Marketing (MBA) | Online
Cairn University’s fully online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Marketing concentration equips professionals with advanced skills to excel in today’s dynamic marketing landscape. Rooted in over 100 years of biblical education excellence at a trusted Christian university, this flexible, asynchronous program integrates a biblical worldview with contemporary marketing business practices, preparing graduates to lead ethically and effectively.
Why an MBA in Marketing?
An MBA in Marketing accelerates your career into high-impact leadership roles—such as Marketing Director, Brand Manager, or Digital Strategist—while equipping you with cutting-edge skills in consumer behavior, data-driven strategy, integrated communications, and emerging digital trends. Cairn’s program uniquely integrates a biblical worldview, preparing you to lead with ethical integrity and view marketing as ministry, enabling you to influence culture and connect with customers in meaningful, values-aligned ways.
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Tailored for creative professionals with strong interpersonal and communication skills, this 36-credit Online MBA in Marketing features standout courses like Consumer Market Behavior and Integrated Marketing Communications, complemented by essential MBA core foundations. Delivered in flexible 7-week modules with adaptive learning technology, faculty mentorship, and collaborative tools, the program seamlessly integrates with demanding careers, ministry callings, and family commitments.
Curriculum Overview
Bible/Theology Courses: 6 credits
Core Curriculum Courses: 27 credits
Elective Courses: 3 credits
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Required Credits: 36
Core Curriculum/Courses:
- BUS 601 – Decision Analytics Credits: 3
- BUS 603 – Finance Credits: 3
- BUS 604 – Marketing Credits: 3
- BUS 606 – The Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
- BUS 625 – Effective Organizations Credits: 3
- BUS 691 – Strategy Credits: 3
- BUS 766 – Consumer Market Behavior Credits: 3
- BUS 769 – Integrated Marketing Communication Credits: 3
- BUS 781 – Advanced Data Analytics Credits: 3
All Cairn University students must have professed a faith in Jesus Christ as Savior as evidenced by providing a personal testimony that details this faith. By submitting an application, students acknowledge the University’s doctrinal position and standards of conduct as outlined in the Foundational Statements. Below are the admission requirements:
- Application: Submit the Application for Admission along with the $25 non-refundable fee. Apply today using code faithmatters and we will waive the fee.
- Transcripts: Order official transcripts for all conferred degrees to be sent to Cairn University. Applicants without an undergraduate degree in business may be required to complete one preparatory course.
Cairn University strives to keep tuition costs affordable despite providing a rigorous education. Courses are taught by faculty not TAs. The tuition rates are posted on this page.
Cairn University also partners with many organizations and offers tuition discounts. Tuition discounts are also available for those working in Christian schools. Please contact us to find out if your organization has a partnership with Cairn University.
Additional information on scholarships, grants, and loans is available from this page.
Cairn University is regionally accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Cairn University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Additional Accreditation Information is available from this page.
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Cairn Online Frequently Asked Questions
Cairn Online courses based on Cairn’s 100+ years tradition of excellence in biblical education. Our on faculty has carefully designed them taking into consideration what works best for the online learner. The modular design and asynchronous delivery enable you to complete your studies while you pursue your career, ministry and spend time with your family.
Courses typically contain seven units and are delivered in 7-week terms*. Each unit contains 5-7 modular activities. Each learning activity includes instructional videos accompanied by reflections, quizzes, discussion forums and other assessments. Courses also utilize adaptive learning technologies such as Cerego for long-term retention of concepts and Video Thread for enhanced collaboration.
The asynchronous delivery provides flexibility around your daily busy schedule. In most courses, interactive activities are typically due by Wednesday while the rest of the unit’s work is due by Sunday night. The MBA, M.A. in Music and Criminal Justice programs use the 7RD2 process and require the completion of certain activities daily to optimize learning.
Our own Cairn faculty intentionally participate in the course throughout the week to provide you with an incarnational experience.
*Few capstone courses are intentionally offered in 14 weeks to optimize student learning.
All courses are developed by one or more course developers and taught by our own faculty. The instructors are also intentionally involved in the course throughout the week by providing direction in the course activities, participating in the forum discussions, grading the student work and providing substantive feedback. Most courses also offer optional office hours weekly via Zoom or similar video conferencing tools.
The course transfer depends on where you are transferring from, and what program you are transferring to. If you are coming to Cairn Online from another institution, it is very likely you will have some credits that will transfer. Because there are so many options, we encourage you to talk to an enrollment counselor. If you are transferring out, Cairn is a regionally accredited school and some credits should transfer with relative ease. Each college sets their own transfer criteria, so be sure to check their policies for specifics.
Cairn is approved to offer financial aid because of its regional accreditation. There are many options available and typically students qualify for at least one type of federal aid. Many students receive scholarships and grants that make earning their degree even more affordable. Cairn offers a variety of scholarships and discounts in addition to options for loans and grants. Please refer to this page for details.
There are six entry points in the program: September, October, January, March, May, July.
Provided you submit the enrollment materials, applications are typically processed within 2 weeks of submitting your application.