Joint MBA with Fuller Theological Seminary
Program Overview
As the demand for managers and leaders with advanced education and training increases, the Management Department continues its legacy of being at the forefront of reality-based curriculum and degree development.
The Joint MBA program with Fuller Theological Seminary (Fuller) is a unique program providing further education in the fields of ministry and business. Designed specifically for missionaries or those working in cross-cultural ministry, students in this program will earn an MBA in International Development or Non-Profit Management from Hope and an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Fuller in the time it takes to complete one master's degree!
The MBA from Hope stresses strong business and management skills with cross-cultural competence, while the M.A. from Fuller provides both pre-service and mid-career training for missionaries and international church mission leaders.
Three core objectives are stressed within the program:
- To promote strong ethics within a business environment.
- To implement sound decision-making practices that will benefit an organization.
- To foster spiritual development as a basis for a servant-leader character.
Students may begin the MBA Joint Program with Hope at any point in the year. The program is offered on-site and online. The program may be completed within 18 - 24 months but not take more than six years. Students must complete a minimum of 24 units from Hope along with five quarters of study (96 quarter units or 64 semester units) from Fuller.
Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking entry into the Joint MBA with an emphasis in either Non -Profit or International Development must meet requirements for admission at both institutions. For admission to Hope, one must submit the following:
- Completed application form with non-refundable $75.00 fee. (fee waived for Hope alums)
- Official transcript(s) from an accredited university or college confirming completion of an undergraduate degree and any completed graduate work. Applicants desiring to be considered for waiver or transfer or prerequisite courses must submit relevant transcripts indicating graduate level courses or undergraduate courses respectively with a satisfactory grade of B or better.
- Two completed reference forms sent to the School of Graduate Studies Admissions office.
- A statement of purpose (approximately 250 words) indicating your reasons for entering the program of choice.
Probationary acceptance may be granted if other factors give evidence of the applicant's ability to successfully complete a program. The probationary status will be removed when the student has successfully completed nine semester units with a 3.0 G.P.A. or better.
Applicants must apply separately to Fuller Theological Seminary for admission into the Intercultural Studies program. For admission information, please contact:
Intercultural Studies Program
at Fuller Theological Seminary
135 North Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182
(626) 584-5200
(800) 235-2222
Graduation Requirements
The following criteria serves as the major program assessment tool for the Joint Master of Business Administration, Non - Profit or International Development degree, and comprises the following elements:
- Successful completion of a minimum of 24 or more units of prescribed coursework from Hope.
- Successful completion of required coursework from Fuller Theological Seminary with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Curriculum - MBA in Non-Profit Management (Total: 36 units)
Prerequisites (0-6 units)
MGT5012 Accounting & Finance
MGT5030 Principles of Economics
Core Requirements (24 units)
ICS5102 Management Communication and Conflict Resolution
MGT5102 Marketing Management
MGT5301 Financial Management
MGT5310 Managerial and Global Economics
MGT5414 Information and Research Management
MGT6103 Human Resource Management
MGT6415 Strategic Management and Planning
THE5101 Managerial Ethics: Spiritual and Philosophical Foundations
Non-Profit Core (12 units)
Choose four of the following courses:
COM6900 Grants/Proposals Lab
MGT5151 Organizational Behavior
MGT6210 Boards, Committees and Leadership
MGT6220 Contemporary Issues for Non-Profit Managers
MGT6302 Fundraising
MBA in INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Total: 36 units)
Prerequisites (0-6 units)
MGT5012 Accounting & Finance
MGT5030 Principles of Economics
Core Requirements (24 units)
ICS5102 Management Communication and Conflict Resolution
MGT5102 Marketing Management
MGT5301 Financial Management
MGT5310 Managerial and Global Economics
MGT5414 Information and Research Management
MGT6103 Human Resource Management
MGT6415 Strategic Management and Planning
THE5101 Managerial Ethics: Spiritual and Philosophical Foundations
International Development Core (12 units)
THE5102 Holistic Mission
Choose three of the following courses:
DEV6101 Enterprise Development
DEV6201 Food & Agriculture
DEV6301 Water Development Programs
DEV6401 Primary Health Care
