Master of Divinity/Master of Business Administration Dual Degree
Purpose Statement
The Master of Divinity/Master of Business Administration program prepares students for numerous ministerial contexts, including congregations, religious non-profits, religiously affiliated organizations, and church agencies. As religious institutions and congregations continue to morph into complex organizations and as non-profits and other religiously affiliated organizations continue to proliferate, the need continues to grow for qualified, competent, and well-educated individuals who understand and appreciate the mission of such institutions. Individuals in this program will benefit from the skill set developed through the Master of Business Administration but they will also gain through the Master of Divinity degree the biblical, theological, and ministerial formation necessary to serve in such contexts.
Admission
The MDiv/MBA dual degree meets the standard requirements of both graduate degree plans. Prospective students will declare their intent to enroll in the dual degree with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Truett Seminary and the Graduate Associate Dean of the Business School. Students will be required to make formal application to each academic unit. Students would have two options for starting their dual degree. Option one: Non – business undergrad majors will complete the MDiv educational program prior to entering the MBA program. As part of the admissions process for the MBA program, students applying for the dual degree will complete the GMAT or GRE 60 days before starting the MBA program. Once prospective students have been accepted into the MBA program, prospective students will complete the Integrated Management System (IMS) course before taking the core business courses. Students taking IMS receive academic credit but do not earn a grade. Students must pass the IMS course in order to continue on with the MBA portion of the dual degree. Option two: Business undergrad majors would have the option of starting the MBA portion first or the MDiv. Students with an undergraduate degree in business are not required to take IMS. Master of Divinity students who fail to complete the requirements for the MBA portion of the dual degree, however, will be eligible to complete the MDiv degree in consultation with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Seminary.
Advising
All dual degree students are required to meet with the Director of Academic Services at Truett Seminary and their advisor in the Graduate School once a year to monitor their academic progress.
Requirements for Master of Divinity
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Spiritual Formation | ||
| PRTH 7101 | Spiritual Formation I | 1 |
| PRTH 7102 | Spiritual Formation II | 1 |
| PRTH 7103 | Spiritual Formation III | 1 |
| PRTH 7004 | Spiritual Formation Retreat | 0 |
| Introductory Courses 1 | ||
| THEO 7340 | Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| THEO 7341 | Introduction to Christian History and Theology | 3 |
| Christian Scriptures | ||
| THEO 7370 | Christian Scriptures I | 3 |
| THEO 7372 | Christian Scriptures II | 3 |
| THEO 7371 | Christian Scriptures III | 3 |
| THEO 7373 | Christian Scriptures IV | 3 |
| Christian Theology | ||
| THEO 7360 | Christian Texts and Traditions I | 3 |
| THEO 7361 | Christian Texts and Traditions II | 3 |
| THEO 7362 | Christian Texts and Traditions III | 3 |
| THEO 7382 | Constructive Theology | 3 |
| THEO 7396 | The Baptist Identity | 3 |
| Leadership/Administration | ||
| LEAD 7302 | The Business of Ministry | 3 |
| LEAD 7303 | Leadership for Congregational Ministry | 3 |
| Recommended: | 3 | |
| Church Administration | ||
or another course in LEAD, PAST, PRCH or PRTH | ||
| Christian Ministry | ||
| PAST 7330 | Introduction to Pastoral Care | 3 |
| PRCH 7316 | Preaching I | 3 |
| WOCW 7385 | Introduction to Christian Witness and Mission | 3 |
| MENT 7V00 | Mentoring in Ministry | 9 |
| PRTH 7391 | Integrative Seminar: Faith and Practice | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Satisfactory academic progress | ||
| Total Hours | 69 | |
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These are required courses; however, based upon previous academic experience, students may petition to waive or substitute these courses. Introductory courses are waived from the degree plan by passing an advanced standing exam (see the Advanced Standing Policy).
Requirements for Master of Business Administration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for Master of Business Administration | ||
| Business Frameworks | ||
| BUS 5401 | Business Frameworks | 4 |
| BL 5104 | Business Foundations - Business Law (Required for students without a BBA) | 1 |
| Fall Semester | ||
| ACC 5300 | Accounting Tools for Management Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS 5390 | Management Communication | 3 |
| MGT 5310 | Management of Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 5325 | Leadership in the Global Marketplace | 3 |
| QBA 5330 | Business Analytics for Decision Making | 3 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ECO 5340 | Economic Tools for Management Decision Making | 3 |
| FIN 5360 | Seminar in Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGT 5320 | Manufacturing and Service Operations | 3 |
| MGT 5385 | Strategic Management and Business Policy | 3 |
| MKT 5310 | Seminar in Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| Choose one from the courses below: | 3 | |
| Business Intelligence | ||
| Decision Making Using Excel | ||
| Data Warehousing | ||
| Management of Information Systems | ||
| Seminar in Information Security Foundations | ||
| Total Hours | 38 | |
Master of Divinity/Master of Business Administration Degree
| Requirement | Hours |
|---|---|
| MBA Core | 37-38 |
| M.Div. Core | 69 |
| Credit taken from MBA | 18 |
| Total Hours | 106-107 |
For further information regarding the Master of Business Administration degree consult the Baylor University Graduate Catalog or contact:
Chelsea Derry
Associate Director for Student Services, Hankamer School of Business
Baylor University
One Bear Place #98001
Waco, TX 76798-8001
E-mail: Chelsea_Derry@baylor.edu
Telephone: 254-710-6014