JBU Graduate Program

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides excellent business training through the application of strategic business concepts, basic biblical principles and ethical decision making to current organizational and industry issues. If your purpose is to lead and manage with a strong set of business skills and ethics, set yourself apart with an MBA from JBU.


New Online Option

Students can take classes at the JBU Rogers or Fort Smith Centers, take online classes, or a combination of the two.  We know that juggling a career, family, and other activities can be hectic, so choose the course option that works best for you!


Program Options

As part of the program, students select an emphasis in


The MBA program offers these distinctive features:

  • Evening classes, one night per week, at two locations
  • Experiential learning through hands-on training
  • Emphasis on ethical leadership based on biblical principles
  • International business emphasis designed to meet market demand
  • Opportunities to study abroad
  • Nationally recognized faculty who will impact your life


Premises of the MBA Program:

  • People learn best by experience.
  • Methods of experiential learning including personal reflection, small group interaction, student/ teacher interaction, structured exercises, and supervised fieldwork are used throughout coursework.
  • Students work together to become a community of intellectuals and practitioners where they can practice and reinforce the leadership principles being taught.
  • Faculty and students should model ethical leadership in their personal and professional lives.


Accreditation of the Graduate Business Program:

John Brown University has received specialized accreditation for its Graduate business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), Olathe, Kansas.  The following degree programs are accredited by the IACBE:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science in Leadership & Ethics (MSLE)