Bethel’s MBA is a 30-credit-hour program built around the practical demands of modern business leadership. Each four-credit-hour course runs seven weeks and is delivered fully online, allowing you to balance your studies with your professional and personal commitments.

As an MBA student at Bethel, you will:

• Develop advanced skills in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic resource allocation to drive organizational performance.
• Build expertise in leadership and organizational behavior, learning how to motivate teams and lead through change.
• Apply data-driven decision-making frameworks to complex, real-world business problems across industries.
• Examine ethical dimensions of business leadership and corporate social responsibility in a global marketplace.
• Gain a foundational understanding of marketing strategy, brand management, and consumer behavior.
• Explore operations management, supply chain strategy, and process improvement methodologies.
• Develop and present a capstone project that integrates core MBA competencies and reflects your professional goals.

Each class is four credit hours and lasts seven weeks. The entire program can be completed in as little as one year.

An MBA from Bethel University prepares you for senior leadership roles across a wide range of industries — from healthcare and finance to technology and nonprofit management.

General & Operations Manager

Oversee daily operations, set strategic goals, and coordinate resources across departments to ensure organizational efficiency and growth.

• Typical education: MBA or bachelor’s with experience
• Median salary: $136,110
• Job outlook: 5% growth (2023–2033)

Financial Manager

Direct financial planning, manage investment activities, and produce financial reports to support long-term organizational strategy.

• Typical education: MBA or master’s in finance
• Median salary: $156,100
• Job outlook: 17% growth (2023–2033)

Marketing Manager

Develop and execute marketing strategies, oversee brand positioning, and analyze market trends to drive revenue and customer engagement.

• Typical education: MBA or bachelor’s in marketing
• Median salary: $157,620
• Job outlook: 8% growth (2023–2033)

Healthcare Administrator

Plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, or managed care organizations, ensuring quality and compliance.

• Typical education: MBA or MHA
• Median salary: $110,680
• Job outlook: 28% growth (2023–2033)