MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
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ONLINE MBA PROGRAM
Prepare for Christian service and leadership in the global marketplace
ACU’s 24 month online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) — only 5% of business schools hold this accreditation as it is the highest accreditation body for schools of business. Students will take courses in leadership, innovation and data-informed decision-making.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
ACU’s fully online Master of Business Administration program combines courses in leadership, organizational innovation, data-informed decision-making, faith and ethics to equip you to think critically, globally and missionally. The payoff of an MBA begins well before graduation. As you take your classes, you can implement what you’ve learned immediately into your work. Obtaining your MBA will set you apart in the job market, and we offer six different concentrations so you can customize your degree to your career goals.
EXAMPLE COURSEWORK
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- Foundations of Analytics
- Operations and Information Technology Management
- Business Law and Ethics
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
While enrolled in the Business Analytics concentration of the Master of Business Administration program, you will also earn a graduate-level Certificate in Business Analytics. Earn this valuable credential as you progress through your degree at no additional cost.
CONCENTRATIONS
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Go beyond numbers. The Business Analytics concentration highlights data analysis and visualization as tools for problem-solving and decision-making. In the process, you’ll explore and learn how to apply descriptive, predictive and prescriptive models in a variety of contexts and how to communicate your findings to different audiences.
GENERAL
Transform into a multifaceted leader by deepening your knowledge of management principles. Ideal for exploring a range of concepts and tailoring your degree to your current field, this concentration focuses on forward-looking leadership principles and decision-making skills, with the opportunity to learn from top faculty and business peers in each course of study.
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Prepare to make a difference and get ahead in a growing, complex industry. Through the Healthcare Administration concentration, you’ll gain the specialized knowledge and academic qualifications to lead in this fast-paced, demanding environment. In conjunction with core courses, you will connect strategic business knowledge with policies, regulations and patient needs to make an impact as a leader in the healthcare industry.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Even if rooted locally, businesses take an increasingly international approach, stretching across supply chains and customers served. The International Business concentration explores the evolving global business environment, including multinational management, logistics and business practices, to develop and enhance leadership skills for administrative roles in the U.S. and abroad.
MARKETING
Gain the knowledge and skills to create more effective marketing plans. Through the Marketing concentration, you’ll delve into consumer-based buying motivations, research exploration of new trends and integrating communication methods. Additionally, you’ll understand how to use technology and analytics to quantify campaign results and orchestrate brand initiatives.
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP
Focused on leaders interested in working in the nonprofit sector, this concentration guides you to develop skills in adaptive leadership, administration, funding-raising techniques, grant-writing fundamentals, program evaluation, and financial reporting. You will also engage in data-informed decision-making to expand your mission-centered passion to serve and lead nonprofits within your communities.
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Supply chains are increasingly complex and global. This concentration exposes you to integral, universally in-demand organizational operations to improve efficiency within your business and along the supply chain. In the process, you’ll learn about project management, operations strategies, lean Six Sigma, inventory management, and the essential importance of supply chain processes.
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A Christ-centered education that comes to you.
At ACU, our nationally recognized online degree programs are designed for busy working adults just like you. Our programs are intentionally structured to allow you to balance work, life and other commitments. As a student of ACU Online, you are part of a vibrant, virtual, Christ-centered community.
ACCREDITATIONS
ACU’s College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), the highest accreditation body for schools of business.
- Of the more than 2,000 institutions in the world offering business degrees, only 5% have earned AACSB accreditation.
- ACU's College of Business is one of two business programs affiliated with the Churches of Christ that is AACSB accredited.
- ACU’s College of Business is one of seven programs among more than 100 institutions in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) that has achieved this level of academic distinction.
- Of the 40+ private schools of business in the state of Texas, ACU is one of only nine achieving this accreditation.
HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS
Zaviar's Journey
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission, students must:
- Complete the online program application accompanied by a
non-refundable processing fee. - Have at least 2 years of demonstrated full-time responsibility in professional or entrepreneurial positions, OR a satisfactory GMAT score (50th percentile or better). Acceptable (equivalent) GRE score (50th percentile or better) may be substituted for the GMAT with the approval of the Program Director.
- Submit official transcripts showing earned bachelor's from a regionally accredited college or university or the equivalent.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, probationary status may be granted to applicants with a 2.5 – 2.9 GPA and 2+ years of work experience.
- Submit a current resume and letter of intent; letters of recommendation may be requested by the Program Director.
- Have completed course prerequisites which include basic accounting, economics, and statistics. ACU offers short courses to help any student who does not meet these requirements.
NOTE: Program Director may waive GMAT or professional work requirements for ACU students who have above a 3.0 GPA.
