School Details
Montreat College is a private, Christian, liberal arts college founded in 1916. Montreat College’s main campus for four-year traditional students is located in Montreat, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Asheville. The college’s School of Adult and Graduate Studies also has locations in Asheville, Charlotte, Morganton, and online.
Montreat College offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs for traditional and adult students. Several degrees at each level are offered entirely online. Montreat College online is designed for those who need the flexibility to study off-campus or who simply wish to earn their degree online. Online degrees are designed to “sharpen their minds, apply their faith, and enhance their careers.”
Accreditation & Licensing
Montreat College is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
The online Associate of Science in Business equips adult students with the skills and tools needed to take the next step in their careers using a flexible, online format. This program provides a solid foundation in the arts and sciences while students also take introductory business courses. Courses develop essential critical thinking skills and improve oral and written communication skills while students receive a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of business that is both directly applicable to a work setting and a stepping stone to more advanced studies.
The online Bachelor of Business Administration equips adult students with the skills and tools needed to advance in their careers while the flexible format allows them to complete the program while working and taking care of family. The program provides broad knowledge and applicable skills in business management that offer immediate value for the real-world as students learn to apply cutting-edge business and leadership theories in the workplace and prepare for the complex challenges of the global economy. Graduates find careers in a variety of fields including advertising executives, public relations specialists, bankers, non-profit directors, and more.
Take the first step toward earning your CPA with this Bachelor of Science in Accounting online degree. Of course, this degree also prepares students for careers as financial analysts, financial managers, book-keepers, or auditors, or to pursue a master’s degree in business and accounting. Courses combine theory and practical experience while promoting the immediate implementation of classroom theory to the workplace. Learn about modern financial management and to maintain account books, accounting systems, financial statements, and financial records while complying with legal rules and regulations. With courses taught using a Biblical Christian perspective, students learn to apply biblical principles to solve ethical or financial concerns.
As a 100% online accounting degree, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives. In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.
Prepare for an exciting career working with an organization’s most important asset, it’s employees, with the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree online. Graduates are ready to take on positions as executive recruiters, human resource specialists, job placement specialists, and professional advisors.
Formally aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management’s curriculum guidelines, this degree explains both the fundamentals of HR management and its relevance in business. Learn strategic elements in the field, including knowledge management, organizational behavior, and team development. An important component of this curriculum is the inclusion of the legal and ethical components of the decision-making process involved in the human resources environment.
Regardless of the field you are in or planning to pursue, there is a need for managers. Prepare for a career as a marketing manager, architectural and engineering manager, computer and information systems manager, construction manager, food service manager, education administrators, and many more with this accredited online business management degree. Courses provide the tools and skills needed to excel in management, developing leadership abilities, advancing the student’s ethical reasoning, and refining their capacity for dealing with the complex business environment.
Courses are taught by instructors with real-world, working experience in the public and private sectors. Plus, the flexibility of this online business management degree allows you to earn your degree while working and juggling other commitments.
Advance your career with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration degree online. Designed for adult learners, this online public administration degree has the flexibility students need to prepare for their future without sacrificing their current careers or personal lives. Learn to act as a manger, executive, and policy analyst in local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as in for-profit and non-profit organizations. Topics covered include:
- Budgeting
- Political process
- Performance management
- Research methods
- Economics
While developing on-the-job skills in the field, you will also learn to identify and address problems and to communicate effectively. Courses, taught by supportive professors dedicated to student success, ensure students are familiar with ethics.
This online master's in organizational leadership helps adult students take their careers to the next level. The curriculum focuses on soft skills but emphasizes leadership development, change management, and conflict resolution. Learn to apply foundational leadership theories and practices, conflict analysis models, tools, and processes while preparing to drive organizational change. In addition to effective communication and collaboration skills, you also evaluate ethical implications and demonstrate spiritual literacy while respecting diverse religious, cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic experiences and perspectives.
As a 100% online master's in organizational leadership, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives. In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.
The online MBA from Montreat College prepares students for a wide variety of careers in various business organizations. The program builds on a strong Christian liberal arts core with professional training in business administration. The curriculum combines theoretical with practical approaches to teaching, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the competitive business world. You will also cultivate an entrepreneurial and ethical spirit in your approach to business decision making while learning to solve problems and about real-world businesses. The MBA program consists of courses in topics that include accounting, management, marketing, finance, the law, ethics, communication, strategic management, and more. With the General MBA, students are able to design programs of study focused on areas of interest outside of the core curriculum and other concentrations by selecting courses that can be integrated into their specific discipline.
This online master's degree in public administration prepares students for success in leadership positions. Become an effective leader, serving as a manager, executive, and political analyst in local, state, and federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and non-profit organizations. Students learn about everything from budgeting and financial planning to management and policy along with skills in critical thinking, research, and writing. Courses may include:
- Fundamentals of Public Administration
- Quantitative Methods and Data Analytics
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Leading Public and Non-Profit Organizations
You will become familiar with the legal and ethical issues facing management in complex global business situations. Learn from supportive, experienced professors who care about student success while studying when and where it is convenient.
The online Master of Science in Management and Leadership equips adult students with the skills and tools needed to advance in their careers while the flexible format allows them to complete the program while working and taking care of family. This program develops critical thinking and strategic planning skills in the context of an ethical, Christ-centered worldview in a balanced curriculum that mixes managerial and leadership principles with business theory. Courses teach students to become effective leaders by learning how to create and direct organizational goals and relationships.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The online MBA with a concentration in Cybersecurity Management from Montreat College prepares students to work in one of the fastest growing business areas with the greatest demand. You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to provide specialized security skills to businesses, helping them to operate effectively in cyberspace. This concentration teaches students to design, implement, and execute information security mechanisms. You will learn from expert faculty with extensive business experience through faith-integrated learning that prepares you for careers in this important, emerging field.
The curriculum builds on a strong Christian liberal arts core that combines theoretical and practical learning in a variety of areas. Courses prepare students to make ethical business decisions, solve problems, and provide services to real-world business organizations. You will study a variety of topics that include accounting, finance, marketing, management, entrepreneurship, law, strategy, and more.
Psychology & Human Services
Montreat College offers a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Services that approaches studies of both fields from a Christian perspective. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to work in social agencies, churches, or other settings. The curriculum also prepares graduates for advanced degrees in psychology, counseling, or social work.
This online bachelor’s in Psychology explores psychological theories, research, and processes. Students will develop and implement skills for helping individuals and families facing challenges with this online Human Services degree.
Careers in social services include:
- Health educators
- Marriage and family therapists
- Rehabilitation counselors
- School and career counselors
- Social workers
- Substance abuse and mental health counselors