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Master of Business Administration

CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS AND TIMELESS ETHICS
The turn of the twenty-first century has been a harbinger of change for the business world. The dot.com industry boomed and went bust, Enron collapsed and "outsourcing" has become a household buzzword. Amidst these shifts, an MBA has emerged as a prerequisite for many entry-level business jobs, and for those already working, a necessary tool for keeping pace with new business strategies.

At Southeastern, we're committed to training professionals who can confidently leverage change, in an environment where you can speak freely about your faith. People have talked a lot about business "ethics" in the aftermath of the Enron, WorldCom and HP corporate scandals. Call it what you want, businesspeople with a biblical worldview have an advantage when it comes to making moral decisions at work. Christian principles are the core strength of our classes, from accounting to corporate finance.

Southeastern's MBA classes are taught by our talented and experienced faculty members. Our professors have advanced degrees and honed their leadership skills at banks, major corporations, small businesses and Final Four accounting firms. They engage students like colleagues, not nameless automatons.

ONLINE AND CAMPUS-BASED PROGRAMS
Once you've decided to pursue an MBA at Southeastern, the question becomes, which program best suits your needs? With busy professionals in mind, we've designed two tracks of classes—online and on-campus—that will both allow you to earn an MBA in just 16 months, with no weekend commitments.

Our online program is open to students anywhere with Internet access. Using Blackboard and other computer software programs, you'll interact with a close-knit group of MBA students in real-time discussions and complete other projects on your own time. Campus-based students commute to Southeastern two nights each week, taking one four-week class at a time with the same group of students who won’t number more than 18.

A COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN PROFESSIONALS
Like Southeastern's undergraduate programs, the MBA classes are taught by professors committed to Christian worldview thinking. The textbooks may not quote scripture, but respect for biblical values pervades every classroom and online discussion. Maybe you don't feel comfortable talking about your faith at work. Through Southeastern, you may meet other students in a similar situation. Our MBA classes will become a safe haven and strengthen your commitment to be a witness to a watching world. You'll also meet professionals who work in Christian environments such as schools, churches, and nonprofits.

MBA students bring diverse backgrounds and visions to Southeastern. Some are recent college graduates who want that MBA on their resume before they start job hunting. Others work for businesses that provide tuition reimbursement for the additional training our MBA classes provide. We also attract students who are looking to change careers to a new field or within their own industry, for example, a nurse who's interested in hospital administration.

Our MBA program follows the cohort model, so students in each group of 15 to 18 people bond and support each other. Accountants help MIS professionals crunch numbers, and church administrators trade advice with corporate comptrollers. Just a few weeks into your first semester, you'll know your fellow students well enough to write their resumes. By the end of 16 months, you'll be functioning like a Fortune 500 product development team, but committed to seeking eternal values over financial gain.

CATALOG DESCRIPTION AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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"To make good decisions about leadership and business, you have to adjust to change without compromising your core principles. For Christians–and for Southeastern’s MBA program–the Bible provides that unchanging foundation."
—Dr. Lyle L. Bowlin, Southeastern's Vice President for Academic Affairs

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