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Tailor Your MBA Journey with the Online Flores MBA Specializations

Newsroom | Articles Sept. 16, 2024
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The online Flores Master of Business Administration is a top-rated, globally established degree from LSU. Its comprehensive curriculum strengthens your leadership, management, and critical analysis skills. This program also offers a customizable and flexible path to help you achieve your academic and professional goals.  
 
The Flores MBA allows you to hone your expertise in a particular field by choosing a specialization, which can increase the value of your education and give you the tools to define your own career pathway.  
 
In general, MBA specializations dig deeper into core subjects or focus on specific, market-driven topics. Here’s an overview of the online Flores MBA specializations: 

Emerging Information Technologies for Business 

As technology advances, business leaders will encounter new challenges and opportunities. This specialization prepares students to compete in this industry by providing the skills and knowledge required to drive key business strategies through information technology and information systems. Coursework focuses on cloud computing and cybersecurity, as well as AI strategy, policies, programs, and governance, which organizations should use to stay relevant. Students pursuing this specialization can also earn an online Graduate Certificate in Emerging Information Technologies for Business without taking additional courses. 
 
Courses include Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence for Business, Cloud Strategy, and Information Systems. After completing this specialization, graduates can pursue careers as database administrators, AI/machine learning engineers, and cloud computing engineers. 

Data Analytics 

The global economy requires business leaders with a deep understanding of consumers, competitors, and targeted strategies. This specialization supports those interested in careers where data analytics is key. Students will complete hands-on projects to gain highly sought-after skills. Students pursuing this specialization can also earn an online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics without taking additional courses. 
 
Courses include Descriptive and Predictive Analytics, Analytics Methods, and Visual Analytics. Graduates can pursue careers as data analysts, business analysts, statisticians, and market research analysts. 

Healthcare Management 

The healthcare industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. This in-demand field requires business leaders who know the ins and outs of standard medical care. The healthcare management specialization helps students develop the business and leadership skills to manage critical issues in this rapidly growing industry. 
 
Courses include Healthcare Leadership & Governance, Healthcare Policy & Analysis, and Healthcare Quality Management. Graduates can pursue careers as healthcare consultants, health services managers, and healthcare administrators. 

Sports Business 

The evolution of the sports industry offers a rich ecosystem of new job opportunities. This specialization prepares students for careers in sports business by focusing on the business aspects of sports finance, marketing, negotiations, economics, and organizational behavior within the industry. 
 
Courses include Sport Business and Finance, Data-Driven Sports Marketing, and Sport Marketing. Graduates can pursue careers as sports agents, business managers, marketing managers, and human resources managers. 

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If you’re ready to meet your career goals, take the next step! Explore the online MBA programs from LSU, and apply today. Need help deciding which program is right for you? Connect with an Enrollment Coach for personalized guidance. 

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