Concentrations
A cornerstone of the W. P. Carey Full-time MBA is the ability to design a flexible learning experience in one or more chosen concentrations to suit individual career goals. Most students will finalize their concentration selection by orientation, after completing a comprehensive self-assessment and career coaching from our career management staff.
Students are required to complete at least one concentration.
Required Concentrations
Artificial Intelligence
The AI concentration focuses on today's AI technology and its role in business. Additionally, you'll learn about the strategic value of Information Technology and how data serves as the cornerstone for AI and analytics, enabling companies to make better decisions, gain a competitive advantage, and have a broader societal impact.
Business Analytics
Courses in business analytics will build on your quantitative and analytical skills, helping you learn to derive value from data to create a competitive business advantage. This concentration will enhance your knowledge in applied analytics, regression modeling, analytical decision modeling, data mining, and marketing analytics.
Consulting
The consulting industry represents a diverse portfolio of professional services firms that help their clients improve performance by providing objective advice and assistance related to the Strategy, Talent and Human Resources, Information Technology, Financial Resources, and Operations of an organization.
Entrepreneurship
A concentration in Entrepreneurship (Eship) will develop your skills in the areas of business plan development, opportunity assessment, new venture planning and development, commercialization, funding opportunities, and market growth.
Finance
The Finance (FIN) concentration focuses on corporate finance and offers a unique perspective on investment decisions, the management of business and financial risk, and resource allocation for the most positive impact on shareholder value.
Information Management
A concentration in Information Management (IM) will develop your skills in the areas of enterprise modeling, database systems, electronic commerce, data warehousing, and business process analysis.
Marketing
The Marketing (MKT) concentration blends marketing strategy with services management. Fueled by the expertise of the W. P. Carey School’s internationally respected Center for Services Leadership, this concentration delivers distinctive knowledge and skills sought by firms across industries that use services for a competitive advantage.
The Real Estate concentration within the W. P. Carey School of Business Full-time MBA program is designed for students seeking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in real estate. This concentration includes foundational courses covering essential topics such as valuation, investment, finance, law, and development, equipping students with the analytical and strategic skills critical for a career in real estate. This concentration does not align with any external licensing requirements.
Supply Chain Management
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) concentration incorporates core business knowledge with the broad expertise of one of the top-ranked supply chain programs in the United States. Integrating all aspects of products and their service life cycles, from design to delivery to disposal, you will learn to be a strategic thinker, excellent analyst, effective communicator and team leader focused on cost savings and increasing revenue.