MASTER OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
As an MBA student, you will study the essential areas of business, learning the most advanced theories and skills required in today’s hyper-competitive environment. The 36 credit hour curriculum includes nine (9) core courses covering the functional areas of business — accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing — along with ethics, leadership, organizational behavior, legal issues, global business, and strategy.
You then choose one of the following concentrations to complete your MBA degree:
100% Online
36 Credit hour curriculum
9 core courses
Over 10 custom degree plans
Flexible scheduling
PROGRAM DESIGN & CURRICULUM
All MVNU graduate business programs share a “core” of nine (9) courses that are supplemented by the courses included in the student’s chosen concentration. Students must successfully complete MANG6113 (Ethical Leadership) before continuing into the remainder of the core graduate business courses. MANG6043 (Strategic Management) must be the final course completed in the program core.
Students complete their graduate business degree fully online. Courses are six weeks long and are taken one at a time (or two at a time in our Fast Track option), giving the student the flexibility needed to complete this degree in the midst of other commitments.
Core Courses Descriptions
MBA Concentrations
Organizational Management (MBA)
Become an agent for change in any organization by developing skills in human resources, operations, and change management.
Ministry Leadership (MBA)
Master leadership roles within churches and parachurch organizations and foster individual and corporate growth.
Marketing (MBA)
Prepare for a career in consulting, entrepreneurship, or general management by blending business and marketing.
Logistics Management (MBA)
Develop skills for managing interfaces between operations and other business functions with an executive-level team.
Human Resource Management (MBA)
Gain the expertise needed to effectively lead a non-profit, governmental, or social service agency.
Finance (MBA)
Gain an understanding of markets, institutions, investments, and financial planning with a master’s in finance.
Business Data Analytics (MBA)
Learn to create and manage Big Data initiatives and create processes that facilitate large-scale analytics solutions.
Accounting (MBA)
Analyzing and interpreting financial data is a sought-after skill as organizations expand across the globe.
Tuition Costs
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANG6113 | Ethical Leadership | 3 | $1,494 |
| ECON6083 | Managerial Economics | 3 | $1,494 |
| MANG6023 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | $1,494 |
| MARK6003 | Marketing Management | 3 | $1,494 |
| MANG6123 | Legal Issues in Management | 3 | $1,494 |
| MANG6093 | Global Business | 3 | $1,494 |
| ACCT6003 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | $1,494 |
| FINC6013 | Corporate Finance | 3 | $1,494 |
| MANG6043 | Strategic Management | 3 | $1,494 |
| Concentration Course 1 | 3 | $1,494 | |
| Concentration Course 2 | 3 | $1,494 | |
| Concentration Course 3 | 3 | $1,494 | |
| TOTAL | 36 | $17,928 |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDITS | TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANG6113 | Ethical Leadership | 3 | $1,494 |
| ECON6083 | Managerial Economics | 3 | $1,494 |
| MANG6023 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | $1,494 |
| MARK6003 | Marketing Management | 3 | $1,494 |
| MANG6123 | Legal Issues in Management | 3 | $1,494 |
| MANG6093 | Global Business | 3 | $1,494 |
| ACCT6003 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | $1,494 |
| FINC6013 | Corporate Finance | 3 | $1,494 |
| MANG6043 | Strategic Management | 3 | $1,494 |
| Concentration Course 1 | 3 | $1,494 | |
| Concentration Course 2 | 3 | $1,494 | |
| Concentration Course 3 | 3 | $1,494 | |
| TOTAL | 36 | $17,928 |
Additional Important Information
- For students enrolled in the MBA-HCA program, this course will be cross-listed as HCAD6073 (Ethical Leadership in Health Care Administration). For students enrolled in the MBA with a Ministry Leadership concentration, this course will be cross-listed as PGRW6023 (Ethical Leadership/Ethical Issues in Ministry).
- For students enrolled in the MBA with a Ministry Leadership concentration, this course will be cross- listed as MANG6023/MINS6043 (Organizational Behavior/Building Ministry Teams).
- For students enrolled in the MBA with a Ministry Leadership concentration, this course will be cross- listed as MARK6003/LEDR6013 (Marketing Management/Church Growth).
- For students enrolled in the MBA-HCA program, this course will be cross-listed as HCAD6043 (Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration).
- For students enrolled in the MBA-HCA program, this course will be cross-listed as HCAD6033 (Health Services Strategy). For students enrolled in the MBA with a Ministry Leadership concentration, this course will be cross-listed as MANG6043/LEDR6033 (Strategic Management/Managing the Church).
Program schedule and costs are subject to change and are provided for students during the enrollment process.
Course-by-course payment is due no later than the first night of each course.
Textbook costs are not included in the total cost of the program.
*A $100 Graduation Fee is charged to all students, regardless of degree type, when the Registrar’s Office receives their Intent to Graduate Form.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Once you have completed and submitted your application materials, the Graduate Business Admissions Committee will determine your acceptance status. Admissions requirements include:
- A completed graduate business admissions application.
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.80 (on a 4.00 scale).
- Submission of official transcripts of all previous college or university undergraduate and graduate coursework completed to date.
- A completed Registration Agreement Form.
Applicants from countries and U.S. territories in which English is not the primary language must also provide recent evidence of proficiency in English by scoring 80 or above on the Internet-based TOEFL with subscores in writing, reading, speaking, and listening of at least 20; or scoring 550 or above on the written TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with subscores in both writing and reading of at least 50. All tests of English proficiency must have been taken in the last 2 years to be considered for acceptance.
Students without an undergraduate major, minor, or substantial course work in business are encouraged to complete BSST6010 Quantitative Concepts from Peregrine Academic Services prior
to ACCT6003 Managerial Accounting.
Students with an undergraduate cumulative GPA below 2.80 may be accepted into a graduation business program on academic probation. An Enrollment Counselor can assist you with the additional application steps required to apply for probational acceptance.
TRANSFER CREDITS
Students with prior graduate coursework may be eligible to transfer up to six (6) semester hours from a regionally accredited college or university. Graduate courses considered for transfer into MVNU must have a final grade of “B” or higher and be a reasonable equivalent to a required course within the student’s intended program. Transfer credit is evaluated on a course-by-course basis and must be approved by the program coordinator for the student’s intended graduate business degree. Prior learning credit cannot be awarded for a graduate business degree.
PROGRAM POLICIES
- Attend and fully participate in each course (will include a variety of weekly readings and assignments, as well as a required number of weekly discussion forum postings).
- Students enrolled in courses must have access to a laptop that meets current program and software requirements
(required for weekly classroom participation). Students are expected to have basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office (or programs similar). (As an MVNU student, you will have access to Microsoft Office 365.) - Successfully complete the “Preventing Sexual Harassment” online training session (required of all MVNU faculty, staff, and students) and abide by the university’s policies in this area.
- Students desiring to earn the MBA or MSM as a second graduate degree at MVNU requires the completion of no less than seven (7) graduate business courses that are unique from the courses taken for the first graduate business degree. A combined minimum of fifty-seven (57) credit hours are required in order to obtain both degrees.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate students must meet the degree requirements as stated in the catalog under which they first enrolled. Students must earn their degree within a maximum of six (6) years from the first date of enrollment at the University. Students who withdraw from the University for more than six (6) months must meet the graduation requirements as stated in the catalog under which they resume enrollment. Students changing majors or programs must meet requirements as stated in the catalog that is current at the time they make such changes. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation. A student who receives a grade of less than a C- will be required to repeat that course until a grade of C- or better is earned.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The MBA, MBA-HCA, and MSM programs have each been designed with both affordability ($498/credit hour) and student convenience in mind. Payment is made on a course-by-course basis and our financial aid advisors will work with you on a variety of financial aid options, including employer tuition reimbursement.
Although financing your college education can seem overwhelming, you may be able to reduce your cost if you are proactive and fully explore your financial aid opportunities. You can pay for your degree in many different ways, so taking the time to apply for financial assistance from as many sources as possible is worth the effort.
In addition to completing your online application for admission, you should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov.
MVNU’s school code is 007085. Filling out the FAFSA is an important step in the financial aid process and is required for any financial aid to be awarded
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