MBA

Graduate Programs

Earn your MBA in 18 months with a concentration in one of three areas: Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, or Human Resource Management.

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Fast Facts

Meets on-site & online

30 credit hours

Complete in 18 months

Accelerate Your Career

With an MBA from MNU, you’ll work through pressing theories, issues, and problems in business today. Our carousel model—in both our on-site and online classrooms—allows you to enter the program on your own schedule.

Our program is relevant and convenient, focusing on marketing, economics, organizational development, strategic management, corporate and personal ethics, and finance. Our respected faculty brings relevant experience into the classrooms to teach students at the highest levels of business and industry knowledge.

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration program at MidAmerica Nazarene University is a year and a half, 30 credit-hour program designed to enhance the technical and relational skills, innovative instincts, and ethical sensibilities of working adults to enable them to serve their organizations and communities more effectively as servant leaders. The MBA program emphasizes core business tools, skills, and concepts in the following objectives:

Application
Innovation
Ethical Leadership

The program now consists of a 21-hour core plus the student’s choice of one of three 9-hour concentrations: Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, or Human Resources Management.

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Cost & Value

A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree. Apply now or connect with admissions to learn more: pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800

Credit Hours:

30 total

Tuition:

Varies by program See Program Costs for more information.

Payment Options

Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.

Financial Aid Available

The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.

Application Process

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*Some exceptions made on case by case basis

Please note: A laptop computer is needed in class to access web applications and course materials. Full acceptance will be determined once all enrollment requirements are met, an application has been submitted, and all official transcripts have been submitted and reviewed. International applicants attending on an F1 Student Visa will need to provide additional documents.

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Prospective students will need to provide:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Official transcripts of all post-secondary course work.

Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above in last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.

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Outcomes & Accreditation Reports

ACBSP Accreditation Overview

ACBSP’s accreditation process follows the Baldrige model. The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.

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Find the business degree that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.

Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science cooperative program:

3+2 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 2 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU and a bachelor’s degree from MNU, or
3+3 Option: Students spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to WashU for 3 years to earn an undergraduate engineering degree from WashU, a bachelor’s degree from MNU, plus a master’s in engineering from WashU.
Combines the best of MNU with the strength of a top engineering school
Students participating in the 3+3 options receive a 50-60% tuition discount at WashU
GRE is not required for admission

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better in science and mathematics courses
Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at WashU students must:

Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours of transferable college credit
Complete the following courses:
- Chemistry: one semester of general chemistry with lab
- Computer Programming: One course or certified proficiency in a high-level language
- English Composition: One course or certified proficiency
- Humanities and Social Sciences: At least 15 hours (see WashU website for specific prerequisites)
- Mathematics: See WashU website for specific prerequisites
- Physics: One year calculus-based physics with lab
See WashU website for department-specific prerequisites

To learn more about program offerings at MNU and degree specific prerequisites, visit engineering.wustl.edu/dualdegree

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Craig Masters at cmasters@mnu.edu

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program:

Preference points on application into a highly competitive program.
Mission alignment between Southwest Baptist University and MNU.

To qualify for the MNU & Southwest Baptist University Cooperative Program students must:

Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
Complete the GRE
Complete the PT application through PTCAS
Provide documentation of 40 hours observation in physical therapy.
Complete selected prerequisite courses with a minimum of “C” and a 3.25 prerequisite GPA.

Your adviser will work with you to ensure that you take the required prerequisite courses to qualify for this program.

For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@mnu.edu