive team were aligned with a faculty member and a dedicated

team of MBA students focused on crafting strategies for the company to expand

distribution and grow market share.

“The first E2B assistance we received was more than five years ago when we were

in a 5,000-square-foot building. We changed our business model following the initial

recommendations from the E2B students and our success resulted in us moving to a

25,000-square-foot building. We received assistance from our second E2B student groups

and again found successes that required moving into our current 50,000-square-foot

building. We were thrilled with our third and latest round of assistance from the students

and this has resulted in us redirecting our resources for cost saving, which we are anxious

to implement.”

Students gain insightful skills and knowledge through experiential learning, while businesses receive

meaningful solutions to their business needs.

EDUCATioN To BUSiNESS (E2B)

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Executive Education

Nondegree and Certificate Programs

In addition to our nationally ranked business degree programs, the Graziadio School assists

corporations and associations to develop value-based leaders by offering a growing

selection of executive workshops and nondegree certificate programs. These programs

can help your business managers and executives update their skills and knowledge while

also providing the opportunity to address your organization’s specific strategic goals.

Our executive education offerings can be held on site at your organization or at one of

Pepperdine’s graduate campuses. Choose from existing programs, such as our popular

Champions of Change or IT Essentials, or leverage the deep expertise of our faculty to

develop customized programs to fit your corporate training needs. Pepperdine faculty and

staff will work with you to develop specific education programs designed to support your

organization’s key business strategies.

management and Leadership Topics

• Champions of Change Certificate

• Leading Change

• Knowledge Management

• Project Management

• Human Capital Development and Management

• High-Performance Leadership

• Negotiation Strategies

• Evidence-based Decision Making

Finance Topics

• Finance for Executives

• Mergers and Acquisitions

• Private Wealth Management

• Private Equity and Venture Capital

• Pricing Strategy and Tactics

• Finance Strategy

Strategy Topics

• Developing and Executing Successful Business Strategies

• Launching a New Business

• Building and Implementing Growth Strategies

• Operational Competitive Advantage

• Driving Profitability

other Topics and Programs

• IT Essentials

• Corporate Governance

• International Business

• Board of Director Training

• Partnering with International Universities and Groups to Host Programs

EXECUTiVE EDUCATioN

STRENGTHEN YoUR WoRkFoRCE

“As a Graziadio School faculty

member, my goal is to provide

students with the tools to build

on their existing business

knowledge and enhance

their decision-making and

leadership skills. I pull from

my 25 years of experience as

an entrepreneur, executive,

and government advisor

to better prepare business

professionals to effectively lead

their organizations.”

Demosthenes Vardiabasis, Ph.D.

Professor of Economics

on-Site mBA Programs

Take your executive education

further with an on-site MBA

program. Enjoy access to

Pepperdine’s respected faculty

and innovative curriculum with

the convenience of tailoring

your staff’s class location and

schedule. See page 13 for

more information.

Examples of Program offerings and Training Sessions include:

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Business Degrees for Working Professionals

The Graziadio School was one of the first business schools in the nation to develop

business degrees specifically for working professionals. Today, we continue that proud

tradition by offering a broad range of business degrees for every stage of the business

leader’s career development.

Presidential and key Executive mBA

This MBA program, the only one of its kind in the nation, has been created exclusively for

business leaders seeking to take their organization to the next level. Structured around

a small cohort of experienced executives, colleagues have the opportunity to exchange

strategic insights and experiences with top-tier faculty and peers across diverse industries.

Executive mBA

With a focus on experience-driven learning and collaboration, this MBA program is

designed for senior managers who are ready to assume greater responsibilities and

emerge as even stronger leaders within their organization. Each cohort is assigned a class

adviser who acts as a mentor and coach throughout the program.

Fully Employed mBA

This MBA program is designed for working adults who want to maintain their career

momentum while advancing their education. Coursework is designed to reflect real-

world challenges, including an understanding of the impact of globalization, competition,

technological innovation and ethics on the workplace.

master of Science in organization Development

The premier graduate program in its field, M.S. in Organization Development prepares

leaders in the art and science of managing strategic change. It is also the only

graduate OD program in the world that spends more than 30 percent of class time in

international locations.

master of Science in management and Leadership

The M.S. in Management and Leadership degree focuses on how managers can lead others,

motivate teams and build alliances all within a values-centered learning environment.

master of Science in Entrepreneurship

This master’s program explores entrepreneurship from the perspective of creative

problem solving. Students gain hands-on experience in how to model, plan and launch

a business venture or foster greater innovation in an existing organization.

Bachelor of Science in management

Our bachelor’s completion program allows working professionals to return to school

and earn a business degree from a highly respected university. Students participate

in a rigorous yet practical learning experience that integrates business theory with

real-world strategies.

Joint BSm and mBA Program (mBAJ)

The MBAJ program is a joint bachelor’s and MBA program designed specifically for

students and graduates of Pepperdine’s Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM)

program. The program allows students to leverage their work in the bachelor’s program

toward an MBA degree at an accelerated pace.

“The PKE program offers a

unique experience in which

the learning community is

comprised exclusively of

other senior executives and

faculty that is actively engaged

in the business community

as well as academia. From

my perspective, the entire

program is structured to

provide a global perspective

to all aspects of leading an

organization. Compared to

the more traditional options

available, this program simply

seemed to be a perfect fit

at the perfect time to help

drive my career, and my

organization, forward.”

Scott Stice

Presidential and

Key Executive MBA 2010

Vice President,

Farmers Insurance

Strategic Distribution

DEGREE PRoGRAmS

STRENGTHEN YoUR WoRkFoRCE

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Strengthen Your Workforce

“The program offering from Pepperdine was the deciding factor in my decision to

undertake an MBA course of study. They provided an accredited school with a strong

reputation as well as local convenience and convenient program hours. It effectively

eliminated all the issues that normally accompany a traditional fully employed

MBA offering. The resulting experience provided the knowledge, ethics, and skills

that are the foundation upon which I am building my leadership career.”

mark Emanuelli, mBA ‘04

Manager, The Boeing Company

On-site Degree Programs

Grow a community of learners and leaders right in your own workplace with the support

of Pepperdine on-site degree programs. We bring our quality curriculum and respected

faculty directly to your facility on a schedule and in a format that works best for your

organization. You may even choose to customize an existing MBA, master’s, bachelor’s

completion program or certificate program to address your specific organizational needs.

Our trained staff members will help you identify and recruit your best candidates as

well. Then watch as your most talented employees thrive at work as they become more

engaged and empowered to lead.

Pepperdine has partnered with The Boeing Company, Vought Aircraft and Pratt Whitney

Rocketdyne in developing on-site degree programs for their workforce. Discover how we

can do the same for you.

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GRAziADio TALENT oNLiNEHiRE iNTERNS

RECRUiT AND BUiLD YoUR LEADERSHiP TEAm

Preview Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Participating in the Graziadio School’s internship program is an effective way to preview

a potential job candidate. What’s more, Pepperdine interns can provide your organization

with strategic support in the face of limited resources and can help to launch or revitalize a

key initiative with qualified, short-term staffing.

Pepperdine interns bring on average four years of work experience in a variety of

industries such as consumer products, finance, health care and technology. You may

choose to hire full-time interns for summer positions or part-time interns year-round.

Visit bschool.pepperdine.edu/corporatepartnerships/internships to learn how you can

recruit Pepperdine interns for your organization.

“We are looking for candidates

with strong leadership

experience on campus as

well as strong professional

experience. Pepperdine

candidates have an excellent

mixture of both. I think the

world of the school. The

students are fantastic, the

Career Services Office is

extremely helpful and engaged,

and I look forward to partnering

with Pepperdine for years

to come.”

mychele Riddick

Senior University

Relations Manager

AT&T Leadership

Development Program

Recruiting Values-Centered Leaders

The Graziadio School’s Career Services Office can work with you to provide talented

individuals to build your leadership team. A good place to start is by registering with

Graziadio Talent Online (GTO), a free career website where your company can post job

openings online. Create a profile and you’ll have access to a complete network of more

than 1,200 current Pepperdine students and graduates actively seeking internships and

full-time employment.

Candidates can apply to your positions directly through GTO or you may include contact

information to which they can reply.

Pepperdine Talent Profile Average Age Average Work Experience

Full-time mBA 26 4 years

Fully Employed mBA 29 7 years

Executive Programs 40 15 years

Bachelor of Science in management 32 13 years

Create your GTo company profile today by visiting bschool.pepperdine.edu/GTo.

“We’ll find out what companies

need and recommend

students to companies that fit.

Companies like it because they

get four or five prescreened

candidates to consider for their

opening. We also profile the

graduating class each year on

their skills and interests, and

pursue companies that would

have roles for them.”

Nicole Hall

President

MBA Career Services Association

Executive Director

Career Services

Graziadio School

The Wall Street Journal

December 2, 2010

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What Can Pepperdine Do for You?

There are many ways the Graziadio School can help position your organization for

continued growth and success. Please contact us at corporateeducation@pepperdine.edu

or 310.568.5500 to discuss your company’s specific needs and interests.

Pathway to Partnerships

• Enhance Team Abilities: On-site and Traditional Degree Programs

• Refresh Skills and Knowledge: Executive Workshops and Certificates

• Gain Fresh Insights: E2B MBA Consulting

• Address Organizational Challenges: Lunch and Learn Events

• Tap Market Research: Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project

• Access Thought Leadership: Dean’s Executive Leadership Series

• Expand the Network: Alumni Panels and Events

• Recruit New Leadership: Graziadio Talent Online

• Preview New Talent: Pepperdine Internships

• Leverage Convenient Locations: Pepperdine Conference Facilities

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Building Connections with the Community

Convenient Campus Locations

The Graziadio School offers its degree programs and other resources at six graduate

campuses throughout Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, as well as in

Northern California. Those locations include:

• Drescher Graduate Campus Malibu, California

• West Los Angeles Graduate Campus

• Encino Graduate Campus

• Irvine Graduate Campus

• Silicon Valley Center Santa Clara, California

• Westlake Village Graduate Campus

World-Class Conference Centers

Pepperdine offers two exceptional conference centers at its Malibu and West Los Angeles

campuses. The Villa Graziadio Executive Conference Center, located in Malibu, and the

Westside Conference Center are both full-service conference facilities specializing in

corporate retreats, day conferences, seminars and more.

For more information regarding Pepperdine conference facilities, please visit

www.villagraziadio.com.

Pepperdine Malibu Campus

West Los Angeles Graduate Campus

Encino Graduate Campus

Irvine Graduate Campus

Westlake Village Graduate Campus

Pepperdine is proud partners

with innovative and

values-focused corporations

such as: