Page 66 2026–27 Graduate Academic Catalog Robert W. Plaster School of Business Master of Business Administration Students may start the Master of Business Administration-Operations Management concentration in any term. The MBA advisor will provide the appropriate curriculum plan that specifically serves the student's needs and completion goals. Suggested Curriculum for a Master of Business Administration – Operations Management Concentration Year 1 – Fall Semester MGMT-6710 Management and Leadership of Organizations.............3 MRKT-6200 Strategic Marketing Planning.........................................3 Year 1 – Spring Semester BUS-6300 Operations Research........................................................3 ECON-6400 Managerial Economics..................................................3 Year 1 – Summer Term ITM-6800 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage...........3 MGMT-6700 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business..................3 Year 2 – Fall Semester ACCT-6300 Accounting for Business Executives...............................3 FIN-6500 Executive Financial Management......................................3 Year 2 – Spring Semester MGMT-6300 Project Management.....................................................3 MGMT-6310 Supply Chain Management...........................................3 Year 2 – Summer Term MGMT-6320 Lean Process Management...........................................3 MGMT-6790 Organizational Management Strategy...........................3 Master of Business Administration from Accelerated Pathway Upon admission to the Master of Business Administration program, students who have completed the following undergraduate pathway courses may qualify for advanced standing in the graduate program: MBA courses................................................................................6 BUS-5000 Foundations of Business I.......................................0 BUS-5010 Foundations of Business II.......................................0 MGMT-6710 Management and Leadership of Organizations....3 MBA core or 1elective course....................................................3 Course requirements for students entering the graduate MBA program after completion of an accelerated pathway program in communication, English, kinesiology and allied health, music and worship, science and mathematics, or psychology involve a minimum of 30 semester hours, including: Additional MBA requirements...................................................30 ACCT-6300 Accounting for Business Executives......................3 BUS-6100 Managerial Data Analysis........................................3 (or approved alternative depending on concentration) ECON-6400 Managerial Economics.........................................3 FIN-6500 Executive Financial Management.............................3 ITM-6800 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage..3 MGMT-6700 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business.........3 (or approved alternative depending on concentration) *MGMT-6790 Organizational Management Strategy.................3 (or approved alternative for Strategic Innovation and Entrepreneurship concentration) MRKT-6200 Strategic Marketing Planning................................3 1Electives............................................................................... 6–9 *Capstone 1Course selection varies depending on area of concentration Accelerated MBA Curriculum Summary MBA courses taken as undergraduate...........................................6 MBA courses taken after admission to graduate program............30 Total............................................................................................. 36 Undergraduate programs that are conducive to the accelerated MBA pathway include communication, English, psychology, and science and mathematics. Accreditation In addition to University accreditation listed in the Accreditation section of this catalog, the MBA program offered by the Robert W. Plaster School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Admission Standards Admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program requires meeting the University's general admission criteria, application requirements, and the following: • Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. • Applicants not meeting program admission standards may be considered for conditional admission to the program. • Official transcripts confirming a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Conditional acceptance may be offered in certain circumstances where the overall GPA is at least 2.0. Specific conditions will be decided by the MBA Admissions Committee. • Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) may be required for those with a grade point average below 2.75. Some exceptions are made on an individual basis. The GRE is an acceptable alternative. • Computer proficiency and ability to take courses in an online environment. • One professional or academic reference (faculty member or supervisor) and one Christian character reference (pastoral or mentor). Family members and personal friends are not eligible to serve as references. Admission Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Application decisions are generally made by the leadership of the MBA program within two weeks after an admission application is completed. Graduate Enrollment will then notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the MBA program for the 2026–27 academic year is $680 per semester hour. Audit is $340 per semester hour. The technology fee is $40 per semester. The program fee is $75 per semester. The graduation fee for the MBA program for the 2026–27 academic year is $125. Financial Aid and Scholarships For information regarding financial aid and institutional scholarships, visit cedarville.edu/gsfinaid or preview the Financial Information section of this catalog. Academic Advising Upon admission into the MBA program, each student is assigned a program advisor and a faculty advisor. The program advisor assists in helping the students with class scheduling and other graduate processes. The faculty advisor provides career and course advice. Degree-seeking students may review their academic program progression by selecting the Progress tab option in Student Planning at cedarville.edu/studentplanning.
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