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Master of Business Administration

The MBA Program

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree provides advanced study for individuals interested in managing and leading organizations.

Program Emphasis

The Union MBA offers a flexible course of study with entry points in August, October, January, March and June each year. Courses are offered either fully online or through a hybrid integration which blends online with face-to-face interaction. Combined, this gives working professionals and full-time students the ability to complete a top quality AACSB accredited MBA in 12, 18 or 24 months. 

Courses in the Union MBA are taught by faculty who combine practical work experience with strong academic backgrounds. The combination of professional and academic qualifications provides a rich and relevant classroom experience for our graduate students. 

There are twelve (3-hour) courses in the Union MBA. To complete the program, students may choose to complete the traditional MBA program, or obtain a concentration in Accounting, Human Resources, Leadership, Marketing, Business Analytics, Healthcare Management, Supply Chain Management, and Digital Marketing. Students may also choose a Thesis option to complete the MBA upon the approval of the Graduate Program Director. 

Expected Outcomes

The program strives to achieve the following learning outcomes:

  1. Each student will apply methods from a variety of disciplines to solve business problems.
  2. Each student will demonstrate knowledge of the ability to lead in team situations—to motivate and influence others in order to achieve organizational goals.
  3. Each student will be an effective communicator with the ability to prepare and deliver oral and written presentations using appropriate technologies.
  4. Each student will be skilled in critical thinking and decision-making, as supported by the appropriate use of analytical and quantitative techniques.
  5. Each student will demonstrate the ability to make personal and business decisions based on values informed by the Christian worldview. 

Dual-Degree Options

Dual 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 dual-degree option. The design of these programs reduces the total courses required to complete both degrees. All regular admission requirements must be met.

Dual 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 dual 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 dual degree options, at least 60 total hours must be completed for the dual degree. Applicants to dual degrees must apply to and be accepted to each program separately, per current admission requirements of each program. 

Plus 1 Year MBA Option

After admission to the MBA program, Union undergraduate students may take up to 9 hours of MBA courses after earning senior classification. Additional graduate hours may be taken upon approval of the Graduate Program Director. All regular admission requirements must be met except the requirement to possess a bachelor’s degree and take the GMAT/GRE. 

Admission Information

Regular Admission Requirements

  1. One of the following: a bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA or a bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum 2.5 GPA and two years relevant work experience or a 450 GMAT score, (or GRE equivalent).
  2. Complete application (with a resume and two references) for the MBA program, with application fee.
  3. Sign the Union University Community Values Statement for Adult/Non-traditional Students.
  4. Official transcript(s) from the awarding institution showing award of the highest degree earned and any requested transfer credits.
  5. Completion of a letter of application or 3-minute video application.
  6. For students from countries where English is not the recognized first language, TOEFL test results of 80 or higher is required.

Waiver of GMAT/GRE Requirement

Applicants may receive a waiver of the GMAT or GRE requirement if they meet one or more of the following conditions:

  1. Applicants with a graduate degree earned from an institutionally-accredited college or university.
  2. Applicants with at least five years of professional or managerial business experience.
  3. Students pursuing a dual degree at Union University in the Doctor of Pharmacy, the Master of Science in Nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Social Work, or Master of Christian Studies programs.
  4. Recent (5 years or less) graduates from Union University with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
  5. Recent (5 years or less) graduates from an  institutionally-accredited institution with a degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) discipline.

Applicants must complete a request for waiver of the GMAT/ GRE requirement during the application process. Requests for waiver will be considered by the Graduate Business Admissions Committee. If approved, the applicant will be admitted without the requirement to submit a GMAT or GRE score.

Prerequisites

Graduate Business Foundations (MBA 602) will be required of all students without an undergraduate or graduate business major. In the case of Union University students, a minor in business administration will also suffice. MBA 602 will not count towards the hours required 36-hours to complete the MBA program. The Graduate Program Director may recommend or require the completion of preparatory courses, self-study, or other work prior to enrollment.

Conditional Admission Requirements

Conditional admittance may be granted to a student after review by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Conditional admittance allows a student to take up to 6 hours of coursework after completion of MBA 602 Graduate Business Foundations. A student earning a 3.0 or greater GPA in the first 6 hours beyond foundations coursework removes conditional admittance status.  Extraordinary cases beyond these guidelines will be reviewed by the graduate admissions committee. These cases will include a personal interview with at least one member of the graduate admissions committee.

Transfer of Credit

Normally, up to six hours of graduate credit for courses completed before starting this program and earned within the last five years from an AACSB accredited school of business or equivalent may be transferred to Union University. No grade less than “B” may be transferred. 

Academic Suspension

A student enrolled in the MBA program will be suspended from the program upon earning three grades of “C” or below. In an effort to remove these grades while suspended from the MBA program, the student may repeat those courses in which a “C” or below has been received to remove the suspension and continue progress toward graduation. According to university Academic Probation and Suspension Policy in this catalogue, a student may only repeat a course one time.

Financial Information

There are three methods of payment for the program.

  1. One-hundred percent of tuition expense for the entire program before the first night of class. Interest will be assessed on the unpaid balance at the rate of 1.5% per month.
  2. The payment of tuition as billed monthly as a result of courses registered. Interest will be assessed on the unpaid balance at the rate of 1.5% per month.
  3. FACTS payment plan. Please see details at www.uu.edu/admissions/financialinfo/facts/.

Tuition reimbursement is offered by many employers. The University allows the completion of the current student schedule to meet eligibility requirements for payment. Prompt payment is requested to prevent interruption of registration.

All financial information is subject to change without notice.

Application Fee $58
Tuition/semester hour $695
General Student Fee $26/hour

The application fee and General Student Fee are non-refundable.

Financial Assistance

Financial aid information for graduate students is available on our website at www.uu.edu/financialaid. Generally, graduate students may be eligible for Federal Direct student loans or private alternative student loans, depending on the program of study and the eligibility of the borrower. Union University is also approved by the Department for Veterans Affairs to offer educational benefits to veterans, reservists, and dependents of veterans who qualify for Veterans Benefits. Any person who qualifies for VA Benefits should check with the Office of Student Financial Planning as soon as possible after acceptance into a graduate program.   

 

Master of Business Administration: General—36 hours

Master of Business Administration: Human Resources Concentration—36 hours

Master of Business Administration: Accounting Concentration—36 hours

Master of Business Administration: Leadership Concentration—36 hours

Master of Business Administration Marketing Concentration—36 hours

Master of Business Administration: Business Analytics Concentration—36 hours

Master of Business Administration Healthcare Management Concentration—36 hours

Master of Business Administration: Supply Chain Management Concentration—36 hours

Master of Business Administration: Digital Marketing Concentration—36 hours

Master of Business Administration Thesis Option—36 hours