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Accelerated Associate's Degree in Business

Professional Degree Completion Programs

Earn an Accelerated Associates of Arts degree with an emphasis in business or liberal arts at Midamerica Nazarene University.
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Fast Facts

Meets on-site & online
60 credit hours
Complete in 18-20 months
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Accelerate Your Career

Whether your end goal is an associate’s degree or to ultimately earn a bachelor’s degree, we can help you get there with convenient evening, online, and weekend seminar-style courses. Schedule classes at your own pace and convenience. Begin your journey now in Olathe or online with an emphasis in Business or Liberal Arts to further your career or personal goals.

Program Overview

Our business emphasis degree can be earned completely online. This online format offers a set curriculum that is already planned just for you. Simply follow the planned courses and you’ll be on your way to earning a business-based associate’s degree. Even better? The business emphasis prepares you to take the next step in continuing a business-focused bachelor’s degree program.

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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:

60

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.

Military/Veteran Financial Aid

MNU appreciates the service and protection that the Military provides for us all. We offer a Military Financial Aid Program that can help active military, veterans and their spouses reposition themselves in the working world.

Application Process

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Now accepting applications for the current term.

*Some exceptions made on case by case basis

* Waived for those with 24+ hours of transferable college credit. For those with less than 24+ hours of credit, high school transcripts (or GET results) will be required as part of the admission process.

** If students have 24+ hours of transferrable college credit, no ACT or assessment exams are required. If students have less than 24 hours of transferrable college credit and no ACT, then the ACCUPLACER exam will be required as part of the admission process.

Prospective students will need to provide:

HS Diploma OR GED*
Complete an online application
Complete an information meeting (on-campus or over the phone)
Build a plan of study with an advisor

Additional Information

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.

Navigate Your Business Career

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 & Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences partnership program:

  • Students spend 3 years at MNU and 4 years at KCU
  • Requirement for Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is waived
  • Students graduate with a degree from both institutions (B.S. from MNU and D.O. from KCU)
  • The Program is available at both Kansas City and Joplin campuses

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
  • Have a minimum ACT score of 28
  • Participate in community service
  • Have a dedication to the field of osteopathic medicine
  • Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at KCU students must:

  • Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
  • Complete a minimum of 99 hours of course work at MNU
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25
  • Maintain a science coursework GPA of 3.5
  • Participate in KCU-Com’s weeklong Summer Learning Enhancement Program
  • Complete the following course with a grade of “C” or higher at MNU:
    • Biological Sciences 12 hours
    • Chemistry 13 hours
    • Biochemistry 3 hours
    • Physics 8 hours
    • English Composition 6 hours

 

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Rion Taylor at rgtaylor@mnu.ed