Abilene Christian University

Programme overview

The online Master of Business Administration at Abilene Christian University is a 36-hour graduate degree offered through the College of Business Administration in partnership with the College of Leadership and Professional Studies. Courses run one at a time in seven-week terms, with six courses taken per year; the standard pathway completes the degree in about 24 months while a Fast Lane option reduces completion to roughly 12–15 months. The program emphasises leadership, ethical decision-making and practical application, and it operates within a Christ-centered virtual community.

What you'll study

Core and elective coursework covers leadership, organisational innovation, data-supported decision-making and ethics, with example coursework listed by the university:

• Foundations of Analytics
• Operations and Information Technology Management
• Business Law and Ethics
• Digital Marketing and Social Media

Students choose one of six concentrations to develop specialized skills:

• Business Analytics — data analysis and visualization, descriptive/predictive/prescriptive models, and communicating findings; enrollment in this concentration also awards a graduate Certificate in Business Analytics at no additional cost.
• General — broad management and forward-looking leadership principles for a versatile leadership foundation.
• Healthcare Administration — links strategic business knowledge with healthcare policies, regulations and patient needs for administrative roles in the sector.
• International Business — multinational management, logistics and global business practices for roles with an international dimension.
• Marketing — consumer behavior, trend research, integrated communications and use of technology and analytics to measure campaigns and manage brands.
• Nonprofit Leadership — adaptive leadership, administration, fundraising, grant-writing basics, program evaluation, financial reporting and data-informed decision-making for nonprofit settings.
• Operations and Supply Chain Management — project management, operations strategy, lean Six Sigma, inventory management and supply chain process improvement.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list formal admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult ACU admissions for specifics on prerequisites, transcripts, work experience expectations and application materials.

Career prospects

The program positions graduates for leadership and analytic roles across industries. Example job titles noted by the university include Data Scientist, Manager of Marketing Analytics, Director of Supply Chain Management, Project Manager, International Supply Chain Manager, Health Services Director, Director of Health Information Management and Brand Manager.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

ACU publishes a per-credit cost and term fee on the program page: $650 per credit hour with a $210 resource fee per term; other financial aid, scholarships or employer tuition benefits are not detailed on the source page and should be explored directly with ACU’s financial aid office.