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College of Business & Executive Education

Executive Master of Business Administration – AI Emphasis

Pursue a graduate degree while maintaining personal and professional responsibilitie. Faulkner University offers a fully online executive MBA program that provides students with the necessary skills to succeed in the business world and upper-level positions.

Program Objectives

Students who complete this degree program will be equipped to begin their career journey in the business world. Topics you will develop advanced knowledge of include:

  • Modern management practices
  • Finance
  • Decision-making
  • Marketing
  • Quantitative reasoning
  • Strategic thinking
  • Corporate operational management strategies
  • Effects of international concerns on local business
  • Information systems
  • Entrepreneurial practices

PROGRAM RESOURCES

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Admission Requirements
  • A completed graduate application
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • A resume which includes both education and work experience.
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted.
  • Official (unopened) transcripts must be received. Hand-delivered copies, photocopies, and printouts of grade reports are not acceptable.

Any exceptions to the admissions criteria above are considered by the MBA program staff and the administration of the Harris College of Business & Executive Education.

Pre-Requisite Courses

To apply for the Executive MBA online program, students must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution. They also need a resume listing pertinent educational and professional experience. Other requirements may apply. To gain more information, students can connect with the program contacts.

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Explore the Online Executive MBA Program

Each course includes traditional learning methods and integrated video segments to promote student engagement. This online MBA program consists of 10 courses that are each five weeks in length and are completed individually. If courses are all taken consecutively, students can graduate in as little as one year. With start dates every five weeks, you can apply anytime. The courses for each semester are as follows:

Fall Semester

  • MBA 6310 Managerial Economics
  • MBA 6320 Organizational Behavior
  • MBA 6330 Legal Environment of Business

Spring Semester

  • MBA 6340 Quantitative Analysis
  • MBA 6350 Managerial Finance
  • MBA 6360 Marketing Management
  • MBA 6370 Management Information Systems

Summer Semester

  • MBA 6380 Managerial Accounting
  • MBA 6390 International Management Perspectives
  • MBA 6395 Strategic Management

To learn more about this coursework, students can review the program requirements.

Program Information
The Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an Artificial Intelligence Emphasis is a graduate program designed for professionals seeking advanced education in business leadership while developing expertise in the strategic application of artificial intelligence in modern organizations. The program provides a strong foundation in managerial functions, data-driven decision making, and quantitative reasoning while integrating emerging AI technologies into business strategy and operations.

Students develop the analytical and managerial skills necessary to interpret accounting, economic, and data analytics information to support effective organizational decision making. The AI emphasis equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to apply artificial intelligence across core business functions, lead AI-driven organizational transformation, make sound AI investment decisions, and ensure responsible and ethical AI deployment in complex organizational contexts.

The program prepares students to lead organizations in adopting and managing AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, innovation, and strategic outcomes. Graduates are positioned to serve as AI-literate business leaders capable of formulating AI strategies that competitively position their organizations for long-term advantage in an increasingly technology-driven business environment.

The Executive Master of Business Administration degree program is designed as a fully online program. The MBA maintains a standard of academic integrity through a rigorous graduate-level curriculum taught by doctoral faculty within a flexible and user-friendly online learning environment.
Graduate Tuition and Fees
TUITION
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Master of Business Administration $580 per semester hour
Master of Education $485 per semester hour
Master of Science in Counseling $565 per semester hour
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Master of Science Management  - One year $555 per semester hour
Master of Science Management - Two year $500 per semester hour
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Master of Speech and Language Pathology - Online $750 per semester hour
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PhD in Humanities $660 per semester hour
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Doctor of Occupational Therapy $750 per semester hour
FEES
General Fee $350 per semester ($250 if 5 hours or less)
Online Course Fee (for fully online course) $75 per semester hour
Applicable Course Fees (see fees below)

 

How to Apply

Are you a business professional looking to advance your career and improve your managerial skills without leaving your job or sacrificing life responsibilities? The fully online executive MBA program at Faulkner University may be perfect for you. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, Faulkner University is a private, liberal arts college that aims to provide a comprehensive education rooted in faith both online and in person. Apply now or request more information to further your education with our executive MBA degree program.

FAQs

What is Rolling Admissions?

The program evaluates PTCAS verified applications from June 15th until May 1st. This means that we conduct interviews both in the fall and spring semesters. Rather than admitting applicants all at once, we make admission decisions throughout the year. 

Faculty & Staff Directory

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Patrick Smith

Master of Business Administration Director

Admissions and contact

For additional information, please contact our enrollment team:

Phone 334.386.7343
Email graduateenrollment@faulkner.edu