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Executive MBA in Nonprofit Administration

Designed for leaders called to serve. Built for organizations that must endure.

The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) in Nonprofit Administration at Kentucky Christian University equips current and emerging nonprofit, ministry, and community leaders with executive-level skills in governance, financial stewardship, and strategic operations—grounded in ethical, values-based leadership.

✔ Fully online
✔ 30 credit hours
✔ Complete in approximately 12 months
✔ Affordable executive-level tuition

Program Overview

The Executive MBA in Nonprofit Administration is a fully online graduate program designed specifically for leaders serving in:

  • Nonprofit and community organizations
  • Faith-based organizations and churches
  • Educational and social service organizations

This program integrates business administration, nonprofit governance, financial management, and strategic leadership with ethical decision-making and Christian values. Students immediately apply what they learn to their own organizations, culminating in a capstone project that delivers a practical, ready-to-use Nonprofit Operations Manual.

An MBA that meets your calling

This program is ideal for:

  • Executive Directors and Program Directors
  • Church Administrators and Ministry Leaders
  • Development and Fundraising Professionals
  • Community and Social Service Leaders
  • Aspiring nonprofit executives seeking formal leadership credentials
 

Designed for working adults, the EMBA offers a predictable schedule and flexible online format without sacrificing academic rigor or executive-level outcomes.

Admissions Requirement:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Nonprofit or ministry leadership experience preferred

What Makes KCU’s EMBA Different


1. Values-Based Leadership for Real-World Impact

A unique dual focus on nonprofit best practices and ethical, Christian leadership, applicable in both faith-based and secular nonprofit environments.

2. Executive-Level Nonprofit Curriculum

Courses emphasize governance, financial stewardship, risk management, and strategic operations—not theory alone, but leadership decisions nonprofit executives face daily.

3. Capstone That Serves Your Organization

Students build a custom Nonprofit Operations Manual for their organization—integrating governance, finance, HR, operations, and strategy—providing immediate, lasting value.

Signature Courses Include:

  • Ethical Leadership and Christian Worldview
  • Faith-Based and Community Nonprofit Governance
  • Financial Management and Stewardship in Nonprofit Contexts
  • Strategic Planning and Nonprofit Growth
  • Capstone: Nonprofit Operations Manual Development

Program Format:

  • 30 credit hours
  • 8-week terms
  • 1–2 courses per term
  • Fully online, primarily asynchronous

Skills You’ll Gain:

  • Ethical leadership and executive decision-making
  • Financial oversight, budgeting, and stewardship
  • Governance and policy development
  • Strategic planning and organizational growth
  • Human resource and staff development
  • Risk management and operational planning
  • Technology integration for nonprofit organizations
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Core Academic Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A completed bachelor’s degree
  • The degree must come from:
    • a regionally accredited institution, or
    • a school accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)

GPA Requirement

  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is recommended
  • Applicants below a 2.75 GPA may still be considered on a case-by-case basis with supporting documentation

Additional Academic/Professional Application Requirements

Applicants are also expected to submit:

  • Professional resume or ministry CV
  • A 500–750 word statement explaining:
    • ministry context
    • leadership experience
    • reasons for pursuing the EMBA
    • goals for the program
  • One reference letter from:
    • senior leader
    • supervisor
    • board member
  • Possible admissions interview

Leadership Experience Requirements

The program is heavily experience-based.

Primary Admissions Pathway (majority of cohort)

Requires:

  • Minimum 7 years of full-time faith-based nonprofit leadership experience

Emerging Leader Pathway

Requires:

  • 1–6 years of leadership experience

Additional Requirement

Applicants must also have active access to a faith-based nonprofit or church setting where they can apply coursework and build their capstone Nonprofit Operations Manual.

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“KCU was more than a University, it was also a home for me. Professors didn’t just worry about my grades, but they knew about my life, provided counsel, encouraged me, and pushed me to grow. I felt that my education for ministry was amazing and really helped prepare me for ministry. A lot of my spiritual mentors have come out of KCU and also some lifelong friendships with fellow students. KCU might not be the biggest school, but it has one of the biggest hearts.”

Cady Wurtz, Class of 2017 Graduate School

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