MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Change
Live Out Your Social Purpose
The world's most complex social, economic, and environmental issues are in desperate need of sustainable, market-based solutions driven by knowledgeable, competent, and mission-focused leaders.
Through the Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change program, you will gain the skills and resources required to lead and inspire change in new ventures, existing organizations, local communities, and across the globe with a degree from one of the most respected, forward-thinking, values-based graduate schools in the nation.
Program Benefits
Hybrid Format
Designed for both working professionals and full-time students, this unique hybrid format offers the best features of both in-person and online learning.
Values Centered
Students are empowered to make a lasting impact through GSEP's core values of academic excellence, social purpose, and meaningful service.
Quick Facts
| Format: | Online-Hybrid |
| Term: | Fall (WLA), Spring (DC) |
| Locations*: |
West Los Angeles/Malibu/Washington D.C. |
| Length: | 20 months / 40 units |
| Tuition: | $1,365 per unit |
*campus locations are subject to enrollment.
Global Change Experience
creates a well-rounded global perspective of social, economic, and community issues through hands-on immersion with an organization in a developing country.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Incorporates courses in organizational leadership, creating a vision, philanthropy, marketing, finance, an international immersion course, a capstone experience, fast-pitch competition, and more.
Career Opportunities
Proficiency in leadership, business, and social enterprise make this one of the most versatile and valuable master's degrees available
Not Just Business as Usual
Housed in the school of education, students remain focused on solving real-world problems rather than the requirements of a traditional business school.
No GRE, GMAT, or Other Standardized Tests
We offer an equitable admissions process that considers your experience and commitment to succeed.
Immersion Experiences and Cohort Model
provides opportunities to engage in meaningful community-building with peers and program leaders.
Institution to Offer A Masters In Social Entrepreneurship
Scholarships Available
Online-Hybrid
Take the Next Step
Reach out to us to learn more about Pepperdine's MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Change program.
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Fill out the Request Information form to learn more and get in contact with an Enrollment Officer.
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Experience an in-depth overview and meet program leaders.
Start Your Application
Submit the application form early to meet scholarship and enrollment deadlines. It takes less than 15 minutes.
Spring Term (D.C.)
Early Enrollment: Submit deposit and Intent to Enroll form. You may be eligible to receive a 2,000 scholarship.
Enrollment: Final date to submit deposit and Intent to Enroll form.
Fall Term (West LA)
Extended Early Application Form Submit: Submit the application form. Supplemental materials are not yet required. You may be eligible to receive a $4,000 scholarship.
Priority Application Form Submit: Submit the application. Supplemental materials are not required. You may be eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship.
Curriculum Overview
In this 34-unit program, you will experience wide-ranging and comprehensive instruction that incorporates a unique balance of organizational and enterprise competencies. Students analyze complex social problems, create sustainable market-based solutions, and learn management practices such as formulating strategies, leading impactful organizations, and developing business plans that include finance, economic logic, and marketing campaigns.
The second-year includes a Global Exchange Experience in a developing country and culminates in a two-term capstone project that includes researching and creating a social enterprise, writing a business plan, and presenting their validated idea to social entrepreneur leaders in a Fast Pitch event.
Program Details
Robust online modules feature engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.
The in-person classroom component offers an enhanced experience, personalized/hands-on approach, relational interaction with peers, and increased quality of learning.
A capstone project provides a solid professional next step after completing the program as students are guided through the process of creating a complete business plan and go-to-market strategy in collaboration with successful mentors and faculty of scholar-practitioners who are nationally recognized experts in all aspects of social entrepreneurship.
Expand Your Career Possibilities
Career opportunities are expanded considerably for graduates in many professional contexts, including businesses, non-profits, foundations, government and non-government organizations, and others. Proficiency in social, entrepreneurial, leadership, and many other concepts makes this one of the most versatile and valuable master's degrees available.
Tuition and Scholarships
Pepperdine GSEP generously offers $5,500,000 in scholarships every year, with the majority of students receiving some form of financial assistance. An incoming GSEP student is eligible to be awarded up to $10,000 in Pepperdine scholarships.*
| Total tuition | $54,600 |
| GSEP scholarships available | -$10,000 |
| Total tuition after GSEP scholarships | $44,600 |
*GSEP scholarship amount is based on data from the 2019-2020 academic year and only includes new incoming students who received aid from Pepperdine within GSEP programs. Does not include other external forms of financial aid.
Why Pepperdine
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Ernesto Santiago Elizondo
Enrollment Officer
6100 Center Drive, 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045