Overview
"The dynamic environment
of business is in desperate
need of leaders who have
both competency and
integrity."
Professional growth in authentic community.
Are you ready to increase your career potential with a credential that adds value in any business marketplace, while growing in a community built on ethics and Christian beliefs?
You have goals for your career and your future; we want to help you reach them. From application to graduation, you'll have a community of faculty and staff supporting you each step of the way. At Trevecca, our dedicated team of professors will equip you with the critical thinking skills and knowledge you need to become a business leader in your chosen industry, without sacrificing your values and integrity.
Trevecca Difference: Your success is our goal.
Enrollment: simple and clear.
- Free to apply
- No GMAT required
- Books and materials delivered to your door
Classwork: accelerated and simplified.
- One class at a time
- Fully online or one night a week
- 1.5 miles from downtown Nashville
Specialty Tracks: tailor your MBA to your goals.
- Data Analytics
- Healthcare Administration
- Project Management
- Management & Leadership
- Human Resources.
A Master of Business Administration is more than just a degree; it's a door to a better job, more money, and greater opportunities within your field. With an emphasis on leadership and service, you’ll become a competent, globally-aware business professional that acts with integrity and virtue. If you're looking to get ahead in the business world while practically integrating faith and business, Trevecca's MBA is for you.
Program features include:
- Cohort model of instruction creates a community of learning where you begin and complete your program with the same group of students, allowing you and fellow students to collaborate, support and encourage one another.
- Attend classes one night a week on campus or anytime, anywhere with Trevecca Online. This flexible format makes it simple to reach the degree you've been wanting without changing the schedule you already have.
- Our Professional Mentoring Program not only allows you to connect with Nashville professionals to network and build your community, but also allows you to develop your professional leadership skills.
Go ahead. Get ahead. Join Trevecca.
Faculty
James Agee
- BA, Eastern Nazarene College, 1994
- MA, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2005
- Ph.D., State University of New York - Albany, 2000
Location: Boone Business Building
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Jonathan Burch
- Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2003
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Kenneth Burger
- BS, North Dakota State University, 1967
- MBA, Kent State University, 1971
- DBA, University of Kentucky, 1981
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James Hiatt
- BS, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1976
- JD, University of Tennessee, 1979
- MBA, Middle Tennessee State University, 1991
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Allen Jinnette
- BBA, Middle Tennessee State University, 1992
- MS, Middle Tennessee State University, 1993
- MPA, Georgia State University, 2000
- PhD, University of Mississippi, 2010
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Marcus Lackey
- BA Olivet Nazarene University
- MBA, Trevecca Nazarene University
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Rick Mann
- BS, Western Michigan University, 1978
- MDiv Ambrose University (Canada), 1983
- MA, Ohio State University, 1986
- PhD, Ohio State University, 1986
- MBA, University of Minnesota, 2009
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Timothy Myatt
- BA, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 1981
- MS, The Ohio State University, 1983
- MBA, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2010
- DBA, Anderson University, 2017
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Roy Philip
- BCom, Bishop Heber College, 1990
- MBA, Bishop Heber College, 1994
- DBA, Anderson University, 2009
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Scott Ward
- BS, University of Southern California, 1980
- MBA, Indiana University, 1982
- MA, University of Rochester, 1988
- PhD, University of Rochester, 1992
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Core Classes
Foundations for Graduate Business Studies
BUS 5900
This course will cover topics needed for success in a graduate business program including critical thinking, oral and written communication, research, and analysis skills. PREREQUISITE: The course must be passed with a C or better before any other MBA courses may be taken.
Course Hours: 1
Introduction to Graduate Business Studies
BUS 6000
This course will introduce students to the key topics of business. Students will cover all the areas addressed in the Trevecca MBA program including: leadership, organizational behavior, statistics, economics, ethics, organizational culture, IT management, accounting, finance, and marketing. PREREQUISITE: The course must be passed with a C or better before any other MBA courses may be taken.
Course Hours: 2
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
BUS 5013
Serves as the foundation for many of the proceeding courses in the program by providing a survey of key management theories and terminology. While contemporary conceptualizations of management are discussed, classical approaches are also examined. Special emphasis is placed in leadership, motivation, culture, team-building, and organizational communication.
Course Hours: 3
Business Analytics
BUS 6073
Provides participants with tools and techniques to perform data analysis and hypothesis testing in order to make data-based management decisions. Data collected from students' organizations is used throughout this course to answer practical, "real-world" research questions. Topics include basic statistics, control charts, one-sided mean tests, two-sided mean tests, variance comparison, correlation analysis, and introduction to experimental design.
Course Hours: 3
Management Information Systems
ITI 5073
Emphasizes computer systems technology and is designed to enable the learner to understand the field from a managerial perspective. Existing and emerging technologies will be reviewed to provide an awareness of technology capabilities from the managerial perspective. Topics to be covered include information systems planning, systems management, the systems development life cycle (SDLC), project management (P.M.), change management, networking and telecommunication concepts. Other topics to be discussed are transaction processing systems (TPS), decision support systems (DSS), executive information systems (EIS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and artificial intelligence/expert systems AI/ES. Cases will be used to supplement the learning experience and to apply course principles and concepts. Project management and systems analysis methods will be thoroughly explored and applied in a learner-selected project where the learner carries out the project planning and implementation strategies/techniques to see the project to fruition.
Course Hours: 3
Accounting and Finance for Managers
BUS 6015
Students are introduced to basic concepts of financial and managerial accounting and business finance. The first half of the course focuses on accounting, while the second portion covers finance. Accrual accounting, the accounting equation and the financial statements required by generally accepted accounting principles comprise the financial accounting portion. Managerial accounting topics include manufacturing/product costs such as direct labor, direct material and overhead as well as fixed and variable costs. Business finance includes an introduction to financial statement ratio analysis, time value of money concepts and basic capital budgeting techniques.
Course Hours: 3
Global and Economic Environment
ECO 5023
Familiarizes students with the economic forces, institutions, and policies that govern the environment in which business operates. Changes in both the national and global economy are explored from managerial, market and financial perspectives. Topics include opportunity cost, demand and supply, industrial organization, antitrust, deregulation, fiscal and monetary policies, trade policies, and exchange rates.
Course Hours: 3
Marketing Management
MKT 5093
Focuses on the importance of modern organizations being market driven and globally competitive. It examines the role of the marketing function and fundamentals, such as market segmentation, targeting, product life cycle, new product planning, distribution strategies, pricing, promotion, forecasting, market analysis, and competitor analysis. Students conduct marketing audits of actual organizations.
Course Hours: 3
Business Ethics and Organizational Culture Development
BUS 6013
Analyzes and develops models for business culture development. Key components of ethics, vision, mission, and institutionalization of culture are addressed from a Christian world view. The use of the case-study method where real-life business situations, organizations, and cultures are examined for their foundation, and decision-making basis will play an important role. A key goal is to improve student's clarity and consistency in judging organizational models and developing plans for institutionalization of organizational ethical and cultural change.
Course Hours: 3
Managerial Accounting
ACT 6203
A review of managerial accounting concepts and techniques used by managers in planning, performance evaluation, and decision-making. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: classification of costs, determining costs of products, the study of cost behavior and its application in making business decisions, introduction to capital budgeting, operating budgets, standard costing, and the use of management accounting in evaluating business performance.
Course Hours: 3
Strategic Finance
FIN 6213
Integrates many of the financial concepts that managers need to understand. These concepts include capital budgeting, break-even analysis, working capital management, financial instrument valuation, cost of capital, and the risk and return trade-off. Emphasis will be on the application of concepts and techniques in the analysis of cases.
Course Hours: 3
Data Analytics Track (online only)
The Data Analytics minor is designed for students who want to have a competitive edge in almost any field by having a skill set that is in growing demand. Students will develop the ability to design data projects, collect relevant data, analyze data, and make better decisions based on data. Prerequisite: Students must have passed Business Analytics, BUS 6073, with a B or better.
Introduction to Data Analytics
This course will expose students to the data analytic practices executed in the business world. Students will explore such key areas as analytical processes, how data is created, stored, and accessed and how the organizations work with data and to create environments in which analytics can flourish. This course will provide students with a strong foundation in all the areas that support analytics and will help students to better position themselves for success within their organization. Prerequisite: Earning a grade of a “B” or higher in Business Analytics (BUS 6073).
Processing Data for Decision Making
Students will be exposed to a number of analytical techniques originated in related fields of statistics and business. Applications of each of these techniques for decision-making applications will be explored. The use of other data analytics software will be also explored.
Leading Data Analytics Projects
Students will individually design a data analytics project that can be leveraged in the business world. Students will be equipped to design, lead, and manage, real-world data analytic projects.
Health Care Administration Track (online only)
The Health Care Administration minor is designed specifically for students who want to advance within their current health care organizations or change career paths through an entry-level management position in health care. This minor provides a solid foundation in general knowledge of health care administration, which assists students in exploring how they can create value in this complex and exciting industry.
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Healthcare
HLT 6200
The delivery of health care has been influenced by the legal issues surrounding the delivery, security and research associated with the patient/provider relationship. The legal influences on the corporate health care environment will be presented. Discussions of the influences on the delivery process and policy will be reviewed, including—but not limited to—the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX).
Quality Healthcare Management
HLT 6400
Outcome-based health care delivery and case management have been topics of discussion for some time, and the influence on delivery and reimbursement will continue to impact the health care environment. Topics include the quality of care and the influencers (such as staff shortages, educational shortcomings and technology velocity) and their influence on health care delivery. Patient safety and patient satisfaction will be presented through current data on the topic and the results of quality initiatives such as the healthcare-focused Baldrige award and audit process. The influences of the organizational efficiencies on health care delivery and the opposing health care delivery process on organizational efficiencies will be reviewed and discussed.
Healthcare Strategy
HLT 6600
The delivery of healthcare in the U.S. has been influenced and changed significantly through the legislative process at the federal, state and local levels. The strategic planning of healthcare delivery has been significantly altered by these changes. This course will present and discuss the strategies available to address the changing landscape of healthcare delivery through the use and study of healthcare issues and how they will influence the future of healthcare delivery. Case studies will be a major portion of this course to determine how others have approached the policies in the past and how they have been impacted by the choices made.
Project Management Track (online only)
New projects are the lifeblood of the corporate environment. Without implementing new concepts, systems, and processes, the organization will become stagnant, uncompetitive, and fail over time. Preventing these outcomes is the duty of the Project Manager. Trevecca's Project Management minor provides a path for the practical application of skills acquired during the program including budgeting, time management, communications, marketing, organizational management, and ethics.
Project Schedule and Risk Management
PMI 6200
The development of the sequencing and timing of project components and the risks associated at every point within the project must be understood and addressed. Recognition of the risk and the influence of the costs associated with risk, the scope of challenges presented by the risk and the schedule complexity that adds to and is influenced by risk must be understood by the successful project manager. Quantitative and qualitative techniques for risk management are components of project management, but the ability to recognize the threat is perhaps more critical. Threats can take the form of human, operational, procedural and technical threats or they may be political in nature. In any case, addressing threats and risks associated with these threats must be a tool in the project management arsenal.
Cost, Contract, and Procurement Management
PMI 6400
Many project managers are confused or sidetracked by the legalities of cost management issues when utilizing contract or outsourced providers for portions of project delivery. The procurement process is often subjugated to the purchasing group(s) within the organization. The responsibility for the project cannot, however, be transferred to others. Therefore, the process must be understood and managed by the successful project manager. Most projects have some contract and procurement component that will influence the overall success of the project. With competitive bidding, technology advancements and federal and state legal issues that influence the process of procurement, it is important that the project manager bring knowledge and awareness to this aspect of the project process.
Introduction to Project and Program Management
PMI 6000
Development of project scope, work breakdown structures, project planning and project budgets will be discussed and presented. Project Management tools and techniques will also be introduced to support the project development process. The Project Manager must maintain a knowledge of the current systems and solutions available to ensure successful project/product delivery. In addition to the waterfall techniques, the tools and processes that support Agile, Lean and Six Sigma will be reviewed and presented. Detailed discussions regarding the benefits and limitations of each technique and the supporting tools will be of value to the participant when presented with making choices regarding the selection, development and delivery of projects.
Management and Leadership Track
The Management and Leadership minor is specifically curated for the student who is a born leader, but does not wish to be tied to a specific field such as Information Technology or Health Care Administration. This minor equips students with the necessary knowledge of current systems and solutions relevant to today's business environment. Upon completion of their degrees, students will be prepared to serve others through strategic leadership in order to enable future employees to reach their full potential.
This track is offered online or face-to-face.
The Legal Environment of Business
BUS 6223
This course provides fundamental knowledge of legal concepts and principles important to business decision-making. Topics include the legal system, torts and product liability, contracts, agency, forms of business organization, employment law and government regulation.
Leadership and Strategic Planning for Servant Leaders
BUS 6200
The course surveys models and best practices for organizational strategic planning, including a leader’s role in the planning process and implementation of the plan at various operational levels. Various methods for analyzing and solving problems, as well as decision-making strategies, are examined for utilization as change in an organization’s operations becomes necessary. Using the servant-leadership model, learners will discern how to serve others while staying focused on achieving results in line with the organization's values and integrity.
Human Resources Management
BUS 6100
Analyzes the strategic role of the human resource function in relation to the company's overall objectives. The focus is how the company builds and maintains a work environment conducive to business performance excellence while enabling employees to develop and utilize their full potential. Key topics include employment law, the labor market, human resource planning and costing, HRIS, workforce diversity and EEOC, union/management and compensation systems, health/safety/security, employee rights and discipline, training and development.
Human Resources Track (online only)
Essential to the successful operation of any organization are high quality employees. The Human Resources MBA minor at Trevecca Nazarene University explores how to acquire and manage these valuable assets. Specifically, students will explore key human resource functions such as: job analysis, recruiting, selection, training, performance appraisal, compensation, and discipline. Key legislation affecting the various HR functions will also be examined.
Strategic Human Resource Management
BUS 6110
This course analyzes the strategic role of the human resource management function. The following topics will be examined: the environment of HR, job analysis, HR planning, labor relations and health and safety considerations.
Staffing and Development
BUS 6130
This course analyzes the steps necessary for recruiting and selecting the employees needed to effectively execute an organization’s strategy. Topics related to successful performance appraisal, training and development are also explored.
Compensation and Benefits
BUS 6140
This course examines theoretical and practical issues of compensation and benefits including legally-mandated benefits (social security, worker compensation, unemployment, health insurance, family and medical leave, etc.) as well as voluntary programs (retirement, disability, life insurance, time off, etc.).
Locations / Modes
We want to make completing your degree as easy as possible. That's why we offer several modes and locations for obtaining your degree across Tennessee, in additon to fully online.
Face-to-Face
Located in the heart of Nashville, our campus offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Students enjoy small class sizes and personal relationships with faculty members who serve as both professors and mentors. If you enjoy face-to-face learning, you can join a campus cohort, which meets for class one night a week. Trevecca's cohort model is one of the reasons the school has become the fastest growing university in Middle Tennessee. It’s a highly successful experience that allows students to begin and complete their degree alongside a group of other classmates working toward similar goals.
Online
We understand life is busy and you many not have time to attend class on campus. That's why we created Trevecca Online. Whether you are a working adult, a stay-at-home parent, or simply live outside of Nashville, we make it easy to earn your degree while focusing on one class at a time, any time—24/7.
With our online degree programs, you can expect the same level of quality and rigor that Trevecca has provided students since 1901. Through a highly skilled faculty of academic practitioners, quality learning software and curriculum, and a staff that is dedicated to your success, Trevecca’s mission has never been more clear—a commitment to the cultivation of leadership and service.
Financial Aid & Costs
How much will it cost?
| Tuition | Credit Hours | Program Length | Tuition Costs |
| $520/credit hour | 39 | 24 months | $20,280 |
Is it worth the money?
According to Fortune Magazine, MBA degree holders typically experience a $45,000 advantage over salaries of candidates with bachelor's degrees (2015).
How am I going to pay for it?
1. Federal loans and grants are available to all eligible students who complete a FAFSA
2. Employer tuition reimbursement opportunities
3. Monthly payments through Trevecca make fulfilling tuition requirements more manageable
4. Military benefits such as Yellow Ribbon and GI Bills are accepted by Trevecca University
How do I qualify?
1. Fill out your FAFSA. Based on your income, you will know how much federal financial aid you are eligible to receive.
2. Talk to your employer about tuition reimbursement opportunities
3. For military benefits, contact the Academic Records Office at 1.615.248.1268
Admissions
Getting Started
- Complete the online application (it's free!). No GRE or GMAT scores required.
- Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid
- Request official transcripts from your undergraduate institution
- Submit your immunization records (online students exempted)
a. Tennessee state law requires all colleges and universities to obtain immunization information from students. Please reference these instructions to properly submit your records.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 2.75 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
- Completion of a college-level math course with grade of C or better
- Completion of a college-level English course with grade of C or better
- Provide photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)
If you feel you may not meet these requirements, please fill out the form to be connected with an enrollment counselor.
Mentoring Program
"My goal as a mentor is to provide professional resources for my students that will assist them in successfully completing the MBA program and advancing their careers." Dr. Brandee Norris
At Trevecca, we believe that all academic environments should foster intentional community, regardless of whether classes are taken on campus or online. With this in mind, we developed the MBA Professional Mentoring Program to connect you with your choice of experienced, skilled mentors.
Our mentors include members of Trevecca's faculty and other Nashville professionals who are glad to use their knowledge to advise our students. They've been right where you are and want to help guide you in taking your education and leadership skills to the next level. Our professional mentorship program is just one more way that the Trevecca MBA is personal, relational, and hand-crafted to meet your needs.
FAQs
Why doesn't Trevecca require the GRE?
Trevecca feels strongly that tests such as the GRE do not determine if a student will be a strong candidate for our programs.
How many hours of work per week should I expect when earning my degree online?
Students report anywhere from 15-20 hours a week on average.
Can I complete the program quicker than 24 months?
The program is designed to be 24 months to allow students to complete one course at a time and maintain full-time enrollment status.
Can I take more than one class at a time?
It is not recommended since the courses are condensed and designed for students to specifically focus on one course at a time, as opposed to two or three courses at once.
Do you have a mentor program?
Once you are registered in the program, we do have resources available for a mentor relationship.
Overview
Are you ready to increase your career potential with a credential that adds value in any business marketplace?
At Trevecca Nazarene University, our dedicated team of professors will equip you with the critical thinking skills and knowledge you need to become a business leader in your chosen industry.
A Master of Business Administration from Trevecca is more than just a degree; it's a door to a better job, more money, and greater opportunities within your field. With an emphasis on leadership and service, you’ll become a competent, globally aware business professional that acts with integrity and virtue. If you're looking to get ahead in the business world while practically integrating faith and business, Trevecca's MBA is for you.
Tailor your MBA by choosing one of five specialty tracks, including Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, Management & Leadership, and Human Resources.
Program features include:
- Cohort model of instruction allows you to experience the program with the same group of individuals from the first day until graduation.
- Flexible schedule allows you to complete coursework any time of day while working on only one class at a time.
- Professional Mentoring Program connects you with Nashville professionals who can help build your professional network.
Go ahead. Get ahead. Join Trevecca Online.
text with an enrollment counselor
Questions? Contact 844-TNU-GRAD or SGCSadmissions@trevecca.edu
Core Classes
At Trevecca, we recognize that every student comes with a unique story and a unique area of interest. With this in mind, we developed four concentrations within the online MBA program so you can tailor your degree. Once you've finished your core classes, choose the concentration that interests you most and receive a specialized course load for the remainder of your education.
Introduction to Graduate Business Studies
BUS 6000
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of business. Students will cover all the areas addressed in the Trevecca MBA program including: leadership, organizational behavior, statistics, economics, ethics, organizational culture, IT management, accounting, finance, and marketing. Additionally, this course will cover topics needed for success in a graduate business program including critical thinking, oral and written communication, research, and analysis skills. This course is 6 weeks in duration because of it includes a blend of both undergraduate and graduate level work including content often required in graduate business prerequisite courses.
Course Hours: 3
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
BUS-5013
Serves as the foundation for the program by providing a survey of key management theories and terminology. Both classical approaches and contemporary conceptualizations of management are studied. Special emphasis is placed on leadership, motivation, culture, team building, and organizational communication.
Course Hours: 3
Global and Economic Environment
ECO-5023
Familiarizes students with the economic forces, institutions, and policies that govern the environment in which business operates. Changes in both the national and global economy are explored from managerial, market and financial perspectives. Topics include opportunity cost, demand and supply, industrial organization, antitrust, deregulation, fiscal and monetary policies, trade policies, and exchange rates.
Course Hours: 3
Data-based Decision Making
BUS-6073
Provides participants with tools and techniques to perform data analysis and hypothesis testing in order to make data-based management decisions. Data collected from students' organizations is used throughout this course to answer practical, "real-world" research questions. Topics include basic statistics, control charts, one-sided mean tests, two-sided mean tests, variance comparison, correlation analysis, and introduction to experimental design.
Course Hours: 3
Management and Information Systems
ITI-5073
Emphasizes computer systems technology and is designed to enable the learner to understand the field from a managerial perspective. Existing and emerging technologies will be reviewed to provide an awareness of technology capabilities from the managerial perspective. Topics to be covered include information systems planning, systems management, the systems development life cycle (SDLC), project management (P.M.), change management, networking and telecommunication concepts. Other topics to be discussed are transaction processing systems (TPS), decision support systems (DSS), executive information systems (EIS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and artificial intelligence/expert systems AI/ES. Cases will be used to supplement the learning experience and to apply course principles and concepts. Project management and systems analysis methods will be thoroughly explored and applied in a learner-selected project where the learner carries out the project planning and implementation strategies/techniques to see the project to fruition.
Course Hours: 3
Marketing Management
MKT-5093
Focuses on the importance of modern organizations being market driven and globally competitive. It examines the role of the marketing function and fundamentals, such as market segmentation, targeting, product life cycle, new product planning, distribution strategies, pricing, promotion, forecasting, market analysis, and competitor analysis. Students conduct marketing audits of actual organizations.
Course Hours: 3
Business Ethics and Organizational Cultural Development
BUS-6013
Analyzes and develops models for business culture development. Key components of ethics, vision, mission, and institutionalization of culture are addressed from a Christian world view. The use of the case-study method where real-life business situations, organizations, and cultures are examined for their foundation, and decision-making basis will play an important role. A key goal is to improve student's clarity and consistency in judging organizational models and developing plans for institutionalization of organizational ethical and cultural change.
Course Hours: 3
Managerial Accounting
ACT-6203
A review of managerial accounting concepts and techniques used by managers in planning, performance evaluation, and decision-making. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: classification of costs, determining costs of products, the study of cost behavior and its application in making business decisions, introduction to capital budgeting, operating budgets, standard costing, and the use of management accounting in evaluating business performance.
Course Hours: 3
Managerial Finance
FIN-6213
Integrates many of the financial concepts that managers need to understand. These concepts include capital budgeting, break-even analysis, working capital management, financial instrument valuation, cost of capital, and the risk and return trade-off. Emphasis will be on the application of concepts and techniques in the analysis of cases.
Course Hours: 3
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
BUS-5013
Serves as the foundation for the program by providing a survey of key management theories and terminology. Both classical approaches and contemporary conceptualizations of management are studied. Special emphasis is placed on leadership, motivation, culture, team building, and organizational communication.
Course Hours: 3
Information Technology Track (online only)
The Information Technology minor is especially designed for students looking to move into a management or executive role in the IT department while strengthening their understanding of how the IT department can provide strategic value to their organization. Students will leave the program with a deeper understanding of the unique elements of management, IT infrastructure, and contractual and legal aspects of technology implementation and usage.
IT Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Environment
ITI-6600
Explores the many legal, ethical and regulatory issues that come with using information technology. Key topics will include technology licensing and contracts, privacy, piracy, security, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and internet regulation.
IT Architecture
ITI-6000
Explores the discipline related to IT architecture and its basis. The key components of IT architecture are examined and considered in light of the organization needs and processes, which include application, security, data, and technology architectures.
IT Project Planning, Management, and Financial Control
ITI-6300
Examines the key components of IT projects and it introduces the student to a variety of project planning, management, and financial control techniques that can be applied in an IT project context. Within this context students will explore the management of scope, time, cost and quality. The unique issues related to IT project management will also be discussed.
Health Care Administration Track (online only)
The Health Care Administration minor is designed specifically for students who want to advance within their current health care organizations or change career paths through an entry-level management position in health care. This minor provides a solid foundation in general knowledge of health care administration, which assists students in exploring how they can create value in this complex and exciting industry.
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Healthcare
HLT-6200
The delivery of healthcare has been influenced by the legal issues surrounding the delivery, security, and research associated with the patient / provider relationship. The legal influences on the corporate healthcare environment will be presented. Discussions of the influences on the delivery process and policy will be reviewed, including, but not limited to, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX).
Quality Healthcare Management
HLT-6400
Outcome based healthcare delivery and case management have been topics of discussion for some time, and the influence on delivery and reimbursement will continue to impact the healthcare environment. Topics include the quality of care and the influencers, such as staff shortages, educational shortcomings and technology velocity, and their influence on healthcare delivery. Patient safety and patient satisfaction will be presented through current data on the topic and the results of quality initiatives such as the Healthcare-focused Baldrige award and audit process. The influences of the organizational efficiencies on healthcare delivery and the opposing healthcare delivery process on organizational efficiencies will be reviewed and discussed.
Healthcare Strategy
HLT-6600
The delivery of healthcare in the U.S. has been influenced and changed significantly through the legislative process at the federal, state and local levels. The strategic planning of healthcare delivery has been significantly altered by these changes. This course will present and discuss the strategies available to address the changing landscape of healthcare delivery through the use and study of healthcare issues and how they will influence the future of healthcare delivery. Case studies will be a major portion of this course to determine how others have approached the policies in the past and how they have been impacted by the choices made.
Project Management Track (online only)
New projects are the lifeblood of the corporate environment. Without implementing new concepts, systems, and processes, the organization will become stagnant, uncompetitive, and fail over time. Preventing these outcomes is the duty of the Project Manager. Trevecca's Project Management minor provides a path for the practical application of skills acquired during the program including budgeting, time management, communications, marketing, organizational management, and ethics.
Introduction to Project and Program Management
PMI-6000
Development of project scope, work breakdown structures, project planning and project budgets will be discussed and presented. Project Management tools and techniques will also be introduced to support the project development process. The Project Manager must maintain a knowledge of the current systems and solutions available to ensure successful project/product delivery. In addition to the waterfall techniques, the tools and processes that support Agile, Lean and Six Sigma will be reviewed and presented. Detailed discussions regarding the benefits and limitations of each technique and the supporting tools will be of value to the participant when presented with making choices regarding the selection, development and delivery of projects.
Project Schedule and Risk Management
PMI-6200
The development of the sequencing and timing of project components and the risks associated at every point within the project must be understood and addressed. Recognition of the risk and the influence of the costs associated with risk, the scope challenges presented by the risk, and the schedule complexity that adds to and is influenced by risk must be understood by the successful Project Manager. Quantitative and qualitative techniques for risk management are components of Project Management, but the ability to recognize the threat is perhaps more critical. Threats can take the form of human, operational, procedural and technical threats or they may be political in nature. In any case, addressing threats and risks associated with these threats must be a tool in the Project Management arsenal.
Cost, Contract, and Procurement Management
PMI-6400
Many Project Managers are confused or sidetracked by the legalities of the cost management issues when utilizing contract or outsourced providers for portions of project delivery. The procurement process is often subjugated to the purchasing group(s) within the organization. The responsibility for the project cannot, however, be transferred to others. Therefore, the process must be understood and managed by the successful Project Manager. Most projects have some contract and procurement component that will influence the overall success of the project. With competitive bidding, technology advancements, and federal and state legal issues that influence the process of procurement, it is important that the Project Manager be aware of and knowledgeable in this aspect of the project process.
Management and Leadership Track (online or face-to-face)
The Management and Leadership minor is specifically curated for the student who is a born leader, but does not wish to be tied to a specific field such as Information Technology or Health Care Administration. This minor equips students with the necessary knowledge of current systems and solutions relevant to today's business environment. Upon completion of their degrees, students will be prepared to serve others through strategic leadership in order to enable future employees to reach their full potential.
The Legal Environment of Business
BUS-6223
Provides fundamental knowledge of legal concepts and principles important to business decision-making. Topics include the legal system, torts and product liability, contracts, agency, forms of business organization, employment law, and government regulation.
Human Resource Development and Management
BUS-6100
Analyzes the strategic role of the human resource function in relation to the company's overall objectives. The focus is how the company builds and maintains a work environment conducive to business performance excellence while enabling employees to develop and utilize their full potential. Key topics include employment law, the labor market, human resource planning and costing, HRIS, workforce diversity and EEOC, union/management and compensation systems, health/safety/security, employee rights and discipline, training and development.
Leadership and Strategic Planning for Servant Leaders
BUS-6200
Surveys models and best practices for organizational strategic planning, including leaders' roles in the planning process and in implementing the plan at various operational levels. Various methods for analyzing and solving problems, as well as decision-making strategies, are examined for utilization as change in organizations' operations becomes necessary. Using the servant-leadership model, learners will discern how to serve others while staying focused on achieving results in line with the organization's values and integrity.
Human Resources (online only)
Essential to the successful operation of any organization are high quality employees. The Human Resources MBA minor at Trevecca Nazarene University explores how to acquire and manage these valuable assets. Specifically, students will explore key human resource functions such as: job analysis, recruiting, selection, training, performance appraisal, compensation, and discipline. Key legislation affecting the various HR functions will also be examined.
Strategic Human Resource Management
BUS-6110
This course analyzes the strategic role of the human resource management function. The following topics will be examined: the environment of HR, job analysis, HR planning, labor relations, and health and safety considerations.
Staffing and Development
BUS-6130
This course analyzes the steps necessary for recruiting and selecting the employees needed to effectively execute an organization’s strategy. Topics related to successful performance appraisal, training, and development are also explored.
Compensation and Benefits
BUS-6140
This course examines theoretical and practical issues of compensation and benefits including legally mandated benefits (social security, worker compensation, unemployment, health insurance, family and medical leave, etc.) as well as voluntary programs (retirement, disability, life insurance, time off, etc.).
Admissions
Getting Started
- Complete the online application (it's free!). No GRE or GMAT scores required.
- Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid
- Request official transcripts from your undergraduate institution
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 2.75 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
- Completion of a college-level math course with grade of C or better
- Completion of a college-level English course with grade of C or better
If you feel you may not meet these requirements, please fill out the form on the right to be connected with an enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid and Costs
Is it worth the money?
According to Fortune Magazine, MBA degree holders typically experience a $45,000 advantage over salaries of candidates with bachelor's degrees (2015).
How am I going to pay for it?
1. Federal loans and grants are available to all eligible students who complete a FAFSA
2. Employer tuition reimbursement opportunities
3. Monthly payments through Trevecca make fulfilling tuition requirements more manageable
4. Military benefits such as Yellow Ribbon and GI Bills are accepted by Trevecca University
How do I qualify?
1. Fill out your FAFSA. Based on your income, you will know how much federal financial aid you are eligible to receive.
2. Talk to your employer about tuition reimbursement opportunities
3. For military benefits, contact the Academic Records Office at 1.615.248.1268
How much will it cost?
| Tuition | Credit Hours | Program Length | Tuition Costs |
| $520/Hour | 39 | 22 Months | $20,280 |
Professional Mentoring Program
Professional Mentoring Program
"My goal as a mentor is to provide professional resources for my students that will assist them in successfully completing the MBA program and advancing their careers." Dr. Brandee Norris
At Trevecca, we believe that all academic environments should foster intentional community, regardless of whether classes are taken on campus or online. With this in mind, we developed the MBA Professional Mentoring Program to connect you with your choice of experienced, skilled mentors.
Our mentors include members of Trevecca's faculty and other Nashville professionals who are glad to use their knowledge to advise our students. They've been right where you are and want to help guide you in taking your education and leadership skills to the next level. Our professional mentorship program is just one more way that the Trevecca MBA is personal, relational, and hand-crafted to meet your needs.
Why Trevecca?
Why Choose Trevecca Online?
Since 1901, Trevecca Nazarene University has been dedicated to bringing Nashville students an unmatched education through exceptional teaching. Now the same education is available any time, anywhere through Trevecca Online, allowing you to receive the education you want with the flexibility you need.
Trevecca's cohort model of instruction provides you with a close-knit group of fellow students who will be on the same educational journey from the first day of classes until graduation. All classwork is completed through Blackboard, an interactive and innovative online learning system that allows you to communicate quickly with fellow students and your professors.
When you choose Trevecca's Master of Business Administration, you choose a community of instructors who are committed to cultivating a class of leaders driven by integrity and moral virtues. Trevecca's holistic approach to instruction will provide you with a cross-functional understanding of today's global business environment while practically integrating faith and learning.
With program features like our professional mentoring program, we seek to take your life and leadership to the next level. Trevecca's MBA Mentoring Program allows you to develop a personal and professional relationship with a skilled mentor in your field for the duration of your program and into the future. Additionally, our Campus Chaplaincy program provides the ministries of prayer, visitation, and pastoral counsel to Trevecca students.
At Trevecca, we want to help you acquire the necessary skills to become the best of what you want to be. With Trevecca Online, you have the opportunity to receive an exceptional, personalized education completely online.
