Graduate Programs

College of Business Administration

Graduate students within the College of Business Administration are individuals who pursue excellence in all they do. Here, you will find exceptional instruction in a program accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—an accreditation only 5% of business schools can claim. Uplifted by classmates and faculty driven by a passion for their vocation, you’ll learn new skills for immediate application in your work while preparing for future career advancement. 
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Graduate students within the College of Business Administration are individuals who pursue excellence in all they do. Here, you will find exceptional instruction in a program accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—an accreditation only 5% of business schools can claim. Uplifted by classmates and faculty driven by a passion for their vocation, you’ll learn new skills for immediate application in your work while preparing for future career advancement. 

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Master’s Degree Programs

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For students seeking to advance their career potential, three master’s degrees are available in the College of Business Administration. An AACSB-accredited residential Master of Accountancy degree prepares professionals for careers in accounting and as Certified Public Accountants. 

Online Master’s Degree Programs

ACU Online’s AACSB-accredited MBA and MSM programs combine courses in leadership, organizational innovation, data-informed decision-making, faith and ethics to grow your career. Our master’s degree programs are designed for the working professional seeking to elevate their career. In our flexible online programs, you will engage with a dynamic community of faculty and peers, broaden your understanding of business theory and practice and discover opportunities for career growth.

Departments

The Master of Accountancy degree is offered through the Department of Accounting and Finance and the online Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Management degrees are offered by the Department of Management Sciences.

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Department of Accounting

The Department of Accounting prepares students to make an impact in the business world, offering and undergraduate degree in accounting and a Master of Accountancy degree. Further develop your problem solving abilities with deeper analytical and critical thinking.

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Department of Communication and Sociology

The Department of Communication and Sociology prepares you to communicate skillfully, think critically, conduct groundbreaking research and lead purposefully through a breadth of careers.

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Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

The programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, accredited by ASHA, the American Speech and and Hearing Association, prepare students to serve individuals with communication disorders. The undergraduate program lays the foundation for you to pursue graduate studies in speech-language pathology or audiology. As a graduate of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program, you’ll be prepared to take the national examination to be a licensed speech-language pathologist.

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Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Students in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition work as agents of change modeling wellness and living out Christian values with and for the communities and people they serve. In community, corporate, commercial and clinical settings, you will learn to embody principles of health and wellness, refining your knowledge of true wellbeing as you lead and serve others in developing physical wholeness and health.

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Department of Language and Literature

The Department of Language and Literature invites the study of the world’s languages and stories to deepen our understanding of the world, and of each other, as is central to our calling as people of faith.

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Department of Management Sciences

The Department of Management Sciences is home to undergraduate programs in marketing, business management and information systems. If you want to pursue entrepreneurship, leadership or more technical orientation, each of these programs provide further specialization as concentrations for any COBA major.

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Department of Marriage and Family Studies

Students in the Department of Marriage and Family Studies are trained to strengthen the lives of children, adults and families by promoting healthy development and relationships. Faculty are dedicated to helping students grow both as people of faith and in new knowledge about how families, groups, communities and societies interact. A degree in Marriage and Family Studies empowers you to harness knowledge about the complexity of human relationships and gain the practical skills to support children and families in professions such as counseling, healthcare and social services.

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Department of Occupational Therapy

The Department of Occupational Therapy trains students to help people who are coping with a physical or cognitive limitation to participate fully in their desired and needed activities. The Department offers both a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, both of which are accredited by the American Council on Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

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Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology interprets the nature and needs of humankind through a biblical perspective, offering a deep understanding of human behavior and mental processes.

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Dukes School of Finance

The Dukes School of Finance prepares students to make an impact in the business world, offering an undergraduate degree in finance and preparing students to pursue a graduate degree in a related Business field of study. Further develop your problem solving abilities with deeper analytical and critical thinking.

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Graduate School of Theology

Learn to lead others while deepening your faith through the Graduate School of Theology’s graduate degree programs. Explore residential and online options.