Answer Your Calling With an Online MBA & Master of Ministry Dual Degree in Cleveland
MVNU College of Adult and Professional Studies is excited to offer an online MBA & Master of Ministry dual degree program for working adults in Cleveland and beyond. This program can be completed fully online in as little as 24 months and allows you to grow academically and spiritually without having to step away from your current responsibilities.
Students gain a strong foundation in business administration and strategic leadership while continuing their ministerial studies. This combination of disciplines allows you to apply what you learn directly in your church, nonprofit, or professional organization, making an immediate impact in both ministry and the workplace.
This program is perfect for clergy, parachurch leaders, nonprofit staff, and business professionals in Cleveland who feel called to serve with excellence in positions of administrative or pastoral responsibility. Rooted in MVNU’s Wesleyan and American Holiness traditions, the curriculum combines rigorous academics with a faith-based perspective.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved by the Ohio Board of Regents, MVNU ensures your degree is recognized for its quality and integrity. Plus, a scholarship is available to all MBA/M.Min students to help make this advanced education more affordable.
Why Choose MVNU for Your Online MBA Ministry Dual Degree in Cleveland
At MVNU, you matter. The dual degree is for Cleveland students who have demanding schedules and deep commitments to their families, work, and community. With 100% online courses, you can study when and where it’s best for you without having to pause your career or step away from ministry.
What sets MVNU apart is the personal connection it fosters. Small class sizes, caring faculty, and dedicated advisors create an environment where you are known by name and supported throughout your journey. You will never feel like just another student in the system. Instead, you become part of a close-knit, faith-based community that understands the realities of serving while studying.
The program offers more than just academic content. It offers encouragement, mentorship, and accountability to help you grow both spiritually and professionally. From your first class to graduation day, you’ll be surrounded by faculty and peers who want to see you succeed.
MBA/M.Min. Dual Program Highlights
Tuition & Cost
$498 per credit hour
Program Length
24 months
Total Credit Hours
48
Curriculum
The Doctrine of Holiness
A Wesleyan theological examination of the doctrine of holiness. Attention is given to the doctrine as it has been understood historically within the American Holiness and Wesleyan traditions respectively. The course addresses topics in the doctrine of holiness with application to preaching and teaching within the local church.
Managerial Economics
A study of the concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics theory and policy including the concepts of demand and supply theory, resource and product markets, fiscal and monetary policy, and price theory and maximization.
Church Growth
A study of the practice, policy and methods of church growth in local and worldwide settings. Special emphasis is given to sociological, anthropological, and ethnic factors.
Curriculum stats/highlights
Courses
| Master Of Ministry Courses | Credit Hours |
| The Church in the 21st Century | 3 |
| Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| The Pastor as a Person | 3 |
| Approaches to Preaching | 3 |
| Theological Issues | 3 |
| The Doctrine of Holiness | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Master Of Business Administration Courses | Credit Hours |
| Legal Issues | 3 |
| Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Global Business | 3 |
| Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Change Management | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Cross-Listed Courses | Credit Hours |
| Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior/Building Ministry Teams | 3 |
| Marketing Management/Church Growth | 3 |
| Strategic Management/Managing the Church | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Total | 48 |
How much will it all cost?
Tuition
$18,904*
Credit Hours
48
Financial Aid
Apply for scholarships, loans, grants, and tuition reimbursement.
*All MBA/M.Min. students are eligible for a $5,000 ($500 per class for 10 courses) scholarship, which is the cause of the discrepancy between the cost per credit and total tuition. The total cost here reflects the cost with the $5,000 scholarship applied. The dual degree program schedule and costs are subject to change, and textbook costs are not included in the total cost of the program.
What Makes The Online MBA/Master of Ministry for Cleveland Professionals Unique
Many graduate programs force you to choose between advancing in business and deepening your ministry preparation. MVNU’s MBA & Master of Ministry dual degree gives Cleveland students the opportunity to do both in one fully online program.
The program combines advanced business education with theological and pastoral study. You will learn the language of financial management, organizational leadership, and strategic planning while also engaging with spiritual formation and ministerial skills that shape effective leaders. The result is a curriculum that prepares you to lead with confidence in boardrooms, congregations, and community organizations. Upon completion, graduates earn two fully accredited degrees: a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Ministry (M.Min), equipping them to bridge faith and leadership in every area of life.
Faith and business are at the heart of the program. MVNU’s dual degree emphasizes ethical leadership and integrity alongside practical skills.
For Cleveland professionals who want to make a difference in ministry and in the marketplace, the MBA/Master of Ministry dual degree is the pathway that is as purposeful as it is practical.
Get the Facts
20%
Lower tuition than comparable MBA programs
100%
Online Program
Local Career Relevance in Cleveland
Cleveland offers a rich environment for ministry and leadership. With MVNU’s MBA & Master of Ministry dual degree, you can apply your learning directly in organizations that shape the city, such as:
- Healthcare leaders like the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals
- Nonprofits such as United Way of Greater Cleveland and The Salvation Army Cleveland Area Services
- Faith communities across the city’s diverse churches and parachurch ministries
- Corporate and small business sectors seeking ethical, mission-minded leaders
This online dual degree prepares you to combine business expertise with ministry insight, positioning you to make an immediate and lasting impact across Cleveland’s communities.
Tuition & Scholarship Advantages for Cleveland Online Students of MBA/M.Min MVNU Degree
Affordability is important to us. Every student in the MBA & Master of Ministry dual degree receives a $5,000 scholarship, which is applied as $500 towards each of the 10 ministry courses. This built-in support helps make graduate school affordable without sacrificing quality, so Cleveland professionals can pursue advanced education with confidence.
Steps for Applying to MVNU Online
Are You Ready to Lead with Purpose?
The program is fully online and designed for working adults in Cleveland who want to balance career, ministry, and study grounded in American Holiness and Wesleyan faith.
With upcoming start dates and a faith-based community behind you, there’s never been a better time to apply. Start today with MVNU.
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