MBA Curriculum

While we pride ourselves on the quality of our programs and curriculum, when you attend MVNU we believe you'll experience much more. MBA students will earn a total of 36 credit hours to earn their degree. You'll also experience a program that focuses on the development of the individual as a whole person. The value of our program is enhanced through the outstanding customer service and personal interest we provide to help you achieve success.

Course List:

Semester 1Credits (12)Weeks (24)
MAN6113Executive Management, Leadership and Faith36
MAN6023Organizational Behavior36
MAN6063Management Ethics and Leadership36
ACC6003Managerial Accounting36
Semester 2Credits (12)Weeks (24)
BSS6003Managerial Statistics36
MAR6003Marketing Management36
MAN6103Operations Management36
ECO6083Business Conditions36
Semester 3Credits (12)Weeks (24)
MAN6123Legal Issues in Management36
FIN6013Corporate Finance36
MAN6093Global Business36
MAN6043Strategic Management36

Course Descriptions:

MAN6113
Executive Leadership, Management and Faith (3)

This course will explore the thesis that the essence of effective leadership lies in a commitment to Christ-centered principles that foster the development of excellent character and unquestioned integrity. Challenges to this thesis will be examined and are certain to stimulate vigorous debate. From these discussions, as well as the assigned reading, a leadership platform will emerge that serves as a guide for effective decision-making. It will announce to others: “This is what I stand for. This is what I believe.”

MAN6023
Organizational Behavior (3)

A systematic examination of variables, psychological and sociological, that are important in the comprehension of individual motivation, the managing of groups, interpersonal relationships, and organizational effectiveness, as well as creativity and leadership within the organization.

MAN6063
Management Ethics and Leadership (3)

An exploration of the issues of ethical and moral development relevant to formulating a personal philosophy of management and administration and developing a continuing renewal of personal and professional growth. Students analyze their own values and ethics through interactive discussions and projects, and develop an integrative approach to ethics from a Christian management perspective that emphasizes fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity.

ACC6003
Managerial Accounting (3)

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of managerial accounting. The course focuses on the use of accounting data in the management of an organization. What accounting data are interesting and how they might be used depending on what the manager is seeking to accomplish and what other information is available.

BSS6003
Managerial Statistics (3)

This course provides students exposure to the use of statistical procedures for the purpose of generating decision-making information. The course emphasizes an understanding of the conceptual basis of statistical methods with the purpose of enabling students to identify the appropriate statistical procedure to use with specific decision problems. The main topics include probability and distribution theories, interval estimations, hypothesis testing, chi-square test, regression, and multiple regression.

MAR6003
Marketing Management (3)

An introduction to the theory and practical application of marketing principles. Special emphasis is given to developing a framework for analyzing strategic marketing situations by defining target markets and developing a marketing mix related to the market stakeholders of the organization.

MAN6103
Operations Management (3)

A study of business processes, procedures and strategies used to transform inputs into finished goods and services. The course consists of two main components: a body of knowledge component and a critical thinking component.

ECO6083
Business Conditions (3)

A study of the concepts of macroeconomics theory and policy: including classical, Keynesian, and contemporary economic models and their application to the business environment.

MAN6123
Legal Issues in Management (3 credits/6weeks)

This is a course designed to give students an understanding of the legal concepts, rights, obligations and liabilities faced in the business environment. This course will also focus on the arena in which commercial transactions occur and the legal issues that arise with these transactions. It is the goal of this course to prompt students to proactively consider legal issues among the decision dimensions when making a business decision.

FIN6013
Corporate Finance (3)

A study of risk management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, the function and role of capital markets, and analysis of financial statements.

MAN6093
Global Business (3)

An intensive course designed to give a thorough understanding of the important dimensions of conducting business internationally. Students gain an appreciation of the complexities associated with international business including: the importance of cultural differences, choice of modes of entry, strategic marketing strategies, strategic human resource strategies, and important international business theories.

MAN6043
Strategic Management (3)

A capstone study of how firms formulate, implement, and evaluate strategies. Students study strategic management concepts and techniques used to chart the future direction of different organizations. The major responsibility of the student is to make objective strategic decisions based on an integrated perspective of the program curriculum and to justify their decisions through oral and written communication.

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