Overview
Get a jump start with a Micro MBA
Accelerate your career in 28 weeks with a master’s level business certificate.
Get the essentials to grow your career, your business, and your confidence
The Micro MBA is a master’s level certificate consisting of condensed versions of actual MBA courses, giving you relevant, practical knowledge you can put to use immediately. Whether you are a college graduate looking to further your education or a seasoned career professional looking for an edge, this program will equip you with the expertise you need.
Students enrolled in the Micro MBA program will receive all the benefits of attending the school the Nashville Business Journal recognized as the fastest-growing business school in Middle Tennessee. The accelerated Micro MBA program is not just about equipping you with knowledge, but also providing a learning environment built on integrity and the right connections to propel you forward.
We’ve built this program not only for the business professional, but to benefit people in every career field. You’ll learn vital business concepts that can better equip small business owners, the self-employed, educators, and more. This versatile program is packed with practical knowledge you can start leveraging after your very first class.
What is a Micro MBA?
There are many master’s level business certificate programs, but none quite like Trevecca’s Micro MBA. Here is what makes this program stand head and shoulders above the rest:
- Students can earn 12 credit hours at a discounted rate
- All credits earned are completely transferable to the full MBA program at Trevecca
- Courses are condensed, allowing you to complete the program in only 28 weeks
- Curriculum is chosen specifically for classes that will be immediately applicable
- As a SACSCOC accredited program, the Micro MBA is a master’s level certificate that students can add to their resumes and LinkedIn profiles
- The program is offered entirely online, giving you the freedom to complete coursework wherever you are at any time of day
Getting started on your MBA has never been easier
The Micro MBA is a complete certificate program unto itself. Students who complete it will have the skills necessary to make an impact in their career and confidently make business decisions that matter.
Should you wish to continue your education, you will have already earned 12 credit hours toward your full MBA. Trevecca’s Masters of Business Administration is one of the most versatile in the country and allows you to tailor your degree for a number of fields:
- Crisis and Emergency Management
- Data Analytics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Health Care
- Human Resources
- Management and Leadership
- Nonprofit Leadership and Management
- Project Management
Whatever your path, the Micro MBA is the perfect way to position yourself for a future filled with success.
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Core Classes
Foundations for Graduate Business Studies
BUS 5900
This course will cover topics needed for success in a graduate business program including critical thinking, oral and written communication, research, and analysis skills. PREREQUISITE: The course must be passed with a C or better before any other MBA courses may be taken.
Course Hours: 1
Introduction to Graduate Business Studies
BUS 6000
This course will introduce students to the key topics of business. Students will cover all the areas addressed in the Trevecca MBA program including: leadership, organizational behavior, statistics, economics, ethics, organizational culture, IT management, accounting, finance, and marketing. PREREQUISITE: The course must be passed with a C or better before any other MBA courses may be taken.
Course Hours: 2
Accounting and Finance for Managers
BUS 6015
Students are introduced to basic concepts of financial and managerial accounting and business finance. The first half of the course focuses on accounting, while the second portion covers finance. Accrual accounting, the accounting equation and the financial statements required by generally accepted accounting principles comprise the financial accounting portion. Managerial accounting topics include manufacturing/product costs such as direct labor, direct material and overhead as well as fixed and variable costs. Business finance includes an introduction to financial statement ratio analysis, time value of money concepts and basic capital budgeting techniques.
Course Hours: 3
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
BUS 5013
Serves as the foundation for many of the proceeding courses in the program by providing a survey of key management theories and terminology. While contemporary conceptualizations of management are discussed, classical approaches are also examined. Special emphasis is placed in leadership, motivation, culture, team-building, and organizational communication.
Course Hours: 3
Marketing Management
MKT 5093
Focuses on the importance of modern organizations being market driven and globally competitive. It examines the role of the marketing function and fundamentals, such as market segmentation, targeting, product life cycle, new product planning, distribution strategies, pricing, promotion, forecasting, market analysis, and competitor analysis. Students conduct marketing audits of actual organizations.
Course Hours: 3
Program Details
Total Credit Hours
12
Program Length
Finish in as little as 28 weeks
Mode
100 percent online
Locations / Modes
Online
We understand life is busy and you may not have time to attend class on campus. That's why we offer the Micro MBA program 100 percent online. Whether you are a working adult, a stay-at-home parent, or simply live outside of Nashville, we make it easy to earn your degree while focusing on one class at a time, any time—24/7. And when we say the degree is entirely online, we mean it. With the way our program is structured, you never have to step foot on campus. Books and materials are delivered to your front door.
With our online degree programs, you can expect the same level of quality and rigor that Trevecca has provided students since 1901. Our online students also benefit from a cohort model, where students begin and complete their degree alongside a group of other online classmates working toward similar goals.
Financial Aid & Costs
How much will it cost?
Tuition | Credit Hours | Program Length |
$5,995 Ask your enrollment counselor about our special alumni discount |
12 | 28 weeks |
*$50 fee assessed per course. Books are not included.
Is it worth the money?
The Micro MBA is a complete certificate program unto itself. Students who complete it will have the skills necessary to make an impact in their career and confidently make business decisions that matter. Should you decide to pursue a full MBA, you will have already earned 12 credit hours, all completely transferable into Trevecca's MBA program. Completing this certificate is a deposit in your future. Think of it as a key that will unlock the door to a better job, higher earning potential and greater possibilities.
How am I going to pay for it?
1. Federal loans are available to all eligible students who complete a FAFSA
2. Employer tuition reimbursement opportunities
3. Monthly payments through Trevecca make fulfilling tuition requirements more manageable
4. Military benefits such as Yellow Ribbon and GI Bills are accepted by Trevecca University
How do I qualify?
1. Fill out your FAFSA. Based on your income, you will know how much federal financial aid you are eligible to receive.
2. Talk to your employer about tuition reimbursement opportunities
3. For military benefits, contact the Academic Records Office at 1.615.248.1268
Admissions
Getting Started
- Complete the online application (it's free!). No GRE or GMAT scores required
Need help applying? Read the step-by-step instructions here! - Fill out FAFSA to be considered for financial aid
- Request official transcripts from your undergraduate institution
Admissions Requirements
- Have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a CHEA-recognized regional accrediting agency or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Students who do not meet these degree requirements may be conditionally accepted in accordance with the Conditional Admission Policy
- 2.75 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework
- Completion of a college-level math course with a grade of C or better
- Completion of a college-level English course with a grade of C or better
- Provide a photocopy of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, state ID, military ID, passport). This requirement ensures that Trevecca complies with the U.S. Department of Education expectations for student verification. (This is only required for students enrolled in an online program.)
If you feel you may not meet these requirements, please fill out the form to be connected with an enrollment counselor.
Overview
Get a jump start with a Micro MBA
Accelerate your career in 28 weeks with a master’s level business certificate.
Get the essentials to grow your career, your business, and your confidence
The Micro MBA is a master’s level certificate consisting of condensed versions of actual MBA courses, giving you relevant, practical knowledge you can put to use immediately. Whether you are a college graduate looking to further your education or a seasoned career professional looking for an edge, this program will equip you with the expertise you need.
Students enrolled in the Micro MBA program will receive all the benefits of attending the school the Nashville Business Journal recognized as the fastest-growing business school in Middle Tennessee. The accelerated Micro MBA program is not just about equipping you with knowledge, but also providing a learning environment built on integrity and the right connections to propel you forward.
We’ve built this program not only for the business professional, but to benefit people in every career field. You’ll learn vital business concepts that can better equip small business owners, the self-employed, educators, and more. This versatile program is packed with practical knowledge you can start leveraging after your very first class.
What is a Micro MBA?
There are many master’s level business certificate programs, but none quite like Trevecca’s Micro MBA. Here is what makes this program stand head and shoulders above the rest:
- Students can earn 12 credit hours at a discounted rate
- All credits earned are completely transferable to the full MBA program at Trevecca
- Courses are condensed, allowing you to complete the program in only 28 weeks
- Curriculum is chosen specifically for classes that will be immediately applicable
- As a SACSCOC accredited program, the Micro MBA is a master’s level certificate that students can add to their resumes and LinkedIn profiles
- The program is offered entirely online, giving you the freedom to complete coursework wherever you are at any time of day
Getting started on your MBA has never been easier
The Micro MBA is a complete certificate program unto itself. Students who complete it will have the skills necessary to make an impact in their career and confidently make business decisions that matter.
Should you wish to continue your education, you will have already earned 12 credit hours toward your full MBA. Trevecca’s Masters of Business Administration is one of the most versatile in the country and allows you to tailor your degree for a number of fields:
- Crisis and Emergency Management
- Data Analytics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Health Care
- Human Resources
- Management and Leadership
- Nonprofit Leadership and Management
- Project Management
Whatever your path, the Micro MBA is the perfect way to position yourself for a future filled with success.