School Details
City Vision University provides Christian-centered distance education to students interested in various practical and valuable professions. Programs are focused on the enhancement of a global society serving the needs of underprivileged communities ranging from the poor to addicts and more. This accessible education is affordable, supporting its cost-effective entrepreneurial approach to Christian education.
Associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees are available online with CVU. Curriculums cover several topics including business, Christian ministry, management and more. Graduates of these programs may find career pathways in nonprofit sectors, government, counseling or ministry. Faculty are practitioners in their fields, and guide students through their spiritual, personal and professional development through CVU online.
Accreditation & Licensing
City Vision University is accredited by:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
All Programs
Business
Jumpstart your career with this Associate of Science in Business Administration online degree. Learn all of the key functions needed to run a business. This includes courses in accounting, budgeting, human resources, and management skills. Prepare for such career opportunities as:
- office administration
- mid-level management
- entrepreneur
- accounting
Students at this nonprofit Christian university learn from faculty invested in ministry or other nonprofits. Courses are taught using a Christian perspective and are project-based, preparing you for the workplace.
The curriculum is flexible, allowing students to study when and where it is convenient. Courses are mostly recorded but you will interact with other students using discussion forums.
Prepare for a career in business with this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration online degree. Students learn all the key functions needed to run a business, all taught from a Christian perspective. Topics covered include:
- Accounting
- Budgeting
- Human resources
- Management skills
This degree prepares students for managerial positions with the majority of graduates working in the nonprofit or ministry sector. Others are ready to pursue careers in business with values that reflect social responsibility and entrepreneurship.
Students in this online business administration degree program must select a concentration in Nonprofit Management, Social Entrepreneurship, or a Diversified Concentration. The Diversified Concentration allows you to choose any combination of concentration courses to create a custom concentration to meet your interests and career goals.
Prepare for a career in a nonprofit organization with this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management degree online. Students are ready to pursue a managerial position, particularly in the nonprofit or ministry sector. Courses cover the theories and concepts in the nonprofit management area of business while also teaching values that reflect social responsibility and entrepreneurship. Other courses, all taught from a Christian perspective, explain the key functions needed to run a business, including such topics as:
- Accounting
- Budgeting
- Human resources
- Management skills
Enjoy flexibility with this online nonprofit management degree, completing classes when and where it is convenient. Lectures are mostly recorded and instead of live discussions, you will take part in discussion forums with other students.
With this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship online degree, you will be prepared for a managerial position in a business. The majority of graduates work in the nonprofit or ministry sector, but others pursue careers in businesses with values that reflect social responsibility and entrepreneurship. Courses cover the key functions needed to run a business, all taught from a Christian perspective. These cover such topics as accounting, budgeting, human resources, and management skills. Those completing the Social Entrepreneurship concentration complete such courses as:
- Project Management
- Organizational Behavior: Developing Healthy Organizations
- Leadership in Diverse and Under-Resourced Communities
- Grant Writing
- Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation
Enjoy flexibility with this online entrepreneurship degree, completing classes when and where it is convenient. Lectures are mostly recorded and instead of live discussions, you will take part in discussion forums with other students.
Begin a managerial position in business after completing this Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Management degree online. Learn all the key functions needed to run a nonprofit while completing courses that are taught from a Christian and Biblical perspective. Topics covered include:
- Nonprofit structure
- Finances
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- Human resources
Ministry startup strategies are also examined, and students will also prepare a plan for ministry based on God’s purposes for work and their own calling.
Coursework in this online nonprofit management degree is designed to allow you to balance your education with other obligations. Recorded lectures and discussion forums assist students in studying when and where it is convenient.
Advance your business career with this Master of Business Administration online degree. Graduates are ready to take on the role of senior manager in a nonprofit or socially conscious business. While the majority of students work in a nonprofit or ministry sector, others find careers in other businesses that reflect strong social responsibility and entrepreneurship.
This online business administration degree covers a variety of general business administration topics, including social entrepreneurship, financial management, human resources, organizational behavior, and strategic management, all taught from a Christian perspective. Choose a concentration in:
- Social Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Management
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Fundraising Management
- Executive Leadership
- Diversified Concentration
The Diversified Concentration option allows students to customize their courses to better meet their interests and career goals. Choose any combination of concentration courses to create your own unique concentration.
Prepare for a senior managerial role in a nonprofit or socially conscious business with this MBA with a concentration in Executive Leadership, an online organizational leadership degree. The majority of students work in a nonprofit or ministry sector and this degree is geared toward these areas, but others find careers in other businesses that reflect strong social responsibility and entrepreneurship. Learn from experienced leaders, many of whom are either currently working or have worked in nonprofits or ministry. Courses, all taught from a Christian and Biblical perspective, cover such topics as:
- Marketing for Nonprofits and Businesses
- Cross-Cultural Management & Ministry
- Leadership in Diverse and Under-Resourced Communities
- Nonprofit Fundraising
- Nonprofit Executive Leadership & Board Development
The remainder of the business administration courses look at such topics as social entrepreneurship, financial management, human resources, organizational behavior, and strategic management, ensuring graduates understand key business functions.
Designed to be flexible, this online organizational leadership degree allows students to successfully balance their education with other responsibilities. Recorded lectures and discussion forums ensure you can study when and where it is convenient.
With this online nonprofit management degree, the MBA with a concentration in Fundraising Management, students prepare for a senior managerial role in a nonprofit or socially conscious business. The majority of students work in a nonprofit or ministry sector and this degree is geared toward these sectors. Courses, all of which are taught from a Christian and Biblical perspective, cover:
- Marketing for Nonprofits and Businesses
- Nonprofit Fundraising
- Grant Writing
- Nonprofit Executive Leadership & Board Development
The remainder of the business administration courses look at such topics as social entrepreneurship, financial management, human resources, organizational behavior, and strategic management, ensuring graduates understand key business functions. Learn from experienced leaders in the field, many of whom are either currently working or have worked in nonprofits or ministry.
Designed to be flexible, this online nonprofit management degree allows students to successfully balance their education with other responsibilities. Recorded lectures and discussion forums ensure you can study when and where it is convenient.
Advance your career with this MBA with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Management. Courses in this online entrepreneurship degree are all taught from a Christian and Biblical perspective and prepare students for senior managerial positions in nonprofit or socially conscious businesses. The majority of your teachers in this nonprofit Christian university also have experience in these sectors of business.
This online nonprofit managment degree concentration focuses on community development, social justice, leadership in communities, program development, and the management and running of nonprofits. Choose from such courses as:
- Christian Community Development & the Social Justice Tradition
- Technology, Life Balance & Behavioral Addictions
- Cross-Cultural Management & Ministry
- Leadership in Diverse and Under-Resourced Communities
- Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation
Prepare for a career as a senior manager in a nonprofit or a leader in a Christian ministry with the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Fundraising. Many of the faculty for this online nonprofit management degree either have worked or are currently working in a nonprofit or ministry, so students are sure to learn what they need to succeed in the workplace.
The curriculum develops organizational leadership skills, a personal leadership philosophy and strategy, and plans to effectively use technology to achieve organizational goals. Courses in the Fundraising concentration cover such topics as:
- Grant Writing
- Nonprofit Fundraising
- Marketing for Nonprofits and Businesses
Designed to be flexible, students in this online nonprofit management degree program are able to successfully balance their education with other responsibilities. Recorded lectures and discussion forums ensure you can study when and where it is convenient.
Take your career to the next level with the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Nonprofit Management degree online. Designed to be flexible, students are able to successfully balance their education with other responsibilities. Recorded lectures and discussion forums ensure you can study when and where it is convenient.
Graduates of this online nonprofit management degree are ready to be a senior manager in a nonprofit or a leader in a Christian ministry. Many of the faculty either have worked or are currently working in a nonprofit or ministry as well, so you will learn what you need for the workplace. The curriculum develops organizational leadership skills, a personal leadership philosophy and strategy, and plans to effectively use technology to achieve organizational goals. Courses in this Nonprofit Management concentration cover such topics as:
- Nonprofit Educational Program Design
- Nonprofit Executive Leadership & Board Development
- Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation
- Human Resources
- Nonprofit Financial Management
Psychology & Human Services
Students completing the BS in Addiction Studies from City Vision University will understand the 12 core functions of being a Certified Addiction Counselor from a Christian viewpoint. This online substance abuse counseling degree shows students how to handle screening, intake, assessment, treatment planning, and aftercare in an effective and ethical manner.
Graduates understand that other issues can affect addiction recovery, such as mental illness, family dynamics, and sexual and spiritual issues. After completion of the program, students will be prepared for counseling in both Christian and secular environments, including addiction counseling, treatment centers, rescue missions, the Salvation Army, and other urban ministries.
Students can choose from electives such as the following:
- Technology, life balance, and behavioral addictions
- Counseling alcoholics
- Chaplaincy
- Managing residential recovery programs
- Sexual issues in addiction
This certificate program in Addiction Counseling from City Vision University can be completed in one year with a full-time courseload. Classes are offered to specifically prepare for certification as a Certified Addiction Counselor and Peer Support Specialist. This online substance abuse counseling certificate prepares graduates to support people in need in both Christian and secular environments, such as treatment centers, rescue missions, the Salvation Army, addiction counseling, and urban ministries.
Core classes discuss topics such as:
- Drugs of abuse
- Counseling foundations
- Spirituality and addiction
- Counseling in urban and multicultural environments
- Addiction recovery coaching
Religion & Philosophy
The online Associate of Science in Christian Ministry & Leadership program is focused on preparing parachurch and nonprofit leaders, particularly in urban settings. The curriculum helps students learn about their calling, develop leadership positions, learn how to interpret the Bible, and see how a Kingdom of God-centered theology unifies the story of Scripture. You will learn to develop a plan for establishing life balance in a society saturated with technology and addiction. This program will help students understand and develop strategies for Christian community development, urban youth ministry, and urban evangelism and discipleship.
Students will choose a concentration to develop skills and apply learning and concepts in one special area from the following:
- Urban Missions
- Ministry Management
- Counseling Ministry
The online Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry & Leadership program is focused on preparing parachurch and nonprofit leaders, particularly in urban settings. The curriculum helps students learn about their calling, develop leadership positions, learn how to interpret the Bible, and see how a Kingdom of God-centered theology unifies the story of Scripture. You will learn to develop a plan for establishing life balance in a society saturated with technology and addiction. This program will help students understand and develop strategies for Christian community development, urban youth ministry, and urban evangelism and discipleship.
Students will choose a concentration from the following:
- Urban Missions
- Ministry Management
- Counseling Ministry
Become a senior manager in a parachurch or nonprofit. This online ministry degree teaches students how to develop strategies for effective cross-cultural management and ministry so that they can be applied to their own ministry or organization. Christian theology, Biblical interpretation, Christian values, and spiritual formation are some of the key themes in courses.
Students must choose from the following concentrations to round out the curriculum:
- Ministry Management
- Counseling Ministry
- Cross-Cultural Urban Ministry
- Mentored Ministry
There is also a Diversified concentration that students can choose. This allows you to choose any combination of courses from the other concentrations to create your own concentration.
Prepare for a senior managerial role with this MBA with a concentration in Cross-Cultural Management. Focus in this online ministry master’s degree is on such topics as:
- Indigenous leadership development
- Organizational cross-culture assessment
- Strategic planning
- Christian community development
- Social justice
The remainder of the business administration courses look at such topics as social entrepreneurship, financial management, human resources, organizational behavior, and strategic management, ensuring graduates understand key business functions. All courses are taught by experienced leaders in the field, many of whom are either currently working or have worked in the nonprofit or ministry sectors, and are taught using a Christian and Biblical perspective.
Designed to be flexible, this online business administration degree allows students to successfully balance their education with other responsibilities. Recorded lectures and discussion forums ensure you can study when and where it is convenient.
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Cross-Cultural Ministry is an online ministry degree that is geared toward preparing students for senior manager roles in nonprofits or leadership roles in a Christian ministry. Since many of the faculty either have worked or are currently working in a nonprofit or ministry, students learn what they need for success in the workplace. The curriculum develops organizational leadership skills, a personal leadership philosophy and strategy, and plans to effectively use technology to achieve organizational goals. Courses in the Cross-Cultural Ministry concentration cover such topics as:
- Leadership in Diverse and Under-Resourced Communities
- Cross-Cultural Management & Ministry
- Technology, Life Balance & Behavioral Addictions
- Christian Community Development & the Social Justice Tradition
Designed to be flexible, students in this online organizational leadership degree are able to successfully balance their education with other responsibilities. Recorded lectures and discussion forums ensure you can study when and where it is convenient.