Become the leader every organization needs
The Master of Business Administration at Union University’s McAfee School of Business develops the knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic thinking needed to lead organizations effectively. Grounded in a Christ-centered academic environment, the MBA prepares graduates for management, executive, and entrepreneurial roles across a wide range of industries.
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Curriculum
What You'll Study
The MBA at Union develops business leaders who combine professional competence with biblical integrity — providing the analytical, strategic, and leadership foundation to lead organizations effectively in a complex world. It's an education that takes both business excellence and Christian character seriously.
Leading Organizations with Strategy and Character
At Union, the MBA is about more than career advancement — it’s about becoming the kind of leader every organization needs. You’ll develop strategic insight, management competency, and a leadership character grounded in ethical conviction, in a community that believes business done well can serve the common good.
Concentrations
Accounting Concentration
The MBA with an Accounting concentration at Union University equips students with advanced management, accounting, and financial skills — including all requirements to sit for the CPA exam. The program combines business leadership development with deep accounting expertise, opening the widest range of career opportunities in accounting and financial management.
Business Analytics Concentration
The MBA with a Business Analytics concentration at Union University prepares students to leverage data for strategic decision-making and organizational leadership. Students develop skills in data analysis, communication, and team leadership — equipping them for careers in a rapidly growing field where analytical insight drives business performance.
Digital Marketing Concentration
The MBA with a Digital Marketing concentration at Union University provides a comprehensive overview of digital marketing strategy, tools, and best practices — equipping students for leadership in an evolving digital landscape. Students develop the skills to drive data-informed campaigns, manage digital channels, and build brands in today’s competitive marketplace.
Healthcare Management Concentration
The MBA with a Healthcare Management concentration at Union University equips students to lead healthcare organizations with strategic insight and operational effectiveness. Students develop management skills relevant to healthcare systems — including team leadership, cost management, quality care, and risk — preparing them to serve communities through excellent healthcare administration.
Human Resources Concentration
The MBA with a Human Resources concentration at Union University develops students’ understanding of HR fundamentals, strategic HR leadership, and organizational culture. Students gain the knowledge and skills to advance in human resources management or transition into the HR field — preparing them to demonstrate the strategic value HR brings to any organization.
Leadership Concentration
The MBA with a Leadership concentration at Union University develops students for management and executive leadership roles across industries and organizational types. With special emphasis on ethics and social issues in management, the program equips students to lead people, teams, and organizations effectively in a Christ-centered academic environment.
Marketing Concentration
The MBA with a Marketing concentration at Union University develops students’ expertise in strategic marketing, digital marketing, selling strategies, and consumer insights. Designed for both emerging professionals and experienced marketers, the program equips graduates with the depth of knowledge and strategic perspective needed to lead marketing in complex, fast-changing environments.
Combination-Degree Options
Combination Degree options are offered in conjunction with the College of Nursing, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Social Work, and the School of Theology and Missions. Interested students enrolled in either the Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Social Work, or Master of Christian Studies programs may apply for the MBA combination-degree option. The design of these programs reduces the total courses required to complete both degrees. All regular admission requirements must be met and can be found on the Graduate Combination Degree Programs section of the catalogue.
Combination Degrees may be obtained within the McAfee School of Business between the MBA and the Master of Accountancy (MAcc). Six hours earned in the MBA program may be counted in the MAcc.
A Combination degree has been established with the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS). According to this agreement Union will accept six hours from SBTS Master of Divinity courses, and Southern Seminary will accept twelve hours from Union’s MBA program.
Students should seek advice from each respective program regarding these options. In all combination degree options, at least 60 total hours must be completed for the combination degree, which includes a minimum or 30 unique credit hours per respective program. Applicants to combination degrees must apply to and be accepted to each program separately, per current admission requirements of each program.
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