With flexible scheduling for working professionals, NNU’s MBA program delivers relevance, accessibility, and affordability. Our team of faculty remain active in business fields through dual careers, consulting and more, providing insight on current trends. What’s more, we offer a personalized approach to assist you in reaching your goals. No matter where you come from, we can help you succeed with an MBA from NNU.
We aim to make things simple and communicate up-front about the cost of our programs. That means no hidden fees. See the sidebar below for a breakdown of typical costs.
12-16 MONTHS
to completion
Since the program is flexible, completion depends entirely on your schedule. The 12-month timeline applies to students who start in the Fall and take 2 classes every 8 weeks. Additionally, if your undergraduate degree was not in business, you will need another semester to complete the Foundational Business courses.
33 CREDITS,
11 courses
Our rigorous core of 11 major courses provides relevant business knowledge in 8-week sessions. Each course is 3 credits; and courses can be taken in any order. See our List of Courses below for the full breakdown.
ONLINE OR ON-CAMPUS CLASSES
or a mix of both
Choose what works for you, and change it up as you go. Both modalities have the same tuition rate, which lets you take charge of your education.
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration degree program at Northwest Nazarene University is designed to enhance your leadership and decision-making skills through relevant education delivered by faculty with real-world experience. Our MBA degree will equip you with both hard skills and soft skills combined with the ethical foundation needed to successfully lead in today's complex business environment. If you have a special interest in Global Business, take advantage of our annual International Experience through the course “Managing in a Global Economy."
Our flexible degree program allows you to pursue your graduate degree in the way that best fits your lifestyle, with online classes, on-campus evening classes, or a combination of both. An NNU advisor will help you craft a custom schedule and assist you every step of the way.
You can apply for the MBA program with an undergraduate degree in any discipline since intensive Foundational Business Courses will provide the background needed to succeed in the major courses.
High-Quality Program
NNU's Business programs are accredited by both ACBSP (Business schools internationally) and NWCCU (regional accreditation). Accreditation means that our programs are regularly evaluated by these organization. In order to maintain accreditation, NNU is required to constantly assess, evaluate and improve our programs.
Professors who teach in our programs have professional experience in the business world and use that experience to inform their teaching. However, faculty and staff are available to support students and are willing to take the extra time to help each student succeed.
NNU’s MBA degree program has been training professionals for over 25 years, and has a reputation for producing informed and ethical leaders. Graduating students score in the 80th percentile on nationally-ranked exit exams and have the opportunity to be selected for the business honor society, Delta Mu Delta. With an MBA from NNU, our students have found success in the corporate, nonprofit, military and governmental sectors in local, national and international organizations.
Program Outcomes
Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate legal and ethical aspects of the business environment and be able to articulate an ethical framework from which they will make sound decisions.
Students will demonstrate self-awareness, an understanding of their leadership strengths, and the critical leadership skills necessary to effectively manage change in today's dynamic business environment.
Students will develop critical thinking abilities and be able to demonstrate effective analytical and problem solving skills using a variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Students will demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to collaborate as productive members of high-performing teams and work with diverse populations of people to succeed in a vibrant organizational setting.
Students will recognize the political, social, and economical aspects of operating in today's complex and dynamic global business environment and evaluate strategies for successful management of organizational performance.
List of Courses
Major Courses
BSNS6000 MBA Orientation (0)
BSNS6011 Managerial and Cost Accounting (3)
BSNS6021 Management Law (3)
BSNS6031 Corporate Finance (3)
BSNS6101 Organizational Dynamics (3)
BSNS6122 Management Information Systems (3)
BSNS6132 Managing in a Global Economy (3); or BSNS6142 Managing in a Global Economy (International Experience) (3)
BSNS6162 Ethics in Management (3)
BSNS6172 Leadership Development (3)
BSNS6201 Applied Business Analytics (3)
BSNS6302 Strategic Marketing (3)
BSNS6902 MBA Capstone: Strategic Management (3)
Foundational Courses
Required for students whose undergraduate degree was not in Business.
BSNS6002 The Business Environment (3)
BSNS6003 Business Financial Systems (3)
BSNS6004 Business Processes and Systems (3)
Two letters of recommendation (sent automatically to your references when you complete the application)
A professional essay on an assigned topic
Official copies of all previous transcripts
Consideration for acceptance is based on the following criteria:
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all academic course work
Evidence of competency in writing
Official transcript of undergraduate degree and completed graduate work
Two professional recommendations
A favorable recommendation from the College of Business Graduate Admissions Committee
An acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not an applicant's native language. If a student has completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution within the United States, or has completed at least 30 credits in such an institution, the TOEFL or IELTS requirement is waived.
Note that Graduate Students in the College of Business do not have to sign an NNU Lifestyle Covenant – this requirement is waived to promote diversity at the Graduate level. Professors and staff are supportive of the NNU Lifestyle Covenant, but seek to welcome all races, religions and lifestyles. To learn more about NNU’s religious affiliation, please see our Statement of Faith.
Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area occupational employment and wage estimates for the Boise area are sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sample Cost Breakdown
Actual costs will vary
$670 per credit (33 credits)
$22,110
Books
Included
Application Fee
$50
Graduation Fee
$75
Technology Fee ($95 per semester)
$380
Sample Total
$22,615
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SPOTLIGHT
We live in a very competitive world and you have to have an MBA to set yourself apart. The skillsets of the professor at NNU are very strong. I've had a lot of experience with a lot of people and I can tell you, the talent at the school is very strong. - Doug Reader MBA
Doug Reader
MBA
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By The
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NNU’s graduate programs are designed for you to achieve your educational goals while working around your career, your family and your other commitments.
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100% of the program can be completed online, although there is also an in-person option if you prefer.
12
Complete your MBA in as few as 12 months; typical range for completion is from 12-16 months
8
Most classes last 8 weeks.
22
Edsmart.org has ranked NNU’s MBA #22 on its best online MBA programs in the nation.
