At Mid-America Christian University, we believe that making a positive impact as a business professional in the modern workplace requires more than an industry-relevant skill set — it also takes an ethical belief system that informs your business practices. Through our online and in-person business degree programs, we seek to transform students into effective leaders and entrepreneurs who strive to make the world a better place through ethical business decision-making.
Business professionals from all backgrounds choose MACU for its many benefits, including the following:
- Global Perspective: Our business programs unite a community of learners from countries around the world, and we design our programmatic learning outcomes to incorporate their diverse perspectives.
- Professional Connections: Students gain networking opportunities through our corporate partnerships, which connect students with current practitioners at guest speaker events, during corporate office tours, and in training activities.
- Transfer Friendly: MACU awards credits for prior learning outside of school — including volunteer work, military service, and relevant work experience — so you can earn your degree faster.
Explore MACU’s Business Degree Programs
Our highly credentialed instructors incorporate their real-world business experience into their courses. They also maintain connections with current practitioners and business organizations to make informed, industry-relevant adjustments to the curriculum.
Undergraduate Business Degree Programs
No matter your experience level, we offer you an intentional approach to business education through focused undergraduate courses that reinforce a biblical worldview and honor diverse perspectives.
Bachelor of Business Administration and Ethics (BBA)
| The BBA program combines core business disciplines with ethical considerations, preparing students to make principled decisions in managerial roles. |
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Ethics
| The BBA in Accounting and Ethics program focuses on the fundamentals of accounting practices integrated with ethical standards, aiming to equip students for integrity-driven careers in finance and auditing. |
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Digital Marketing
The BS in Digital Marketing program provides students with expertise in digital marketing strategies and tools, with a curriculum that covers search engine optimization (SEO), social media, and digital advertising.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management and Ethics
| The BS in Management and Ethics program teaches students essential management skills while emphasizing ethical leadership, preparing them to qualify for responsible roles in business management. |
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Management and Ethics
| The BS in Healthcare Management and Ethics program merges courses in healthcare management strategies with ethical considerations, training students to be able to oversee healthcare facilities and services effectively. |
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Media Production and Communication
The BS in Media Production and Communication program focuses on the production and analysis of media content, teaching students skills in video, audio, and digital media production, alongside critical communication strategies.
Graduate Online Business Degree Programs
Advance your career with a graduate degree from MACU. Our convenient, flexible, and affordable online business degree programs are gateways to upper-tier business leadership positions with higher earning potential.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA program offers comprehensive training in business and management principles, providing students with the skills they’ll need to lead organizations and make strategic decisions in a competitive environment.
Degree emphasis areas are:
- CPA Accounting: Learn advanced accounting principles, including in auditing and regulatory compliance, to get the expertise needed for senior accounting roles.
- Management Accounting: Learn how to analyze financial data to guide fiscal strategy and organizational performance.
- Communication: Focus on integrating business and communication strategies, whether dealing with staff, executives, stakeholders, or the public.
- Healthcare Management: Gain the skills required for leadership, execution of plans for quality improvement, and enhancing processes and programs in clinical and nonclinical healthcare settings.
- Human Resource Management: Prepare to strategize and lead organizational personnel functions, including recruitment, training, and employee development.
- International Business: Master the principles of managing global business functions, including supply chain logistics, security concerns, and marketing.
Master of Arts (MA) in Leadership
The MA in Leadership program focuses on developing advanced leadership skills, equipping students with the ability to effectively manage and inspire teams across a variety of organizational contexts.
Degree emphasis areas are:
- Business Management: Enhance your strategic decision-making and managerial skills, to prepare to lead in corporate environments.
- Higher Education: Focus on the administration and governance of higher education institutions, developing skills in academic leadership and policy implementation.
- Communication: Sharpen the effective messaging, media relations, and strategic communication skills that are essential for leadership roles in various sectors.
- Public Administration: Prepare to lead in the government or nonprofit sector, with coursework focused on public policy, governance, and community engagement.
- Ministry Leadership: Develop the managerial and pastoral skills needed to lead religious organizations and community faith initiatives.
Online Business Certificate Programs
MACU offers several online certificate programs to foster the development of executive-level skills. The graduate-level certificates listed below can also be used to satisfy prerequisites for a full graduate degree.
Financial Core Accounting Certificate
Focus on the fundamental accounting principles and practices essential for financial analysis and decision-making in business.
Healthcare Management Graduate Certificate
Gain specialized knowledge in managing healthcare facilities, learning about policy implications and improving patient care systems.
Human Resources Graduate Certificate
Learn employee management strategies, including in talent acquisition, performance management, and employment law.
International Business Graduate Certificate
Learn how to navigate global markets, with an emphasis on international trade, cultural awareness, and strategic global business planning.
Management Accounting Graduate Certificate
Focus on key management accounting techniques, to be able to help professionals apply financial data to operational decision-making and strategic planning.
Why Enroll in an Online Business Degree Program?
At MACU, we understand that not everyone can attend school on campus. Online business degree programs offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to balance your studies with your personal and professional commitments as you complete your coursework from anywhere in the world.
Our online programs offer a diverse range of courses and specializations, any of which can equip you with a broad understanding of business principles along with specific skills tailored to your career interests.
Plus, our immersive online learning platform facilitates interactive learning experiences, incorporating real-time discussions, group projects, and access to digital resources. You’ll discover global networking opportunities and make meaningful connections with your peers, your instructors, and other professionals across different industries and regions.
What Can You Do With a Business Degree?
MACU’s business degree programs are created with your career success in mind. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 911,400 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual salary for all business and finance occupations was $79,050 as of May 2023, according to the BLS. Check out some potential jobs for business degree program graduates, with salary information from the BLS:
| Public Relations Specialist Median Annual Salary: $66,750 Market Research Analyst Median Annual Salary: $74,680 Accountant/Auditor Median Annual Salary: $79,880 Project Management Specialist Median Annual Salary: $98,580 | Management Analyst Median Annual Salary: $99,410 Medical and Health Services Manager Median Annual Salary: $110,680 Training and Development Manager Median Annual Salary: $125,040 Sales Manager Median Annual Salary: $135,160 |
Why Choose MACU for Your Business Degree Program?
At MACU, we’re proud to offer business degree programs that go beyond traditional education to provide students with a truly relevant and enriching learning experience. People choose our programs for many reasons, including:
- Affordable Excellence: MACU offers competitively priced tuition for a private university, making high-quality, values-driven education accessible and affordable for a wide range of students.
- Focus on Communication: We prepare our students to take on critical, purpose-driven roles in business after they graduate by emphasizing writing and public speaking through various mediums, including discussion boards and class presentations.
- Biblical Worldview: We believe that students from diverse religious backgrounds can benefit from a biblical understanding of business, so we use theories and principles from the Bible as a guide to understanding global business practices.
MACU, a Bible-based university, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).