Online MBA in North Carolina

Technology has transformed every industry – from healthcare to finance, retail to transportation. At the heart of this revolution is artificial intelligence (AI). This powerful tool is driving innovation, boosting productivity, and giving businesses a competitive edge.

But here’s the thing – few MBA programs prepare students to harness the full potential of AI. Until now.

Our MBA with a specialization in AI is designed to give you the technical know-how and strategic vision to become a leader in this digital age. You’ll learn about the capabilities and limitations of generative AI, identify and apply appropriate AI models for business challenges, and implement AI strategies that foster innovation within organizations.

Possible Careers:

• AI consultant
• AI product manager
• AI strategy manager
• Chief AI officer

In a world drowning in data, true leaders know how to navigate, interpret, and transform information into strategic advantage.

Our MBA in Business Analytics specialization isn’t just about learning tools; it’s about becoming the bridge between raw data and breakthrough business strategies. Through hands-on experience with SQL, Tableau, and advanced analytics, you’ll learn to uncover insights that others miss. This program goes beyond technical skills, teaching you to communicate data stories that can change the trajectory of entire organizations.

Possible Careers:

• Data analytics manager
• Business intelligence consultant
• Digital transformation specialist
• Chief data officer

Remember when cybersecurity was just “an IT problem”? Those days are gone. Today, a single data breach can cost millions, shake customer trust, and end careers. But here’s the opportunity: organizations desperately need leaders who can speak both the language of business and security.

At Belmont Abbey, our MBA in Cybersecurity specialization prepares you to be that leader. You’ll learn to make strategic decisions that protect your organization while driving growth – no coding background required. Join a program that transforms security challenges into your leadership advantage.

Possible Careers:

• Cyber risk manager
• Chief information security officer
• Director of cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity strategy consultant

Want the keys to any business? That’s finance. Whether you dream of climbing to CFO, launching innovative startups, or driving strategy in global organizations, our MBA specialization in Finance gives you the toolkit to make it happen. From traditional capital markets to emerging technologies like blockchain and DeFi, you’ll master the fundamentals and the future of finance. Through real-world projects and diverse case studies, you’ll build the practical skills and strategic mindset employers value most.

Possible Careers:

• Credit analyst
• Financial manager
• Loan officer
• Investment banker
• Chief financial officer

Healthcare is transforming before our eyes. While others see complexity, you see opportunity. Whether you dream of turning around struggling hospitals, launching innovative health tech startups, or making healthcare more accessible, our MBA specialization in Healthcare Administration gives you the tools to make it happen. Through hands-on experience with real healthcare data and financial modeling, you’ll learn to tackle healthcare’s biggest challenges. This isn’t just about managing spreadsheets – it’s about making decisions that improve lives while building successful organizations.

Possible Careers:

• Hospital administrator
• Healthcare consultant
• Director of healthcare operations
• Chief financial officer
• Healthcare start-up founder

COURSES

• Foundations of Leadership
  • This course makes students aware that leadership is the indispensable discipline whether it is in service to the public, to a business or to other human enterprises. In a world of rapid change, increasing diversity and life altering technologies, effective leadership in a democratic society is increasingly difficult and requires people of exceptional abilities. The hope for this class is that it instills an appreciation for this reality and an appreciation for choosing a path of leadership that is fulfilling to you and enhancing to the world. Students will be introduced to both the theory and practice of leadership and will develop their own personal leadership skills.
• Leading Teams
  • This course focuses on developing the techniques
    for sharing vision and effectively communicating the vision. Students will develop the tools to set effective goals, create environments with functional conflict, establish roles, leverage diversity and cultural differences, empower team members, drive collaboration and productivity and build on team goals and initiatives.
• Organizational Change Management
  • The modern economy and modern society are in a constant state of flux; change is continuous and often startlingly rapid. Managing that change is one of the great challenges faced by business, cultural and social leaders today. In this course, we will examine the challenges created by the rapid pace of social, cultural and economic change today and some of the strategies leaders can develop, not only to cope with change, but also to accept, embrace, and manage it.

COURSES

• Brand Management
  • This course focuses on the co-creation of brands between marketers and users. Once a foundation of brands and branding with key concepts is established, students will evaluate how organizations co-create brand meaning over time and manage brand and ethical challenges.
• Consumer Behavior
  • This course analyzes consumers’ decision-making process and behaviors from a marketing strategy perspective. Students will analyze how consumers create meaning, evaluate how to protect and best serve vulnerable consumers, and weigh the impact of technology and value shifts.
• Global Marketing and Analytics Management
  • This course leverages research and analytical techniques to aid marketing managers in decision making. Students will learn how to evaluate results and findings for insights and potential implications in marketing strategy and tactical decision making.

COURSES

• Revenue Generation in Motorsport
  • This course will focus on the development of revenue sources within the motorsport industry. This course will focus on motorsport broadcasting and media revenue, sales, corporate sponsorships, merchandising, hospitality, tourism, and related personal skill development.
• Event Management in Motorsport
  • This course examines a comprehensive and practical approach to planning, development, oversight, and evaluation of motorsport events and race track related activities. Emphasis is placed on effective operations, communications, and hospitality at motorsport events.
• Motorsport Marketing and Communications
  • This course will examine the theories and practices of motorsport marketing, advertising, and public relations in today’s complex and competitive environment of motorsport business. This course will focus on the development of persuasive messaging and critical thinking in the development of emerging communication strategies used in the motorsport industry.

COURSES

• Event Management in Sport
  • This course examines a comprehensive and practical approach to planning, development, oversight and evaluation of sporting events. Emphasis is placed on effective operations, communications, and hospitality at sport events.
• Risk Management in Sport
  • This course provides a foundation for relevant risk management practices and contemporary legal considerations for sport management professionals. Emphasis is placed on creating a framework for developing risk management strategies, policies, training systems, and best practices as they relate to mitigating risk in the sport industry.
• Sport Marketing and Communications
  • This course will examine the theories and practices of sport marketing, advertising, and public relations in today’s complex and competitive environment of sport business. This course will focus on the development of persuasive messaging and critical thinking in the development of emerging communication strategies used in the sport industry.

COURSES

• Introduction to Data Analytics (Required)
  • This course introduces the student to data analysis and statistical tools to improve managerial decision-making. Topics include an introduction to descriptive statistics, sampling methods and distribution, variance analysis, simple and multiple linear and nonlinear regressions, data management, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression analysis, modeling uncertainty, and decision analysis. The course emphasizes an ethical approach to conducting analysis and effectively interpreting, communicating and applying the results to support business needs.
• Data Mining
  • This course introduces students to the correlations, patterns and trends in data sets by utilizing both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Topics include theory, computation, tools and techniques that are prescriptive, predictive and descriptive; students learn to ethically analyze and interpret data sets and develop effective business strategies.
• Analytics Software Technology
  • This course is an introduction to the software packages and coding languages for data management and analytics. Topics include importing data, data manipulation, data cleansing, data transformation, creating new variables, and basic data analysis.

• Become a distinguished leader in your field
• Gain practical expertise by applying knowledge in your field of concentration: marketing, leadership, data analytics, sports management, motor management
• Receive mentorship and guidance from specialized leaders in the field along with our expert faculty
• No GRE required
• Low tuition costs
• No out-of-state fees