Master of Business Administration (MBA)

For MBA Business Administration, tuition costs 12,420 USD per year.

The Adaptive MBA is a Master of Business Administration program designed to future-proof leaders by blending leadership, finance, innovation, emerging trends, and biblical integration. It offers flexibility to adapt the degree to evolving business demands and build transformation as a core competency. Students gain insights from industry experts through intensives and learn from experienced faculty in small class sizes.

Focus areas include Redemptive Leadership, Data-Driven Leadership, Business Entertainment, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Nonprofit Management.

The program requires 36 total credits, comprising 21 core credits and 15 elective credits, which can include intensives and cross-disciplinary courses. Coursework covers essential business topics, allowing students to tailor their degree through electives.

Graduates are prepared for career advancement and leadership roles in diverse fields such as law, accounting, international business, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, including positions like CEO, CFO, and management consultant.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA and preferably three years of professional experience. Required documents include transcripts, three recommendations, a resume/CV, and two essays (one on career goals and one on Christian testimony). International students must meet English proficiency requirements, such as a TOEFL iBT score of 100.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. The program is offered in a hybrid format with options for full-time or part-time study, featuring fully asynchronous online courses and seven-week sessions. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 60% of applicants.

Biola University in La Mirada, California, founded in 1908, is a private Christian university that integrates faith and learning across a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. With about 5,300 students and a welcoming campus community, Biola emphasizes academic rigor alongside spiritual formation. Programs cover theology, arts, sciences, business, and health sciences, and the university is known for cultivating graduates who combine professional competence with ethical leadership.

Biola’s supportive learning environment features dedicated faculty, small classes and services aimed at international students, including orientation and advising. With 114 degree programs, students can pursue specialized study while engaging in chapel life, community service and mentorship. The university’s emphasis on character, communication and critical thinking prepares graduates to navigate complex professional contexts with confidence and integrity.

International students benefit from a campus that values cultural diversity and provides practical resources for transition, housing and career development. Biola’s location near Los Angeles offers access to internships, industry contacts and cultural opportunities. Prospective international applicants who want a values-centered education with strong academic programs and personal support will find Biola a nurturing environment for both intellectual and spiritual growth.