Master of Business Administration Residential Houston MBA

The MBA program advances Houston Christian University’s legacy of executive development through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Small class environments foster direct engagement with distinguished faculty who impart decades of industry expertise. This powerful educational framework stands against the backdrop of Houston’s commanding business landscape, creating unmatched opportunity for professional advancement.

Residential students engage in the prestigious International Management Experience, a strategic immersion into contrasting global business philosophies. This signature program facilitates direct consultation with international executives, entrepreneurs and organizational leaders across diverse sectors. Recent expeditions to the Czech Republic, Austria, Costa Rica and Panama exemplify the program’s commitment to global business mastery.

The curriculum’s integration of Christian principles with authoritative business practices establishes a decisive foundation for executive leadership. Through comprehensive case analysis, strategic projects and industry applications, the program cultivates decisive business leaders capable of confronting complex marketplace challenges with unwavering ethical resolve.

Overview and Requirements

Degree Plan

The Master of Business Administration presents a robust academic framework of 36-48 credit hours, strategically structured for maximum impact. The core curriculum delivers 27 hours of essential business fundamentals, complemented by 9 hours of specialized concentration coursework. This architectural approach ensures graduates emerge with both comprehensive management authority and distinctive expertise in chosen domains.

The program’s strategic scheduling provides access to courses across multiple terms throughout the academic year. Core requirements strategically rotate through summer, fall and spring semesters, with specialized offerings positioned for optimal progression. This decisive approach enables ambitious professionals to advance their careers while maintaining professional commitments.

Whether you enroll part-time or full-time, this MBA is designed to meet you where you are—and to take you where you want to go.

Courses and Tracks

The MBA curriculum establishes mastery through foundational coursework in essential business disciplines. Cornerstone courses include Organizational Behavior, Fundamentals of Data Analytics and Accounting for Managers, establishing command of operational and management principles. Advanced study in Transformational Leadership, Financial Management and Global Economy strengthens this foundation, cultivating the executive perspective required for strategic leadership.

The program offers nine distinguished concentration tracks, each establishing specialized expertise:

• Accounting: develops authoritative knowledge in financial reporting and analysis, positioning graduates for executive roles in financial management.
• Data Analytics: establishes mastery of sophisticated analytical methodologies essential for strategic decision-making in today’s information economy.
• Entrepreneurship: cultivates the strategic vision and tactical expertise required to identify opportunities and launch successful ventures.
• General Management: builds comprehensive command across business disciplines, creating versatile leaders prepared for broad organizational responsibilities.
• Healthcare Administration: addresses the distinct challenges of healthcare leadership.
• International Business: develops commanding knowledge of global business environments.
• Marketing: establishes expertise in strategic brand development and integrated communications strategy.
• Organization Development and Change: creates transformational leaders capable of driving organizational excellence.
• Sustainability: prepares executives to balance economic imperatives with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

The program’s distinctive structure allows ambitious professionals to pursue multiple concentrations, establishing comprehensive expertise aligned with strategic career objectives.

Certificates and Graduate Programs

The strategic architecture of the MBA program establishes pathways to additional prestigious credentials that strengthen professional qualifications. Through deliberate course selection, students establish specialized expertise through certifications in project management, data analysis, supply chain management and other high-demand specializations that command attention in competitive markets.

Career and Academic Support Services

Houston Christian University delivers comprehensive professional development resources designed to advance both academic achievement and career progression. Distinguished academic advisors provide authoritative guidance throughout the program, ensuring alignment between academic decisions and strategic career objectives.

The University maintains dedicated career advancement resources for graduate business students, including executive resume development, leadership interview preparation, strategic networking opportunities and targeted executive placement assistance. These institutional resources, combined with the program’s established industry connections, create distinctive advantages for professional advancement in competitive markets.

• Master of Business Administration (Online)
• Master of Science in Leadership
• Master of Science in Human Resource Management
• Master of Science in Data Science

If you’re ready for a fulfilling journey in business administration, Houston Christian University welcomes you to apply. Explore next steps: 

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