Harding University

Programme overview

This is a 30-hour (credit) Master of Business Administration delivered 100% online in eight-week terms. Courses are capped at 25 students and the curriculum integrates faith-centered ethics across subjects. Students may complete the degree in as little as 12 months by taking two courses per term across five terms.

What you'll study

The program covers core business functions, leadership and project management. Course topics listed by the program include:

• Accounting Theory and Practice
• Managerial Finance
• Marketing Management
• Corporate Strategy and Planning
• Information Systems for Competitive Advantage
• Managing People and Organizations
• Conflict Management in Business
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership Theory and Process
• Ethics in the Legal Environment
• Project Management
• Global Project Management
• CAPM/PMP Exam Preparation

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA, submit official transcripts from the degree-granting institution, provide a current resume and have a GPA of at least 3.0. Candidates with a GPA below 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission and must earn a minimum 3.0 GPA in their first nine graduate credit hours to achieve full matriculation.

Career prospects

The curriculum emphasizes ethical, servant leadership for roles across nonprofit and industry settings; the program text highlights preparation for local nonprofit service or leadership in global industry. The published materials also cite an average earnings advantage for MBA holders—an increase of about $50,000 versus bachelor’s-only peers—based on external MBA career studies referenced by the school.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The stated tuition rate is $755 per credit hour for the 30-credit program; this figure excludes technology, graduation and other institutional fees. Harding points to financial assistance options and notes graduate students must be enrolled in at least 4 credit hours per semester to be eligible for federal student loans. Prospective students should contact the Graduate School of Business for details on scholarships and cost-reduction opportunities.