Geneva College's MBA program is designed for working professionals, offering flexible online, on campus, or hybrid options. The program emphasizes a Christian approach to business education, integrating faith and learning. Students can choose from concentrations in finance, marketing, or operations management, or pursue a traditional MBA. The program's goal is to equip students with the skills for career advancement and to pursue their vocational calling.
Geneva's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to advance in an ever-changing business landscape. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students gain a strong foundation in core business principles while developing specialized expertise that sets them apart. Coursework covers key areas such as corporate finance, marketing, business strategy, human resources, management, and economics.
Students can pursue a Traditional MBA, or choose from three in-demand concentrations — Finance, Marketing, or Operations Management. Explore the options in the tab menu to learn more.
The MBA programs at Geneva College are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Our program offers classes both online and on campus that give you the added flexibility to complete your MBA in just over a year taking two classes per term. With Geneva's MBA program, you benefit from small class sizes filled with supportive fellow students, engaging business coursework, and experienced faculty equipped with a wealth of professional experience.
Learn more about the Geneva College MBA program, or email us with questions at gradadmissions@geneva.edu.
Mission & Purpose
The Geneva MBA program provides a rigorous and challenging education in excellent business practice.
Geneva's MBA program are nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. The required courses cover all of the major functional areas of business (e.g., accounting, finance, marketing), each of them taught from a managerial perspective. Our goal is provide you with an excellent graduate education in business that is second-to-none.
The Geneva MBA program integrates the Christian faith with the practice of business.
The ultimate motivation of business is to bring honor and glory to God by investing the talents that God has endowed us with. All Geneva faculty are committed evangelical Christians who attempt to integrate the Christian faith with their respective disciplines. In some courses, this integration is fairly extensive (e.g., Human Resources, Management Thought). In other courses, the integration is less visible (e.g., Accounting, Research Methods). But in all courses, we encourage students to practice the highest ethical principles and to consider how their faith ought to affect their working life.
A Geneva MBA can help you 'do business' with all your might, with excellence, to the glory of God, and to the service of man.
At Geneva, we do business with a purpose.
Traditional MBA
The Traditional MBA, comprised of 36 credits, is suited for students who want comprehensive exposure to the topics covered in the concentrations.
Program Requirements
All students in Geneva's Master of Business Administration program must complete the following core MBA courses:
The study of key financial concepts including capital budgeting; cost of capital, risk, and return; cash flow analysis; and an understanding of financial statements.
The course is designed as a continuation of BUS 605, introducing you to additional financial theories, practices, and processes by which major decisions are made by corporate financial managers. It includes a discussion of the cost of capital, capital budgeting (return on investment analysis), the capital structure decisions, shareholder distributions, the management of working capital, multinational financial management, and several special topics.
The study of accounting for the manager with an emphasis on financial reporting, financial performance evaluation, ethical issues, and cost accounting.
This course examines the history of management thought, a biblical perspective on management, and contemporary application. It examines the factors that influence individual work performance, organizational effectiveness, and applied techniques for improving organizational performance.
The integration and application of computing resources by the firm to aid strategic decision-making and competitiveness. Includes principles of managing production and operation of facilities and automated decision-making technologies.
Examines the marketing mix and its role to strategically position the firm; the course uses a consumer product–based simulation to practice management decision making and competitive behavior.
The design and implementation of strategic human resource systems from a general management perspective. Content includes organizational assessment, biblical integration of HR systems, development of HR strategy, organizational theory, legal compliance, contemporary trends, HR issues, and the relationship of HR systems to organizational performance.
Within the context of Scripture, principles are identified, discussed, and applied to business problems and situations including businesses’ obligations to society and individuals’ responsibility to organizations.
Economic issues and economic analyses as applied to managerial decision making. This course evaluates the impact of international trade theory, taxation, and resource allocation upon the business organization.
Strategic management and business policy issues facing the general manager with a comprehensive application of the various managerial applications derived from the core classes. Cultivation and utilization of skills in analysis, diagnosis, and development.
In addition to the core MBA courses, students in the Traditional MBA program must also complete any two electives from the following:
Various topics in the uses and pricing of derivative securities, including options forwards, futures, and swaps. Also addressed are applications of return factor models, both for assessing portfolio risk and in modeling the required expected return on an individual security.
Valuation plays a key role in many areas of Finance - public and private offerings, mergers, and acquisitions, LBOs, intellectual capital, and portfolio management. This course is about the valuation of real assets and capital expenditure decisions by corporations. Basic valuation tools, relative valuation models, and real option models are addressed.
This course focuses on the role of buyers in the marketing process. Buyer behavior in the consumer marketplace as well as the organizational buying process is examined. The study of buying behaviors enhances understanding of what marketing strategies are likely to be effective, how humans operate in the marketplace, and what kind of affective, cognitive, and social mechanisms enter into the purchasing decision. A sampling of specific topics addressed includes the role of attitudes, learning and memory, and lifestyles and culture in the buying decision.
This course is an advanced study of marketing systems in the American economy. Included is the identification of the activities involved in the flow of goods among manufacturers, brokers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. Specifically, the elements of the Marketing Mix and their role in strategically positioning the firm is closely examined. Also, the nature of demand, costs and pricing, business models, channel theory, product theory, and sales promotion are presented.
Utilization of research tools and quantitative techniques used in business with application to current policy and decision making. Multivariate statistics and quantitative analysis tools will be applied.
Teach student to master the most proven methods in project management as well as new techniques emerging from current industry and today’s most recent research. Introduce manual techniques perfected during the past 50 years and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK® Guide and integrated with Microsoft® Project. Students first practice manual techniques to ensure that they fully grasp the principles behind the methods before learning to use Microsoft Project® to complete tasks. Students will build strong portfolios to showcase their skills as they create specific deliverables for real-world projects, working by themselves or as part of a group. To ensure that students understand the established standards in project management today and to prepare them to become Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®) if they choose, all course content is consistent with the knowledge areas and processes of the latest edition of the PMBOK® Guide.
Operations Management I is the first course of two designed to convey an overview of the basics of firm operations for product and service-oriented businesses. Production and operations vocabulary is emphasized as well as the qualitative and quantitative aspects of (1) the Design of Goods and Services, (2) Process and Capacity Design, (3) Forecasting, (4) Inventory, (5) Quality Control and Statistical Process Control, (6) Aggregate Planning and Scheduling, and (7) Facilities Maintenance & Reliability. In addition, all of the above areas of operations are examined from human resources, materials, capital, and equipment perspectives.
Operations Management II is the second of two courses designed to convey an overview of the basics of firm operations, product, and service-oriented businesses. Production and operations vocabulary is emphasized as well as qualitative and quantitative aspects of (1) Material Requirements Planning (MRP), (2) Supply Chain Management, (3) Location Selection, (4) Layout Design, (5) Job Design, and (6) Operations Strategy. In addition, all of the above areas of operations are examined from human resources, materials, capital, and equipment perspectives.
Finance Concentration
The Finance concentration digs deeper into financial management, corporate finance, derivative securities, the valuation of real assets, capital expenditures, and financial and managerial accounting. This concentration requires a total of 36 credit hours.
Program Requirements
All students in Geneva's Master of Business Administration program must complete the following core MBA courses:
The study of key financial concepts including capital budgeting, cost of capital, risk, and return, cash flow analysis, and an understanding of financial statements.
The course is designed as a continuation of BUS 605, introducing you to additional financial theories, practices, and processes by which major decisions are made by corporate financial managers. It includes a discussion of the cost of capital, capital budgeting (return on investment analysis), the capital structure decisions, shareholder distributions, the management of working capital, multinational financial management, and several special topics.
The study of accounting for the manager; emphasis on financial reporting, financial performance evaluation, ethical issues, and cost accounting.
This course examines the history of management thought, a biblical perspective on management, and contemporary application. Examines the factors that influence individual work performance, organizational effectiveness and applied techniques for improving organizational performance.
The integration and application of computing resources by the firm to aid strategic making and competitiveness. Includes principles of managing production and operation of facilities and automated decision-making technologies.
Examines the marketing mix and its role to strategically position the firm; course uses a consumer product–based simulation to practice management decision making and competitive behavior.
The design and implementation of strategic human resource systems from a general management perspective. Content includes organizational assessment, biblical integration of HR systems, development of HR strategy, organizational theory, legal compliance, contemporary trends, HR issues, and the relationship of HR systems to organizational performance.
Within the context of Scripture, principles are identified, discussed, and applied to business problems and situations including businesses’ obligations to society and individuals’ responsibility to organizations.
Economic issues and economic analysis as applied to managerial decision-making. Evaluating the impact of international trade theory, taxation, and resource allocation upon the business organization
Strategic management and business policy issues facing the general manager; a comprehensive application of the various managerial applications derived from the core classes. Cultivation and utilization of skills in analysis, diagnosis, and development
In addition to the core MBA courses, students in the Finance concentration must also complete the following:
Various topics in the uses and pricing of derivative securities, including options forwards, futures, and swaps. Also addressed are applications of return factor models, both for assessing portfolio risk and in modeling the required expected return on an individual security.
Valuation plays a key role in many areas of Finance public and private offerings, mergers, and acquisitions, LBOs, intellectual capital, and portfolio management. This course is about the valuation of real assets and capital expenditure decisions by corporations. Basic valuation tools, relative valuation models, and real option models are addressed.
This course combines theoretical concepts underlying the presentation of financial statements with the practical techniques of financial analysis. Topics include accounting processes; examination of the components of the balance sheet, the income statement and the statement of cash flows; application of the various quantitative techniques of financial analysis, such as ratio interpretation and EPS evaluation; the meaning and significance of the auditor’s opinion, and current SEC reporting regulations.
Marketing Concentration
Our Marketing concentration, which requires a total of 39 credits, prepares students for leadership in marketing roles, with program topics spanning product theory, sales promotion, business models, and the flow of goods.
Program Requirements
All students in Geneva's Master of Business Administration program must complete the following core MBA courses:
The study of key financial concepts including capital budgeting, cost of capital, risk, and return, cash flow analysis, and an understanding of financial statements.
The course is designed as a continuation of BUS 605, introducing you to additional financial theories, practices, and processes by which major decisions are made by corporate financial managers. It includes a discussion of the cost of capital, capital budgeting (return on investment analysis), the capital structure decisions, shareholder distributions, the management of working capital, multinational financial management, and several special topics.
The study of accounting for the manager; emphasis on financial reporting, financial performance evaluation, ethical issues, and cost accounting.
This course examines the history of management thought, a biblical perspective on management, and contemporary application. Examines the factors that influence individual work performance, organizational effectiveness and applied techniques for improving organizational performance.
The integration and application of computing resources by the firm to aid strategic making and competitiveness. Includes principles of managing production and operation of facilities and automated decision-making technologies.
Examines the marketing mix and its role to strategically position the firm; course uses a consumer product–based simulation to practice management decision making and competitive behavior.
The design and implementation of strategic human resource systems from a general management perspective. Content includes organizational assessment, biblical integration of HR systems, development of HR strategy, organizational theory, legal compliance, contemporary trends, HR issues, and the relationship of HR systems to organizational performance.
Within the context of Scripture, principles are identified, discussed, and applied to business problems and situations including businesses’ obligations to society and individuals’ responsibility to organizations.
Economic issues and economic analysis as applied to managerial decision-making. Evaluating the impact of international trade theory, taxation, and resource allocation upon the business organization
Strategic management and business policy issues facing the general manager; a comprehensive application of the various managerial applications derived from the core classes. Cultivation and utilization of skills in analysis, diagnosis, and development
In addition to the core MBA courses, students in the Marketing concentration must also complete the following:
This course focuses on the role of buyers in the marketing process. Buyer behavior in the consumer marketplace as well as the organizational buying process is examined. The study of buying behaviors enhances understanding of what marketing strategies are likely to be effective, how humans operate in the marketplace, and what kind of affective, cognitive, and social mechanisms enter into the purchasing decision. A sampling of specific topics addressed includes the role of attitudes, learning and memory, and lifestyles and culture in the buying decision.
This course is an advanced study of marketing systems in the American economy. Included is the identification of the activities involved in the flow of goods among manufacturers, brokers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. Specifically, the elements of the Marketing Mix and their role in strategically positioning the firm is closely examined. Also, the nature of demand, costs and pricing, business models, channel theory, product theory, and sales promotion are presented.
Utilization of research tools and quantitative techniques used in business with application to current policy and decision making. Multivariate statistics and quantitative analysis tools will be applied.
Operations Management Concentration
The Operations Management concentration teaches students the essential elements needed for success in the fields of project management and supply chain management. Through our 39-credit Operations Management concentration, students learn how to make ethical decisions in our changing global economy.
Program Requirements
All students in Geneva's Master of Business Administration program must complete the following core MBA courses:
The study of key financial concepts including capital budgeting, cost of capital, risk, and return, cash flow analysis, and an understanding of financial statements.
The course is designed as a continuation of BUS 605, introducing you to additional financial theories, practices, and processes by which major decisions are made by corporate financial managers. It includes a discussion of the cost of capital, capital budgeting (return on investment analysis), the capital structure decisions, shareholder distributions, the management of working capital, multinational financial management, and several special topics.
The study of accounting for the manager; emphasis on financial reporting, financial performance evaluation, ethical issues, and cost accounting.
This course examines the history of management thought, a biblical perspective on management, and contemporary application. Examines the factors that influence individual work performance, organizational effectiveness and applied techniques for improving organizational performance.
The integration and application of computing resources by the firm to aid strategic making and competitiveness. Includes principles of managing production and operation of facilities and automated decision-making technologies.
Examines the marketing mix and its role to strategically position the firm; course uses a consumer product–based simulation to practice management decision making and competitive behavior.
The design and implementation of strategic human resource systems from a general management perspective. Content includes organizational assessment, biblical integration of HR systems, development of HR strategy, organizational theory, legal compliance, contemporary trends, HR issues, and the relationship of HR systems to organizational performance.
Within the context of Scripture, principles are identified, discussed, and applied to business problems and situations including businesses’ obligations to society and individuals’ responsibility to organizations.
Economic issues and economic analysis as applied to managerial decision-making. Evaluating the impact of international trade theory, taxation, and resource allocation upon the business organization
Strategic management and business policy issues facing the general manager; a comprehensive application of the various managerial applications derived from the core classes. Cultivation and utilization of skills in analysis, diagnosis, and development
In addition to the core MBA courses, students in the Operations Management concentration must also complete the following:
680 - Utilization of research tools and quantitative techniques used in business with application to current policy and decision making. Multivariate statistics and quantitative analysis tools will be applied.
681 - Teach student to master the most proven methods in project management as well as new techniques emerging from current industry and today’s most recent research. Introduce manual techniques perfected during the past 50 years and progressive automated techniques, all consistent with the latest PMBOK® Guide and integrated with Microsoft® Project. Students first practice manual techniques to ensure that they fully grasp the principles behind the methods before learning to use Microsoft Project® to complete tasks. Students will build strong portfolios to showcase their skills as they create specific deliverables for real-world projects, working by themselves or as part of a group. To ensure that students understand the established standards in project management today and to prepare them to become Certified Project Management Professionals (PMP®) if they choose, all course content is consistent with the knowledge areas and processes of the latest edition of the PMBOK® Guide.
Operations Management I is the first course of two designed to convey an overview of the basics of firm operations for product and service-oriented businesses. Production and operations vocabulary is emphasized as well as the qualitative and quantitative aspects of (1) the Design of Goods and Services, (2) Process and Capacity Design, (3) Forecasting, (4) Inventory, (5) Quality Control and Statistical Process Control, (6) Aggregate Planning and Scheduling, and (7) Facilities Maintenance & Reliability. In addition, all of the above areas of operations are examined from human resources, materials, capital, and equipment perspectives.
Operations Management II is the second of two courses designed to convey an overview of the basics of firm operations for product and service-oriented businesses. Production and operations vocabulary is emphasized as well as qualitative and quantitative aspects of (1) Material Requirements Planning (MRP), (2) Supply Chain Management, (3) Location Selection, (4) Layout Design, (5) Job Design, and (6) Operations Strategy. In addition, all of the above areas of operations are examined from human resources, materials, capital, and equipment perspectives.
FAQ
A few answers to some common questions...
Geneva provides a traditional MBA and three specialized concentrations: Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management. Each is designed to equip students with targeted skills relevant to specific business sectors.
The MBA program offers online, on-campus, and hybrid course options, allowing students to choose a format that best fits their schedules. This flexibility is ideal for working professionals and those with other commitments.
Students can complete the MBA in as little as 12 months by taking 2-3 classes per term. Part-time study options are also available, providing additional flexibility for those balancing work and personal responsibilities.
The program emphasizes a Christ-centered approach, incorporating biblical principles into business education to prepare students for ethical leadership in the marketplace.
Financial aid options for graduate students include federal student loans and employer tuition reimbursement programs. Students are encouraged to explore financial aid opportunities and consult with Geneva’s financial aid office to determine eligibility.
Geneva’s MBA program connects students with faculty members who have real-world business experience, offering valuable industry insights. Additionally, small class sizes and a collaborative learning environment create networking opportunities with peers, alumni, and professionals across various business sectors.
Yes, Geneva's MBA program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), ensuring that the curriculum meets rigorous educational standards and is recognized for its quality by employers.
Upcoming Start Dates
Choose an entry date for the MBA Program that works for you.
Nationally, demand for professionals with an MBA has risen 13.8%.
(2021-2025)
Most frequent job postings:
General and operations managers
Project management specialists
Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Human resources specialists
Management analysts
Accountants and auditors
How does an MBA enhance my career?
Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides professionals with a strategic advantage in today's job market. The degree enhances critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills, equipping professionals to effectively navigate complex business challenges. An MBA offers specialized knowledge in areas such as finance, marketing and business operations enabling graduates to adapt to dynamic industries and advance into leadership roles. Beyond skill development, the MBA degree signals expertise and commitment to employers, often leading to increased earning potential and broader career opportunities.
Dr. Murphy-Gerber presented “Artificial Intelligence (AI): It's Impact on the Academy. Are You Ready?” at the Christian Business Faculty Association's annual conference in Lakewood, CO in 2023.
In 2022, Dr. Fuss published a teacher-scholar column titled, “Faith-learning Integration in Organizational Communication:Helping Students Develop a Theology of Management/HR,” for the Christianity & Communication Studies Network.
Dr. Roberts published "Agent Motivation and Principal Anticipation: Non-Monotonicity, Intentions, and Other Factors" in the International Journal of the Economics of Business in 2021.
Our graduate students enter the program in various seasons of life. Here are a few examples...
Markeyta
Middle Management professional looking for career advancement
Takes advantage of employer reimbursement at current company
Takes online classes
Plans to graduate in 1 year
Jayson
Working parent considering a career change
Takes one to two courses at a time
Chooses the marketing concentration
Plans to graduate in 2 years
Erika
Recent college graduate who desires to take her education to the next level
Plans to graduate in 1 year
Takes night classes on campus while beginning her career
The professors had real life experience working in the business world, they were coming from a Christian viewpoint, and they were going to teach us how to be Christians in the workplace. - Melissa D’Angelo ’06, MBA ’09
How do I pay for this?
There are a variety of options to help Grad students meet tuition costs. Students are encouraged to apply for any opportunities for which they qualify to help offset costs.
Students should choose to earn an MBA at Geneva College for its Christ-centered approach, which integrates faith and learning. The program offers flexible options, including online, on-campus, or hybrid formats, adaptable to your life. With faculty who have a wide range of industry experience and breadth of knowledge, you benefit from their insight. Students can choose from concentrations in finance, marketing, or operations management, or a traditional MBA. The program is designed to help students discover their vocational calling.
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