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 Villanova University helps you bridge mission and management. If you are interested in strengthening your ability to contribute to the church’s mission, the MSCM is the degree for you.
WHY VILLANOVA
The Villanova 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 Villanova 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 Villanova University 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’s firm support of this program, all students who are employed by a church automatically qualify for a 25% scholarship from Villanova University.
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
“The program at VSB is the most directly applicable education I've had.”
Meryl Cerana '16 MSCM