Make Your Business Dream a Reality

Launch your business with the help of Belhaven University. In our entrepreneurial Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, you develop your business plan and fine-tune it for success. In the process, you learn accounting, marketing, strategic planning, and other solid skills. And, at the conclusion of the program, you pitch your plan to real-world investors.

This degree is offered in conjunction with Global Silicon Valley (GSV), a growth investment platform devoted to finding the “stars of tomorrow.” You get consistent feedback from GSV throughout your planning process, and you also have access to unique resources, including their coaching network and capital sources. Additionally, all classes are taught from a Christian worldview.

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Why You’ll Love the Entrepreneurial MBA at Belhaven

Top Business School

Colleges of Distinction recognizes us as a top Christian business school. The honor is based on faculty and program quality, a commitment to offering you real-world experience, and alumni job placement.

Network Opportunities

Because our school produces high-quality graduates, we have strong connections with leaders across multiple industries. You have amazing networking opportunities ranging from career fairs to guest lectures and more.

Christian Worldview

You are challenged to think critically and analytically about who God is — and who you are — as we equip you to fulfill your calling to glorify God and be a blessing to the world.

Personalized Office Hours

Michael Moe or members of the GSV team will participate regularly in weekly online office hours sessions. GSV will also bring special guests from time to time from our network of premier investors and entrepreneurs.

100% Online

7-week courses, taught year-round

7 Weeks

Time it takes to finish one MBA course

A Proven Value

Our tuition is affordable and competitive when compared to other business schools

School of Business: Verified Excellence

Belhaven’s business school is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Why is this important?

Knowing the School of Business is accredited by the IACBE tells you that Belhaven voluntarily holds itself to a set of quality standards and is willing to allow outside business experts come to campus and verify Belhaven is doing what we say we are doing. Belhaven’s commitment to the accreditation process benefits you because it ensures you will be provided a quality education.

Entrepreneurial MBA

A 2.8 cumulative GPA from undergraduate work is required for admission. Because the GSV MBA is a cohort based sequential program, all students must take the full 30 hours. No graduate transfer credit will be allowed.

Applying to Belhaven’s online programs is quick and easy. We’ll need a couple supporting documents — things like transcripts from any other school you’ve attended. When you have gathered those, just complete our online application form.

How to Apply

These rates are for August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2024.

Program Per Credit Hour Full Program Cost
Entrepreneurial MBA $817 $24,500

Visit the Scholarships, Tuition & Fees page to view other fees as well as the cost estimate calculator.

Learn More about Online Entrepreneurial MBA

  • You learn from Belhaven faculty members who are experienced in economics, finance, law, leadership, marketing, and strategic planning. Many of these faculty members are also business owners and operators. Additionally, GSV personnel — who are experts in business operations — serve as mentors and are available during weekly “office hour” sessions.
  • You can complete this program in a year and a half. There are 10 courses, and each course runs for seven weeks. If you ever need a break, just talk with your advisor. Flexibility is a big part of our approach to online learning.
  • While we don’t offer funding for your startup, we’ll guide you to potential investors at GSV and beyond. You have the chance to pitch your business plan to investors during a “Demo Day” at the conclusion of the program.
  • You own your business idea — and we protect your intellectual property. Anything you develop during the program is yours and yours alone.

GSV is a leading Silicon Valley growth investor devoted to finding and aligning with the most dynamic, fastest growing businesses in the world—the companies we call “the stars of tomorrow.” GSV has invested in game-changing companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, Snap, Lyft, and Spotify.

In literal terms, Silicon Valley is just a small area—less than 50 miles between San Francisco and San Jose. But its influence? To say massive would be a massive understatement. A remarkable percentage of the most innovative and successful companies—especially high tech enterprises—call this magical region home. It’s the undisputed hub for up-and-comers, representing nearly half of the VC investment in all of the U.S. Yet Silicon Valley extends far beyond northern California, and even North America. That’s where the “G” in “GSV” comes in. We believe that Silicon Valley is no longer a spot on a map. It’s a mindset.

This small region near the Bay Area has singlehandedly redefined entrepreneurism and, in many ways, business in general. Today, “Silicon Valley” stretches around our planet—roughly 57 million square miles of land on earth. Talk about impressive growth. It represents an addiction to constant innovation. A devotion to the brightest talent. An appetite for boldness. A magnet for capital and growth investors. It’s the ambitious pursuit of a destiny achieved by the likes of Apple, Google, Facebook, Cisco, Intel, HP, and eBay—by companies that are, at present, far more humble.

And GSV exists to help them fulfill that promise.

How is the GSV MBA program different from other MBA programs?

The GSV MBA is designed for entrepreneurs and offers a real-world, relevant curriculum. You'll work on your business ideas throughout the program and the graduation project is launching your business.

You'll have regular interactions with GSV and its network of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors throughout the duration of this program. You'll also have access to GSV’s Pioneer Platform which is an online offering of resources including coaching networks, entrepreneur resources, capital sources, and much more.

Who teaches the courses?

The instructors are all Belhaven University faculty. They have expertise in marketing, economics, leadership, law, finance, and strategic planning, in addition to having experience in both starting and running a large variety of businesses.

GSV founder Michael Moe and his team are intimately involved with the design and creation of the program in partnership with Belhaven. Members of the GSV team will participate regularly in weekly office hours. GSV also brings in special guests from time to time from our network of premier investors and entrepreneurs.

How long does it take to complete the program?

To graduate with a GSV MBA, you must complete the curriculum of 10 courses (each 7 weeks long) and develop a final business plan.

If you work through the program from beginning to end without a break, it would take approximately 1.5 years to complete.

If you need to drop out for more than a year, you will be asked to re-enter under the current catalogue requirements for the program, if they have changed.

Can the GSV MBA program provide funding for my business to launch or operate?

The GSV MBA does not offer funding for your startup. However, as part of graduating from the program, students will present their business pitch in a "Demo Day" in front of investors.

Additionally, students may also connect to investors through the investor network on the GSV Pioneer Platform.

How does the program protect my intellectual property and business ideas?

GSV’s reputation is rooted in core values including trust and integrity. We’ve built our brand through many mutually rewarding partnerships, advising and investing in great companies, ideas, and entrepreneurs over several decades in the industry.

While we hope that there are ideas developed through the program in which GSV would have an interest in investing, we are in the business of helping advance business ventures and opportunities, not claiming credit or ownership of other people’s ideas.

Additionally, as ventures take shape and reach certain milestones, we can help ensure that proper documentation including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and similar tools are used. The second course in the program—"Ethics, Culture & Purpose"—will delve into these issues; they’re essential topics, and we firmly believe in practicing what we preach.

If I don't have a business idea, can I still enroll in the program?

It's a reality of startups that many start with one idea and "pivot" to another concept. While many students in the program will come with their initial idea, others will be inspired to create an idea within the program.

The GSV MBA is uniquely designed to provide skills and know-how to launch an aspiring entrepreneur’s business idea. To graduate from the program, you'll be required to complete your business plan and pitch it to investors.

Learn More about Online Entrepreneurial MBA

  • You learn from Belhaven faculty members who are experienced in economics, finance, law, leadership, marketing, and strategic planning. Many of these faculty members are also business owners and operators. Additionally, GSV personnel — who are experts in business operations — serve as mentors and are available during weekly “office hour” sessions.
  • You can complete this program in a year and a half. There are 10 courses, and each course runs for seven weeks. If you ever need a break, just talk with your advisor. Flexibility is a big part of our approach to online learning.
  • While we don’t offer funding for your startup, we’ll guide you to potential investors at GSV and beyond. You have the chance to pitch your business plan to investors during a “Demo Day” at the conclusion of the program.
  • You own your business idea — and we protect your intellectual property. Anything you develop during the program is yours and yours alone.

GSV is a leading Silicon Valley growth investor devoted to finding and aligning with the most dynamic, fastest growing businesses in the world—the companies we call “the stars of tomorrow.” GSV has invested in game-changing companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, Snap, Lyft, and Spotify.

In literal terms, Silicon Valley is just a small area—less than 50 miles between San Francisco and San Jose. But its influence? To say massive would be a massive understatement. A remarkable percentage of the most innovative and successful companies—especially high tech enterprises—call this magical region home. It’s the undisputed hub for up-and-comers, representing nearly half of the VC investment in all of the U.S. Yet Silicon Valley extends far beyond northern California, and even North America. That’s where the “G” in “GSV” comes in. We believe that Silicon Valley is no longer a spot on a map. It’s a mindset.

This small region near the Bay Area has singlehandedly redefined entrepreneurism and, in many ways, business in general. Today, “Silicon Valley” stretches around our planet—roughly 57 million square miles of land on earth. Talk about impressive growth. It represents an addiction to constant innovation. A devotion to the brightest talent. An appetite for boldness. A magnet for capital and growth investors. It’s the ambitious pursuit of a destiny achieved by the likes of Apple, Google, Facebook, Cisco, Intel, HP, and eBay—by companies that are, at present, far more humble.

And GSV exists to help them fulfill that promise.

How is the GSV MBA program different from other MBA programs?

The GSV MBA is designed for entrepreneurs and offers a real-world, relevant curriculum. You'll work on your business ideas throughout the program and the graduation project is launching your business.

You'll have regular interactions with GSV and its network of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors throughout the duration of this program. You'll also have access to GSV’s Pioneer Platform which is an online offering of resources including coaching networks, entrepreneur resources, capital sources, and much more.

Who teaches the courses?

The instructors are all Belhaven University faculty. They have expertise in marketing, economics, leadership, law, finance, and strategic planning, in addition to having experience in both starting and running a large variety of businesses.

GSV founder Michael Moe and his team are intimately involved with the design and creation of the program in partnership with Belhaven. Members of the GSV team will participate regularly in weekly office hours. GSV also brings in special guests from time to time from our network of premier investors and entrepreneurs.

How long does it take to complete the program?

To graduate with a GSV MBA, you must complete the curriculum of 10 courses (each 7 weeks long) and develop a final business plan.

If you work through the program from beginning to end without a break, it would take approximately 1.5 years to complete.

If you need to drop out for more than a year, you will be asked to re-enter under the current catalogue requirements for the program, if they have changed.

Can the GSV MBA program provide funding for my business to launch or operate?

The GSV MBA does not offer funding for your startup. However, as part of graduating from the program, students will present their business pitch in a "Demo Day" in front of investors.

Additionally, students may also connect to investors through the investor network on the GSV Pioneer Platform.

How does the program protect my intellectual property and business ideas?

GSV’s reputation is rooted in core values including trust and integrity. We’ve built our brand through many mutually rewarding partnerships, advising and investing in great companies, ideas, and entrepreneurs over several decades in the industry.

While we hope that there are ideas developed through the program in which GSV would have an interest in investing, we are in the business of helping advance business ventures and opportunities, not claiming credit or ownership of other people’s ideas.

Additionally, as ventures take shape and reach certain milestones, we can help ensure that proper documentation including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and similar tools are used. The second course in the program—"Ethics, Culture & Purpose"—will delve into these issues; they’re essential topics, and we firmly believe in practicing what we preach.

If I don't have a business idea, can I still enroll in the program?

It's a reality of startups that many start with one idea and "pivot" to another concept. While many students in the program will come with their initial idea, others will be inspired to create an idea within the program.

The GSV MBA is uniquely designed to provide skills and know-how to launch an aspiring entrepreneur’s business idea. To graduate from the program, you'll be required to complete your business plan and pitch it to investors.

Meet the Dean

Dr. Brett Andrews

Dean of the School of Business

601-968-8945
bandrews@belhaven.edu

Contact Us

Office of Adult, Graduate, and Online Admission

Phone: 601-968-5940

Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202

Fax: 601-300-2932

onlineadmission@belhaven.edu

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