Program Highlights

Flexible Format

  • 100% online
  • Full-time (complete in 3 semesters) or part-time (complete in 5+ semesters) available
  • One-on-one advising offered to all students
  • Eight-week courses available
  • Adrian College undergraduate students can take credit hours toward the master's degree before they earn their bachelor’s degree

30-36 credit hours

Graduate in as few as three semesters

No GMAT/GRE Required

Innovative Design

Adrian College has embedded Harvard Business School (HBS) education within four courses to emphasize the value of research, case analysis, and real-scenario evaluation. This unique educational option broadens perspectives, enhances global awareness, and demonstrates risk and sustainability across multiple industries.

Nine tracks are available to allow you to specialize your degree to align with your professional goals:

1. Accounting

The M.B.A. in Accounting provides advanced coursework for students interested in expanding their business knowledge with an emphasis on accounting. Case studies and practical scenarios will guide the theoretical investigation of topics in this 100% online 30-credit-hour program. Program prerequisites include intermediate accounting I and II at the undergraduate level.

2. AI Driven Management

The fully online, 33-credit-hour MBA in AI-Driven Management (Artificial Intelligence for Business) prepares strategic leaders to navigate and implement AI across diverse industries. This flexible, asynchronous program equips graduates with the foundational technical literacy to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical teams, enabling them to make impactful decisions and lead AI adoption—without needing to code. Through practical case studies, students master AI project scoping, management, evaluation, and innovation identification. Some courses in the program are powered by RIZE Education.


Career Opportunities and Outcomes:

AI job postings have grown 7x since 2012, with a 25% wage premium for professionals with AI skills.

AI/ML (Machine Learning) Consultant-$164,000 (With Experience)

An AI/ML consultant advises businesses on how to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve efficiency, solve complex problems, and spark innovation. They assess organizational needs, recommend tailored AI/ML solutions, and guide the implementation to ensure effective results.

AI/ML (Machine Learning) Product Manager-$238,000 (With Experience)

An AI/ML produce manager oversees the development and deployment of AI-driven products, aligning them with business goals and user needs. They work closely with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to prioritize features, ensure product usability, and drive the strategic vision for AI/ML initiatives.

AI Strategy Manager - $246,000 (With Experience)

An AI/ML Strategy Manager defines and drives the overarching strategy for implementing AI and machine learning within an organization to meet business objectives. They identify high-impact opportunities, align AI initiatives with company goals, and work across teams to ensure seamless integration and long-term value from AI investments.

Chief AI Officer - $343,000 (With Experience)

A Chief AI Officer leads an organization’s AI vision and strategy, driving the adoption and integration of AI technologies to create competitive advantage. They oversee AI initiatives across departments, ensure alignment with business objectives, and foster a culture of innovation to maximize the value and ethical use of AI throughout the organization.

3. Business Analytics

The fully online, 33-credit-hour MBA in Business Analytics develops strategic leaders adept at data-driven decision-making. This flexible, asynchronous program equips students with practical skills to interpret data, tell compelling stories, and communicate complex insights effectively. Through hands-on assignments, case studies, and portfolio-building presentations, students master analytical tools for data querying, visualization, and modeling. Emphasizing real-world applications and integrating AI/machine learning, the program prepares graduates to confidently lead in evolving data-driven business environments. Some courses in the program are powered by RIZE Education.

Career Opportunities and Outcomes:

Business analytics professionals often command 6-figure salaries and are sought out in every sector. Students graduate with portfolio-ready projects and proficiency in essential tools like Python and advanced spreadsheet modeling.

Data Analytics Manager - $206,000 (With Experience)

A Data Analytics Manager oversees an organization's data strategy, leading teams that transform complex datasets into actionable business insights. They develop analytical frameworks, guide strategic decision-making, and ensure data-driven approaches across multiple business units.

Business Intelligence Consultant - $137,000 (With Experience)

A Business Intelligence Consultant helps organizations leverage data to optimize operations, identify new market opportunities, and develop competitive strategies. They analyze complex business processes, create sophisticated dashboards, and provide strategic recommendations based on comprehensive data analysis.

Digital Transformation Specialist - $180,000 (With Experience)

A Digital Transformation Specialist uses advanced analytics to help organizations reimagine their business models, processes, and customer experiences in the digital age. They combine deep technological understanding with strategic business acumen to drive meaningful organizational change.

Chief Data Officer - $373,000 (With Experience)

A Chief Data Officer sets the overall data strategy for an organization, ensuring that data assets are leveraged effectively to drive business value. They oversee data governance and analytics capabilities while aligning data initiatives with broader organizational goals.

Analytics Start-Up Founder - Variable (With Experience)

An Analytics Start-Up Founder identifies gaps in how businesses use data and develops innovative solutions, often leveraging advanced technologies and unique analytical approaches. They build platforms or services that help organizations make more intelligent, data-driven decisions.

4. Cybersecurity Management

The fully online 33-credit-hour MBA in Cybersecurity Management prepares graduates for high-demand managerial roles aligned with the NICE Workforce Framework. This flexible, asynchronous program focuses on Oversight and Governance (OG) and Protection and Defense (PD), equipping students with strategic, big-picture thinking to mitigate cyber risks. Through case studies and practical applications, students develop the expertise to orchestrate comprehensive cybersecurity efforts. Graduates emerge as leaders in this critical, high-paying field. Some courses in the program are powered by RIZE Education

Career Opportunities and Outcomes:

Cybersecurity jobs are projected to grow by 32% by 2032. Data breaches increased by 20% in one year.

Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant - $198,000 (With Experience)

A Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant helps organizations align their security measures with business objectives by assessing risks, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing comprehensive strategies to protect critical assets. They provide expert guidance on implementing effective policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering long-term resilience against cyber threats.

Cyber Risk Manager - $158,000 (With Experience)

A Cyber Risk Manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates cybersecurity risks that could impact an organization's operations, data, and assets. They develop risk management frameworks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to safeguard the organization's security posture.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - $385,000 (With Experience)

A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) oversees an organization's information security strategy, ensuring that data, systems, and networks are protected against cyber threats. They manage security teams, develop policies, and align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, while ensuring compliance with regulations and responding to emerging risks.

Director of Cybersecurity - $296,000 (With Experience)

A Director of Cybersecurity leads the implementation and management of an organization’s cybersecurity programs, ensuring systems, networks, and data are protected against threats. They oversee security teams, develop strategies to mitigate risks, and align cybersecurity efforts with organizational goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.

5. Finance

The M.B.A. in Finance provides advanced coursework for students interested in expanding their business knowledge with an emphasis on finance. Case studies and practical scenarios will guide the theoretical investigation of topics in this 100% online 30-credit-hour program.

6. General Business

The M.B.A. in General Business is intended to provide advanced coursework for students interested in expanding their business knowledge. Case studies and practical scenarios from multiple industries will be used to emphasize content and expand application options in this 100% online 30-credit-hour program.

7. Healthcare Administration

The 100% online 36-credit-hour M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration equips pre-professional majors at Adrian College and healthcare professionals already in the field to manage services, employees, and facilities; understand and implement the policies and regulations relevant to healthcare fields; and develop working knowledge of informatics and analysis, insurance industry processes, and quality management.

8. Human Resources

The M.B.A. in Human Resources is a 100% online, 30-credit-hour program that focuses on core business concepts while emphasizing aspects that support and enhance a business' largest financial expense: its employees. Coursework will focus on recruitment, retention, and a variety of human-resource practices and policies that can align with the organization's strategic initiatives to support operational goals.

9. Marketing

The M.B.A. in Marketing is a 100% online, 33-credit-hour program that includes core business concepts as well as courses poised to prepare students for next-level marketing strategies. Courses will emphasize marketing communication, technology, consumer behavior and the user experience, research options, digital analytics, and strategic communication planning and tactics.

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