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Courses | Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Below are the course requirements for this academic program. For more program details, including graduation requirements and learning outcomes, visit Biola's academic catalog.

Transfer of Credits

Students transferring from a regionally accredited graduate program may transfer a maximum of 6 credits. The courses transferred must be equivalent, have direct applicability to the student's program, and be approved by the Chair or Dean. Only courses with a grade of "B" (3.0) or higher will be considered for transfer toward the MBA degree; a grade of "B-" is not transferable.

Calendar

The program utilizes three 15-week trimesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Each trimester is divided into two 7-week terms (for example, Fall Session A and Fall Session B). Students typically take one or two courses at a time in each 7-week section. If enrolled part-time, students primarily attend one night per week. If enrolled full-time, students may attend two nights per week.

Curriculum Requirements

Thirty-six credits of graduate courses are required for all MBA degrees in the Crowell School of Business, which include 3 graduate credits of theology and 3 graduate credits of business ethics.

Core Program
MBAD 604Organizational Financial Policy3
MBAD 605Advanced Financial Management and Control3
MBAD 608Marketing Strategy3
MBAD 610Business Intelligence and Data Analysis 13
MBAD 611Management Theory and Practice 23
MBAD 613Biblical Management and Ethics3
MBAD 675Management Strategy3
TTTH 630Theology of Work3
Select 12 credits from the following: 312
Marketing from the Management Perspective
Economic Fundamentals
Business Law
Accounting and Finance for Decision Makers
Business Internship
Fundraising for Nonprofit
Social Entrepreneurship
The Innovative Leader
Theology of Leadership
Sources of Innovation
Organizational Change and Leadership
Fundamentals of Financial Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Tax and Insurance Planning
Investments
Managing Emerging Enterprises
Current/Advanced Topics in Business (May be taken up to 3 times for credit)
Nonprofit Management
Current/Advanced Topics in Business (May be taken up to 3 times for credit)
Total Credits36
1

Note: Online coursework in Information Systems required unless waived through undergraduate coursework. 

2

May be substituted with MBAD 621, if needed.

3

Not all classes are offered every trimester. Consult the MBA Coordinator for academic advising.