Master of Business Administration

The MBA at DBU is an exceptional Christ-centered MBA that you can complete in as few as 18 months. Taught by world-class Christian faculty dedicated to student learning and development, the DBU MBA equips you with experiential learning and a global perspective.

More than an Education

The DBU MBA develops more than just your career. We’re committed to excellence in academics and investing in your personal development. We are a teaching institution by design, meaning our professors' top priority is to equip you to succeed. We exist to prepare you for your moment of opportunity. We provide you with the support you need when facing your greatest challenges. At DBU, we are building more than a network. We are building a community.

Marked by Service

At DBU, our professors dedicate themselves to your success. We believe that how you achieve is more important than what you achieve. Therefore, we’re passionate about our mission to produce Christ-centered servant leaders who, with every lecture, assignment, project, and engagement, are being equipped to impact the world through their respective calling. Your DBU MBA is an investment that could yield an eternal reward and equips you to be an ethical decision-maker prepared for your calling.

The MBA at Dallas Baptist University empowers graduates to lead organizations and influence communities. A non-thesis master’s degree, the DBU MBA can be completed in as few as 18 months. Our flexible classes, including in-class and online sessions, are built for the working professional. We provide an exceptional in-class experience, as well as remote, Flex, and Hy-Flex formats, meaning our students may attend classes in-person or online, interchangeably as their schedule allows.

Are you interested in pursuing an MBA at DBU? Click the link below to learn more.

Meet the MBA Program Director

"The DBU MBA provides an exceptional in class and online experience. Interact directly with leaders in the field, be personally mentored, be part of an inclusive professional community, understand what it means to be a Christian servant leader."

- Dr. Ross O'Brien, Program Director
(214) 333-5399 | rosso@dbu.edu

 

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Additional MBA Program Information

Admission Requirements for the MBA

View DBU Graduate School’s admission requirements.

Admission to one graduate program does not guarantee admission to another. Applicants who show potential for graduate study but do not meet the criteria for Full Admission may be admitted for up to 12 hours under provisional status. Students admitted under Provisional Admission will be granted Full Admission upon successful completion of 12 credit hours and fulfillment of the conditions of their admission as determined by the Master’s Degrees Admission Committee.

Full Admission Requirements | International Admissions | Transfer Admissions

Our program provides many options for creating a custom degree to give you the most benefits to your career. Choose from one of 10 concentrations, pair your MBA with a second master’s degree, or pursue an advanced certificate to top off your diploma.

Concentrations

  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Executive Leadership
  • Healthcare Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Social Entrepreneurship 

Degree Plan

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* Contact us to learn about which courses you will need to begin this degree. We are structured to provide a top-quality MBA to students who come from all educational fields.

Dallas Baptist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Dallas Baptist University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Dallas Baptist University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

Dallas Baptist University is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer the following business degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Bachelor of Business Studies (B.B.S.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), and Master of Arts in Management (M.A.M.).

The Master of Science in Information Technology Management, The Master of Science in Management, The Master of Science in Finance, and The Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management programs have met conditions for eligibility and will be submitted for accreditation by the ACBSP in the next accrediting cycle. The Master of Science in Accounting, The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, and The Master of Science in Organizational Change and Project Management are new programs that are in the process of meeting the conditions of eligibility for accreditation by the ACBSP.

Graduate Alumni Testimonials

Melissa Pressley

Melissa Pressley earned her MBA degree from DBU. Melissa Pressley now serves as the Client Experience Manager at KPMG US.

Shelby Cantwell

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"DBU provides truly integrated Christ-centered learning. Going through the MBA program gave me the tools that I needed to be able to operate effectively in a professional environment. Even outside of the classroom, DBU prepared me to cultivate relationships and to serve those I work with."

After graduating from DBU with her Sports Management degree in 2017 and her MBA degree in 2019, Shelby Cantwell now serves as the Membership and Development Manager for the World Affairs Council of DFW

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Jonathan Tijerina

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"My graduate school experience at DBU was more than I could have ever imagined. The learning, engagement, and networking are experiences that I will use for the rest of my career."

After graduating from DBU with his Master of Business Administration degree, focusing on a concentration in Management, Jonathan Tijerina continues to serve as the Vice President of Corporate Development at CPS Energy.

Stephen Boyd

Legislative Assistant - Office of Senator James Lankford

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"In my final semester in the DBU MBA program, I received an opportunity to work in the United States Senate. I am now a Legislative Assistant covering the national security, foreign affairs, and international trade portfolio for Senator James Lankford (OK).

Although public policy was not my plan when I started my MBA, DBU prepared me well for this assignment not only by providing me with the necessary tools and expertise to critically analyze trade data and financial information but also with the character formation and leadership skills to stand out as a light for Christ. All careers are an opportunity to serve people. Whether you work for a major corporation, local non-profit, or the United States Senate, our task as Christian servant-leaders is to leverage our influence and skills to help others thrive and flourish. Make the most of every opportunity while you’re still a student. Use your status as an MBA student to request meetings or informational interviews with business and civic leaders whom you admire. Get out of your comfort zone and grab coffee with every professor and as many classmates as you can. You never know what you will learn from them or how you might help each other in the future! Life is all about relationships – lean into them to experience it fully."