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August 3, 2015 • An Advertising Supplement to the Los Angeles Business Journal

This special advertising supplement did not involve the reporting or editing staff of the Los Angeles Business Journal.

I F you desire to take your career to the next level,now might be a good time for you to get yourExe-cutive MBA. According to the Graduate

Management Admission Council, 72% of companiessurveyed said they planned to hire those with gradu-ate business degrees in 2015, up 3% from 2014. Inaddition, senior-level jobs are increasingly hard tofill. Results released earlier this year by recruitingfirm Robert Half, found that 68% of 2,100 CFOsinterviewed said it was challenging to find skilledcandidates for professional-level positions.

While a traditional MBA attracts many interest-ed in switching industries or gaining a unique skillset tailored to their field, an Executive MBA(EMBA) aims to propel mid-level managers to a C-suite position within their company.

Companies seek to hire EMBAs because ofdeeper expertise and industry knowledge of cur-rent and emerging business practices. According tothe Executive MBA Council, EMBA programs notonly help business leaders grow, they help themmake significant career transitions, find a new jobor achieve a promotion, or launch a new business.That’s why it’s no surprise the Council’s StudentExit Benchmarking Survey reports 41 percent ofEMBA graduates in 2014 said they received a pro-motion during their time in the program.

What makes an EMBA impactful? Advancedtraining that comes from an EMBA provides inte-grated and complete business skills fundamentalto running an organization. However, not allEMBAs are created equal. Ranked 23rd in theworld by Bloomberg Businessweek, the PepperdineExecutive MBA program focuses on the develop-ment of strategic leadership competencies througha collaborative learning environment. It delivers afull MBA experience in 19 months with a formatand curriculum that fits the needs andschedules of busy executives. Meetingevery three weeks on Friday andSaturday, the program offers:

Executive mentoring exclusive toyou. Unique to Pepperdine’s EMBA,each cohort is assigned a class advisor to offerguidance throughout the program. These entrepre-neurs and business executives are graduates of ourEMBA program and bring a wealth of valuableexperience and connections to you.

Learning focused on your business. Pepperdine’s“live case study” program makes your company thefocal point of an intensive research and consultingproject. Making your business part of the curriculumallows you to bring what you are learning directly

into your firm to solve real challenges in real-time.A global perspective. An international research

excursion gives you keen insight into developingmarkets and a deeper understanding of globalbusiness. Students visit two countries and meetface-to-face with company executives to experi-ence first-hand how global business is done.

Experienced faculty from all areas of busi-ness. Pepperdine’s EMBA faculty includes respect-ed scholars, seasoned executives, consultants, andentrepreneurs. The low student-to-faculty ratioensures students have ample opportunity to ask

questions, share ideas, and build rela-tionships with leaders and peer execu-tive cohorts.

While an Executive MBA is intend-ed to get you that senior executiveposition, Pepperdine’s Presidents and

Key Executives (PKE) MBA is for top-level execu-tives charged with strategic decision-making andbottom-line results. The only MBA program inthe world designed for C-level, senior and busi-ness owner executives, the Pepperdine PKE focus-es not only on the operational and financialaspects of business, but on your personal develop-ment as a leader. With a special focus on thestrategic challenges faced by company presidentsand senior executives, classes are limited in size

and structured in an intimate boardroom settingwhere top-level peers exchange ideas and prob-lem-solve as a group.

Along with this, the Pepperdine PKE MBA focuseson ethical leadership and corporate social responsi-bility, which is at the core of the Graziadio BusinessSchool mission and is incorporated into all facets ofthe PKE program. Similar to the Pepperdine EMBA,the PKE is a degree that will get you beyond C-suitesuccess and into personal prosperity.

Pepperdine’s EMBA meets at campus locationsin Southern California. In these locations, studentshave access to executive-style classrooms, facultyoffices, computer labs, and reference facilities. Inaddition, the West Los Angeles Graduate Campusoffers a Part-Time MBA, M.S. in Management andLeadership, M.S. in Human Resources, and itsBachelor’s Completion Program.

Whether you’re a mid-level professional look-ing to advance your career to the next level or aseasoned executive looking for professional andpersonal growth, an EMBA or PKE withPepperdine will ensure you reach your goal.

Information for this article was provided byPepperdine’s Executive MBA program. For more infor-mation or questions, please contact the program at(800) 766-5062 or email [email protected].

Education That Takes You to theCorner Office and Beyond

Presidents and Key Executive MBA Students working on a consulting project. Graduates become part of an

exclusive network of senior business executives who they can network with throughout their careers.

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26 AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL AUGUST 3, 2015

By ANGIE MATHEWS

T HE College ofContinuing andProfessional Education

(CCPE) at California StateUniversity, Long Beach,believes in the transforma-tional power of education.One of eight academic col-leges at the university, it is aself-support, interdiscipli-nary college that providesexpanded access to CSULB’sexceptional academic pro-grams and educationalresources. CCPE offers pro-fessional development cer-tificates and a diverse rangeof degrees, including a num-ber of Master’s degree pro-grams geared towards work-ing professionals.

A leader in the adult edu-cation market for more than40 years, CCPE understandshow professionals learn, aswell as their needs and pref-erences. Offering an array ofgraduate-level degrees in aselection of formats, studentscan find programs to fit theirpersonal objectives andlifestyle. From traditionalface-to-face programs, to pro-grams completely online, tohybrid programs blending

both, CCPE’s Master’s degree programsallow students to continue to work whilethey prepare to achieve goals.

“I had aspirations of becoming ahealth care leader, particularly in theacute care hospital setting,” said ArdelAvelino, graduate of the Master ofScience in Health Care Administration(MSHCA) program and current AssociateHospital Administrator at St. MaryMedical Center in Long Beach. “Giventhe competitive nature of the job market,I recognized that I needed both practicaland academic experience. This motivatedme to pursue higher education, as I knewit would help get me to where I wantedto be professionally and personally.”

Avelino said that in today’s health careindustry, administrators require extensivetraining and education in order toadvance. He attributes the MSHCA pro-

gram with pro-viding a realboost to hiscareer goals.

“Soon afterI received myMaster’s

degree, I was promoted to a managerialrole,” he said. “All the theoretical knowl-edge I acquired from the MSHCA pro-gram is applied on a daily basis in myrole; whether it be deploying concepts offinance and monitoring daily productivi-ty, ensuring safe patient care throughquality improvement frameworks, ordealing with human assets and humanresources.”

Scott Taschner, graduate of the Masterof Science in Geographic InformationScience Degree Program (MSGISci) andGIS practitioner, was looking to augmenthis existing skillset and enhance his per-sonal marketability. He discovered theyearlong MSGISci program and with itshybrid format designed to accommodateworking professionals, it was a perfect fit.As a result, his role strengthened withinthe GIS community. Recently, he decidedto leverage his knowledge and take hisGIS-based company to the next level byway of the GISP Certification from theGIS Certification Institute.

“The [MSGISci] program was excel-

lent,” Taschner said. “It did not spend alot of time on some of the GIS basics. Itprovided project management educa-tion/training, ethical insights and prac-tices, current remote sensing techniques,and some of the advanced GIS methodsand technologies. [It] helped me meetthe [certification’s] educational require-ment, volunteer requirement, and mythesis project helped me to meet the pub-lication requirement.”

The accelerated Master of PublicAdministration Distance Learning pro-gram (DLMPA) is also developed with

working professionals in mind.Completed without career interruptionand delivered in real-time, entirelyonline, students experience an innovativelearning environment without needingto put too much of their life on hold.

“I think we both felt that CSULB cre-ated this program specifically for peoplelike us,” said Stephanie Talavera, DLMPA2015 graduate. “Without the MPA pro-gram, we would never have been able topursue our dream of higher education.”

A testament to the flexible nature ofthe program, Talavera and her husbandChris decided to enroll together whileboth working full-time and caring fortheir two children, as well as one on theway. With a desire to support a family,contribute to public service in an impact-ful way, and set an example for their chil-dren, they both felt ready to take thenext step in their education.

“We are both still at our supportiveemployers, but with a greater level ofresponsibility,” Talavera added.“Christopher is now in a managementlevel position and I have been givenhigher level work that will really becareer-defining.”

CCPE strives to meet the needs of itsstudents. As a leader in continuing high-er education, the college provides indi-viduals with the path to more easilyenrich their lives and reach their highestpotential. Believed to be measured by thesuccess its students achieve, CCPE is hon-ored and proud to be part of the journeyfor so many students in attaining newheights in their careers and new levels offulfillment in their lives.

Angie Mathews is a Copywriter and OnlineContent Specialist at California StateUniversity, Long Beach’s College ofContinuing and Professional Education. Formore information, visit www.ccpe.csulb.edu.

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EDUCATIONSPOTLIGHT:CSULB CPE

(clockwise from left):

DLMPA graduates

Stephanie Talavera and

Chris Castillo; MSHCA

graduate Ardel Avelino

at St. Mary Medical

Center in Long Beach;

view of the CSULB

Pyramid.

Given the competitive nature of the job market, I recognized that I

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T HE mission of WoodburyUniversity’s School of Business isto prepare future leaders of

organizations to communicate effective-ly, act ethically, and think globally in astrategic manner.

Founded in 1884, WoodburyUniversity has been empowering studentsto do extraordinary things for 130 years.The school’s motto is “transform theworld by transforming yourself.” Assuch, Woodbury transforms studentsinto educated professionals and sociallyresponsible citizens by integrating itsFour Pillars into the MBA program—Transdisciplinarity, Design Thinking,Entrepreneurship and Civic Engagement.

Woodbury’s MBA program isdesigned to prepare future leaders bycultivating their authentic voice anddeveloping their distinctive talents.Like most successful MBA programs,one of Woodbury’s key factors of suc-cess is the personal mentorship that stu-dents experience from faculty memberswho are also accomplished businessmenand women.

Woodbury’s intensive MBA programalso prepares business leaders to com-pete in a dynamic, global environmentmarked by rapid technological andsocial change. Whether students arelooking to transition into a new indus-try, start their own business or further acareer in their current field, an MBAfrom Woodbury University gives stu-dents a competitive edge.

During their MBA studies, degree can-didates participate in unique service

learning initiatives. In their projects, stu-dents take on a leadership role by identi-fying a topic, finding an organization towork with, and creating a connection inorder to engage in a morally responsibleventure. This uniquedegree requirement marriesthe foundational pillars ofthe university with develop-ing the skills—statistics,communication, presenta-tion, team management—that our students will need in the cur-rent business landscape.

Woodbury’s program proudly offersCapsim Simulations, which are used bythe world’s best companies (e.g. Johnson& Johnson, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin,and Sony Music Entertainment) to trainemerging leaders in the management ofa multi-million dollar company.Capsim is designed to teach all the ele-ments of running a business: finance,the cause and effect relationshipsbetween functional departments, satisfy-ing customer demands, competitiveanalysis, leadership, management devel-opment, and team-building skills.

Woodbury’s students represent the cul-tural diversity of Southern California andpersonify the American dream of educa-tion and hard work. With an averageclass size of fifteen, Woodbury studentslearn from a combination of full-timeand part-time faculty. This mix of highlycredentialed, academically trained profes-sors with extensive practical businessexperience is led by the Dean ofWoodbury’s School of Business, Andre

van Niekerk, who is a specialist in inter-national and luxury brand marketing.Dr. van Niekerk’s long history of work asan academic researcher and a strategyconsultant for Mercedes-Benz demon-

strates how Woodbury pro-vides its students with thebest of both worlds.

Woodbury University is anaccredited member of AACSBInternational—theAssociation to

Advance Collegiate Schools ofBusiness. It is also accredited bythe Accreditation Council forBusiness Schools and Programs(ACBSP) and the WesternAssociation of Schools andColleges (WASC) since 1961.

Woodbury students attendclasses on a 22-acre residentialcampus nestled at the foot of theVerdugo Mountains on the bor-der of Burbank and the City ofLos Angeles.

Woodbury University has edu-cated more than 75,000 alumni.Three-quarters of its graduateshave resided in SouthernCalifornia and Woodbury alumnican be found in all 50 states andin 49 countries. Notable alumnihave founded and built business-es, led national publications,held public office, led non-profitorganizations and much more.

Today’s world requires a total-ly different breed of leaders;leaders who are centered but not

self-centered; who are socially con-scious, entrepreneurial, holistic, andcreative design thinkers. Woodbury’sMBA program is specially designed tohelp students discover, polish, andshare their unique gifts and talents. Theschool believes that a successful MBAeducation embodies learning, living,and leaving an enduring legacy.

To learn more, visit business.woodbury.edu.

S O your dream wasto shake up theworld, and earning

a degree in political sci-ence seemed like a reallygood idea. But here youare slaving away as a realestate agent when whatyou’d really like to do iswork in entertainment.

Or maybe you’ve shift-ed between what appearedto be long-term careers atthe time. First it was CPA,moving sideways to headup HR at a law firm, thenfinally managing a mar-keting department. Onlyyou feel like you missedout by never giving thetech industry a shot.

Sound familiar? Itshould.

But here’s the goodnews: Because you’re liv-ing in 2015, increasingyour proficiency andremaining flexible in yourprofessional options has never beendeemed both more crucial and accessible.

It wasn’t so long ago that job hoppingwas the mark of aimlessness and a poorwork ethic. Today, for millennials andthose simply looking to remain competi-

tive and employable inan ever-changing corpo-rate environment, mov-ing around a lot andkeeping an eye peeled forcareer reboot opportuni-

ties is the new normal.A recent study published by the

University of Illinois at Chicago establishedthat the continuous acquisition of newskills and staying “professionally nimble”are the career advancement keys to a suc-

cessful working life. This,at a time when the aver-age occupational path isless likely to involve 40-plus years with a singlecompany than the essen-tial ability to productive-ly pivot through 4 to 7different mini-careers.

Further data from theBureau of LaborStatistics (BLS) revealsthat the average workertoday stays at his or herjob a mere 4.4 years.Consequently, you’vegot to be prepared tobounce from professionto profession as well asperpetually enhanceand upgrade your skillset to stay ahead of the

curve. Employers simply demand it.This is why UCLA Extension is commit-

ted to helping you get there from here.Whether you’re looking to transition

to a more fulfilling new gig, climb theladder in your present job or enrich yourknowledge to stay on top in a longtimefield, the Professional Development divi-sion of the University of California atLos Angeles (UCLA) has the perfect solu-tion as Southern California’s most com-prehensive instructional resource.

No institution better understands thenecessity of lifetime learning, or the con-stancy of change, than does UCLAExtension. It offers flexible, focused, afford-able professional certificates both onlineand in the classroom (or as a hybrid of thetwo) via master classes, intensive shortcourses, conferences and workshops incountless areas of study – from businessand management, to public policy, to thearts and everything in-between.

“There is a revolution going on inhigher education,” emphasized WayneSmutz, Dean of Continuing Educationand UCLA Extension, “and if you don’tkeep learning you are not going to bemarket-ready in your career. We excel inpromoting personalized learning tailoredto professional goals, reimagining thelearning experience to benefit employersand employees alike in the fluid dynam-ics of 21st century business.”

Yet while you understand the need tocontinue your education, it isn’t easyfinding the right path. That can be reme-died by checking out the hottest careersin the BLS Occupational OutlookHandbook – which line up exceptionallywell with UCLA Extension’s programs.

• Information Technology – It stillsizzles in California, which boasted nearly


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aspireMaster’s degrees include:

MBA (Full and Part-time)MS Health Care Administration

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1.1 million tech industry workers in2014. The Extension TechnicalManagement Program runs from Sept.13-18 and features courses serving engi-neers, programmers, data analysts andother tech pros.

• Film, TV and Music Production –Technology has revolutionized the enter-tainment industry. And in the heart ofshow business, there has never been abetter time to pursue professionalEntertainment Studies in everything fromdigital content to creative platforms tobusiness models.

• Financial Planning – The BLS pre-dicts that financial planners, analysts andauditors will be increasingly in demand.Check out the Accounting and FinancePrograms for more.

• Health Care – With the aging popu-lation, careers in health care are expectedto increase by 3.1 million jobs in theyears ahead. The Extension Health CareManagement and Leadership programprovides stellar preparation.

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• Paralegal – In the current decade,the estimate is for 18% paralegal growthand nearly 47,000 added jobs. You canlearn all areas of the profession throughthe Paralegal Program.

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O RGANIZATIONS coping with smallerstaffs and fewer resources needgreater personal accountability

from their employees, but it’s often diffi-cult to achieve. The Center for CreativeLeadership (CCL) is offering tips on howto foster this valuable workplace skill inits 50th practical and easy-to-read leader-ship development guidebook – part of itslong-running series of educational guide-books and tools for the workplace.

The recently published“Accountability: Taking Ownership ofYour Responsibility” is the newest inthe Center’s series of Ideas Into ActionGuidebooks, which offer practicingmanagers information on topics includ-ing coaching, active listening and man-aging conflict. CCL published its firstIdeas Into Action guidebook in 1998,and the series has been distributedglobally.

Henry Browning, a senior facultymember at CCL and the lead author, saidthe newest edition can help practicingmanagers “see how to turn the biggestobstacle to accountability — fear in theworkplace — into trust.”

“Trust is built slowly, and when it islost, it takes a long time to rebuild,”Browning said. “The best advice is tobuild it consistently over time. As wenote in the guidebook, when there isfear, people tend to hide, hold back anddo only what is expected.”

The accountability guidebook clearlyand concisely explores why employees

often don’t take ownership of their decisions, play the blame game or arecrippled by fear of punishment. It offersways for organizations to develop a cul-ture of accountability — a willingness toface the consequences that come withsuccess or failure — that begins with topmanagement and spreads to all levels ofmanagers and employees. The guide-book, based on five years of study withmajor companies around the world, alsofeatures an accountability scorecard thatcan help managers figure out the prob-lems in their organizations.

Browning and his co-authors outlinefive major strategies for creating an envi-ronment that encourages accountability:

• Offer support to employees fromsenior leadership, direct supervisors andtheir work teams. Create an environmentthat tolerates mistakes and individualdifferences.

• Give employees freedom to accom-plish a goal or task, promoting ownershipin the process or results.

Provide access to all information need-ed to make decisions.

• Offer some control over resources. • Be clear about to whom an employ-

ee is accountable and for what outcomes. Ultimately, according to the guide-

book, “A culture of accountability is onethat provides a free flow of information,works to secure viable resources, keepsfear to a minimum, rewards risk-takingand treats mistakes as learning opportu-nities and not career-ending events.”

The Center for Creative Leadership isa global provider of executive educationthat accelerates strategy and businessresults by unlocking the leadershippotential of individuals and organiza-tions. Founded in 1970 as a nonprofiteducational institution focused exclu-sively on leadership education andresearch, CCL helps clients worldwidecultivate creative leadership — thecapacity to achieve more than imaginedby thinking and acting beyond bound-aries — through an array of programs,products and other services. CCL isheadquartered in Greensboro, N.C., withcampuses in Colorado Springs, SanDiego, Brussels, Moscow, Singapore,Pune, India and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Its work is supported by 500 facultymembers and staff.

A culture of

accountability is

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a free flow of

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