Why Choose the MBA at Bethel University?
The MBA is where ambitious professionals go to lead. Bethel University's online MBA is a focused 30-hour program that sharpens the skills that move careers forward: strategic thinking, financial insight, ethical leadership, and the ability to make smart decisions under real-world pressure. It is the credential that signals you are ready for more responsibility, and the preparation to back it up.
Just as important, it fits the life of someone already in the workforce. Offered primarily online, the program lets you advance your education without pausing your career, and every course connects directly to the challenges you face on the job. You learn from faculty invested in your growth, alongside peers who bring their own professional experience to the table.
What You’ll Learn
In this program, you will learn:
- A deep understanding of organizational behavior and how to build and sustain organizational effectiveness
- The economic perspective leaders need to navigate a changing, globally competitive environment
- Quantitative and statistical analysis skills for data-driven managerial decision-making
- A grounding in business ethics and the leadership theories that shape effective leaders
- Modern marketing management skills, including social media strategy and measuring ROI
- The strategic thinking to analyze an organization, build competitive advantage, and set its direction
Courses You'll Take
These are the six core courses that anchor the MBA:
MBA 5000, Organizational Behavior
MBA 5500, Managerial Economics
MBA 5600, Quantitative Analysis Methods
MBA 5700, Business Ethics and Leadership
MBA 5800, Marketing Management and Social Media
MBA 5900, Strategy and Managerial Decision-Making
Beyond the core, you will choose elective hours from options that include Organizational Development, Management Information Systems, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Finance, and Human Resource Management, along with seminars that offer specialized learning experiences.
Career Possibilities
Business Manager
Leads the operations, staff, and strategy of a business unit, working to meet performance and growth goals.
Operations Director
Oversees the systems and processes that keep an organization running efficiently and profitably.
Human Resources Manager
Leads recruitment, development, compensation, and HR strategy in support of an organization's goals.
Management Consultant
Advises organizations on improving performance, solving complex problems, and implementing change.
Executive Leader
Sets vision and direction for an organization or department, aligning people, strategy, and resources.
Entrepreneur
Launches and grows a business, applying strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership skills to build a venture.
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