5-Year BS-MSOD Benefits
The 5-Year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to Master of Science in Organization Development accelerated degree option offers a unique opportunity to build a strong biblical foundation and advanced leadership skills, all while saving time and money by earning two degrees in just five years.
Gain essential skills for business leadership.
- Develop the ability to assess organizational growth, apply a biblical worldview to business practices, and create strategic solutions for effective, Christ-centered leadership.
Communicate biblical principles with clarity and integrity, and lead with purpose in every business endeavor.
Save time and money.
- Further your career and ministry opportunities as quickly as possible in just five years, instead of six or seven years in school.
- Save money – a potential tuition savings of $10,000+ compared to completing the BS and MSOD degrees separately.
Build on a Biblical foundation.
- Apply biblical principles to real-world business challenges, ensuring that your leadership is firmly grounded in Scripture.
- Be confident that you are equipped with advanced business and organizational skills while fully enjoying the college experience at Calvary University.
5-Year BS-MSOD Details
The 5-Year BS-MSOD accelerated degree option at Calvary University is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation for leadership while fast-tracking your path to both undergraduate and graduate qualifications. Meeting the academic and ministry involvement criteria is essential for success, and students will benefit from a structured yet flexible course schedule, supported by academic advisors to ensure steady progress.
Entry Requirements
- Maintain high academic standards in high school/home school of 2.5 GPA or higher.
- Apply to Calvary as a senior in high school or as a transfer student.
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher while completing required first-year student experience courses and pre-requisite courses within the Business Administration major.
- After earning 40 undergraduate credit hours, apply to the 5-Yr BS/MSOD Program, including two letters of recommendation (from individuals in leadership for 5 years or more; no family members). There will be provisional approval until GPA is met after the sophomore year, when the student is eligible for full approval.
- Follow the University Catalog criteria to apply to the graduate level of the accelerated degree option after completing the pre-requisite undergraduate courses.
See the current University Catalog for all admissions criteria
Program Learning Outcomes
- Exemplify and translate the mission of Calvary University into an active practice of biblical truth, professionalism, and a commitment to leadership development in all work and ministry opportunities.
- Effectively assess, problem solve, and implement solutions using critical thought and synthesis from a biblical and historical perspective.
- Identify, explain, distinguish, and respond to organization issues from a biblical perspective within a variety of contexts in the church and in the workplace.
- Recognize, vindicate, and affect necessary change from a biblical perspective and with professional skill to improve the effectiveness of teams and organizations.
- Describe distinctions of biblical leadership from other systems and continually develop and implement leadership plans that reflect those differences.
Continuing in the Program
- Maintain a 2.5 (or higher) GPA.
- Obtain and maintain a leadership mentor (someone in leadership 5+ years) from a ministry or secular organization.
- Active Church/Ministry Involvement – The intent of the 5-Year BS & MSOD Program is for biblically and educationally training individuals who are called to business. Demonstrated local church/parachurch ministry involvement is an essential aspect of this accelerated degree option.
5-Year BS-MSOD FAQs
Who should consider this accelerated degree option?
A student with academic excellence who is eager to grow in strategic leadership. This student may already be working in the field of business, may want to take next steps towards a career in business, or may want to bring business expertise into their passion for ministry.
Can students enter the accelerated degree option even if they don’t meet the minimum high school standards for entry?
Yes. Students who do not meet the minimum standards for entry into the Program may still be admitted after completing the equivalent of one year of undergraduate study. To be considered, they must maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA during their first year of study and go through the Program application process.
Can transfer students enter this accelerated degree option?
Yes. Transfer students can be admitted based on an academic evaluation of their transfer credit. Transfer students who have at least 12 undergraduate credits (according to the catalog and advising) and have maintained a 2.5 GPA for that work may apply for admission.
Why is active church/ministry involvement required for continuing in the accelerated degree option?
The intent of the 5-Year BS & MSOD accelerated degree option is to provide biblical and educational training for individuals who are called to business. Demonstrated local church/parachurch ministry involvement is an essential aspect of this.
How much does the 5-year BS-MABC accelerated degree option cost?
Students who complete the accelerated degree option according to the schedule recommended by the Academic Advisor are eligible for financial aid as an undergraduate student for the first 3 years and then as a graduate student the final 2 years. The tuition & fees costs for the accelerated degree option remain vary from undergraduate to graduate status, but if completed as scheduled, the total tuition & fees cost for the entire degrees will be approximately $66,000 (per 2023-2024 school year on-campus costs for tuition and standard fees per session).
What kind of academic advising is available for accelerated degree option students?
All students will receive world-class academic advising from the moment they enter Calvary University. Advisors help students plan a sequence of study, make course decisions, and professor selections. In addition, they provide academic guidance to help students as they pursue their BS and MABC degrees.
Are accelerated degree option students eligible for financial aid?
Yes, students may apply for undergraduate scholarships, grants, and loans during the first 3 years of the accelerated degree option as scheduled and graduate scholarships and loans during the final 2 years.
Will accelerated degree option students still have a “normal” undergraduate student experience?
Yes! All accelerated degree option students get the best of both worlds—the full undergraduate student life experience combined with the opportunity to achieve their academic goals more quickly. Accelerated degree option students may live in campus housing and participate in all Calvary University’s student life programs.
What degrees will accelerated degree option students earn?
5-Year BS & MSOD accelerated degree option students earn two degrees in as little as five years:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (in chosen emphasis)
- Master of Science in Organizational Development
Students may also earn an undergraduate minor by using the elective hours to complete an undergraduate minor degree. The only way to add a minor is to add 18 ADDITIONAL hours to the existing planners. They only have 3 hours of open electives and all minors are 21 hours.
Can this accelerated degree option be completed online?
Yes, all courses can be taken online. One class, Practicum, is a hands-on, supervised working experience. All paperwork and assignments can be turned in online; however, the actual work will take place in a work setting near the student’s location that the Business Administration Department Chair agrees to.
Do accelerated degree option students need to finish the BS degree course work before they can complete the MSOD degree course work?
No. In many semesters, students will be taking undergraduate and graduate courses at the same time. Normally the first year of the accelerated degree option will be occupied with undergraduate courses, but beginning with the 2nd year, under the guidance of the Academic Advisor, graduate courses will be taken along with undergraduate courses. In the 5th year, graduate courses will be taken.
What options do students have if they don’t get accepted into the accelerated degree option?
Students not admitted to the 5-Year BS in Business Administration and MS in Organization Development accelerated degree option are encouraged to consider completing Calvary University’s BS in Business Administration or another of Calvary’s excellent undergraduate degrees. Students completing a traditional bachelor’s degree would then have the option to enroll in the MSOD program, finishing both degrees in as little as 6.5 years.
What if accelerated degree option students choose to withdraw from the accelerated degree option but want to continue with a BS degree?
Students who choose not to continue in the accelerated degree option can at any point apply relevant earned credit toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.