Transform Your Business Leadership

According to PwC’s 2024 Global AI Jobs Barometer, sectors that benefit from AI are experiencing almost five times (4.8x) higher growth in labor productivity. Postings for AI jobs are growing 3.5x faster than average, meaning that for every AI job posting in 2012, there are now seven job postings. AI skills are becoming more important than job experience [WEF].  But where does that come into play with an MBA degree? At the core of all successful businesses is the need to make informed decisions—which require data. Today, the sheer volume of data exceeds human capacity to comprehend, making AI a necessity to parse it into meaningful insights. It’s the future of all complex decision-making. And those who can make the best and most informed decisions will command that future.

Our AI program teaches MBA students to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring successful AI adoption and implementation. By teaching foundational technical literacy students are equipped with the skills to critically evaluate technical solutions.

Business-Focused AI Roles:

• AI Product Manager: Overseeing the development and strategy of AI-driven products, ensuring they align with market needs and business goals.
• AI Strategy Consultant: Advising companies on integrating AI into their business strategies and operations.
• Chief AI Officer: Leading the organization’s AI strategy, including ethical considerations, resource management, and collaboration with other leaders.
• AI Integration Specialist: Facilitating the implementation of AI technologies within an organization.
• AI Governance Consultant: Ensuring ethical and responsible AI practices within an organization.

Whether it’s identifying market trends, optimizing operational processes, or personalizing customer experiences, at its core, business analytics is all about extracting actionable insights from data—and communicating it to others—to help businesses stay ahead. Companies that champion data-driven insights in business are 77% more likely to have significantly exceeded their business goals. And businesses are prepared to pay very well for those gains: entry-level management analyst positions start at $115,523.20 [Lightcast.io].

Studying business analytics opens doors to virtually any industry, offering a ton of flexibility and the excitement of applying your skills everywhere from finance and IT to start-ups and hospitals. Business analytics professionals thrive on the diversity of problem-solving opportunities across an organization, from sales and finance to warehouse management.

Core Courses:

• Foundations of Business Analytics I (BUSI6353)
• Foundations of Business Analytics II (BUSI6363)

Business Analytics Roles:

• Business Analyst: This role involves analyzing business operations, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions.
• Data Analyst: Focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to uncover insights and inform decision-making.
• Financial Analyst: Analyzes financial data, evaluates investments, and provides recommendations for financial strategy.
• Operations Analyst: Works to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations, often using data analysis and statistical tools.
• Business Intelligence Analyst: Uses data and analytics to help businesses make better decisions and improve performance.
• Marketing Analyst: Analyzes marketing data to understand consumer behavior, identify trends, and optimize marketing campaigns.
• Market Research Analyst: Conducts market research to understand consumer needs, competitor activities, and market trends.
• Management Consultant: Provides consulting services to businesses, helping them improve their operations, strategy, and performance.
• Entry-level position: Some MBA graduates may find entry-level roles in business development, focusing on identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Businesses cannot survive today without digital services. These range from companies trying to advertise to customers (big data users) to hospitals that use electronic medical records to keep track of patient status. Threat actors can and do take down our IT services in various ways, ranging from data theft (data breaches) to denial of service (ransomware) that can cause a grinding halt to operations.

With 93% of organizations having two or more identity-related breaches in the past year (CyberArk), businesses today must prepare for a future in which they must defend against and be resilient to the impacts of cyberattacks. An MBA specialization in cybersecurity prepares students to step into lucrative and high-impact roles that both enhance overall business acumen and bring desperately needed security value to almost every industry.

Cybersecurity Roles:

• Cybersecurity Analyst: This role involves monitoring security systems, identifying potential threats, and responding to security incidents.
• SOC Analyst: SOC Analysts work in Security Operations Centers, where they analyze security logs, identify threats, and respond to alerts.
• IT Consultant: Consultants offer advice and guidance on security matters, helping organizations implement security measures and comply with regulations.
• Information Security Analyst: This role focuses on maintaining security controls, ensuring compliance with security standards, and performing risk assessments.
• Cybersecurity Specialist: This role is more broadly focused, encompassing various aspects of cybersecurity, including threat analysis, vulnerability management, and security implementation.

Finance is one of the clearest differentiators that can help any graduate bring value and impact to any industry. And with 82% of CFOs holding an MBA, students who specialize in finance during their MBA are strategically positioning themselves to follow this lucrative and well-established career path. Finance also allows for unparalleled exit opportunities. While executive general management roles like COO or President have traditionally been the steppingstones to CEO positions, the opportunities for CFOs to ascend to CEO roles in large companies are increasing.

But beyond even those benefits, a career in finance is also a genuinely rewarding path that offers real intellectual satisfaction. Finance is the cornerstone of society today and can drive both global impact and innovation. So, if you like creativity and numbers, if you want a career at the crossroads of wealth, prestige, and intellectual satisfaction, if you thrive in a competitive environment and want to rub shoulders with powerful people—then finance might be the perfect place for you.

Core Courses:

• Accounting Theory (BUSI6103)
• Advanced Accounting Information Systems (BUSI6203)

Finance Roles:

• Junior Analyst – Performing security analysis of stocks and bonds.
• Senior Analyst – Focusing on specific industries and sectors, analyzing important financial data, and developing relevant research reports.
• Investment Manager – Overseeing investments, buying and selling securities based on data
• Senior Investment Manager – Same as investment manager but entrusted with overseeing and managing considerable sums of money.
• Chief Financial Officer – Managing the entire organization’s financial needs.

With an emphasis in interdisciplinary studies MBA, graduates can pursue various entry-level jobs leveraging their diverse skills and knowledge. Some popular options include roles in finance, marketing, business analysis, project management, and human resources. Other paths include research, consulting, and roles in the nonprofit sector.

Core Courses:

• Option 1:
  Business trip course
  Concentration courses elective
• Option 2:
  Two concentration courses electives 

Interdisciplinary Roles:

• Marketing Coordinator: Supporting marketing efforts, including campaign development, content creation, and social media management.
• Business Analyst: Identifying business needs, recommending solutions, and improving business processes.
• Project Manager: Planning, organizing, and managing projects to achieve specific goals.
• Management Consultant: Providing expert advice to businesses on various issues, including strategy, operations, and technology.

An MBA in Marketing is a valuable asset for career advancement and specialization in the marketing field, providing a broad business foundation and in-depth knowledge of marketing principles, tactics, and strategies. It enhances leadership and communication skills, increases earning potential, and opens doors to diverse marketing roles and opportunities. An MBA graduate in marketing can pursue entry-level jobs like marketing assistant, marketing coordinator, social media coordinator, or digital marketing specialist. Other options include roles as a market research analyst, brand manager, or product marketing manager.

Core Courses:

• International Marketing (BUSI6433)
• Advertising and Public Relations (BUSI6443)

Marketing Roles:

• Marketing Coordinator: Supporting marketing efforts, including campaign development, content creation, and social media management.
• Business Analyst: Identifying business needs, recommending solutions, and improving business processes.
• Project Manager: Planning, organizing, and managing projects to achieve specific goals.
• Management Consultant: Providing expert advice to businesses on various issues, including strategy, operations, and technology.

An MBA in Organizational Leadership is a powerful choice for those seeking to advance their careers and lead with impact. It equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage teams, drive organizational change, and foster a positive culture, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness in a variety of leadership roles. The program equips individuals with the tools to effectively navigate organizational changes, ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing disruption.

Core Courses:

• Personal Individual Leadership (BUSI5113)
• Advanced Leadership Theory 1 (BUSI5333)

Organizational Leadership Roles:

• Human Resources Specialist: Focus on recruitment, training, and employee relations.
• Project Manager: Plan, execute, and manage projects, often involving multiple teams.
• Management Consultant: Provide leadership and strategic advice to businesses to improve their performance.
• Organizational Development Specialist: Focus on improving organizational effectiveness through change management, training, and development.
• Training and Development Specialist: Design and deliver training programs to improve employee skills and knowledge.
• Operations Manager: Manage daily operations and processes within an organization.