Introducing New Programs at Pepperdine University
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Accelerated JD: The School of Law now offers an accelerated, two-year juris doctor (JD) degree option
that is paired with the opportunity to simultaneously earn a certificate from the
No. 1-ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. This distinctive and innovative
approach blends rigorous legal education at a leading institution with significant
skills and training geared toward practicing law in the 21st century. The Accelerated
Option may be a good choice for motivated students willing to work at a faster pace
to finish law school sooner.
law.pepperdine.edu/academics/juris-doctor/accelerated-option
MS in Accounting: California now requires candidates for CPA certification to complete an additional
30 units of graduate-level accounting study beyond the 120-units typically earned
in a bachelor degree program.
To help accounting majors meet the state’s new requirement, the Graziadio School of
Business and Management is introducing its master of science in accounting degree
in partnership with Seaver College. The new nine-month full-time program provides
students with greater breadth and depth of understanding in accounting and business
than is possible in an undergraduate program.
bschool.pepperdine.edu/programs/masters-accounting
MS in Applied Finance (Part-Time): Pepperdine’s Master of Science in Applied Finance is a 16-month program held evenings
and weekends in Irvine for students seeking to pursue a career in finance. It gives
students the in-depth quantitative knowledge and the hands-on practical skills needed
to pursue a career in finance—particularly in the areas of asset management, banking,
and private equity. The evening and weekend format is designed specifically for working
professionals.
bschool.pepperdine.edu/programs/masters-finance-part-time