The Master of Business Administration at Carson-Newman University is highly flexible and built for working adult students. The MBA is designed for working professionals who want to sharpen their leadership skills, unlock their creativity and unleash advanced business abilities to achieve success and serve society while also advancing their careers.
The Carson-Newman MBA experience provides an integrated learning environment that gives you the advanced business knowledge needed to take your career to the next level. It is truly a transformational learning experience. While our MBA courses will provide you with advanced business knowledge and skill, the Carson-Newman MBA offers additional elements unique to our faith-based learning approach. While completing your MBA, students take a special Christian leadership development program that is specifically designed to help further shape you into the unique Christian business leader that God is calling you to be.
Regardless of your stage of life, the Carson-Newman MBA has a path that will allow you to complete the program. While there is a fast-track option, we have also designed the program to work for the working professional. You can have a career, a life, a family and still complete your MBA within 2 years.
Carson-Newman’s MBA goes beyond core business knowledge by integrating a Christian leadership development program specifically designed to shape you into the business leader God is calling you to be. With an accelerated format, online flexibility, and a faculty network committed to your growth, the Carson-Newman MBA is built to fit your life without compromising the quality of your education.
30-36 credit hours
Complete in as little as 12-15 months
Online and on-site classes available
Two program paths: 10-course MBA and 12-course MBA+
10 concentration areas available
Personal faculty advisor assigned to every student
An MBA Focused on Your Needs
Carson-Newman’s online MBA program gives working professionals the flexibility to complete their degree without putting their career or personal life on hold. Courses are available online and on-site, with an accelerated path that allows students to finish in as little as 12 months. The program is also designed to accommodate a longer timeline for those who need it, with the ability to complete the degree within two years while managing career and family commitments.
Whether you are looking to move into a leadership role, change industries, or build specialized expertise through an MBA+ concentration, Carson-Newman offers a path that works for where you are.
The core 30-credit hour MBA covers the advanced business knowledge, leadership skills, and proven business theories needed to become a more effective and engaged business leader. This path is ideal for professionals looking to broaden their business foundation and accelerate their career.
The MBA+ adds 6 credit hours of specialized coursework in a concentration area of your choice, totaling 36 credit hours. Students who complete an MBA+ track earn a certificate in their specialized area and a digital badge to enhance their professional profile, giving their resume an additional credential that stands out in a competitive job market.
Specialization Areas
Carson-Newman’s MBA stands apart from other programs in the region for several reasons. It is a faith-based program that integrates Christian leadership development throughout the curriculum, preparing graduates to become effective business leaders grounded in strong values. The accelerated format means you can earn your degree faster than a traditional two-year program, and the online format makes it accessible from anywhere.
Additional differentiators include:
• As a graduate student at Carson-Newman you’ll receive access to the full Microsoft Office suite.• Graduate students enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours qualify to apply for federal financial aid. If you qualify, you can borrow up to $20,500 per year, which is more than enough to cover the total program cost.• You’ll be assigned a personal faculty advisor, who will help draft a course plan tailored to your specific goals.
Career and Job Outlook for MBA Graduates
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers with advanced degrees earn a median of $1,840 per week — almost $300 more per week than those with a bachelor’s degree alone. An MBA is one of the most widely recognized paths to those higher-earning leadership roles.
Applying to Carson-Newman’s MBA program is straightforward. General requirements include:
Contact the admissions office for current GMAT requirements. Carson-Newman’s admissions process is designed to be accessible for working professionals.
Yes. Graduate students enrolled in at least six credit hours are eligible to apply for federal financial aid, and no-interest payment plans are also available.
Yes. An MBA is one of the most recognized graduate credentials in the workforce, qualifying graduates for senior roles across industries, including finance, healthcare, marketing, operations, and more.
Carson-Newman integrates a Christian leadership development program throughout the MBA curriculum, preparing graduates to lead with both business expertise and strong values. The accelerated timeline, online flexibility, personal faculty advising, and MBA+ specialization options make it a strong choice for working professionals.
Ready to take the next step toward your MBA? Apply online, explore admissions requirements or reach out to request more information.
The wonderful thing about Carson-Newman's MBA program is that they will work with you to schedule classes around important life events. They understand what it means to be an adult student, and they do their best to set you up to succeed.
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