Messiah University offers a wide variety of business education opportunities taught from a Christian faith perspective. Our business degree programs are ACBSP-accredited and nationally ranked. Whether you want to earn a bachelor’s degree in business on campus, an undergraduate or graduate business certificate, or pursue a master’s degree in business and leadership, Messiah has a program designed to fit your personal education and career goals.
As a graduate of Messiah's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in accounting program, you will be in high demand by public accounting firms and national corporations, as well as small businesses. In fact, like more than 70 percent of our graduates, you may even find yourself accepting a job offer early in your senior year.
In this program, you will find an emphasis on excellence, education from a Christian worldview, the development of a global perspective, and a priority on job placement. Along with studies in your primary major, you’ll study foundational business principles in accounting, finance, management, economics and marketing—all while studying under experienced professionals who will challenge you to think outside the box.
In the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program in business administration at Messiah University, one of the top private Christian universities in the U.S., you’ll design a customized program of study that accents the where, why and how you choose to put your mind and faith to use. We offer many different tracks to prepare you for various occupational roles and in all kinds of interesting locations around the world.
Earn your bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration in just five years from Messiah University. This program provides a seamless pathway by allowing you to complete 12 credits towards your MBA while still enrolled as an undergraduate student in your choice of undergraduate majors.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in economic development prepares you to serve populations at home or abroad. You’ll acquire the knowledge and skills used to serve the least advantaged in rural and urban communities locally and internationally. Engaging coursework, hands-on experience and international travel make this major an excellent choice for students seeking to impact the developing world. Core classes in economics, finance, management and international business are complemented with humanities concentrations like politics and anthropology to prepare you to offer strong quantitative skills to development organizations from a Christian perspective.
While studying economics at Messiah University, one of the top private Christian universities in the U.S., you'll develop the analytical and quantitative skills needed to understand the interaction of market and nonmarket forces as they shape the behavior of society and impact human welfare. You'll become increasingly aware of the need to understand the role of values and social institutions, and to more seriously consider the impact of human activity upon the physical environment in which humans function.
The finance Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program at Messiah University, one of the top private Christian schools in the U.S., focuses on practical application of financial theory using distinctive, state-of-the-art techniques. These techniques will uniquely prepare and equip you to be an effective leader in the field of finance and to impact the world for Christ. Centered around the Ralph S. Larsen Finance Lab, the program includes numerous opportunities for hands-on corporate finance and investment management experience, including participation in the Student Investment Club that actively buys and sells securities in its management of a portfolio valued at more than $500,000.
Today, organizations of all sorts are becoming increasingly connected across the globe. International business is a term used to describe any organizational activity (e.g., buying, selling, partnering, influencing, etc.) that takes place across international borders. With application across a broad spectrum of industries you’ll develop an array of specialized skills which you can use and take with you just about anywhere. At Messiah University, international business can also be taken as a minor.
In Messiah's marketing program, you will gain insight into key marketing strategies such as segmentation, targeting, positioning, competitive advantage and branding. You also will become familiar with marketing mix tactics related to product, place, promotion and price. Most importantly, you’ll be inspired to practice marketing as a Christian calling in ways that are both effective and God-honoring. You'll demonstrate how to identify ethical issues related to marketing and to articulate personal responses that reflect your commitment to Christian principles.
With our robust and relevant healthcare leadership coursework, you’ll learn to operate effectively as a leader through mastery of the many facets of leadership as they apply to healthcare, including organizational communication, strategic thinking, organizational change and more. Graduates of the M.A. in healthcare leadership program will be uniquely qualified to lead and serve in a variety of leadership roles within the healthcare industry.
Messiah University’s Master of Arts in strategic leadership program is designed for recent graduates and professionals who are looking to make a significant impact in the organizations they serve by becoming more effective leaders.
Messiah University’s nationally ranked MBA is designed for recent graduates and working professionals who seek to exponentially grow their careers and opportunities, expand their level of influence and deliver transformative impact to the businesses, organizations and communities they serve. MBA certificates are also available.
Master of Business Administration concentrations
Note: This program is not currently enrolling students. As an additional opportunity to equip yourself with skills and knowledge that will bolster your resume, students not pursuing a full Bachelor's in Business Administration degree can obtain undergraduate certificates in any of the concentrations detailed below.
Our curriculum is designed to
Through Messiah’s undergraduate digital marketing certificate program, you’ll study topics like social media marketing, digital advertising, content marketing, search engine optimization, email, web development and analytics. You’ll also learn personal branding and online reputation management to jump start and manage your career.
Messiah University offers a graduate certificate in digital marketing designed for recent graduates and professionals who want to advance their career and opportunities by earning a graduate-level certificate. The certificate program is fully online.
The financial planning concentration at Messiah is part of the finance major. This Certified Financial Planner (CFP™) Board Registered Program provides the academic content for you to successfully prepare for the CFP exam. This is the most recognized distinction in the financial services industry and is only held by approximately 20% of financial planners.
Messiah University offers an MBA certificate in healthcare management designed for recent graduates and professionals who want to advance their career and opportunities by earning a graduate-level certificate. The certificate program is fully online.
Messiah University’s hospitality and tourism management program offers a strong understanding of the main segments of the hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, cruises, restaurants and beverage, theme parks, conventions and special events.
Messiah University offers a graduate certificate in management designed for recent graduates and professionals who want to advance their career and opportunities by earning a graduate-level certificate. The certificate program is fully online.
Messiah University offers a graduate certificate in strategic leadership designed for recent graduates and professionals who want to advance their career and opportunities by earning a graduate-level certificate. The certificate program is fully online.