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Lead with purpose. Transform your profession. Join the alumni of Olivet Nazarene University who are redefining leadership across healthcare, business, education and ministry. Your next chapter of meaningful impact starts with our graduate programs.

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Graduate Programs & Online Opportunities

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Business Graduate Programs & Certificates

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Education Graduate Programs & Endorsements

Nursing Graduate Programs

Theology & Christian Ministry Graduate Programs

The Leadership Doctorate

ONUPlus Extension Sites

Stories from Olivet graduate degree alumni

July 3, 2025

Advanced Degrees Advance Ministry Reach

Olivet’s Graduate Programs Equip Ministry Leaders for 21st Century Challenges

May 27, 2025

Advanced Nursing Education through Olivet’s MSN-FNP Degree

An insightful interview with Marta Jovic, MSN-FNP, School of Nursing Faculty

May 6, 2025

Positioned for Success: Noah Sears

Noah was able to combine his love for marketing, his love for pole vaulting and his desire to continue learning while earning an MBA from Olivet!

May 2, 2025

Born for Success: Linh-Trang Williams

“ONU’s program integrates real-world experience that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Students are gaining practical insights that are applicable to their careers.”

April 21, 2025

Keep Learning and Keep Growing: Sydney Tyler

“There’s no cap to growth. Leading others isn’t always easy, but it is always rewarding.”

April 1, 2025

Expected Challenges and Unexpected Blessings: Liz Hehman

“Earning my MBA gave me new confidence. I set a goal, took on a challenge and succeeded. This gives me momentum to take on the next challenge.”

March 26, 2025

Making a Difference for Jesus: Will Warfel

“Because of my MAPL degree from ONU, I’m a better communicator, a better lifelong learner and a better leader.”

March 19, 2025

Keeping the Goal in Sight: Sarah (Throneburg) Wollerman

“I appreciated the flexibility of ONU’s program. I was able to take all my courses online and work at my own pace. This was a huge benefit for me while I was also working full time. ONU is doing an excellent job of providing a quality virtual education.”

March 18, 2025

Inspiring Others to Succeed: Rebecca Mettille

“I’m the first person in my extended family to earn a master’s degree and now I’m encouraging my younger cousins and others in my family to do this. And I let them know that Olivet Nazarene University is a great place to earn that degree.”

March 10, 2025

Living Out the Plan: Chase Moore

“In my MBA program, I knew I was at a different level of learning. We went beyond the textbook and learned from real life knowledge and experience.”

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February 3, 2025

First Person: Paige Robinson MSN-FNP

Olivet Family Nurse Practitioner Program Prepares Nurses for Career Advancement

January 29, 2025

From Fear to Fulfillment: Dr. Melvina Calvin-Edwards

“My Ed.D. degree has been transformative for me. I’m seeing better ways to do things, to learn and to lead others.”

January 9, 2025

Interview with a Nurse

Liz Lowe shares insights into her education and career

January 6, 2025

First Person—Moranda Matheson ’21/’22 MBA/’24 MSN

Reflections on her journey in nursing education at Olivet

December 30, 2024

Simultaneous Success: Dr. Amy Morys

“I have a deeper understanding of how to be an authentic leader because of my Doctor of Ethical Leadership degree from Olivet Nazarene University”

May 17, 2024

Ed.D. Degree Opens Unexpected Doors for Dr. Airica Steed

Raving Fan: Airica Steed

Need to Finish Your Undergraduate Degree?

Olivet offers a variety of online degree completion programs.

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At a Glance

Numbers Don’t Say Everything, but These Numbers Say A Lot.

Olivet is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of America’s “Best Colleges,” while being recognized as a “College of Distinction.”

94%

Retention Rate

96%

Career Outcome Rate

20+

Degrees to Help Further Your Growth

In the News

Updates and Features from the Olivet campus and beyond.

Faculty and Student news plus highlights from Alumni and Friends. View Olivet News

November 6, 2025

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025

Olivet Nazarene University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend brought together alumni, family and friends for an annual weekend of celebration. This year, with over 50 events throughout the weekend, guests were able to enjoy timeless traditions, exciting athletic competitions and great food and fellowship with friends new and old.

November 6, 2025

With Honors: Environmental Awareness | Olivet The Magazine

“I had no doubt that Olivet would provide me with great educational opportunities and I saw that the interdisciplinary Honors Program would be a big part of that. But finding out that the cohort format would give me a built-in group of people to interact with was a big selling point for me.”

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November 5, 2025

Engineering Awards | STEM Report

Olivet’s Engineering Department earns national recognition in the NCEES Education Award.

Success Beyond Degree

Earning your advanced degree is a journey that begins with a single step. We believe higher education has a higher purpose. Start your journey at Olivet Nazarene University.

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