Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Welcome to Walla Walla University’s online MBA. program that combines academic and professional excellence with a nurturing, faith-based learning environment, all at an affordable cost. Our program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to be a cutting-edge, strategic, tech-savvy leader in today's dynamic business world. Ethical principles are integrated into every aspect of our curriculum.

We understand the importance of flexibility and accessibility, which is why our MBA. program is offered entirely online with flexible scheduling. This means you can pursue your education from anywhere in the world, on your own schedule, without sacrificing quality. Our faculty members are experienced professionals and leaders trained in facilitating real-world learning and providing personal interaction in an online learning environment.

In addition to the General MBA, WWU offers six specializations. WWU teaches the Faith-Driven Healthcare and Mininsteral Leadership specialization. We have partnered with Rize Education, Inc. to offer Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, and Cybersecurity specializations. Additionally, we offer graduate certificates in each of the six specialization areas. 

Apply today and join a supportive community of fellow students and faculty who share your values and are dedicated to helping you grow, personally and professionally.

Reasons to earn an MBA

• Leverage your faith to guide decisions in complex business environments.
• Distinguish yourself as a strategic organizational problem-solver and decision-maker.
• Join a lifelong, connected community of seasoned professionals and visionaries.
• Strengthen your understanding of accounting, finance, information systems, HR, marketing, operations, and strategy.
• Enhance your communication and team-work skills.
• Broaden your professional network and global perspective.
• Boost career prospects and increase your salary potential.
   

Current Student Perspectives

“I am thoroughly enjoying my MBA experience at Walla Walla University. The instructors are very supportive, taking a personal interest in each student’s success and working to create a collaborative learning environment. The program offers a strong Christian worldview that enriches both my professional and personal development, providing a meaningful foundation for advancing my administrative skills. Living in the local community has been a great advantage, as I can engage with the online program and instructors in person while also enjoying the flexibility to work and actively participate in community life.” 

Shadrach–MBA student

“The MBA program at Walla Walla University has been amazing so far!  I'm very busy with my full-time job working 40-60 hours a week and have found the entire program very accommodating—from the registration process to director and instructor communication. The professors are very supportive and do an amazing job of integrating collaboration into the program, even though it is online and asynchronous. This allows me to connect with and learn from both instructors and peers despite my busy schedule. Based on the quality, flexibility, and cost of this program, I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to further their education with an MBA” 

Mikey–MBA Student

Admission requirements

1. Online Application.
2. A minimum overall 3.0+ Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate credits or for the last 96 quarter credits (or 64 semester credits) of the baccalaureate degree. Applicants who do not meet the G.P.A. requirement may be considered for provisional admission at the discretion of the Program Director, who may require additional steps, including completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

MBA students are expected to have competencies in accounting, finance, statistics, and spreadsheets. Applicants may consult with the program director for suggested resources to help develop those competencies as needed.

Degree requirements

Students have a choice of pursuing a General MBA (45 credits) or an MBA with a specialization (55 credits) in finance, healthcare administration, business analytics, artificial intelligence, or cybersecurity. (Specializations start fall 2025).

General M.B.A.

The General MBA program consists of 12 courses, nine in the core, two electives, and a capstone, for a total of 45 credits. The core courses cover subjects essential for organizational leaders and managers, including a seminar about ethics and integrity that is led by experienced leaders. The elective courses provide options for further study in areas of interest.  For the capstone project, students will demonstrate their ability to perform research and synthesize information by either preparing a business plan for a new organization or a strategic plan for an existing organization or department.

• Core Courses (33 credits)
  • Orientation and Colloquium (0 credits)
  • Accounting for Decision Making  (ACCT 510 - 4 credits)
  • Business Intelligence & Data Analysis  (CIS 520 - 4 credits)
  • Financial Planning & Performance  (FINA 530 - 4 credits)
  • Leadership & Organizational Behavior  (MGMT 540 - 4 credits)
  • Ethical Leadership Seminar (MGMT 550 - 2 credits)
  • Managing and Motivating People  (MGMT 560 - 4 credits)
  • Innovation & Change Management  (MGMT 570 - 4 credits)
  • Strategic Marketing Management  (MKTG 580 - 4 credits)
  • Graduate Religion Course  (3 credits)
• Capstone Project (GBUS 596 - 4 credits)
• Two electives courses (8 credits) selected from:
  • Disruption & Entrepreneurship (MGMT 575 - 4 credits)
  • Managing in a Global & Diverse Environment (MGMT 565 - 4 credits)
  • Elective courses in Finance, Healthcare Administration, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity (see specialization courses below).

• TOTAL (45 credits)
  
  Read course descriptions and student learning outcomes.

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MBA with Specialization

The MBA with a Specialization consists of 14 courses, nine in the core, four in the specialization, and a capstone, for a total of 55 credits, with the following specializations that are offered:

• Faith-driven Healthcare
• Ministerial Leadership
• Finance
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Analytics
• Cybersecurity

These specializations are in areas with steady or increasing demand for skilled leaders and managers. 

• Core Courses (33 credits)
  • Orientation and Colloquium (0 credits)
  • Accounting for Decision Making  (ACCT 510 - 4 credits)
  • Business Intelligence & Data Analysis  (CIS 520 - 4 credits)
  • Financial Planning & Performance  (FINA 530 - 4 credits)
  • Leadership & Organizational Behavior  (MGMT 540 - 4 credits)
  • Ethical Leadership Seminar (MGMT 550 - 2 credits)
  • Managing and Motivating People  (MGMT 560 - 4 credits)
  • Innovation & Change Management  (MGMT 570 - 4 credits)
  • Strategic Marketing Management  (MKTG 580 - 4 credits)
  • Graduate Religion Course  (3 credits)
• Capstone Project (GBUS 596 - 4 credits)
• Specialization (18 credits, see below)

• TOTAL (55 credits)

   

• Faith-Driven Healthcare Specialization (18 credits)
  • Faith-Driven Healthcare Systems and Policy (FDHC 592 - 4 credits)
  • Finance and Stewardship in Faith-Driven Healthcare (FDHC 594 - 4 credits)
  • Healthcare Operations, Quality, and Patient Care (FDHC 596 - 5 credits)
  • Strategy and Innovation in Faith-Driven Healthcare (FDHC 598 - 5 credits)
     
• Ministerial Leadership (18 credits)
  • Nonprofit Finance (LEAD 582 - 4 credits)
  • Advancement and Fundraising (LEAD 584 - 4 credits)
  • Nonprofit Management and Leadership (LEAD 586 - 5 credits)
  • Ministerial Strategy and Governance (LEAD 588 - 5 credits)
     
• Finance Specialization (18 credits)
  • Capital Markets and Investing (BUFI 532 - 4.5 credits)
  • Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation (BUFI 534 - 4.5 credits)
  • Frontiers of Finance (BUFI 536 - 4.5 credits)
  • An elective course from one of the following prefixes:  BUAC, BUAI, BUAN, BUEC, BUFI, BUCS or BUMT (4.5 credits)
     
• Business Analytics Specialization (18 credits)
  • Spreadsheet Modeling for Decision-Making (BUAN 502 - 4.5 credits)
  • Managing AI Projects (BUAN 518 - 4.5 credits)
  • Storytelling with Data (BUAN 522 - 4.5 credits
  • Python for Business Analytics (BUAN 526 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Artificial Intelligence Specialization (18 credits)
  • Generative AI for Managers (BUAI 512 - 4.5 credits)
  • Business Use Cases for AI (BUAI 514 - 4.5 credits)
  • AI Governance and Ethics (BUAI 516 - 4.5 credits)
  • Managing AI Projects (BUAI 518 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Cybersecurity Specialization (18 credits)
  • Information Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (BUCS 502 - 4.5 credits)
  • Network Architectures for Cyber Managers (BUCS 504 - 4.5 credits)
  • Cyber Risk Management and Strategy (BUCS 506 - 4.5 credits)

  • Executive Cyber Defense (BUCS 508 - 4.5 credits)

    Read course descriptions and student learning outcomes.

Graduate Certificates

Graduate certificates are designed to broaden one's skills and professional opportunities through concentrated study over two or three quarters. Certificates are stand-alone credentials, but courses taken to complete a certificate may be applied to future completion of an MBA degree. Students must have completed an undergraduate degree to apply for a certificate.

• Faith-Driven Healthcare Specialization (18 credits)
  • Faith-Driven Healthcare Systems and Policy (FDHC 592 - 4 credits)
  • Finance and Stewardship in Faith-Driven Healthcare (FDHC 594 - 4 credits)
  • Healthcare Operations, Quality, and Patient Care (FDHC 596 - 5 credits)
  • Strategy and Innovation in Faith-Driven Healthcare (FDHC 598 - 5 credits)
     
• Ministerial Leadership (18 credits)
  • Nonprofit Finance (LEAD 582 - 4 credits)
  • Advancement and Fundraising (LEAD 584 - 4 credits)
  • Nonprofit Management and Leadership (LEAD 586 - 5 credits)
  • Ministerial Strategy and Governance (LEAD 588 - 5 credits)
     
• Finance Certificate* (18 credits)
  • Capital Markets and Investing (BUFI 532 - 4.5 credits)
  • Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation (BUFI 534 - 4.5 credits)
  • Frontiers of Finance (BUFI 536 - 4.5 credits)
  • An elective course from one of the following prefixes: BUAC, BUAI, BUAN, BUEC, BUFI, BUCS or BUMT (4.5 credits)
     
• Business Analytics Certificate* (18 credits)
  • Spreadsheet Modeling for Decision-Making (BUAN 502 - 4.5 credits)
  • Managing AI Projects (BUAN 518 - 45 credits)
  • Storytelling with Data (BUAN 522 - 4.5 credits
  • Python for Business Analytics (BUAN 526 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Artificial Intelligence Certificate* (18 credits)
  • Generative AI for Managers (BUAI 512 - 4.5 credits)
  • Business Use Cases for AI (BUAI 514 - 4.5 credits)
  • AI Governance and Ethics (BUAI 516 - 4.5 credits)
  • Managing AI Projects (BUAI 518 - 4.5 credits)
     
• Cybersecurity Certificate* (18 credits)
  • Information Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (BUCS 502 - 4.5 credits)
  • Network Architectures for Cyber Managers (BUCS 504 - 4.5 credits)
  • Cyber Risk Management and Strategy (BUCS 506 - 4.5 credits)

  • Executive Cyber Defense (BUCS 508 - 4.5 credits)

    Read course descriptions and student learning outcomes.

*Offered in partnership with Rize Education, Inc.

MBA Faculty

The MBA faculty seek to make a difference professionally, academically, and spiritually in the lives of their students. Our award-winning professors have a broad range of experience and backgrounds, including executive leadership at large organizations ... and many run their own businesses as well. Faculty members are ready to be friends and mentors and to build relationships that students will value for a lifetime. Some specialization courses are offered in partnership with Rize Education, Inc., and are designed by top professors at universities such as Harvard Business School and Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business.
Go here for a list of WWU faculty.
 

Tuition

The following net tuition costs reflect the reduction applied by the WWU Leadership for Change Grant.

• Cost per Credit: $526
   
• Total Cost for General M.B.A.: $23,670
   
• Total Cost for MBA with Specialization: $28,930

Employees of partner organizations should contact the MBA Director for information about special pricing.