Master of Business Administration

• 36 credit hours
• Attend class one night a week
• All classes taught from a Christian worldview
• Small class sizes so you know your professors and classmates
• Competitive tuition rates

• Accounting and Finance
• Business Information Systems
• Health Services Management
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Operations and Project Management
• Sales & Marketing
• Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability Management
• Technical Communication Supervisor
• Executive Leadership
• Business Development Manager

Objectives of the Master of Business Administration Program

The Master of Business Administration program seeks to develop persons who can function successfully in upper middle management and top management positions. The emphasis is on strategic management concepts and principles. The M.B.A. program makes use of recent research findings, uses complex computer models, stresses the importance of human relations skills, and integrates strategic management processes through a Christian worldview.

The following educational objectives are those of the M.B.A. program:

• To provide a program which equips graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for obtaining employment in managerial positions and for advancing their careers.
• To serve the business community by offering evening classes for executives who wish to enhance their management skills.
• To provide a graduate education program which emphasizes a strong foundation in Christian ethics and worldview.
• To assist managers and future managers in improving speaking, negotiating, and human relations skills.
• To emphasize the use of technology in management by providing a computer-enhanced program.
• To prepare students at the graduate level for integrating the major functional areas of business into the making of business policy.
• To provide an opportunity for executives and future executives to apply theory to real-life business and industry situations.
• To help managers develop a global perspective by providing a study of foreign political, technical, and economic structures in relation to business practices.

Admission Information

Up to 6 hours of accredited graduate work may be transferred if a B or better has been earned in each course. A 2.8 cumulative GPA or a 2.8 GPA in the last 60 hours from undergraduate work is required for admission or 9 hours of graduate work with a B in each course. REQUIRED: Completion (with grade of a "C" or better) of College algebra or higher mathematics course.
Students applying to the Master of Business Administration degree program must also submit the following:

• Two completed recommendation forms (one being from a current or former supervisor), if requested.

Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements, but show the potential for success in the M.B.A. program, may be admitted on a conditional basis. The student should submit an essay and 2 letters of recommendation for review by the program committee. Students admitted on a conditional basis to the M.B.A. program must earn a 3.00 grade point average in the first six semester hours of graduate work to continue in the program. 

The Master of Business Administration with Finance Concentration is designed for students who would like an MBA but are also interested in the field of Finance. Finance teaches the techniques that managers use to make and evaluate all types of organizational decisions. In addition to careers in corporate finance, investments, and banking, this concentration allows students to prepare for a wide range of organizational activities.

Additional Admission Information for MPA with Finance Concentration

• Must have completed MBA612 and MBA643 with at least a ‘B’ grade. Students seeking to complete the concentration as a graduate certificate must also take MBA612 or MBA643.

MBA with Finance Concentration

Finance Concentration (online only):

The Master of Business Administration with Health Administration concentration is designed for students who would like an MBA but are interested in the field of Health Administration. The program allows students to examine, through the guidance of experienced faculty, the field of Health Administration. The courses provide a focused study of issues within the complex world of healthcare. Students who desire to pursue a MBA may already know the field they intend to work in, and will benefit from the opportunity to add a concentration to the core MBA. Note, these concentrations are only available online.

MBA with Health Administration Concentration - Total Hours 42

Concentration courses include the following (online only):

The Master of Business Administration with Human Resources concentration allows students to look into and experience the field of Human Resources. The courses will have a heavy focus on the study and application of human resource principles. Students will explore areas of study that include employee relations, compensation and benefits, and look at current issues in the field. Students who desire to pursue a MBA may already know the field they intend to work in, and will benefit from the opportunity to add a concentration to the core MBA. Note, these concentrations are only available online.

MBA with Human Resources Concentration - Total Hours 42

The Master of Business Administration with Leadership concentration allows students to look in-depth at leadership topics through the guidance of experienced faculty who will assist them in handling leadership situations. The courses provide a focused study of situations that arise while leading others. Students who desire to pursue a MBA may already know the field they intend to work in, and will benefit from the opportunity to add a concentration to the core MBA. Note, these concentrations are only available online.

MBA with Leadership Concentration - Total Hours 42

The core courses in an MBA with a Public Administration concentration focus on the skills needed in the corporate world – finance, economics, marketing, and accounting. Students also immerse themselves in topics such as business research and operations management. The public administration component of the degree usually involves broad-brush topics such as government budgeting, ethics, public law, and public policy.

While an MBA in Public Administration prepares graduates for potential upper-level positions in government, graduate degree holders also draw demand among private-sector businesses that either work closely with agencies, or are in heavily regulated industries. An MBA in Public Administration can also offer graduates greater flexibility to work in either the public or private sector - a good choice for students who haven’t settled into a definite career track.

Additional Admission Information for MPA with Public Administration Concentration

• Must have completed MBA612 and MBA643 with at least a ‘B’ grade. Students seeking to complete the concentration as a graduate certificate must also take MBA612 or MBA643.
• A 3.0 GPA in the Public Administration concentration courses must be maintained to graduate.

MBA with Public Administration Concentration 

Public Administration Concentration (pick 3 of 5 – online only):

The Master of Business Administration with Sports Administration concentration is designed for students who would like an MBA but are interested in the field of Sports Administration. Experienced and knowledgeable faculty will assist students throughout the Sports Administration courses. The courses provide a focused study of issues and topics related to the management of sports programs. Students who desire to pursue a MBA may already know the field they intend to work in, and will benefit from the opportunity to add a concentration to the core MBA. Note, these concentrations are only available online.

MBA with Sports Administration Concentration - Total Hours 42

Sports Administration Concentration (online only)

Accreditation

Belhaven’s business school is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. Why is this important?

Knowing the School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education tells you that Belhaven University voluntarily holds itself to a set of quality standards and is willing to allow outside business experts come to campus and verify Belhaven is doing what we say we are doing. Belhaven’s commitment to the accreditation process benefits you because it ensures you will be provided a quality education. Additionally, it may assist you in meeting eligibility requirements for state and federal financial aid and in pursuit of graduate education.

These rates are for August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023.

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