Program Overview
The Social Entrepreneurship and Change at Pepperdine University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Entrepreneurship and Change programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Entrepreneurship and Change programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leadership and Service
- Faith, Ethics, Diversity, and Philanthropy
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Creating a Compelling Vision for Change
- Globalization and Social Change
- Mobilizing the Diverse Citizen Sector
- Marketing and Public Relations for the Social Change
- Global Change Experience
- Program Evaluation and Information Management: Impact Thinking, Measurement and Evaluation
- Managing the Philanthropic Enterprise
- Social Enterprise Capstone
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.
To apply for this program, please submit:
- Your application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee.
- Official student transcripts safely and electronically via one of the following approved companies:
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment
- eSCRIP-SAFE
- Two professional recommendations. The recommendation should attest to your competencies, character, and potential.
- A 1-2 page Statement of Educational Purpose addressing previous involvement or interest in social change issues, professional goals and objectives, and a social issue of personal importance, including reasons why the issue is a particular concern
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,165 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Pepperdine University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
Malibu, United States
Pepperdine University is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ with its main campus located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Pepperdine's main...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months