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Program
Highlights
M.B.A.
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Biblical worldview
and practical
application in each course
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Seven-week terms provide
flexibility
for
working professionals
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Interactive
course websites optimized
for multiple devices including computers,
tablets, and smartphones
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Affordable
tuition and available
financial aid
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Dedicated program adviser ensures
support
while you pursue your degree
and maintain other commitments
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Cohort-based approach builds
community and network
for Christian
business professionals
“Cedarville prepares you for the business
world, but at the same time, they
teach you principles of leadership and
problem-solving that line up with the
Bible and with Christ. That was one of
the greatest takeaways for me.”
Tina Jones, M.B.A. ’15
Learn more and apply:
cedarville.edu/MBAMaster of Business Administration
Tina Jones, M.B.A. ’15, a Financial Aid Specialist with Clark State Community College in
Springfield, Ohio, wanted to position herself for future job growth, but she also wanted to learn
in a Christ-centered environment. She had a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from The
Ohio State University but knew an M.B.A. would be a good move.
“I wanted that Christ-centered foundation,” Jones explained. “That’s what Cedarville is. They
prepare you for the business world, but at the same time, they teach you principles of leadership
and problem-solving that line up with the Bible and with Christ. That was one of the greatest
takeaways for me.”
PREPARATION FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Because of his M.B.A., Robinson was positioned to make a move into his dream job.
“Out of the blue one day, a friend calls me and asks, ‘If I was going to retire or leave, would
you want my job?’” he recalled. “I responded, ‘Oh my goodness, don’t tell me this if you’re
not serious.’ I had always been secretly jealous of him having that job. It was a real blessing
fromGod.”
So, with eight months still left in his M.B.A., Robinson moved from manager of a small ad
agency with six employees to the Chief Marketing Officer for the Maine Veterans’ Homes, a
network of nursing and rehabilitation facilities with close to 2,000 employees serving nearly 700
veterans daily.
“It was a big step. I would
not have been ready if not for
the Cedarville M.B.A. program.
“Prior to this program I had
never read anything on
Harvard
Business Review
or in
Forbes
,” he
said. “Our CEO circulates a flyer
that has snippets of business
articles, and we’re supposed to comment on them during a round table discussion. Because of
the research and writing I did for the program, I can immediately latch onto concepts and then
expound and debate about them, and I know where to find more information.”
SUPPORT BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
Sterkenburg himself wishes he could have taken the Cedarville M.B.A. when he was seeking
a graduate program in the 1990s. “I really missed the biblical integration,” he said. “I relied on
fellow Christian students and Bible studies at work to provide that missing piece.
“We give students that Christian and biblical worldview, and the interaction with other
students, which, even though it’s online, can be based in faith,” Sterkenburg added. “If they’re
struggling with something in the workplace, and it applies to something they just learned in
class, they can share with colleagues quite freely.”
Robinson appreciated that greatly. “There were a couple of guys who were older and had a lot
of experience,” he said. “In the online discussions, I found their insights really valuable. There
was a multigenerational aspect to the conversations, paired with a strong thread of Christian
worldview throughout the program, which was really valuable.”
Jones found the support she received extremely beneficial. “When I was having trouble, I
would call Mr. [Curtis] Cline [’90, Director of Online Student Success] and he’d give me advice,
counsel me, offer Scriptures to think about, and pray for me,” she said. “That was enough to
encourage me to continue on. And it wasn’t just one time, but several times. I’ve never received
that type of support from another university.”
Sterkenburg is proud of the Cedarville M.B.A.’s quality and academic rigor as it compares to
other online programs. But what distinguishes the degree even more is the camaraderie among
the students who are seeking to honor Christ in the business world. “This kind of environment is
a real encouragement,” he said. “We’re fellow sojourners here on earth and getting our M.B.A.s.”
Clem Boyd
is Managing Editor of
Cedarville Magazine
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With a Cedarville M.B.A., you’re
getting, for the same dollar as
other M.B.A.s, the additional joy of
having a biblical approach to life
and your value system reinforced.
Cedarville Magazine
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