Pepperdine International Programs

Name

Pepperdine International Programs

Legal name

Pepperdine University

Website

https://seaver.pepperdine.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI), Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF), Academic Program Housing (Study Abroad, Language Schools, Field Schools) (THAMAGAE)

Keywords

• Study abroad programs
• Liberal arts education
• Undergraduate research programs
• International education
• Music conservatory programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Malibu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated through undergraduate and graduate tuition, fees, and related educational services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pepperdine International Programs delivers study abroad and overseas academic experiences for Seaver College students, including an in-house Heidelberg, Germany campus offering summer music programs and research opportunities, plus partnership-based programs in Florence, Italy and other international locations. The unit operates within Pepperdine University's Seaver College of Liberal Arts, a Christian liberal arts institution providing undergraduate and graduate education across 45 majors, 51 minors, and 8 academic divisions. Specialized programs include the Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biology (SURB), the Flora Thornton Opera Program, and the Classical Guitar Program with Christopher Parkening.

Product overview

Pepperdine University's Seaver College offers a portfolio of academic programs primarily structured as a liberal arts institution with specialized programs. Core offerings include International Programs for study abroad (Heidelberg, Florence), the Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biology (SURB), and the Flora Thornton Opera Program. The institution provides music programs including classical guitar with Christopher Parkening and the Heidelberg Summer Music Program abroad. Additional academic products include majors/minors in Art History, English, Asian Studies, and Songwriting. These programs operate within 8 academic divisions and are supplemented by facilities including Smothers Theatre, Raitt Recital Hall, and the Frederick R. Weisman Museum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SURB (Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biology): Summer research program for undergraduates in biology, running 10 weeks from May through July, supporting students in scientific research projects
• Flora L. Thornton Opera Program
• Heidelberg Summer Music Program
• Classical Guitar Program with Christopher Parkening
• Monzón Lab

Products and services

• International Programs Study abroad and overseas academic programs offering Seaver College students opportunities to study at international locations including Heidelberg, Germany, and Florence, Italy through partnerships with institutions such as Studio Art Centers International (SACI). Designed for undergraduate students seeking global academic and cultural immersion.
• Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biology (SURB) A 10-week summer research program funded by the National Science Foundation that supports undergraduate students in biology research projects. Each admitted SURB applicant receives a stipend, on-campus housing, research credit, travel funding, and a budget for research supplies. For undergraduate students developing scientific research skills.
• Flora Thornton Opera Program Undergraduate vocal program featuring annual fully-staged opera productions, a biennial summer intensive in Heidelberg, Germany, and master classes with industry professionals. For undergraduate vocal students pursuing opera performance.
• Classical Guitar Program with Christopher Parkening Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with emphasis in classical guitar under the direction of guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). For undergraduate students pursuing classical guitar performance.
• Heidelberg Summer Music Program Eight-week summer study abroad program in Heidelberg, Germany providing intensive training for singers and instrumentalists, including chamber music, acting techniques, German courses, and performances in European venues. For undergraduate music students seeking international study abroad experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% of International Studies graduates employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Studio Art Centers International (SACI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Florence, Italy study abroad program for fine arts students. Students can complete fine arts requirements and obtain valuable experience for art and art history programs while studying in Italy.
• British MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt history students have interned at the British Museum in London, UK
• Christie's Auction HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt history majors have interned at Christie's in Beverly Hills, CA
• J. Paul Getty MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership includes Getty Center and Getty Villa for art history internships and museum work experience for students
• Los Angeles County Museum of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLACMA provides internship opportunities for art history majors in the greater Los Angeles area
• Local Musical Organizations in Austria (Carinthia Province)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2009, Heidelberg music students participate in concerts with local Austrian musicians. Pepperdine students and Austrian musicians combine to celebrate historical hospitality traditions.
• Mahonia Na Dari (MND)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFulbright scholar partnership for coral reef research in Papua New Guinea using drone photography to map and monitor coral reef ecosystems
• Guggenheim MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt history students have interned at the Guggenheim in New York
• Wildscape Restoration IncorporatedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni employer for biology/ecology graduates working on natural habitat restoration

Scale indicators8 records

Broad incumbents

• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): CIEE is the largest US third-party study abroad provider, offering programs across many disciplines and countries. A broad incumbent competitor to in-house university programs like Pepperdine's, particularly for non-flagship institutions outsourcing study abroad administration.
• IES Abroad: IES Abroad operates study abroad centers in 19+ cities and partners with US universities. Comparable as a specialist third-party provider competing with university-run programs like Pepperdine's for student placements and curriculum design.

Emerging players

• ISA (International Studies Abroad): ISA offers study abroad programs worldwide with a focus on smaller US university partners. Comparable as a third-party provider offering semester and short-term programs that compete with Pepperdine's own international offerings.
• API (Academic Programs International): API runs study abroad programs in Europe, Latin America, and Asia with strong university partnerships. Comparable as a third-party provider offering faculty-led, multi-discipline programs similar to those Pepperdine runs internally.

Regional players

• DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia: DIS provides study abroad programs in Copenhagen and Stockholm with strong US university partnerships. Comparable as a regional academic institution delivering credit-bearing programs that compete for the same US undergraduate study abroad dollars.

Direct peers

• SACIAH (SACI Florence): SACI is the direct study abroad partner of Pepperdine for the Florence fine arts program. It is a third-party academic institution in Florence that delivers Pepperdine credit-bearing study abroad experiences.
• USC Study Abroad: USC Study Abroad administers semester, summer, and short-term programs worldwide. Comparable to Pepperdine International Programs as another Southern California private university's study abroad function.
• Stanford Bing Overseas Studies Program: Stanford's BOSP runs owned and partner study abroad sites in Florence, Paris, Berlin, and beyond. Directly comparable as a high-prestige US university's branded study abroad program with European academic centers.
• Boston University Study Abroad: BU Study Abroad operates BU-owned programs in London, Paris, Geneva, and other cities, similar to Pepperdine's Heidelberg campus model. Both universities emphasize faculty-led, credit-bearing international programs.
• NYU Study Abroad: NYU's study abroad division is among the largest and most globally distributed in the US, with academic centers on multiple continents. Comparable to Pepperdine International Programs as an in-house university study abroad office offering multi-country, multi-discipline programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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