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About the Online Christian MBA in Strategic AI Leadership

Why Study Strategic AI Leadership at Cedarville?

Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate, and today's leaders face important decisions about how to use it. Knowing what AI can do is only part of the equation. Leaders must also understand how it fits into their business strategy and take responsibility for its impact.

Cedarville University's online MBA with a concentration in strategic AI leadership combines a strong foundation in business management with the knowledge you need to lead human-centered AI adoption. You'll learn to recognize where AI can benefit your organization and make informed decisions about putting it to work.

Approach AI leadership through a biblical worldview as you consider how your decisions affect the people you lead and serve. Even as technology becomes more capable, you remain responsible for how you use it and the decisions you make.

Strengthen your business leadership skills through Cedarville's Robert W. Plaster School of Business as you bridge the gap between emerging technology and organizational strategy.

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What Sets Cedarville Apart?

  • Biblical Worldview
    All courses are built on the solid foundation of Scripture.

  • Online and Accelerated
    All courses are offered in an online format, 1- and 2-year completion options.

  • Affordable
    Cedarville's MBA is competitively priced at $680 per credit hour, with no application fee plus opportunities for financial aid.

Program Overview

MBA in Strategic AI Leadership Highlights

Strategic — Learn to evaluate AI-forward opportunities and make informed business decisions. Put your knowledge to work by developing an AI adoption plan for your employer or a nonprofit of your choice.

Biblical — Approach human-centered AI leadership through a biblical worldview, recognizing your responsibility to protect human dignity as technology changes how people work.

Accredited — Earn your MBA through Cedarville's ACBSP-accredited business program, which combines academic quality with practical business preparation.

Flexible — Complete your MBA online in seven-week terms, with full-time and part-time options that fit your professional responsibilities.

What Can You Do With an MBA in Strategic AI Leadership?

As businesses adopt AI, they need leaders who understand how technology fits into their broader strategy. Cedarville's MBA in strategic AI leadership equips you to help your organization make informed decisions and take on greater leadership responsibilities.

Learn to evaluate AI implementation opportunities and guide your team through technological change. You'll develop the business judgment to recognize where AI can make a difference — and where it may not be the right solution.

Use this concentration to strengthen your leadership in your current role or prepare for opportunities in business operations, strategic planning, digital transformation, or consulting.

Opportunities To Learn Outside the Classroom

Put your MBA coursework to work on challenges businesses face every day. Through case studies and applied projects, you'll explore how business leaders make decisions and respond to change.

Your strategic AI leadership coursework includes a practical project in which you'll develop an AI-forward adoption plan for your employer or a nonprofit organization of your choice. You'll consider what the organization needs, how AI might help, and what it will take to implement it responsibly.

Admission, Costs and Aid, Start Dates

Admission Requirements — Take the next step toward your MBA by applying to The Graduate School at Cedarville University.

MBA Admission Requirements

Costs and Financial Aid — Your decision to pursue quality, Christian graduate education represents a valuable investment in your career and professional development. To assure your degree is also affordable, Cedarville graduate programs are competitively priced and can be supplemented with a variety of financial aid.

Graduate Certificate Cost Information

Program Start Dates — Applications are open year-round with multiple start dates to fit your schedule. Contact Graduate Admissions for more information.

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Program Curriculum

Cedarville's MBA combines core business courses with nine credit hours in strategic AI leadership. You'll build your understanding of business management while learning how to make sound decisions about AI adoption.

MBA Core Coursework

Study the essential areas of business management, including accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and organizational leadership. Throughout your MBA, you'll examine business decisions through a biblical worldview.

Strategic AI Leadership Concentration

ANLT 6100 — AI Foundations for Leaders

Build your understanding of AI, including its capabilities, limitations, and practical applications in organizations.

COM/ANLT 6400 — Transformation of Organizational Communication With AI

Learn to communicate complex information clearly using dashboards, data visualizations, and evidence-based presentations.

ANLT 6600 — Leading the AI-Enabled Organization

Learn how to guide AI adoption within an organization and develop a practical implementation plan for your employer or a nonprofit of your choice.

Program Format and Related Programs

Cedarville offers graduate and undergraduate programs with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you choose the degree or program that is the best fit for you.

Program Level and Format

  • Graduate
  • Online

Frequently Asked Questions About the MBA in Strategic AI Leadership

Do I need programming or data science experience to pursue this MBA concentration?

No. You don't need a background in programming or data science. Cedarville's online MBA in strategic AI leadership introduces the technical concepts behind AI in a way that's accessible to graduates from any academic background. Rather than learning to develop AI technology, you'll focus on understanding how it works so you can make informed decisions about its use in your organization.

How does the MBA in strategic AI leadership differ from the graduate certificate?

The graduate certificate focuses on helping professionals lead human-centered AI adoption within their organizations. The MBA includes those same 12 credit hours but adds a broader foundation in every major area of business: marketing, finance, accounting, economics, and management. You'll learn to connect AI decisions with the financial and strategic responsibilities of business leadership.

Can I apply credits from the graduate certificate in strategic AI leadership toward this MBA?

Yes. You can apply all 12 certificate credits toward your MBA. If you've already completed the certificate, you'll have finished one-third of the coursework required for the 36-credit MBA.

Will I work on real-world AI applications during the program?

Yes. You'll explore how businesses can use AI to improve operations and make informed decisions. In your final strategic AI leadership course, you'll develop an AI implementation plan for your employer or a nonprofit organization of your choice. You'll also begin putting your plan into action, using AI tools to help develop and carry out the project.

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John Delano, PhD

Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Robert W. Plaster School of Business; Professor of Information Technology Management

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Kelley Anderson

Graduate Enrollment Advisor for Business, Communication, and Innovation

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Maggie Hess

Senior Director of Graduate Admissions

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