Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) has ranked the Pepperdine Graziadio online MBA program no. 19 in the United States and no. 2 in California, placing Pepperdine Graziadio among the top 25 Best Online MBA Programs for the fourth consecutive year and the no. 1 online MBA program in the nation from a religiously-affiliated institution.

“We’re thrilled to once again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for our continued commitment to our students’ learning and for developing ‘best for the world,’ values-centered leaders through our online MBA program,” said Deryck J. van Rensburg, dean of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. “We are also pleased to have been featured by the publication in November 2017 for the personal, high-touch experience we create for our online students with small interactive classes and our marquee weekend residency program hosted at our inspiring Malibu campus.”

The USNWR Best Online MBA recognition is the second jump in rankings for the program in 2018. Previously, Pepperdine Graziadio announced that it was named no. 15 in the nation by The Princeton Review’s The Best Business Schools 2018 ranking, rising three spots since last year.

Designed specifically for working professionals, the two-year AACSB-accredited online MBA program embodies the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. The online MBA program also offers the award-winning Education-to-Business (E2B) experiential course, in which diverse student groups turn complex business theories into practical solutions that benefit pre-selected companies, ranging from global powerhouses and regional brands to innovative startups.

For the 2018 ranking, USNWR evaluated online MBA programs at 282 schools in five categories including student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology. This year’s rankings were highly competitive, with the addition of 36 new schools to the online MBA program list.

About Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Anchored in the core values of integrity and innovation, the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School challenges individuals to think boldly and drive meaningful change that positively impacts their organizations and communities. With an entrepreneurial spirit, the Graziadio School advances experiential learning in small classes that deepen connections and stimulate critical thinking. Through our wide continuum of MBA, MS and Executive degree programs offered across six California campuses and online, Graziadio faculty inspire full-time students and working professionals to realize their greatest potential as values-centered, "best for the world" leaders. Follow Pepperdine Graziadio on Facebook, Twitter at @GraziadioSchool, Instagram, and LinkedIn.