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MSBA & AI Flex Program in Charlotte

Learn AI. Build AI. Lead AI.

The 51±¬ÁÏÍø MSBA & AI Flex Program prepares working professionals to understand AI, implement AI solutions and lead organizational transformation to create new products and ventures powered by cutting-edge AI technologies and large language models (LLMs). This program will help you learn and develop the AI skills to solve real business problems, improve workplace productivity and potentially create entrepreneurial ventures.

Application Deadline: July 15
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What You Will Learn

Analytics Skills

  • Machine learning
  • Data mining
  • Predictive modeling
  • Data engineering
  • Optimization
  • Visualization with Python, R, and Tableau

Entrepreneurial Skills

  • AI strategy and opportunity recognition
  • Venture creation and production development
  • Business model design
  • Workflow automation
  • Innovation leadership

AI Portfolio

  • An entrepreneurial AI strategy document
  • AI-enhanced product roadmap
  • A redesigned business process using AI automation
  • Full analytics practicum project tackling a real organization’s issue

MSBA & AI Flex Program Course Schedule

The MSBA & AI Flex Program shares the same as the MSBA & AI on Elon’s main campus.

This is a tentative course schedule and modality is subject to change unless otherwise indicated.

Summer Foundation Courses

MSBA 5002: Python Programming Foundations
online, asynchronous with in-person evaluation

MSBA 5003: Statistics Foundations
online, asynchronous

MSBA 5011: Power Skills
in-person

MSBA 5012: Excel Foundations
online, asynchronous and synchronous modules with in-person evaluation

MSBA 5000: Accounting Basics
online, asynchronous

MSBA 5001: Finance Basics
online, asynchronous

Foundations courses are non-credited courses. .

Year 1: Fall

MBA 6100: Business for the Greater Good (3 credit)
3 weekend residencies:

  • September 25-26
  • October 16-17
  • November 13-14

MSBA 6605: Data Driven Analytical Models (3 credit)
Tuesdays Online with 2 in-person meetings

*course modalities confirmed

Year 1: Winter

MSBA 6615: Information Storage and Visualization (3 credit)
3 in-person weekend residencies

MSBA 6620: Business Data Mining Machine Learning (3 credit)
online with 2 in-person meetings

Year 1: Spring

MSBA 6660: Deep Learning for Business (3 credit)
3 in-person weekend residencies

MSBA 6820/6821: Professional Development (1 credit)
in-person weekly

MSBA 6650: Responsible Analytics: Data Security, Ethics and Governance (3 credit)
online with 2 in-person meetings

 

Year 2: Fall

MSBA 6450: Project Management (3 credit)
3 in-person weekend residencies

MSBA 6675: Essentials of Supply Chain Analytics (3 credit)
online

Year 2: Winter

MSBA 6685/6998: AI in Action (1 credit)
hybrid

MSBA 6670: Essentials of Marketing Analytics (3 credit)
online with 2 in-person meetings

MBA 6271: Creativity and the Doer-Maker Mindset (1 credit)
in-person residency

MBA 6272: Entrepreneurial Evaluation and Persuasion (1 credit)
in-person residency

MBA: 6273: Bringing Venture to Life (1 credit)
in-person residency

Year 2: Spring 2

MSBA 6685/6998: AI in Action (1 credit)
hybrid

Charlotte Program Distinction

The MSBA & AI Flex Program in Charlotte shares the same core curriculum as the Elon MSBA & AI, yet offers a distinct professional experience with the completion of an AI Portfolio.

51±¬ÁÏÍø Charlotte campus

AI in Action Focus

Through a year-long practicum, students will develop AI-powered products, services and workflow solutions while learning how to improve productivity, automate processes and support smarter decision-making. Students will gain the skills to lead AI adoption within organizations, identify new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship, and build portfolio-ready projects that demonstrate their ability to turn AI capabilities into measurable business value.

Domestic AI Trek

Students may participate in an optional immersive experience in locations such as New York City or San Francisco, engaging with leading firms to understand how data and AI are driving organizational change.

Charlotte Professional Community

The professional development course and co-curricular programming are designed specifically for Charlotte-based professionals and include mentoring, events with local business leaders, and engagement with the MSBA & AI Flex advisory board in Charlotte.

Faculty

"Organizations need professionals who can translate data and AI into responsible, real-world decisions. The MSBA & AI Flex at 51±¬ÁÏÍø is designed to deliver that impact immediately—without requiring students to pause their careers." -Mark Kurt

 

 

 

 

Unleash Your Data Potential

Ready to take the next step in your career? 51±¬ÁÏÍø is excited to offer the MSBA & AI Flex Program, a part-time pathway to an MSBA & AI on the 51±¬ÁÏÍø Charlotte campus. Apply today for the fall term.

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