Robert Morris University is revamping its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to integrate Artificial Intelligence competencies across its curriculum. This strategic move aims to prepare graduates for immediate advancement by equipping them to effectively leverage AI in various business functions, addressing growing industry demands for AI-savvy leaders.
Transforming the MBA for the AI Era
Robert Morris University is revolutionizing its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program by embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) competencies into nearly every course. This initiative ensures graduates are prepared for immediate career advancement in a global economy that increasingly demands leaders proficient in leveraging AI. The Rockwell School of Business is accepting applications for this enhanced, industry-aligned online MBA, with new courses slated for the fall. The program, accredited by the prestigious AACSB, reflects RMU's commitment to developing career-ready leaders.
Cultivating Confident and Responsible AI Users
The redesigned curriculum aims to equip future managers and executives to be confident, informed, and responsible users of AI in decision-making across all business functions, rather than focusing on technical AI development. Students will learn how AI influences markets and organizations, how to lead teams utilizing AI, critically evaluate its outputs, manage associated risks, and harness it to create value. This strategic approach is a direct response to modern organizational needs for leaders capable of strategically leveraging emerging technologies.
Experiential Learning and Industry Alignment
The program's enhancements are a result of ongoing industry demand to keep academic offerings aligned with current workforce needs. The core courses emphasize experiential and tool-based learning methods, including case-method analysis, hands-on software applications, simulation modeling, and a comprehensive capstone project. This practical approach is designed to provide students with both foundational business acumen and a deep, practical understanding of AI, enabling them to add immediate value to organizations upon graduation.
Flexible Online Format and National Recognition
The revamped MBA degree maintains its appealing structure for working professionals, offering 30 credits delivered entirely online through asynchronous, eight-week courses that can be completed in as little as a year. Students are not expected to have prior coding knowledge, as the program focuses on strategic AI application. The online MBA has garnered significant national and regional recognition, ranking ninth among online MBAs in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report in 2025 and 22nd in Fortune's 2023 list of best online MBA programs. Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are now open.
