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Accountants provide key insights and financial decision-making skills for individuals, small businesses and large corporations. Accounting jobs are expected to grow 6% over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Career options include:\u00a0 Auditor\u00a0 Tax Accountant\u00a0 Forensic Accountant\u00a0 Corporate Controller\u00a0 Internal Auditor\u00a0 Government Accountant\u00a0 Management Accountant\u00a0 Certified Public Accountant\u00a0Business Administration Faulkner\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration delivers a broad understanding of business operations, including finance, accounting and data analysis. It is available at Faulkner\u2019s Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile and Huntsville campuses. Finance Finance students gain skills in investing, financial planning and management. The BLS projects 5% job growth with 450,000 new finance jobs over the next decade. Career paths include: Finance Officer\u00a0Financial Analyst\u00a0Loan Officer\u00a0Investment Banking\u00a0Financial Planner\u00a0Insurance Agent\u00a0Hedge Fund Manager\u00a0Venture Capitalist\u00a0Chief Financial Officer\u00a0Business professor Elizabeth Carden teaches a finance class.Information Systems This program trains students to develop and manage IT infrastructure in business environments. With 11% job growth projected, IS graduates enter high-paying roles such as:  Business Systems Analyst\u00a0 IT Manager\u00a0 Business Process Engineer\u00a0 Info Security Manager\u00a0 Database Administrator\u00a0 Chief Technology Officer\u00a0Professor Natasha Kasarjian helps two information systems students.Management Faulkner\u2019s Bachelor of Science in Management prepares students for leadership roles through a Christian-centered curriculum. Offered in Montgomery, this program equips students for employment or graduate study. Marketing Marketing majors study customer behavior and strategy to drive business success. Creative and analytical skills lead to roles like:  Marketing Manager\u00a0 Market Research Analyst\u00a0 Director of Digital Marketing\u00a0 Business Development Manager\u00a0 Advertising Manager\u00a0 Public Relations Specialist\u00a0Risk Management and Insurance The Bachelor of Science in Risk Management and Insurance trains students to evaluate and reduce organizational risks. In a rapidly changing world, RMI professionals are essential to business continuity and financial stability.  Adult and Online Degree Completion Programs are designed for adult learners who have completed at least two years of college, the following programs are offered in flexible evening, weekend or online formats. Executive Bachelor of Science in Business Available fully online, this program can be completed in as little as one year. It opens doors to careers in operations, human resources, sales and more. This degree can be completed with emphases in management, marketing and information systems.  Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management This fully online, one-year program prepares students to support employees and ensure legal compliance in any workplace. HR professionals help businesses thrive by fostering strong teams and ethical environments. This degree can be completed with a general emphasis or a health administration emphasis.  Graduate Programs are executive-style degrees that combine convenience, speed and a Christian foundation. Master of Science in Management (MSM) This fully online one-year program develops leadership and management skills grounded in theory and real-world applications.\u00a0l-r Business administration students Tucker Clifton and Madelyn Stanfield.Master of Science in Management with Emphasis (MSM-E) This degree includes four different tracks to choose from.  MSM \u2013 Business Analytics Emphasis\u00a0This two-year residential program includes in-person instruction, internship opportunities and a focus on data-driven leadership. MSM \u2013 Information Technology Emphasis\u00a0This executive-format degree adds an IT concentration to the core MSM curriculum, helping professionals meet industry demands while maintaining a Christian worldview. MSM \u2013 Data Science Emphasis\u00a0Designed for future-focused leaders, this program blends data science with management to create innovative decision-makers ready to navigate the digital economy.        4.     MSM- Artificial Intelligence Preparing professionals to lead in an AI-driven economy, this program combines advanced\u00a0 business and leadership training with practical AI applications in strategy, automation, and decision-making.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Executive MBA Faulkner\u2019s fully online Executive MBA allows working professionals to earn an advanced degree without stepping away from career or family responsibilities. It prepares graduates for upper-level roles in business leadership. Through flexible delivery, a Christian mission and relevant curriculum, Faulkner University’s Harris College of Business and the Khadanga School of Executive Education equips students with the knowledge and values to succeed in business and also in life.\u00a0Business student Martha Mendez."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"News","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Harris College of Business and the Khadanga School of Executive Education Equips Students for Success\u00a0","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/harris-college-of-business-and-the-khadanga-school-of-executive-education-equips-students-for-success\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]