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Pepperdine University Acceptance 26 May 2006, 20:34
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Hi,

I got accepted for fully employed MBA program at Pepperdine University. Please advise if I should go for it or not. I do not know much about Pepperdine. What is the ranking of Pepperdine FEMBA?

I need your expert advise.

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Pepperdine University Acceptance 27 May 2006, 14:58
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What are your criteria?

Pepperdine is one of the best known programs in the LA metro area.
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Pepperdine University Acceptance 28 May 2006, 09:21
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Thanks a lot. I appreciate for your reply. I have applied for UCLA and USC also but waiting for thier decision. I have a dual aim for doing MBA. Currently I am a manager in IT department. After completing my MBA I want to rise in the management(maybe upto VP or CIO level) and finally want to become entrepreneur. I have 9 years of experience and finding my career is stagnant now.

I am going to make a huge investment(approx. $75000-$80000) in MBA education. Is it worth spending this money? and Is there a return of investment for this MBA?
In case if I do not get accepted in UCLA and USC will Pepperdine be a good choice and does Pepperdine stands in top 50 MBA colleges in the world? Also does Pepperdine has a good reputation in the Coporate world?

I know I am asking too many questions and but you are my only hope for a guidance.


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Pepperdine University Acceptance 28 May 2006, 12:45
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FT2006 ranked Pepperdine in the top 100 MBA programs in the world. This makes it #4 in the LA/OC metro (after UCLA, USC, and UCI) and #7 in CA.

Whether this degree is worth the money is very difficult for me to say. A good starting point is to see the education held by the leaders of your company and other companies you are considering. If a Pepperdine MBA fits in well against their education backgrounds, the case for this degree looks stronger. I would further advise you to see if an advanced degree is necessary or highly preferred to advance in your company or other firms you are considering.

As I recall, Pepperdine has strong corporate reputation in the Southland. I encourage you to seek out the views of others to see if they have a similar impression.