MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHURCH MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR MORE EFFECTIVE MINISTRY
Whether you are a church leader looking for increased management expertise or a volunteer looking to apply your skills in the church, a Master of Science in Church Management from 草榴社区 helps you bridge mission and management. If you are interested in strengthening your ability to contribute to the church鈥檚 mission, the MSCM is the degree for you.
WHY VILLANOVA
The 草榴社区 School of Business (VSB) has been at the forefront of business education since it was founded in 1922 by the Roman Catholic Order of Saint Augustine. Today, VSB is ranked the #5 Best Online Graduate Business Degree Program in the Nation by US News and World Report.
WHEN CLASSES MEET
The 草榴社区 MSCM program is provided to cohort groups beginning each year in May. Classes begin in mid-May, followed by a one-week residency on the 草榴社区 campus during early June. After the one-week residency, all MSCM courses are provided online, enabling you to attend all classes without leaving your home or office. Live online classes are offered on weeknight evenings, after working hours, supplemented by online recorded classes.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
As a sign of our administration鈥檚 firm support of this program, all students who are employed by a church automatically qualify for a 25% scholarship from 草榴社区.
FOUR CORE COMPETENCIES

Leading
Mission-Driven Churches Individuals and Groups Organizational Culture

Organizing
Human Resources Structures and Relationships Advisory Councils and Boards

Planning
Pastoral Priorities and Strategies Technology and Data Canon and Civil Law Compliance

Stewarding
Budgets and Financials Transparent Information Facilities and Risk
鈥淭he program at VSB is the most directly applicable education I've had.鈥
Meryl Cerana '16 MSCM