Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Welcome to Walla Walla University’s online M.B.A. program that combines academic and professional excellence with a nurturing, faith-based learning environment, all at an affordable cost. Our program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to be cutting-edge, strategic, tech-savvy leaders and managers in today's dynamic business world. Ethical principles are integrated into every aspect of our curriculum.

We understand the importance of flexibility and accessibility, which is why our M.B.A. program is offered entirely online with flexible scheduling. This means you can pursue your education from anywhere in the world, on your own schedule, without sacrificing quality. Our faculty members are experienced professionals and leaders trained in facilitating real-world learning and providing personal interaction in an online learning environment.

Apply today and join a supportive community of fellow students and faculty who share your values and are dedicated to helping you grow, personally and professionally.
 

Program highlights

Admission requirements

1. Application with three professional references.
2. A minimum overall 3.0+ Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate credits or for the last 96 quarter credits (or 64 semester credits) of the baccalaureate degree. Applicants who do not meet the G.P.A. requirement may be considered for provisional admission at the discretion of the Program Director, who may require additional steps, including completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Statement of purpose and goals, not to exceed 1,000 words, that answers the following questions:
   1. Why are you pursuing an M.B.A. degree, and why are you interested in the M.B.A. program at WWU?
   2. What are your career aspirations?
   3. What challenges do you foresee in completing an M.B.A. degree?
   4. What characteristics and life experiences demonstrate your potential as a graduate student in business administration and a future manager and leader?
5. A short video (maximum two minutes) introducing yourself or, alternatively, an interview with the program director.

M.B.A. students are expected to have competencies in accounting, finance, statistics, and spreadsheets. Applicants may consult with the program director for suggested resources to help develop those competencies as needed.

Degree requirements

The M.B.A. program consists of 12 courses, nine in the core, two electives, and a capstone, for a total of 45 credits.  The core courses cover subjects essential for organizational leaders and managers, including a three-day live seminar by experienced leaders about ethics and integrity.  The elective courses provide choices for further study in management and finance/accounting (e.g., the directed research/project can be used to prepare for the C.P.A. Exam).  For the capstone project, students will demonstrate their ability to perform research and synthesize information by either preparing a business plan for a new organization or a strategic plan for an existing organization or department.

Core courses (33 credits)

   ACCT 510 Accounting for Decision Making (4 credits)
   CIS 520 Business Intelligence and Data Analysis (4 credits)
   FINA 530 Financial Performance and Planning (4 credits)
   MGMT 540 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (4 credits)
   MGMT 550 Ethical Leadership Seminar (2 credits)
   MGMT 560 Managing and Motivating People (4 credits)
   MKTG 580 Strategic Marketing for Innovative Leaders (4 credits)
   MGMT 590 Organizational Competitive Strategy (4 credits)
   Graduate Religion Course (3 credits)

Elective courses (8 credits, choose two):

   ACCT/FINA 535 Financial Reporting and Analysis (4 credits)
   MGMT 565 Managing in a Global and Diverse Environment (4 credits)
   MGMT 575 Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (4 credits)
   Directed Research/Project (4 credits)

Capstone project (4 credits, choose one):

   MGMT 596 Business Plan Project (4 credits)
   MGMT 598 Strategic Plan Project (4 credits)

Go here for course descriptions.
 

Learning Outcomes

M.B.A. student learning outcomes:

• Our graduates will demonstrate a broad knowledge of primary business disciplines and have related functional skills crucial to their roles as organizational leaders, managers, and professionals.
• Our graduates will master management and leadership theory and employ best practices in successfully leading and motivating people to achieve optimum business outcomes.
• Our graduates will recognize ethical complexities in the business world and be guided by ethical standards from a faith-based worldview as leaders and professional role models.
• Our graduates will possess the communication skills necessary for effective leadership and management.
• Our graduates will have the capacity to synthesize complex ideas and knowledge from credible sources and to effectively address organizational challenges, including change and innovation.
   

Tuition

2025	Credit Cost	Program
Gross Tuition	$719.00	$32,355.00
WWU Leadership for Change Grant*	$213.00	$9,585.00
Net Tuition	$506.00	$22,770.00

*Students may apply for the WWU Leadership for Change Grant on their application to the M.B.A. program. When the admission files are reviewed, students will be notified if they received this grant.