Master of Business Administration and Religious Studies
- 100% Online (Optional)
- 60-90 Credit
- Intensive Courses
The Master of Business Administration and Religious Studies (MBA-RS) is a 60-90-credit graduate program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in business administration, strategic management, organizational leadership, religious studies, and ethical governance. The program integrates modern business management principles with religious philosophy, moral responsibility, intercultural understanding, and values-based leadership to prepare students for administrative and managerial responsibilities within businesses, religious institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community-based enterprises.
Students develop advanced competencies in strategic planning, financial management, organizational behaviour, human resource management, business analytics, ethical decision-making, and institutional governance. The curriculum emphasizes professional integrity, social responsibility, cultural diversity, religious understanding, and sustainable organizational development.
Graduates are prepared to contribute to businesses, religious organizations, charitable foundations, nonprofit institutions, community development initiatives, and values-driven enterprises where effective management, ethical leadership, and responsible administration are essential.
Overview
This program is offered 100% online (optional), allowing students to complete their studies anytime and anywhere, from the comfort of their homes.
The Master of Business Administration and Religious Studies combines advanced business administration with religious studies, ethical leadership, strategic organizational management, and applied graduate research.
Students explore strategic management, financial administration, organizational behaviour, business analytics, human resource management, operations management, corporate governance, and religious perspectives on leadership and ethical responsibility.
The interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes the relationship between business practices, religious values, moral responsibility, and effective organizational leadership. Students develop the ability to analyze complex business challenges, develop management strategies, evaluate organizational performance, and apply ethical principles to administrative decisions.
The program also examines world religions, comparative religious philosophies, intercultural communication, social responsibility, and the influence of religious traditions on organizational values and management practices.
Students explore how religious and ethical principles can inform financial stewardship, workplace relationships, organizational accountability, community engagement, and sustainable business development.
The advanced stages of the program focus on strategic leadership, global business management, institutional governance, business ethics, organizational development, and applied graduate research.
Students integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications through organizational case studies, business research assignments, strategic management projects, and a final capstone project.
The program prepares graduates to demonstrate advanced business leadership, professional integrity, responsible management, cultural awareness, and ethical decision-making within diverse organizational environments.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be qualified for advanced leadership roles such as:
Hospital or Healthcare Facility Administrator
Health Services Director
Faith-Based Healthcare Organization Executive
Public Health Program Director
Healthcare Policy and Compliance Manager
Community Health Systems Leader
Healthcare Operations or Quality Improvement Manager
Health Ministry Director or Faith-Based Health Consultant
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration and Religious Studies (MBA-RS) will be able to:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of business administration, strategic management, organizational leadership, religious studies, and ethical governance.
Critically analyze complex business and organizational challenges using management theories, research methodologies, and evidence-based decision-making.
Apply religious, philosophical, and ethical principles to organizational leadership, strategic planning, and responsible business administration.
Develop and implement effective business strategies that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and institutional development.
Evaluate organizational structures, leadership practices, governance frameworks, and management systems within businesses, religious institutions, and nonprofit organizations.
Transfer Credits to Exodus University
Exodus University is dedicated to saving you time and money by providing easy and fair transfer evaluation for eligible course credit.
Students can transfer to Exodus University up to 75% of credits into a Master’s degree for courses with a grade of C- or higher are generally transferrable.
Exodus University evaluates eligible undergraduate transfer credits individually based on official transcripts, course equivalency, academic level, and established transfer-credit policies. Acceptance of transfer credits is not guaranteed.
Admission Requirements
Featured Courses
| Semester 1 (Choose any – 5) | Credits | Updated Number |
|---|---|---|
| Culture and Globalization | 3 | M-CLGL 104 |
| International Business Strategy | 3 | M-INBS 101 |
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | M-ORNT 101 |
| Introduction to International Business | 3 | M-ORNT 112 |
| Career Development | 3 | M-CARD 103 |
| Operations Research | 3 | M-OPRE 102 |
| Business Communication | 3 | M-ENGL 102 |
| Semester 2 (Choose any – 5) | Credits | Updated Number |
| International Market Entry Strategies | 3 | M-IMES 203 |
| Business Law | 3 | M-BSLW 205 |
| Strategic Management | 3 | M-STGM 204 |
| Character Education | 3 | M-CHED 105 |
| Management Fundamentals | 3 | M-MNGF 106 |
| Business Ethics | 3 | M-BSTE 201 |
| Semester 3 (Choose any – 5) | Credits | Updated Number |
| Project Management | 3 | M-PMNG 302 |
| Business Accounting | 3 | M-BSAC 204 |
| Human Resources | 3 | M-HURE 301 |
| Computer Applications | 3 | M-COMM 202 |
| Business Marketing | 3 | M-MKTG 253 |
| Digital Marketing and Social Selling | 3 | M-DMSS 204 |
| Semester 4 – Capstone Project / Co-op (Optional) | Credits | Updated Number |
| Capstone Project I | 15 | M-CAPS 101 |
| Co – op II | 15 | M-CAPS 102 |
| Semester 5 | Credits | Updated Number |
| Micro Economics | 3 | M-ECON 101 |
| Macro Economics | 3 | M-ECON 102 |
| Sourcing and Vendor Management | 3 | M-SVMN 102 |
| Trade and Development | 3 | M-TRDE 102 |
| Organizational Behavior | 3 | M-ORBE 102 |
| Semester 6 | Credits | Updated Number |
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | M-ENTR 102 |
| Christian Apologetics | 3 | M-PHIL 305 |
| Old Testament | 3 | M-BIBL 306 |
| New Testament | 3 | M-BIBL 307 |
| Pentateuch | 3 | M-BIBL 308 |
Courses
Credits Courses
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Online Learning
Credits Courses
3Â Â Â Â Â Â An Introduction to the Bible
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Biblical Foundation of Ethics
Credits Courses
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation Prospectus
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation I
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation II
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation III
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation IV
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation V
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Dissertation Defense
Courses
| General Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Online Learning | 3 | EXOD 501 |
| Bible Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to the Bible | 3 | EXOD 511 |
| Specialization Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Foundation of Ethics  | 3 | EXOD 513 |
| Research Core Courses | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation Prospectus | 3 | EXOD 901 |
| Dissertation I | 3 | EXOD 902 |
| Dissertation II | 3 | EXOD 903 |
| Dissertation III | 3 | EXOD 904 |
| Dissertation IV | 3 | EXOD 905 |
| Dissertation V | 3 | EXOD 906 |
| Dissertation Defense | 3 | EXOD 907 |
Career opportunities
Master's Tuition
Tuition & Fees
Master's Programs
The basic costs listed here reflect the average total and are intended to be a planning guide for new students and their parents. As applicable, tuition, costs, and fees are subject to change without notice.
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Tuition Costs - Domestic
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