Pepperdine University

Essay 1

Why are you pursuing an MBA/MIB degree at this time in your life? Why have you decided to apply to Pepperdine, specifically?

Essay 2

How will your work and extracurricular background contribute to your own learning in the program and to the learning experiences of your classmates? What would you contribute to the small group interactive learning environment of this program? What characteristics differentiate you from other applicants to this program?

Essay 3

Develop a strategic five-year career plan for yourself. Please be specific with your career goals, how you plan to achieve them, and how a degree from Pepperdine fits into your plans. Include a year-by-year self-marketing plan.

Essay 4 (Optional)

(Optional) What has been the most significant time of personal growth or self-awareness for you? Please explain the process of that learning experience and how it has impacted your current outlook on life.

Additional Information

In addition, please describe any international experiences you have had. Indicate countries in which you have lived, worked, and traveled and the nature and duration of your experience.