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Master Business Management and Leadership with an MBA from Andrews
The Professional MBA at Andrews University equips you to think strategically, manage effectively, and lead with integrity in today’s complex global marketplace. With flexible pathways for both business and non-business majors, options for on-campus or interactive online study, and concentrations in high-demand fields like general Management, healthcare administration, and finance, this MBA is designed to accelerate your career, academic pursuits, and expand your impact.
Introducing the Master of Business Administration
The MBA at Andrews University is designed to prepare you for leadership in today’s fast-moving business world. Whether you’re advancing in your current career or pivoting into new opportunities, this program equips you with advanced skills in finance, marketing, management, and strategy — all built on a foundation of ethical leadership and Christian values.
Students from any academic background can enter the program. Business majors can complete their MBA in as little as three semesters, while non-business graduates can bridge into the program through prerequisite courses, creating a flexible pathway tailored to your experience.
With delivery options that include on-campus study, interactive online learning, and select international sites, the Andrews MBA provides both the credibility of a globally respected degree and the flexibility to fit your life.
Program Highlights
Flexible Completion Paths
Finish in as little as three semesters with a business background, or complete a tailored two-year pathway with prerequisites if you hold a non-business degree.
Online & Global Learning Options
Choose on-campus, interactive online, or international study sites, including Vietnam and the Middle East.
Specialized Concentrations
Focus your MBA with tracks in Healthcare Administration or Accounting/Finance for career-specific expertise.
Accredited & Respected
Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), ensuring academic quality and global recognition.
Leadership with Integrity
Integrates advanced business knowledge with Christian values, preparing you for ethical decision-making in complex environments.
Capstone Experience
Apply your learning in a strategic management course designed to sharpen executive-level thinking and real-world problem-solving.
Dual Degree Option: MBA + MSW
Take your graduate education even further by combining business leadership with social impact. Andrews University offers a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, designed for students who want to bridge the worlds of business strategy and human services.
This unique pathway allows you to:
Explore the Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A 33-credit graduate program with core courses, electives, and customizable concentration options.
Program Highlights
The MBA is built on a 21-credit business core that develops expertise in strategic management, economics, accounting, finance, leadership, and marketing. You’ll also complete a capstone course in Strategic Management designed to integrate your learning through advanced problem-solving and executive-level decision making.
Beyond the core, you’ll shape your degree with 12 credits of electives, which may be used to pursue a general MBA pathway or to specialize in a concentration such as Healthcare Administration or Accounting/Finance.
The MBA is offered both on campus and online in an interactive synchronous format, giving you the flexibility to pursue graduate study wherever you are.
Admissions Requirements
-Bachelor’s Degree
Hold a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. university or an equivalent, recognized institution abroad.
-Prerequisite Coursework
Completion of foundational business courses in accounting, economics, finance, statistics, operations management, and business law. These may be waived with appropriate undergraduate coursework (earned within the last five years with a grade of C or higher).
-Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Required for regular admission unless a waiver is granted. Waiver eligibility includes:
Five years of documented professional work experience, plus minimum grades of B- in statistics and college algebra
A previous Andrews University BBA degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, plus minimum grades of B- in statistics and college algebra
A bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher from a U.S.-accredited institution
-Professional Résumé
Submit a current résumé as a separate document outlining employment history, leadership experience, and professional achievements.
-Official Transcripts
From all post-secondary institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly to Andrews University in sealed envelopes or electronically from the issuing institution.
-English Proficiency (International Students)
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency through an approved test (e.g., TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110, or equivalent).
Program Requirements
General MBA (33 credits):
ACCT 610 - Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
BSAD 515 - Organizational Behavior & Leadership Credits: 3
BSAD 620 - Christian Ethics, Service & Society Credits: 3 (MBA/MSW Dual Degree students replace this course with 1 credit of BSAD 556 and SOWK 515.)
BSAD 689 - Strategic Management Credits: 3 (Capstone Course)
ECON 530 - Managerial Economics Credits: 3
FNCE 675 - Financial Management Credits: 3
MKTG 680 - Strategic Marketing Management Credits: 3
Electives:
Choose 4 courses (numbered 510 and above) from the following acronyms: ACCT, BSAD, ECON, FNCE, INFS, MKTG. (MBA/MSW Dual Degree students must choose either SOWK 630 or SOWK 660.) Students may fulfill elective credits by taking either the Healthcare Administration concentration or the Accounting/Finance concentration.
Healthcare Administration Concentration:
The courses in this concentration may be taken instead of 4 elective courses.) Student pursuing the healthcare concentration need to start in the fall semester by taking BSAD 537.
BSAD 537 - Organization and Management of Healthcare Systems Credits: 3
BSAD 625 - Healthcare Law & Ethics Credits: 3
BSAD 640 - Healthcare Economics & Policy Credits: 3
BSAD 645 - Reimbursement Systems Credits: 3
Accounting/Finance Concentration:
Choose 12 credits from the following courses:
ACCT 515 - Data Analytics for Managers Credits: 3
ACCT 620 - Financial Statement Analysis Credits: 3
BSAD 643 - Quantitative Methods in Business Decisions Credits: 3
FNCE 526 - International Financial Management Credits: 3
FNCE 680 - Investment Management Credits: 3
Where Can Your Masters of Business Administration Degree Take You?
The Master of Business Administration is more than a graduate degree. It is preparation for leadership that creates impact across industries and communities.
Whether your goal is to advance in corporate management, lead in nonprofit or faith-based organizations, or specialize in healthcare or finance, this program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and values to succeed.
Accreditation
The School of Business at Andrews University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at International Accreditation Council for Business Education 11960 Quivira Road, Suite 300, Overland Park, KS 66213
Your Next Step Toward a Stronger Future
We believe in the power of your goals and ambitions.
Every decision you make shapes where you’re headed, and earning your business degree can be the catalyst for new opportunities. Whether you want to launch a business, advance in your career, or prepare for graduate study, now is the time to invest in yourself.
With a commitment to academic excellence, Christian values, and real-world relevance, Andrews University will equip you to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact in your field.
Join us at Andrews, where World Changers are made.
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