Master of Business Administration

Olivet’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is designed to adapt to your personal and professional goals. Elective opportunities allow you to specialize in Leadership, Healthcare Leadership, Corporate Communications, and Nonprofit Management.

McGraw School of Business

12, 18 or 24 months

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If you’re ready to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead teams, navigate changing business climates, and reach your professional and personal goals, Olivet’s Masters of Business Administration degree is made for you – with curriculum to equip you with core business skills and elective opportunities in Leadership, Healthcare Leadership, Corporate Communications, Intercultural Competence and Nonprofit Management.

As a working professional, a parent, or both, you lead a busy life. We’re here to help you get started, stay focused, and achieve your goals of graduation and beyond. Concepts covered in the core coursework include: competent communication in the digital workplace, ethics and crisis management, personal code of conduct, planning and control of business organizations, data gathering, evaluation and decision making, financial analysis, capital structure, sources and uses of funds, financial health in light of organizational mission, how organizations benefit from branding success, defining solutions to problems, external impact of decisions, navigating change, and leadership strategies in emotional and cultural intelligence.

Course Overview

Format: Accelerated classes meet online, courses start every 8 weeks
Program Length: 12, 18 or 24 months
Credit Hours: 36
Tuition: $415 per credit hour

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Start Dates:

January 6, 2025
March 3, 2025
April 28, 2025

Classes meet online and courses begin every 8 weeks.

Added Value

MBA Specializations

The Olivet MBA is made up of core classes, plus one of the following business certificates — all online and completed in as little as 12 months.

Corporate Communications Certificate

If you would like to improve your professional communication skills to help organizations tell their story, the Corporate Communications Certificate is designed for you.

Healthcare Leadership Certificate

The Healthcare Leadership Certificate helps healthcare professionals navigate unique challenges of the industry effectively.

Intercultural Competence Certificate

The Intercultural Competence Certificate will help you thrive in an increasingly multicultural work environment and world.

Leadership Certificate

The Leadership Certificate program will give you the skills you need to take your career to the next level.

Nonprofit Management

The Nonprofit Management Certificate is designed to address the specifics of working in nonprofit settings, equipping managers to lead mission-driven organizations.

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Commonly Asked Questions

What are the admission requirements for the MBA program?

Admission requirements include: completed application, a bachelor degree and official transcripts and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or better. We are here to help. If you have any questions our admissions team is ready and available to answer your questions at 877.465.4838 or onlineadmissions@olivet.edu.

Does my undergraduate degree have to be from a business program?

No, we attract students from many disciplines and backgrounds who are looking to advance their business and administrative skills.

How and when do I get started?

Start today by completing an application for Olivet Online! An admissions counselor will be in touch with you to help you all along the way! Once the application is complete and you request transcripts from schools previously attended, we will review your transcript, and connect you with a member of our student accounts team. Most students complete the admissions process in a couple of weeks. Courses start several times a year. You will be in class before you know it!

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Week by week, I engaged in continuous learning, application, and refinement of key leadership principles. The supportive faculty and program flexibility provided me with the confidence to evolve into a more well-rounded leader and communicator.

Luke Franklin

MBA ’23

Success Beyond Degree

Earning your advanced degree is a journey that begins with a single step. We believe higher education has a higher purpose. Start your journey at Olivet Nazarene University.

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