Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human and Social Services Leadership
Human and Social Services Leadership is one of nine MBA concentrations offered by MVNU.
The Human and Social Services Leadership MBA concentration is ideal for students who seek a leadership role in a nonprofit, governmental, or social service program. Students gain the skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead a human or social services agency. The program places emphasis on interdisciplinary concepts including secondary trauma; program planning, development, and evaluation; information systems and security; fiscal management and evaluation, including grant writing; and organizational development to social service organizations.
This MBA concentration provides students with practitioner and leadership skills in non-therapeutic, direct services to drive social change. Position yourself for success in human services with an MBA in Human and Social Services Leadership.
Human and Social Services Leadership MBA Highlights
A social-services-oriented MBA, especially one from an intentionally Christian university, will help you drive positive change. Our accelerated online program can be completed anytime, anywhere.
Tuition & Cost
$498 per credit hour
Program Length
19 months*
Total Credit Hours
36
* Most students complete our programs within 19 months. However, we offer a Fast-Track MBA option that allows highly motivated students to earn their degrees in just 11 to 15 months. By taking two courses at once, you can earn your MBA quicker and dive into meaningful careers sooner.
Concentration Courses
Courses you might take
BBA 101
Grant writing, Management and Reporting
This course explores the grant application process, the basics of proposal writing, grant implementation and reporting strategies. Students will learn the process of how to research funding sources, understand requests for proposals (RFP), how to develop a logic model, write a grant proposal, needs statement, budget, and program description.
BBA 201
Evidence Based Practice and Program Evaluation
Learn how to select the best EBP's available using published research, evidence based databases and registries. Evaluate the implementation of interventions on an individual client level to ensure that the treatments and services have the most effective outcomes. Four basic types of program evaluation (impact evaluation, performance evaluations, process evaluation, and cost evaluations) will be covered throughout this course.
BBA 301
Advanced Topics in Human and Social Services Leadership
The course examines the management of a multi-generational and diverse workforce, effective communication skills in an interdisciplinary team, employee corrective actions and performance appraisals, secondary trauma support as a retention tool, benefits of emotional intelligence training in self-regulation and reflection, and the principles and methodology of managing information security.
Curriculum stats/highlights
Additional Courses
MBA
- Ethical Leadership
- Managerial Economics
- Marketing Management
- Legal Issues in Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Global Business
- Managerial Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Strategic Management
- Total MBA Core Hours
- + MBA Concentration*
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Total MBA Hours
Credit Hours
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 27
- 9
- 36
How much will it all cost?
Tuition
$17,928
Credit Hours
36
Financial Aid
Apply for scholarships, loans, grants, and tuition reimbursement.
Get the Facts
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20%
lower tuition than comparable MBA programs
100%
Online Program
+13%
Job Growth
Careers
The growing demand for individual and family social services means a greater need for highly skilled human and social service leaders. An MBA with a concentration in Human and Social Services Leadership prepares passionate students for leadership roles in nonprofit, governmental, or social service programs.
- Human Services Administrator
- Agency Coordinator
- Family Services Specialist
- Social and Community Service Manager
- Community and Social Services Specialist
We can help you explore majors, discover internships, and plan your future as a professional. Our advisors welcome students at all levels and offer personalized guidance tailored to individual needs. From resume and interview preparation to networking advice, MVNU advisors provide a host of resources that can help you achieve a rewarding career after graduation.
Online education puts personal and professional goals within reach, and online learners find the flexibility needed to complete or continue their education with financial aid support to make degrees more affordable. Learn how online degree programs can take your career to the next level with The Ultimate Online College Guide.
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