Welcome to SBU Worldwide!
Southwest Baptist University (SBU) is a Christ-centered, caring, academic community preparing servant leaders to impact the world for Jesus Christ. Located in southwest Missouri, SBU provides a range of traditional liberal arts and specialized degree programs. By combining Christian education with real world experience, SBU equips its students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The SBU Worldwide Campus makes it possible for those who have work, family, or military obligations, or seek flexible learning options, to pursue educational programs from wherever you are. With more than a century of excellence in Christian higher education, SBU is excited to offer expanded educational opportunities to learners around the world.
SBU Worldwide at a Glance
100% Online
8 Week Classes
Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees
Upcoming Start Dates
January 13, 2025
Apply by:
December 30, 2024
March 3, 2025
Apply by:
February 17, 2025
June 9, 2025
Apply by:
May 26, 2025
Meet Your Admissions Counselors
Ashton Rogers
Assistant Director of Graduate and Worldwide Admissions
With a passion for higher education, Ashton has dedicated his career to assisting students on their educational journey. Ashton has a unique understanding of the online culture and academic opportunities available as an alumni of SBU. He is eager to share his own experiences and help prospective students find their perfect fit. Contact Ashton at (417) 327-5556 or via email.
Paula Palmer
Worldwide Health Sciences
With a vision to equip students, Paula strives to assist those with a calling to a career in the healthcare field. Whether it is a degree in Health Sciences online or continuing your Nursing education with an online, advanced degree, you will find Paula ready to guide you through the educational admissions process. Please contact Paula at (417) 447-8672 or via email.
Business/Technology
Master of Business Administration
Tuition: $565 per credit hour
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Tuition: $325 per credit hour
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Operations and Management
Tuition: $325 per credit hour
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Tuition: $325 per credit hour
Associate of Science in Business Administration
Tuition: $325 per credit hour
Certificate in Cybersecurity
Tuition: $325 per credit hour
Minor in Business Administration
*Educational Materials Fee: $25 per credit hour
Technology Fee: $50 per 3 hour course
Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Tuition: $325 per credit hour
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
Tuition: $325 per credit hour (Fall 2024)
RN-to-BSN
Tuition: $325 per credit hour (base)
* Nursing specific course fees may apply
Master of Science in Nursing
Tuition: $465 per credit hour
Associate of Science in Health Sciences
Tuition: $325 per credit hour
*Educational Materials Fee: $25 per credit hour
Technology Fee: $50 per 3 hour course
Education
Master of Science in Education
Tuition: $340 per credit hour
Concentrations
Literacy
Curriculum and Instruction
Teacher Leadership
Instructional Technology Leadership
Athletic/Activity Administration
*Educational Materials Fee covers all books & course materials (Slingshot Premium)
Online Course Tutorial Video
Online Program FAQs
- Reliable Internet. You will need a reliable Internet connection of 1.5 Mbps or higher to do coursework.
- Microsoft Office. You will need Microsoft Office 2003 or newer software.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader. You will need Adobe Reader or another reading program to view PDF documents.
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid at SBU is dedicated to providing you with the financial resources and advisement you need in order to pursue your goal of a Christian higher education. SBU has multiple financial aid options including grants, state, and federal aid.
Veterans Benefits/Discount
SBU has been recognized as a military-friendly school and assists military members and eligible dependents in acquiring student financial aid, tuition assistance, and other various military and VA benefits for which they are eligible.
SBU Worldwide also offers an Everyday Hero discount to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of our military members. Active duty, National Guard, and Reserve military members, military veterans, dependents of military members and veterans are eligible to receive the discount when enrolled in a qualified SBU Worldwide degree program. The Everyday Hero discount is not eligible to be combined or stacked with other SBU financial aid.
For more information about the Everyday Hero discount, contact the admissions counselor assigned to your program of interest above.
For more information about how to use your military benefits, you can email veterans@powerorigin.net or call 417-328-1609.
Explore Military Benefits at SBU
Additional Information
Southwest Baptist University has been approved by the state of Missouri to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.
"The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. SARA is overseen by a National Council and administered by four regional education compacts." (http://www.nc-sara.org)
Higher education institutions delivering courses by distance education are required to provide the contact information for official entities or agencies within each state designed to handle complaint resolution. States are required by the U.S. Department of Education (34 CFR 668.43(b)) to have a complaint process available to any enrolled or prospective student.
Southwest Baptist University students enrolled in online and distance courses, as well as on-campus courses, should attempt to resolve complaints by following the procedures for Formal Complaints and Grievances in the SBU Student Handbook. If you wish to file a complaint about the University with its regional accreditor regarding issues of institutional quality, you may do so by following the instructions on the Higher Learning Commission website. Distance education students may contact Amy Werner at MDHE if a concern is not resolved through the SBU Formal Complaint and Grievance process. Contact information is listed below.