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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Program | ||
| MBAD 604 | Organizational Financial Policy | 3 |
| MBAD 605 | Advanced Financial Management and Control | 3 |
| MBAD 608 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| MBAD 610 | Business Intelligence and Data Analysis 1 | 3 |
| MBAD 611 | Management Theory and Practice 2 | 3 |
| MBAD 613 | Biblical Management and Ethics | 3 |
| MBAD 675 | Management Strategy | 3 |
| TTTH 630 | Theology of Work | 3 |
| Select 12 credits from the following: 3 | 12 | |
| 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 Credits | 36 | |
- 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.