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Respected. Affordable. Convenient.
- Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Top-ranked school by Money Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, and more
- #1 Best Christian College and University in the North
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.
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MBA Certificate Overview
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MBA Certificate Overview
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Earn your MBA Certificate online at a top-ranked Christian university
Messiah University’s online MBA certificates are designed for recent graduates and professionals who want to further their education through gaining and expanding specific skill sets to help them advance their career and opportunities.
Program Overview
Further your education through gaining and expanding specific skill sets with Messiah University’s MBA Certificates in Digital Marketing, Healthcare Management, Management and Strategic Leadership. Each 12-credit graduate certificate is designed to be instantly relevant to both your area of study and career.
- 12-credit certificate programs
- Fully online
- $735/credit, no-fee tuition
- Eight-week courses
- One-year completion
- Marketing analytics manager
- Marketing automation manager
- Product manager
- Brand manager
- Health information manager
- Health services administrator
- Program manager
- Operations manager
Messiah University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. It is the highest accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for degree-granting colleges and universities located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other locations internationally.
In addition, Messiah University’s undergraduate and graduate programs in business are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Choose from one of our four in-demand online MBA Certificates:
Digital Marketing – The digital marketing MBA certificate is for professionals who wish to employ the latest digital marketing strategies, techniques and tools to effectively and ethically reach target customers and grow their businesses.
Courses (12 credits):
- Marketing Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Strategy
- Marketing Analytics
The healthcare management MBA certificate is designed for individuals who want to develop the skills necessary to effectively lead and manage at the administrator level within the rapidly growing healthcare industry.
Courses (12 credits):
- Business Strategy & Execution
- Health Informatics
- Health Policy and Legal Aspects of Healthcare
- Economics of Healthcare
Management – The management MBA certificate is designed for individuals who are interested or require knowledge in multiple disciplines to more effectively lead and manage their organizations.
Courses (12 credits):
- Business Strategy and Execution
- Decision-Making with Data
- Followership, Teamwork and Group Dynamics
- Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Leadership – The strategic leadership MBA certificate is designed to help individuals make a significant impact in the organizations they serve by becoming more effective leaders.
Courses (12 credits):
- Strategic Thinking, Planning and Organizational Change
- Best Practices in Leadership
- Leading Leaders
- Followership, Teamwork and Group Dynamics
MBA Certificate tuition cost
No-fee tuition
Know what you are paying for with Messiah’s no-fee tuition. With our graduate programs, the cost per credit is what you pay – there are no hidden fees for labs, courses, services or technology. We put the true cost of your program upfront so that you can accurately compare and plan for your graduate education.
2022-2023 tuition per graduate credit hour: $735
Graduate certificates are eligible for federal financial aid.




- Official transcripts indicating a bachelor’s or master’s degree earned
- Completed application
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (< 3.0 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis)
- Personal Statement of Purpose: Your 300-500 word statement should describe your preparations for graduate work, your reasons for applying for this particular graduate program at Messiah University and how this graduate program will help you meet your professional and educational goals
- One recommendation (addressing your professional experience and/or academic performance, excluding relatives)
- Resume
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Before completing an application for any of Messiah University’s graduate and certificate programs, please read our admissions requirements to ensure that you are eligible for enrollment and to receive a helpful checklist of the supporting documentation that you will need to provide to complete your application. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to onlineinfo@messiah.edu.
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First-time users will need to create an account to start a new application.
Returning users
Returning users can log in to continue their pre-existing application.
Why choose Messiah University?
The benefits of earning your MBA certificate online at Messiah University are endless.
Flexible. Respected. Affordable.
As part of our continued commitment to excellence as an institution of higher education, Messiah University is:
- Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- A member institution of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Named the #1 Best Business Degree Program for 2017 by Christian Universities Online
- Recognized as a 2019-2020 national “College of Distinction for Business”
- A respected member of the Central Pennsylvania community whose graduates are highly sought after for roles across the Commonwealth and beyond
Ready to start your online MBA certificate journey with Messiah University? Start your free application now.
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