About the course

Recognizing that problem-solving skills and deal-making are essential management tools, the Graziadio School, in conjunction with the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, provides MBA students an opportunity to study in the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law's internationally-recognized Dispute Resolution program while fulfilling MBA requirements.

　　The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution offers the most extensive law school dispute resolution curriculum in the country and is annually recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a prominent leader in this field. An arm of the Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, the Straus Institute offers two tracks of study for MBA students:

　　Individual courses in dispute resolution or a 14-unit curriculum that allows students to earn an MBA with a concentration in dispute resolution from the Graziadio School

　　A certificate in dispute resolution from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

　　In addition to the Straus Institute requirements, students enrolled in the concentration must complete an additional 2-unit elective at the Graziadio School.

　　Twelve units are to be selected from the course list below to satisfy the Dispute Resolution concentration. MBA students also may take an additional elective, total of 14 units, at the Straus Institute, Caruso School of Law, toward a Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Students may take Law 1492 or LEGL 631, but not both, to satisfy the Dispute Resolution concentration. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 15 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Malibu
Spring (January), 2023	Malibu
Fall (August), 2024	Malibu
Fall (August), 2025	Malibu

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Submit translated and evaluated transcripts from World Education Services, International Education Research Foundation, or a NACES approved evaluation service. Translated transcripts must show course-by-course equivalency and include a cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale (A = 4.0). A GMAT or GRE score received within the past five years is required. Applicants who earned their undergraduate/graduate degree(s) in a language other than English must submit the English Proficiency Test score taken within the last two years from one of the following agencies - IELTS, TOEFL or PTE.

　　To be admitted to the 15-Month Full-Time MBA program, a minimum of three years of professional post-bachelors work experience is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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