Master of Divinity [M.Div] [Business Administration] From Palm Beach Atlantic University

Being on the leadership team of many churches today requires both theological education and business acumen. Ministers must understand how the church fits into the broader community and how to address complex business challenges. 

The Master of Divinity (M.Div.)/Master of Business Administration (MBA) joint degree at PBA will expand your capacity for serving as an executive or administrative minister in a church or parachurch ministry. 

Our M.Div./MBA joint degree is on the cutting edge of seminary education in several ways:

• A concentrated 82-credit-hour M.Div./MBA joint degree that consists of 52 credits in the M.Div., 27 credits in the MBA and three credits in an integrated course
• An advanced seminary education that builds on solid undergraduate preparation in theology and ministry without repeating introductory courses
• An innovative seminary education that integrates its curriculum (e.g. 1 Corinthians and Pastoral Leadership) and thus combines knowledge, skills and character for effective ministerial training
• An academic and practical degree that includes a substantive apprenticeship (10-15 hours/week) under the direct supervision of a practicing minister, which provides valuable hands-on experience