Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
The Archie W. Dunham College of Business offers the following degree programs: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA), Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM), Master of Science in Human Resource Management 鈥� People Analytics (MSHRMPA), Master of International Business (MIB), and Master of Science in Leadership (MSL). The MIB, MSHRMPA, and PMBA programs are STEM designated.
Undergraduate Programs
The Dunham College of Business offers undergraduate degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and the Bachelor of Arts (BA). A student in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program may choose from the following majors: Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, or Marketing. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program is a major in Business Administration.
Information Technology Policy
Undergraduate and graduate students taking courses offered in the Dunham College of Business will be expected to use e-mail, the university鈥檚 intranet system, the World Wide Web, as well as word processing, spreadsheets, analytical databases, and presentation software and applications. Students will primarily use business centric software products (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and some specialized software for presentations, analytics, and visualization assignments. It is incumbent upon the student to have a working level of knowledge and proficiency with these applications. Details of these requirements change from time to time, and current statements are available on the undergraduate and graduate web sites as well as from program or departmental offices.
Dunham College of Business Exit Exam Policy
All BBA and BA graduates from the Dunham College of Business must complete the Dunham College of Business Exit Exam. The Dunham College of Business Exit Exam is normally taken in the last semester prior to graduation and is taken as part of the MGMT 4936, Global Business Strategy class. All students must earn a score of 70 percent or higher on the exam in order to graduate. Students who do not pass the exit exam will be given one opportunity during the graduating semester to re-take and pass the exit exam. If the exit exam is not passed, graduation will be delayed, and students may be asked to take additional coursework to demonstrate proficiency in business administration.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is available only to students who major in the Dunham College of Business. Every undergraduate seeking the BBA degree must complete a major in an academic area 鈥� Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, or Marketing. This degree option is designed to prepare candidates for leadership positions and careers as professionals, entrepreneurs, or for continued study towards graduate education.
The Business Administration core (required for all BBA students) consists of the business core requirements necessary for the study and practice of all business principles.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration degree is available only to students who major in the Dunham College of Business.聽 The BA core (required for all BA in Business Administration students) contains many of the same courses as the BBA majors but is a narrower set of essential business courses.聽 While the degree offers a single major, it is a flexible degree with 23 elective hours and allows students to choose courses across the college鈥檚 content areas of study to satisfy the major requirements. Transfer students or new incoming freshmen students with significant dual credit hours may find value in the degree program鈥檚 flexibility and large quantity of elective hours.
Major/Minor Options
Students pursuing a BBA or BA will choose a major from the departments below.
Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Accounting
The undergraduate major in accounting is designed to prepare students for careers in public accounting, industry, or government as professional accountants. Emphasis is placed on accumulating, communicating, and analyzing financial data to determine its relevance for effective management and to make better business decisions.
Finance
The undergraduate major in finance is designed to prepare students for a career in financial management, banking, financial planning, and investment management. This major recognizes that financial decisions and financial management are critical to the success of the enterprise.
Finance Major Requirements
Finance Minor Requirements
Department of Management, Leadership, and International Business
International Business
The undergraduate major in international business provides students with a solid foundation in business concepts, along with key international skills to prepare the student for a career in the global business environment.
International Business Major Requirements
International Business Minor Requirements
Management
The undergraduate major in management is designed to provide students with an understanding of key business concepts and technologies, along with principles and procedures to manage resources for globally competitive business organizations.
Management Major Requirements
Management Minor Requirements
Department of Business, Analytics, and Marketing
Business Administration
The Business Administration program is designed to offer students the opportunity to maximize the benefit of attending a University with a strong liberal arts focus, while simultaneously gaining marketable skills in the business disciplines. The BA in Business Administration infuses the market value of a business major into the broad liberal arts preparation of a Bachelor of Arts degree. A liberal arts foundation allows students in this discipline to develop strong skills in interpersonal communication, writing, and critical analysis.
Business Administration Major Requirements
Business Administration Minor Requirements
Certificate in Business Administration Requirements
Entrepreneurship
There is no major in Entrepreneurship.聽 However, certificates in Entrepreneurship and Business for Entrepreneurs are offered.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Business for Entrepreneurs
Data Analytics
There is no major in Data Analytics. However, a minor and a certificate are offered.
Data Analytics Minor Requirements
Certificate in Data Analytics Requirements
Marketing
The undergraduate major in marketing is designed to prepare students for a career in marketing and provides the background necessary for subsequent advancement to higher-level marketing positions. Marketing majors work for many different types of companies such as advertising and PR firms, digital marketing firms, social media firms, marketing research firms, non-profit organizations, retailing, or service firms.
Marketing Major Requirements
Marketing Minor Requirements
Graduate Programs
International Management Experience (Residential MBA, PMBA, and MIB Only)
MBA, PMBA, and MIB students have the opportunity to participate in an expenses-paid International Management Experience (IME) trip. The trip is hosted annually directly after the Spring semester and is tied to the BUSA 6395 International Management Experience course. Faculty and students typically travel to two different countries for a 7 to 10-day immersive experience that emphasizes cultural and historical differences in countries that produce different managerial styles and contrasting business practices. Each customized trip considers direct contact with local business executives, entrepreneurs, NGOs, community volunteers, and non-profit directors to provide a broad spectrum of practices and viewpoints. Recent destinations have included Czech Republic/Austria, Spain/Portugal, and Costa Rica/Panama. While highly encouraged, the international travel is an optional activity for students enrolled in BUSA 6395. Participating students often comment that the IME trip is the highlight of their academic career at HCU.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)*
The JIZZ视频 Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 33 credit hour graduate business program designed for aspiring and current business leaders who seek to integrate faith, ethical decision making, and behavioral insights into effective management and organizational leadership. This program emphasizes a holistic approach to business, focusing on leadership, organizational behavior, change management, marketing, financial topics, economics, and organizational strategy, which distinguishes it from the STEM designated and quantitatively intensive curriculum of HCU鈥檚 three Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) programs.
A signature feature of the program is the International Management Experience (IME). This experiential learning component, typically hosted annually after the Spring semester, involves international travel to two different countries for a 7 to 10-day immersive experience. Students engage directly with global business practices, cultural contexts, and international leadership challenges, enhancing their cultural intelligence and ability to lead in an interconnected world. The IME is tied to the BUSA6395 International Management Experience course. While the course is a requirement of the degree plan, the international travel component is encouraged but optional.
Admission is open to all individuals who meet the admissions criteria, and it is not necessary to have an undergraduate degree in business. The program design includes BUSA5300 Foundations of Business, which must be completed in the first semester by all students, as a preparatory course for the balance of the curriculum. The 33 credit hour program can be completed on campus or online at the student鈥檚 desired pace. On campus classes are offered during the work week evenings, frequently through a hybrid format for flexibility. An optional internship course is offered.
Master of Business Administration Requirements
*The following MBA tracks have been submitted for closure to SACSCOC. No new students may be admitted after Spring 2026.
Master of Business Administration Data Analytics Track
Master of Business Administration Entrepreneurship Track
Master of Business Administration Entrepreneurship Track (Online)
Master of Business Administration General Management Track
Master of Business Administration General Management Track (Online)
Master of Business Administration Healthcare Administration Track (Online)
Master of Business Administration International Business Track (Online)
Master of Business Administration Marketing Track
Master of Business Administration Marketing Track (Online)
Master of Business Administration Organizational Development and Change Track
Master of Business Administration Organizational Development and Change Track (Online)
Master of Business Administration Graduate Certificate
Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership Requirements
Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) [STEM Designated Program]
The Professional MBA program at HCU is structured to benefit the working professional who is seeking to advance his or her career by obtaining new knowledge and skills in a collaborative and rigorous Christian learning environment.聽The 33 credit-hour program can be completed on campus or online at the student鈥檚 desired pace.聽On campus classes are offered during the work week evenings, frequently through a hybrid format for flexibility.聽The program is open to all candidates meeting the admissions criteria, and it is not necessary to have an undergraduate degree in business.聽There is also no set requirement for years of work experience, although students will benefit from having at least 2 to 3 years of professional experience before entering the program. There are three program tracks.聽First is the Management track which is suited for those who are seeking roles in operations, sales, strategy, or general management.聽Second is the Accounting and Finance track which is suited for those who are seeking roles in the financial areas of organizations.聽And third is the Business Data Analytics track which is suited for those who are quantitatively minded and seeking roles where data and technology intersect to drive business decisions.聽All tracks include the BUSA 6395 International Management Experience course and optional international travel. An optional internship course is offered.
The college actively maintains a business alumni database for opportunity connections into the marketplace.
Professional Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance Requirements
Professional Master of Business Administration in Business Data Analytics Requirements
Professional Master of Business Administration in Management Requirements
Master of International Business (MIB) [STEM Designated Program]
The MIB provides students with specialized knowledge that is required in today鈥檚 vibrant global economy.聽 Major connections to the Houston marketplace are utilized to supplement the academic scope and to provide for experiential learning opportunities.聽 Students will explore topics in supply chain management, data analytics, international marketing, global economics, international finance, and human resource management in the global context.聽 The program is 33 credit hours and is currently offered through the hybrid residential format primarily via work week evening classes on campus, with some classes available online.聽 The MIB includes the BUSA 6395 International Management Experience course and optional international travel.聽 An optional internship course is offered.
Master of International Business Requirements
Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM)*
The Master of Science in Human Resources Management (MSHRM) provides students with the latest and most useful strategic knowledge and skills needed by successful business managers, leaders, organizational consultants, and human resources professionals. To ensure currency, the faculty contains an effective mix of successful practitioners and those with a rigorous academic background. The program length is 36-48 hours, depending on the student鈥檚 undergraduate coursework. The MSHRM program is recognized as being fully aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management鈥檚 (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook. The program was first certified in 2015 and earned recertification in December 2020. This recognition by SHRM, the preeminent professional organization in the HR profession, indicates the level of excellence that the program delivers.
* The closure of the MSHRM program has been submitted to SACSCOC and is currently in teach-out. No new students are being admitted after Spring 2026.
Master of Science in Human Resource Management 鈥� People Analytics (MSHRM 鈥� PA) [STEM Designated Program]
The Master of Science in Human Resources Management 鈥� People Analytics (MSHRMPA) is a business graduate program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in HR, talent management, and workforce analytics. The curriculum combines core HR competencies鈥攕uch as staffing, compensation, and employee relations鈥攚ith advanced training in HR technology, data analytics, and organizational strategy. To ensure academic and professional relevance, the faculty includes a blend of experienced practitioners and scholars with strong academic credentials.
The program requires 33 credit hours and is taught through both online and on-campus hybrid modality options. It is fully aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management鈥檚 (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook. This recognition underscores the program鈥檚 commitment to excellence and alignment with industry standards. Graduates are equipped for strategic roles in HR, analytics, and organizational leadership. An optional internship course is offered.
A 9-credit hour Certificate is available for those individuals who may already possess a graduate level degree or work experience in the field and who are seeking additional industry specific knowledge and training without completing a full graduate degree.
The college supports a highly active SHRM student chapter that is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. The college actively maintains a business alumni base for opportunity connections into the marketplace.
Master of Science in Human Resources Management – People Analytics Requirements
Certificate in Human Resources Management with People Analytics Requirements
Master of Science in Leadership (MSL)
The Master of Science in Leadership (MSL) is a 100% online program that utilizes a blend of Scripture and biblical teachings as the baseline content and is supplemented by academic and practitioner literature.聽The program is intended for a wide audience of individuals, from corporate professionals to non-profit leaders to ministry leaders to veterans, who are seeking a Christian academic experience to broaden their knowledge and skills in leadership. Numerous leadership theories and assessments are explored including but not limited to servant, transformational, LMX, and authentic. Other courses offered include Executive Communication, Organizational Change, Ethics, Non-Profit and Board Governance, and Project Management.聽The course sequencing is designed to leverage the online format and allow a student to complete the full program within 3 academic semesters.聽If students follow the recommended sequence, students will be working on a maximum of 2 courses at a given time, but students are able to complete the program at their own pace.聽Students are encouraged to build a leadership portfolio of their major assignments.聽The program is 30 credit hours and is taught by doctoral qualified faculty.聽Students have the flexibility to complete courses tailored for non-profit, ministry, and corporate outcomes.聽An undergraduate degree is required for admission, but it is not necessary for students to have a business degree or background in business to be successful in the program.