Academic Programs
MBA: Human Services
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Human Services at Bluefield University offers a powerful fusion of business leadership and human services expertise, preparing professionals to lead with purpose in nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, community programs, and human service administration. This program is designed for busy working professionals who want to grow their impact without pausing their careers.
MBA: Human Services Opportunities
Designed for busy professionals, Bluefield’s MBA programs offer:
- 100% online delivery for maximum flexibility.
- 30 credit hours and just 10 courses to complete your degree.
- Finish in as little as 10 months (Pending Course Rotation) — Or tailor your pace to your schedule.
- Affordability — lower tuition compared to peer programs, plus financial aid and scholarships available.
This blend of flexibility, pace, and cost-effectiveness helps you balance work, life, and professional goals while earning a degree that elevates your career.
No GMAT or GRE Required
Our MBA program simplifies your journey to graduate business success with a streamlined admissions process — no GMAT or GRE score is needed. Dedicated support guides you from application through graduation, ensuring you stay on track and achieve your goals.
As part of the MBA in Human Services, you’ll build a strong foundation in essential business areas like leadership, data analytics, ethical decision making, and organizational strategy — then dive deeper into human services topics such as counseling & psychotherapy foundations, treatment systems, understanding addiction, and more.
Quick Program Details
Tuition: $525 Per Credit Hour
Next Start Online: October 2026
Time to Complete: As little as 10 months (Pending Course Rotation) Or tailored to fit your schedule over time*
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
Other Available Specializations
MBA Your Way
Bluefield University’s unique MBA Your Way program empowers working professionals to earn a respected flexible online MBA that fits your life and career goals. With a customizable curriculum, multiple concentration options, and a completion timeline as fast as 10 months, MBA Your Way puts YOU in the driver’s seat of your graduate business education.
MBA: Finance
Equips students with advanced skills in financial management, investment analysis, and the specific financial needs of small businesses. Through comprehensive coursework, students delve into complex financial strategies and market dynamics to enhance their capabilities in financial decision-making.
MBA: Healthcare Administration
Offers foundational knowledge in healthcare service systems, policies, and financial management. It is designed to prepare students for effective management and administrative roles within healthcare facilities by understanding the intricacies of healthcare delivery and finance.
MBA: Human Resources
Develops advanced expertise in managing organizational talent, culture, and change. This concentration covers key areas such as strategic recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training and development. Students learn to align human capital strategies with organizational goals, fostering productive, ethical, and engaged workplaces.
MBA: Justice Administration
Provides in-depth knowledge in managing justice systems, including seminars on justice issues and choices between law enforcement and corrections administration. This track also explores the management of crisis situations and their aftermath, preparing students for leadership roles in justice administration.
MBA: Leadership
Focuses on developing essential skills in project management, organizational behavior and change, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. This track aims to cultivate strong leaders who can drive change and innovation across various organizational settings.
MBA: Sport Management
Prepares students for leadership roles in the sports industry by combining advanced business strategies with specialized knowledge of athletics, marketing, and event management. Students explore the business side of sports, including sponsorship, branding, facility operations, and sports law, equipping them to manage teams, programs, and organizations in a competitive global market.
Career Outlook
Graduates of the MBA in Human Services are prepared to step into growing leadership roles that bridge business management and human services impact. Career paths include:
- Human Services Administrator
- Nonprofit Director
- Community Program Manager
- Case Management Supervisor
- Mental Health Services Coordinator
This degree empowers you to lead organizations that make a real difference, combining strategic business thinking with compassionate service leadership.
Courses & Competencies
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Total Credits: 30
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
Core Requirements (21 Credits)
- How to Be a Leader
- Data Analytics
- Human Resources
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Legal & Ethical Decision Making
- Managerial Economics
- Financial Statement Analysis
Specialization (9 Credits)
- Counseling & Psychotherapy
- Treatment Systems in Human Services
- Understanding Addiction
Specializations for this program are detailed in the graduate catalog.