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Master of Religious Business Administration
Master of Religious Business Administration (MRBA) Program
(2 years/48 quarter units)
Program Overview
The Master of Religious Business Administration (MRBA) at Canterbury University is a Christ-centered, values-driven graduate program designed to equip students with advanced business knowledge while integrating biblical principles into leadership and management practices. This 48-quarter unit program focuses on ethical decision-making, strategic business management, servant leadership, and financial stewardship from a Christian worldview.
Program Length:
- 2 years (6 quarters)
- Total Units Required: 48 quarter units
- Includes an Internship Requirement
Students will engage in core business disciplines such as finance, marketing, leadership, and entrepreneurship, alongside faith-integrated coursework that emphasizes biblical ethics in business.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Letter of recommendation (either from a pastor or faith leader)
- A resume outlining professional and leadership experience
Program Requirements
To successfully complete the MRBA program, students must:
- Complete 48 quarter units of coursework, including core courses, electives, and an internship.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Complete a capstone project integrating business principles with Christian ethics.
- Fulfill the internship requirement (detailed below).
Graduation Requirements
To graduate with an MRBA from Canterbury University students must:
- Successfully complete all core courses and electives.
- Pass the capstone project with a minimum grade of B.
- Complete an internship (MBA 590 & MBA 591) with a passing evaluation.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Curriculum Structure
The MRBA curriculum consists of:
- Core Courses (36 units) – Required
- Elective Courses (8 units) – Choose 2
- Internship Courses (4 units – Required)
- Capstone Project (included in core courses)
List of Courses and Course Description
Core Courses (36 Quarter Units – Required)
| Categories | Code | Course Title | Units |
| Core Courses: 9 courses /36 units | MBA500 | Business Ethics & Christian Leadership (4) | 36 units |
| MBA 510 | Financial Stewardship & Corporate Finance (4) | ||
| MBA 520 | Strategic Management & Decision-Making (4) | ||
| MBA 530 | Marketing in a Global Economy (4) | ||
| MBA 540 | Organizational Behavior & Leadership (4) | ||
| MBA 550 | Business Analytics & Data-Driven Decision-Making (4) | ||
| MBA 560 | Operations & Supply Chain Management (4) | ||
| MBA 570 | Entrepreneurship & Kingdom Business (4) | ||
| MBA 580 | Capstone Project: Faith & Business Integration (4) |
Internship Courses (4 Quarter Units – Required)
| Categories | Code | Course Title | Units |
| Internship: 2 courses/ 8 units | MBS590 | Internship in Business Leadership I (4) | 8 units |
| MBA591 | Internship in Business Leadership II (4) |
Internship Details:
- Students must complete supervised internship work as a part of program requirements.
- The internship must be in a business, ministry, or nonprofit setting that aligns with Christian values.
- A written reflection and supervisor evaluation are required for course completion.
Elective Courses (Choose 2 for 8 Quarter Units)
| Categories | Code | Course Title | Units |
| Elective Courses: 2 courses/ 8 units | MBA 601 | Nonprofit Leadership & Church Administration | 8 units |
| MBA 602 | Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| MBA 603 | Global Business & Missions | ||
| MBA 604 | Human Resource Management & Biblical Ethics | ||
| MBA 605 | Digital Marketing & Media Strategy | ||
| MBA 606 | Real Estate & Financial Investments for Churches | ||
| MBA 640 | Strategic Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Business (4) | ||
| MBA 645 | AI-Driven Decision Making for Managers (4) | ||
| MBA 655 | Machine Learning for Business Innovation (4) |
Capstone Project
The MBA 580 Capstone Project is a final research-based or applied business project where students demonstrate their ability to integrate business principles with Christian leadership and ethics.
Examples of Capstone Topics:
- Developing a faith-based nonprofit business model
- Ethical leadership in corporate environments
- Creating a sustainable business with a Christian mission
- Financial planning for churches and ministry organizations
Course Descriptions
MBA500 Business Ethics & Christian Leadership (4)
This course examines ethical dilemmas in business from a biblical worldview, emphasizing servant leadership principles.
MBA510 Financial Stewardship & Corporate Finance (4)
This course teaches financial analysis, budgeting, and responsible financial stewardship from a Christian perspective.
MBA520 Strategic Management & Decision-Making (4)
This course covers corporate strategy, market analysis, and biblical wisdom in strategic planning.
MBA530 Marketing in a Global Economy (4)
This course explores marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and brand management, integrating ethical marketing practices.
MBA540 Organizational Behavior & Leadership (4)
This course studies leadership theories, team dynamics, and personal leadership development in a faith-based context.
MBA550 Business Analytics & Data-Driven Decision-Making (4)
This course introduces data analysis, business intelligence tools, and performance evaluation.
MBA560 Operations & Supply Chain Management (4)
This course focuses on operations strategy, logistics, and ethical supply chain management.
MBA570 Entrepreneurship & Kingdom Business (4)
This course teaches business innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business models in alignment with Christian values.
MBA580 Capstone Project: Faith & Business Integration (4)
This course is a culminating project where students apply biblical business principles to solve real-world business challenges.
MBA590 Internship in Business Leadership I (4)
This course is a supervised internship in a Christian organization, business, or nonprofit, providing hands-on experience in faith-driven leadership.
MBA591 Internship in Business Leadership II (4)
This course is a continuation of MBA 590, allowing students to deepen their practical experience and reflect on ethical business practices through a Christian lens.
MBA601 Nonprofit Leadership & Church Administration (4)
This course focuses on managing nonprofit organizations, church finance, and ministry leadership.
MBA602 Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship (4)
This course examines how businesses can be used as a tool for social change and ministry.
MBA603 Global Business & Missions (4)
This course explores international business strategies, cross-cultural leadership, and mission-driven business models.
MBA604 Human Resource Management & Biblical Ethics (4)
This course covers HR best practices, conflict resolution, and ethical employment policies based on biblical principles.
MBA605 Digital Marketing & Media Strategy (4)
This course introduces digital branding, online marketing tools, and social media engagement for faith-based organizations.
MBA606 Real Estate & Financial Investments for Churches (4)
This course discusses property management, real estate investing, and financial planning for churches and ministries.
MBA640 Strategic Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Business (4)
This course equips future executives with strategic insights into how AI technologies can be deployed to create competitive advantages. Topics include natural language processing (NLP), robotic process automation (RPA), recommendation engines, and AI ethics. Students evaluate case studies from top tech-driven firms and design a basic AI integration plan for a real-world business scenario.
MBA645 AI-Driven Decision Making for Managers (4)
This course teaches MBA students how to utilize AI tools for decision-making in uncertain or complex business environments. Through simulations, students will explore decision theory, optimization models, and AI-based forecasting tools. The course also emphasizes the human-AI collaboration model in executive settings.
MBA655 Machine Learning for Business Innovation (4)
This advanced MBA elective focuses on how machine learning can be applied to product innovation, customer segmentation, fraud detection, and business process improvement. Students will gain exposure to supervised and unsupervised learning models and use platforms like Python or Google Cloud AutoML for business case assignments.