Decide to Use Creativity as Your Ministry for Christ
Pursue your innovation master’s degree at Cedarville University
The decisions you make in your life and career matter. Choosing an online master’s degree in business from Cedarville University will help you make the most of the gifts God has given you to advance your career as an innovative professional.
But which program should you choose? The M.A. in Innovation and the M.B.A. with an Innovation and Entrepreneurship concentration sound similar, but there are important differences. Your personal career goals and interests will determine which path makes the most sense for your professional development.
Which Program Is Best for You?
Master of Arts in Innovation or an M.B.A. with a focus on Innovation?
The Master of Arts in Innovation gives graduates practical knowledge and skills to solve problems using creative solutions. Students also will study practical business coursework in leadership, marketing, and business creation that will equip them as a valuable asset in any organizational setting.
The Master of Business Administration provides a broad business training with the opportunity to focus your studies on one of five available concentrations, including Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Employment Opportunities
Master of Arts in Innovation
Marketing Director
Product Innovation Manager
Chief Innovation Officer
Director of Product or Service Design
User Experience Consultant
Senior Design Engineer
Entrepreneur
M.B.A. in Innovation and Entre-preneurship
Project Manager
Business Development Executive/ Manager
Product Manager
Marketing Manager
Analytics Manager
System Manager
Business Analyst
Ideal for Candidates Who
Master of Arts in Innovation
Are creative
Like to think outside the box
Enjoy problem-solving
Always want to improve processes
Seek to make things better
M.B.A. in Innovation and Entre-preneurship
Are analytical
Like data-driven approaches
Desire comprehensive business preparation
Are seeking management opportunities
Learning Outcomes
Master of Arts in Innovation
- Learn by doing, blending knowledge and skills, theoretical ideas and practice
- Learn how to ask the right questions to understand your user, consider challenges and obstacles, and discover how to think creatively to meet a real-world need innovatively and uniquely
- Gain knowledge through practical business coursework in leadership, marketing, and business creation that will equip you as a valuable asset to an organizational setting
M.B.A. in Innovation and Entre-preneurship
- Gain foundational knowledge in core business functions of accounting, economics, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and corporate strategy
- Gain critical thinking skills for data-driven decision making
- Develop leadership and management strategies for designing organizations and managing change.
Timeframe
Master of Arts in Innovation
1-2 years
33-36 credits
M.B.A. in Innovation and Entre-preneurship
1-2 years
36-39 credits
What You Can Expect From Cedarville’s Innovation Master’s Degrees
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Problem-Solving
The #1 soft skill employers want: Problem-solvers! These degrees will equip you with practical skills and teach you processes so that you can make a difference in any field.
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Leading Edge
The M.A. in innovation is one of a kind at evangelical Christian universities and is modeled off programs available at places like Northwestern, Notre Dame, Penn State, and Stanford.
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Convenient
All courses are offered in an online format, with flexible 1- and 2-year completion plans. Advance your career and earn your degree anytime, anywhere.
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Biblical Worldview
As followers of the Master Creator, we think Christians should be the most creative problem-solvers on the planet!
Develop Your Gifts. Have a Greater Impact.
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Cedarville University’s MBA in innovation and entrepreneurship was one of the most fulfilling educational experiences I have had to date. The professors were hands-on and worked with me each step of the process. The program gave me the freedom to be creative and think outside the box, but the structure to thrive. After completing my capstone, I was equipped to pitch my idea to investors and if I chose … I was prepped to start my own business.
Derek Stallard, MBA '22 
Why Pursue a Master’s Degree in Innovation at Cedarville?
Choose the program that is right for you!
Cedarville University’s online Master of Arts in Innovation will train you as a professional who possesses the training and skills needed to make a difference wherever God leads you. You will add value to any organization as an innovative problem-solver.
Choose from two in-demand tracks:
- Business Innovation
- Business Analytics and Visualization
Cedarville’s M.B.A. in Innovation and Entrepreneurship explores the intersections of design, innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business modeling to develop a leadership mindset to solve the complex opportunities in today's demanding marketplace.
The Graduate School: Equipping You for Career Success and Ministry Impact
Our exceptional coursework, delivered with your schedule and your budget in mind, will prepare you to excel professionally while supporting your desire to honor Christ in the workplace.
