蘑菇TV’s MBA is among the most affordable online MBA programs in Tennessee. Unlike many programs that charge premium prices with little personal support, 蘑菇TV combines accessible tuition with small classes, experienced faculty, and a Christ-centered approach to leadership.
Graduate Studies:
College of Business
Director of Graduate Business Programs:
Dr. Kristen Roberson
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Kristen Roberson
蘑菇TV’s MBA delivers practical, real-world business training through a Christian lens and remains one of the most affordable online MBA programs in Tennessee. Created for working professionals, rising leaders, and entrepreneurs, the program focuses on the skills that actually move your career forward.
You will develop:
Freed-Hardeman’s MBA is designed to give you both a strong business foundation and the flexibility to specialize in an area that matches your career goals. All students complete core business courses, then choose one of the three concentration to deepen their expertise.
| BUS 520 Business Law & Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 550 Analytical Decision Tools | 3 |
| BUS 559 Strategic Decision Making | 3 |
| ECO 570 Economic Thought | 3 |
| FIN 580 Financial Management | 3 |
| MKT 560 Marketing Management | 3 |
| ACC 530 Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Course Descriptions:
BUS 520 Business Law and Ethics:
A study of legal and ethical issues relevant to business professionals.聽 Students examine contemporary laws and regulations that affect business leaders and their organizations.聽 The course considers the impact of various legal and ethical frameworks in decision making in the business environment.
BUS 550 Analytical Decision Tools:
The study of various quantitative methods used in business decision making. Topics include a study of statistical theory and procedure, including descriptive statistics and statistical inference, and linear programming. The course focuses on the application of knowledge to real-world problem-solving and utilizes Microsoft Excel for assignments and examinations.
BUS 559 Strategic Decision Making:
A capstone study of the strategic management process that is based on the premise that successful strategy incorporates biblical principles. The course integrates the major business subjects in the development and demonstration of ethical decision making, leadership and teamwork, and communication skills 鈥� all from a Christian perspective. The course relies heavily on cases that deal with a wide range of policy, strategic, and implementation issues faced by both employer entities and individual employees in both domestic and global markets.
ECO 570 Economic Thought:
An examination of economic concepts, forces, institutions, and policies that shape and govern the environments in which people live and business operates. Key concepts in economics are examined and related to individual decision making and to such business topics as production, comparative economic systems and market structures, fiscal and monetary policies, government control and regulation, and international trade. Emphasis is placed on current applications in the economy.
FIN 580 Financial Management:
An examination of the vital role of active financial management within an organization and the impact of financial decisions to a firm’s long-term competitiveness and viability. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, working capital management, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, required rates of return theory and calculation methods, operational and financial leverage decisions, long-term financing alternatives, and profit-distribution methods.
MKT 560 Marketing Management:
An examination of the role of marketing in an organization and how effective marketing creates value for customers. There is an emphasis on making strategic marketing decisions in the context of general management. Major topics include market segmentation and targeting, management of the Four Ps, marketing research, sustainable competitive advantage, strategic planning in competitive and dynamic markets, and social and ethical issues in marketing.
ACC 530 Managerial Accounting:
An intensive review of financial and managerial accounting concepts with emphasis on the managerial viewpoint. This course uses various quantitative techniques to analyze financial and managerial information for planning, controlling, and decision-making purposes.
| BAN 621 Data Wrangling & SQL | 3 |
| BAN 623 AI & Machine Learning | 3 |
| BAN 625 Business Intelligence & Data Visualization | 3 |
| 聽ACC 631 Principles of Tax II | 3 |
| ACC 634 CPA Exam Prep | 3 |
| ACC 638 Fraud Examination | 3 |
| BUS 610 Business Communication | 3 |
| LDR 643 Leading Teams & Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 640 Operations Management | 3 |
To be considered for admission into the M.B.A. program at 蘑菇TV, please submit the following:
| 聽Next Start Dates: | March 14
(Apply by February 28) |
June 1
(Apply by May 22) |
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Yes. 蘑菇TV’s MBA is delivered fully online, allowing working professionals to complete coursework without relocating. The program is designed for flexibility while maintaining strong faculty support and academic quality.
The MBA is 30 credit hours and can be completed in about 12 months, depending on your course load. Many students choose a pace that fits their work and family schedule. Students can even choose to only take 1 class every 8 weeks, optimizing their ability to continue working while still pursuing their MBA!
Tuition is $700 per credit hour with NO hidden fees! This makes 蘑菇TV ones of the most affordable online MBA options in Tennessee while still offering a high-quality learning experience.
Yes. At $700 per credit hour for 30 credits, Freed-Hardeman’s online MBA totals approximately $21,000, which is substantially below the national average cost of an MBA (about $60,410, according to the Education Data Initiative). This makes 蘑菇TV’s program competitive with many public institutions while offering the added value of a Christian worldview and faculty mentoring.
蘑菇TV’s MBA offers three concentrations: Business Analytics, Accounting, and Organizational Leadership. Concentrations allow you to tailor your MBA coursework to your career goals while completing the same core MBA foundation.
Yes. 蘑菇TV is a Christian university, and the MBA integrates Christian principles with real-world business practice. Students are prepared to lead with competence, integrity, and ethical decision-making.
Freed-Hardeman’s online MBA is designed for working professionals who need a flexible, high-quality program that fits alongside full-time work and family commitments. The program serves professionals across many industries 鈥斅爄ncluding business, healthcare, nonprofit, ministry, and more 鈥� who want practical leadership training grounded in Christian principles and ethical decision-making.
Start dates are posted on this page and vary by term. If you’re not sure which start date is best for your timeline, the Graduate Admissions team can help you choose the right entry point.
To be considered for admission into the M.B.A. program at 蘑菇TV, please submit the following:
