Cedarville College

What you'll study

The curriculum builds a core foundation in essential business disciplines and integrates biblical/theological study. Core coursework includes:

• Accounting for Business Executives
• Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study (may be waived for prior credits)
• Capstone Course*
• Executive Financial Management
• Information Technology for Competitive Advantage
• Legal/Ethics Course*
• Managerial Economics
• Management and Leadership of Organizations
• Quantitative Course*
• Strategic Marketing Planning*

The program offers multiple optional concentrations to customize study, including: Accounting; Business Analytics; Cybersecurity Management; Healthcare Management; Nursing Leadership; Operations Management; Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Several dual-degree pathways (MDiv+MBA, MSN+MBA, PharmD+MBA) are offered to accelerate completion.

Courses are designed for the online environment but include hands-on case studies, student-selected projects, simulation games, and personal development activities.

Entry requirements

To begin the graduate application is required. Cedarville’s MBA does not require undergraduate business prerequisite courses, and neither the GRE nor GMAT is required. Applications are accepted throughout the year with multiple start terms.

Career prospects

The program is positioned to enhance promotion potential, enable career changes into business roles for students without a business bachelor’s degree, and prepare graduates to lead in corporate, healthcare, nonprofit, ministry, or entrepreneurial contexts. Concentrations target sector-specific leadership skills such as healthcare administration, cybersecurity leadership, accounting leadership, operations oversight, analytics-driven decision-making, and new venture development.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Cedarville describes the MBA as competitively priced and notes that financial aid is available. Prospective students are encouraged to consult the university’s graduate financial aid resources and speak with a program advisor about cost and funding options.