Master of Business Administration
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed to equip students to lead in today's complex, global, and technology-driven economy. The MBA curriculum goes beyond conventional management, integrating rigorous business intelligence with a Christian worldview. Students are prepared to make data-driven decisions, effectively manage diverse teams, and balance financial success with long-term value creation, all guided by an ethical compass grounded in biblical principles.
This program is ideal for individuals seeking to launch a new venture, pivot their career, or advance into executive roles. Graduates gain advanced management capabilities, change leadership expertise, and analytical skills necessary to solve complex problems in diverse, global environments.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for the Master of Business Administration Degree
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration degree program will be able to:
- PLO 1: Apply management theory and principles in culturally diverse organizational and global business scenarios.
- PLO 2: Critically analyze quantitative data to propose business strategies.
- PLO 3: Effectively communicate business concepts through oral and written forms utilizing 21st century communication skills and tools.
- PLO 4: Demonstrate competencies required to effectively manage the functional areas of global business operations.
- PLO 5: Apply a Christian worldview to decision-making processes and outcomes.
Requirements for the MBA
This program features 12 courses at three credits each to total 36 credits. The graduate student typically takes one course at a time completing two courses each semester. In order to earn the MBA degree students must complete the following required courses while achieving a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in their major courses.
| Requirement | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 510 | Accounting Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| BUSN 500 | Principles of Business Administration | 3 |
| BUSN 520 | Financial Management and Decision Making | 3 |
| BUSN 540 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUSN 550 | Business Analytics for Decision Making | 3 |
| BUSN 580 | Strategic Marketing and E-Commerce | 3 |
| BUSN 600 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUSN 690 | Graduate Business Administration Capstone | 3 |
| ECON 530 | Managerial Economics in a Global Economy | 3 |
| ISYS 560 | Technology and Innovation | 3 |
| ORGS 570 | Leading Organizational Change | 3 |
| SCHM 590 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |