Bethany Online
Master of Business Administration
Move Your Career Forward with an MBA That Fits Your Life
Whether you’re ready for a promotion, looking to change careers, or want stronger business skills, Bethany College’s online MBA gives you a practical, affordable path forward.
100% Online | 30 Credits | As Little as 12 Months | $475 Per Credit
$14,250 Total Tuition*
*Tuition based on 30 credits at $475 per credit hour. Books are an additional cost.
An MBA Should Move You Forward
A graduate business degree is an investment in what comes next. Bethany’s MBA is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their business knowledge, prepare for greater responsibility, and increase their potential for career and salary growth.
Why Bethany’s MBA?
- Affordable: $14,250 total tuition for the 30-credit program.
- Fast: complete the program in as little as 12 months.
- Flexible: online study designed around working professionals.
- Practical: apply business concepts to real decisions and challenges.
- Personal: learn through a small-college environment where faculty and staff are accessible.
Quick Highlights:
- 100% Online
- 30 Credit Hours
- Complete in as little as 12 months
- Asynchronous coursework
2026 Start Dates:
Oct. 19 – save 15% on tuition
2027 Start Dates:
Jan. 11, March 8, May 17
Cost
$475 per credit hour
$400 per credit hour for Bethany alumni
Courses Offered
%
ONLINE
CREDIT HOURS
MONTHS TO COMPLETE
GRE / GMAT REQUIRED
START DATES / YEAR
Real-World Business Experience
Bethany MBA students gain applied experience through case studies and practical coursework, including the opportunity to work with a $1 million investment fund. That gives students a chance to connect classroom concepts to real financial decision-making.
Build the Business Skills Employers Expect
Bethany’s 30-credit MBA develops knowledge across the core areas of business, including finance, marketing, human resources, operations, information systems, project management, ethics, and strategy.
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Corporate Financial Management
- Global Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
- Management of Projects
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Business Information Systems
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Business
- Business Policy, Ethical Leadership, and Strategic Management
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the MBA program are equipped with the strategic, financial, and leadership skills needed to advance across a wide range of industries. Whether you’re looking to move up in your current organization or pivot into a new field, the program prepares you for roles such as:
- Management and leadership positions
- Financial analysis and consulting
- Operations and strategy roles
- Entrepreneurial ventures
- Marketing and brand management roles
- Business analytics and data-driven decision-making roles
- Project and program management
- Sales leadership and business development
- Nonprofit leadership and administration
Affordable & Accessible
$14,250 Total Tuition
30 credits | $475 per credit | Bethany alumni: $400 per credit / $12,000 tuition | Books additional
Hear From Students
Frequently Asked Questions – MBA Program
How much does Bethany's online MBA cost?
The 30-credit MBA costs $14,250 in tuition at the standard graduate rate of $475 per credit hour. Books are additional. Bethany alumni pay $400 per credit hour, or $12,000 in tuition.
How long does the MBA take?
The MBA can be completed in as little as 12 months, with other pacing options available.
Can I work full time while earning the MBA?
Yes. The online format is designed to allow working professionals to continue their careers while completing graduate study.
Will my diploma say online?
No. Your diploma will say Bethany College and will not identify the degree as online.
Can an MBA increase my earning potential?
An MBA can strengthen qualifications for advancement and higher-responsibility roles, but salary outcomes vary by industry, role, experience, location and employer.
Can my employer help pay for the MBA?
Possibly. Some employers provide tuition assistance or reimbursement for graduate education. Check your employee benefits before enrolling.
Meet the Instructors
Tammy Richmond, CPA
Director of MBA;
Chair, Business Department;
Assistant Professor of Accounting
BS West Liberty University; MBA, MS Wheeling University.
Dr. Theodore N. Pauls
Professor of Business
Dr. Theodore N. Pauls serves as professor of business. Pauls brings with him over 28 years of experience in higher education and ten years of academic administrative experience.
Pauls comes to Bethany from Wheeling University, where he was the chair of the department of business. While there, he aided the vice president of academic affairs with proposed institutional-wide curricular changes, including new academic programs in department chair meetings. Pauls’ extensive experience in higher education and administration will continue to aid Bethany College on its path of success.
Prior to his years employed at Wheeling University, he was the interim chair of the communications department at Bethany. He also has worked at West Liberty State College and West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon.
J. David Diosi, Ph.D., MBA
Associate Professor of Business
Dr. David Diosi is a Associate Professor of Business. He received a BS in Marketing from Miami University of Ohio and an MBA from Wheeling Jesuit University. The owner of Diosi Properties, Ltd., in St. Clairsville, he has been an adjunct professor for the Wheeling Jesuit University Business School for more than 10 years.
Take the Next Step
Whether you’re advancing in your current field or pursuing a new path, Bethany Online provides the flexibility and support to help you succeed.
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