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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Cairn University is a distinctly Christian graduate program that integrates biblical principles with advanced business education. Gain the quantitative and operational skills necessary to help drive business success while learning the importance of organizational dynamics and the essential values required for ethical, moral and wise leadership in today’s marketplace.
The Master of Business Administration program at Cairn University emphasizes ethical decision-making grounded in a biblical worldview, preparing graduates for professional excellence while fostering spiritual growth and servant leadership. The purpose of the MBA programs is to ensure graduates will understand the multicultural, political, legal, and regulatory business environments and comprehend critical functional business areas.
* Cairn University Ranks #2 in Glanzer’s Guide to Christian Colleges and Universities
Complete your degree in a modality that works best for you fully online, hybrid, or onsite. Online courses are asynchronous designed for working professionals.
Gain a values-driven foundation that shapes both character and career success.
Designed for self-directed, motivated learners who need flexibility without compromising academic rigor.
Earn an MBA while you work for as little as $400 per credit.
The Cairn MBA has been designed with input from our expert faculty in the School of Business, ensuring you graduate with the in-demand skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. The program requires 30 credits* from the core curriculum courses, and 6 credits from Bible/Theology courses. The program can also be completed in one year.
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The MBA programs offers courses in:
The MBA degree can be customized by using the elective courses for concentrations in organizational development, organizational culture, nonprofit management, human resources, innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship, or strategic planning and management.
Business Competence
Students will demonstrate understanding of core business subjects such as operations, finance, strategy, marketing, and leadership.
Leadership and Teamwork
Students will gain the skills needed to succeed as leaders and managers of diverse teams, and apply biblical and ethical values.
Biblical Foundation
Students will apply biblical principles as the foundational core for their business decisions and actions.
Decisive Action
Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate and apply appropriate and relevant decision-making tools and principles, and then follow through on their decisions with action.
Effective Communication
Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in business interactions of various types
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:
The tuition rates are posted on this page. A promotional rate of $400 per credit is currently available for the online MBA.
Cairn University also partners with many organizations and offers tuition discounts. 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.
Bank of America, Campbell Soup, Comcast, Grant Thorton, Hershey Foods, IBM, Independence Blue Cross, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, SEPTA, State Farm Insurance, Subaru America HQ, The Federal Reserve, The Salvation Army, Universt, US Food and Drug Administration, Vanguard
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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“Through the experiences of professors and my coursework, I learned that the ability to work in a business environment with integrity can propel your career past those who take shortcuts to get to where they want to be. Integrity leads to credibility anywhere, but its value is especially important in the workplace.”
– Charles H.
Our program is grounded on God’s Word and courses are designed to foster student learning and engagement through faculty-led instruction, research-driven activities, active learning, and meaningful peer and faculty interactions.
All courses, except the research course, are organized into seven units and delivered over 7-week terms. Each unit comprises 5–7 modular activities, including readings, reading reflections, instructional videos from Cairn faculty, an active learning activity, a weekly application project, and a component of the course research project. Additionally, students and faculty meet biweekly in live sessions to review specific unit learning objectives and engage with peers and faculty.
Faculty actively engage throughout the week by guiding course activities, facilitating asynchronous forum discussions and biweekly live sessions, grading student work, and providing detailed feedback. Online students receive prioritized technology support, with additional resources available from the Masland Library and the Writing Lab.
Our program is grounded on God’s Word and courses are designed to foster student learning and engagement through faculty-led instruction, research-driven activities, active learning, and meaningful peer and faculty interactions.
All courses, except the dissertation courses, are organized into seven units and delivered over 7-week terms. Each unit comprises 5–7 modular activities, including readings, reading reflections, instructional videos from Cairn faculty, an active learning activity, a weekly application project, and a component of the course research project. Additionally, students and faculty meet biweekly in live sessions to review specific unit learning objectives and engage with peers and faculty.
Faculty actively engage throughout the week by guiding course activities, facilitating asynchronous forum discussions and biweekly live sessions, grading student work, and providing detailed feedback. Online students receive prioritized technology support, with additional resources available from the Masland Library and the Writing Lab.
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.
Advanced standing may be granted for Bible/Theology credits earned at an accredited Bible college, Christian liberal arts college or university, or seminary. Credits will be granted on a course-by-course basis.
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.
Interested in our MBA programs? Complete this form to connect with an admissions advisor for personalized guidance on schedules, costs, and application steps. We’re here to help you take the next step!
