MBA Emphases

• Choose from 100% online courses or take a class one night a week on campus
• Distinguish your MBA with an emphasis in AI-Enabled Management, CPA Accounting, Communication, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, or Management Accounting

An MBA emphasis must be chosen to complete your degree.

AI-Enabled Management
The AI-Enabled Management emphasis is an executive-level course designed to connect emerging technologies with business strategy. This program is not intended for data scientists; instead, it is tailored for managers and leaders who hire them. The emphasis prepares managers and leaders for AI governance, guiding them on how to establish the organizational context for AI technologies and methods to scale their organizations in alignment with emerging AI technologies. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, augmenting human decision-making with AI automation, and focuses on ethics by consistently including the “human-in-the-loop.”

Communication
This program prepares students to become the organization’s executive storyteller. The curriculum focuses on developing narratives related to the organization’s operations and finances. It is designed for professionals who want to build skills in social media management, shaping brand and reputation, and influencing public perception.

Healthcare Management
The MBA in Healthcare Management concentrates on four essential competencies: operations, finance, legal, and technology. The curriculum equips students with a comprehensive executive toolkit for decision-making that aligns with a clinical mission and enhances business efficiency. This program stands out by emphasizing the “iron triangle,” which focuses on reducing costs, improving access, and increasing quality in healthcare.

Human Resource Management/*SHRM-CP
This is a dual-competency executive degree that combines the financial and operational rigor of the MBA with the official Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK) defined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). This SHRM-aligned curriculum transforms HR from an administrative function into a “Gold Standard” track designed for a Chief Human Resources Officer. Students are prepared to make HR decisions from hiring to benefits to maximize return on investment and align HR standards and compliance with the company’s business goals and strategy.

International Business
The international business emphasis is designed to prepare students for management roles in a global economy, equipping them to navigate the complexities of international trade, global finance, and multicultural leadership in foreign markets. Students learn to optimize both domestic and international operations by analyzing geopolitical risks, currency fluctuations, and expatriate assignments. They are provided with a comprehensive toolkit to think beyond a home-country bias and make decisions based on global variables.

Managerial Accounting/CPA
The Managerial Accounting and CPA emphasis is a dual-purpose program designed to fulfill the post-bachelor’s education requirements for CPA licensure. This program equips students with essential technical accounting skills that go beyond basic accounting principles. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, financial reporting, legal liabilities, and critical techniques necessary for effective organizational accounting and finance management.

Strategic Business Management
The Strategic Business Management emphasis is designed for strategic leaders. This program equips students with the skills necessary to gain a competitive advantage in the business landscape. The courses focus on executive-level decision-making, effective resource allocation to support scalable growth, and aligning organizational goals with talent, capital, and priorities to maximize impact.

Careers

• Accounting Manager
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
• Data Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Controller
• Business Owner
• Upper-Level Manager
• Business Operations Manager
• Nonprofit Director
• Investment Banker
• Marketing Manager