Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Welcome to Walla Walla University’s online MBA in which academic and professional excellence are combined 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 a cutting-edge, strategic, tech-savvy leader in today's dynamic business world.

We understand the importance of flexibility and accessibility, which is why our MBA is 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.

In addition to the General MBA, WWU offers six specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Faith-Driven Healthcare, Finance, and Ministerial Leadership specializations.  Additionally, we offer graduate certificates in each of the six specialization areas. 

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.

Reasons to earn an MBA

• Leverage your faith to guide decisions in complex business environments.
• Distinguish yourself as a strategic organizational problem-solver and decision-maker.
• Join a lifelong, connected community of seasoned professionals and visionaries.
• Strengthen your understanding of accounting, finance, information systems, human resources, marketing, operations, and strategy.
• Enhance your communication and teamwork skills.
• Broaden your professional network and global perspective.
• Boost career prospects and increase your salary potential.
   

MBA Application deadlines, with rolling start dates

• One month before term begins for domestic students.
• Two months before term begins for international students.
• Seniors—apply now and take up to three MBA courses before finishing your undergrad degree.

MBA Student perspectives

“I am thoroughly enjoying my MBA experience at Walla Walla University. The instructors are very supportive, taking a personal interest in each student’s success and working to create a collaborative learning environment. The program offers a strong Christian worldview that enriches both my professional and personal development, providing a meaningful foundation for advancing my administrative skills.”   MBA student

“The MBA program at Walla Walla University has been amazing so far!  I'm very busy with my full-time job, working 40 to 60 hours a week. I have found the entire program very accommodating—from the registration process to director and instructor communication. The professors are very supportive and do an amazing job of integrating collaboration into the program, even though it is online and asynchronous. This allows me to connect with and learn from both instructors and peers despite my busy schedule. Based on the quality, flexibility, and cost of this program, I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to further their education with an MBA.”   MBA Student

MBA Admission requirements

1. Online Application.
2. A minimum overall 3.0+ grade point average (GPA) 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 GPA requirement may be considered for provisional admission at the discretion of the MBA Program Director, who may require additional steps, including completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
3. Resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

MBA students are expected to have basic competencies in accounting, finance, statistics, and spreadsheets before starting the program. Applicants may consult with the MBA Program Director for suggested resources to help develop those competencies as needed.

MBA Degree requirements

Students have a choice of pursuing a General MBA (45 credits), an MBA with a specialization (55 credits) in artificial intelligence, business analytics, cybersecurity, faith-driven healthcare, finance, and ministerial leadership, or a joint MBA/MEd-Educational Leadership degree (75 credits).

General MBA

The General MBA program consists of 12 courses, nine in the core, two electives, and a capstone, for a total of 45-47 credits. Students who complete three courses a term can finish in 12 months.  The core courses cover subjects essential for organizational leaders and managers, including a seminar about ethics and integrity that is led by experienced leaders. The elective courses provide options for further study in areas of interest.  For the capstone project, students will demonstrate their ability to perform research and synthesize information.

• Core Courses (33 credits)
  • Orientation (GBUS 501 - 0 credit)
  • Accounting for Decision Making  (ACCT 510 - 4 credits)
  • Business Intelligence & Data Analysis  (CIS 520 - 4 credits)
  • Financial Planning & Performance  (FINA 530 - 4 credits)
  • Leadership & Organizational Behavior  (MGMT 540 - 4 credits)
  • Ethical Leadership Seminar (MGMT 550 - 2 credits)
  • Managing and Motivating People  (MGMT 560 - 4 credits)
  • Strategy & Innovation  (MGMT 570 - 4 credits)
  • Strategic Marketing Management  (MKTG 580 - 4 credits)
  • Colloquium (GBUS 595 - 0 credit)
  • Graduate Religion Course  (3 credits)
• Capstone Project (GBUS 596 - 4 credits)
• Two electives courses (8-10 credits) See course list
• TOTAL (45-47 credits)
  
  Read course descriptions and student learning outcomes.

MBA with Specialization

The MBA with a specialization consists of 14 courses, nine in the core, four in the specialization, and a capstone, for a total of 55 credits.  The specializations are in areas with steady or increasing demand for skilled leaders and managers.  The following specializations that are offered: Artificial intelligence, Business analytics, Cybersecurity, Faith-driven healthcare, Finance, and Ministerial leadership.  Specializations in Artificial intelligence, Business analytics, Cybersecurity, and Finance are offered in partnership with Rize Education, Inc.
 

• Core Courses (33 credits)
  • Orientation (GBUS 501 - 0 credit)
  • Accounting for Decision Making  (ACCT 510 - 4 credits)
  • Business Intelligence & Data Analysis  (CIS 520 - 4 credits)
  • Financial Planning & Performance  (FINA 530 - 4 credits)
  • Leadership & Organizational Behavior  (MGMT 540 - 4 credits)
  • Ethical Leadership Seminar (MGMT 550 - 2 credits)
  • Managing and Motivating People  (MGMT 560 - 4 credits)
  • Strategy & Innovation (MGMT 570 - 4 credits)
  • Strategic Marketing Management  (MKTG 580 - 4 credits)
  • Colloquium (GBUS 595 - 0 credit)
  • Graduate Religion Course  (3 credits)
• Capstone Project (GBUS 596 - 4 credits)
• Specialization (18 credits, see below)
• TOTAL (55 credits)

• Artificial Intelligence Specialization* (18 credits)
  • Generative AI for Managers (BUAI 512 - 4.5 credits)
  • Business Use Cases for AI (BUAI 514 - 4.5 credits)
  • AI Governance and Ethics (BUAI 516 - 4.5 credits)
  • Managing AI Projects (BUAI 518 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Business Analytics Specialization* (18 credits)
  • Spreadsheet Modeling for Decision-Making (BUAN 502 - 4.5 credits)
  • Managing AI Projects (BUAN 518 - 4.5 credits)
  • Storytelling with Data (BUAN 522 - 4.5 credits
  • Python for Business Analytics (BUAN 526 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Cybersecurity Specialization* (18 credits)
  • Information Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (BUCS 502 - 4.5 credits)
  • Network Architectures for Cyber Managers (BUCS 504 - 4.5 credits)
  • Cyber Risk Management and Strategy (BUCS 506 - 4.5 credits)
  • Executive Cyber Defense (BUCS 508 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Finance Specialization* (18 credits)
  • Capital Markets and Investing (BUFI 532 - 4.5 credits)
  • Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation (BUFI 534 - 4.5 credits)
  • Frontiers of Finance (BUFI 536 - 4.5 credits)
  • An elective course from one of the following prefixes:  BUAC, BUAI, BUAN, BUEC, BUFI, BUCS or BUMT (4.5 credits)
     
• Faith-Driven Healthcare Specialization (18 credits)
  • Faith-Driven Healthcare Systems and Policy (FDHC 592 - 4 credits)
  • Finance and Stewardship in Faith-Driven Healthcare (FDHC 594 - 4 credits)
  • Healthcare Operations, Quality, and Patient Care (FDHC 596 - 5 credits)
  • Strategy and Innovation in Faith-Driven Healthcare (FDHC 598 - 5 credits)
     
• Ministerial Leadership (18 credits)
  • Nonprofit Finance (LEAD 582 - 4 credits)
  • Advancement and Fundraising (LEAD 584 - 4 credits)
  • Nonprofit Management and Leadership (LEAD 586 - 5 credits)
  • Ministerial Strategy and Governance (LEAD 588 - 5 credits)

Read course descriptions and student learning outcomes.

*Offered in partnership with Rize Education, Inc.

Dual Degree: General MBA / MEd (Educational Leadership)

Students seeking the dual General MBA and MEd-Educational Leadership degrees will complete a total of 75 credits consisting of 29 MBA credits, 14 MEd credits, 7 elective credits, and a 4-credit capstone course.  Go here for program requirements. 
 

Graduate certificates

Graduate certificates are designed to broaden one's skills and professional opportunities through concentrated study. Certificates are stand-alone credentials, but courses taken to complete a certificate may be applied to future completion of an MBA degree. Students must have completed an undergraduate degree to apply for a certificate.

• Artificial Intelligence Certificate* (18 credits)
  • Generative AI for Managers (BUAI 512 - 4.5 credits)
  • Business Use Cases for AI (BUAI 514 - 4.5 credits)
  • AI Governance and Ethics (BUAI 516 - 4.5 credits)
  • Managing AI Projects (BUAI 518 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Business Analytics Certificate* (18 credits)
  • Spreadsheet Modeling for Decision-Making (BUAN 502 - 4.5 credits)
  • Managing AI Projects (BUAN 518 - 45 credits)
  • Storytelling with Data (BUAN 522 - 4.5 credits
  • Python for Business Analytics (BUAN 526 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Cybersecurity Certificate* (18 credits)
  • Information Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (BUCS 502 - 4.5 credits)
  • Network Architectures for Cyber Managers (BUCS 504 - 4.5 credits)
  • Cyber Risk Management and Strategy (BUCS 506 - 4.5 credits)
  • Executive Cyber Defense (BUCS 508 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Faith-Driven Healthcare Certificate (18 credits)
  • Faith-Driven Healthcare Systems and Policy (FDHC 592 - 4 credits)
  • Finance and Stewardship in Faith-Driven Healthcare (FDHC 594 - 4 credits)
  • Healthcare Operations, Quality, and Patient Care (FDHC 596 - 5 credits)
  • Strategy and Innovation in Faith-Driven Healthcare (FDHC 598 - 5 credits)
     
• Finance* (18 credits)
  • Capital Markets and Investing (BUFI 532 - 4.5 credits)
  • Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation (BUFI 534 - 4.5 credits)
  • Frontiers of Finance (BUFI 536 - 4.5 credits)
  • An elective course from one of the following prefixes: BUAC, BUAI, BUAN, BUEC, BUFI, BUCS or BUMT (4.5 credits)
     
• Ministerial Leadership (18 credits)
  • Nonprofit Finance (LEAD 582 - 4 credits)
  • Advancement and Fundraising (LEAD 584 - 4 credits)
  • Nonprofit Management and Leadership (LEAD 586 - 5 credits)
  • Ministerial Strategy and Governance (LEAD 588 - 5 credits)
     

Read course descriptions and student learning outcomes.

*Offered in partnership with Rize Education, Inc.

MBA Faculty

Our award-winning professors have a broad range of experience and backgrounds, including executive leadership at large organizations ... and many run their own businesses as well. Faculty members are ready to be friends and mentors and to build relationships that students will value for a lifetime. Some specialization courses are offered in partnership with Rize Education, Inc., and are designed by top professors at universities such as Harvard Business School and Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business.
Go here for a list of WWU faculty.
 

MBA Tuition

*Tuition rates:

• Cost per credit: $520
   
• Total cost for General MBA (45 credits): $23,400
   
• Total cost for MBA with specialization (55 credits): $28,600

*Contact the MBA Director about discounted rates for employees of partner organizations.