Elon MSBA Flex

The Elon MSBA Flex Program in Charlotte

The Elon University MSBA Flex program brings the strength of Elon’s nationally recognized Master of Science in Business Analytics program to Charlotte’s vibrant South End campus. Designed for working professionals, this part-time format delivers the same rigorous, STEM-certified curriculum as the full-time program while allowing students to balance academic growth with their career. With small classes, personalized faculty mentorship, and hands-on projects, the part-time MSBA offers an applied learning experience that can be integrated into the workplace. It’s an ideal option for professionals seeking career growth, leadership opportunities, and deeper analytical capability without stepping away from their current role.

In a rapidly changing world where AI lowers the barriers to innovation, Elon’s MSBA–Charlotte is the only MSBA program in North Carolina purposefully designed to prepare graduates for AI-driven entrepreneurship.

A Program Designed for Working Professionals:

  • Weekend residencies and evening classes at Elon University’s Charlotte location
  • Hybrid and flexible pacing options
  • One-on-one faculty mentorship
  • Project-based, hands-on learning
  • Direct connections with Charlotte’s business and tech ecosystem

Why Choose the Elon MSBA Flex Program in Charlotte?

Elon Charlotte campus interior classroom photo

 

  • The only MSBA in North Carolina with an AI Entrepreneurship pathway
  • Designed for non-technical and technical learners alike
  • Mentoring-focused faculty committed to student success
  • Located in Charlotte — one of America’s fastest-growing business hubs
  • Experiential courses with real companies and real data
  • Access to the Doherty Center for Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Stackable with the Healthcare Analytics Certificate

What You'll Learn

Analytics + AI + Entrepreneurship = Real World Impact

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 product development
  • Business model design
  • Workflow automation
  • Innovation leadership

Hands-On Portfolio Projects

You will graduate with a professional portfolio that includes:

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

Why Charlotte?

 

Charlotte is a city fueled by innovation and opportunity. Located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing business hubs, Elon’s Charlotte Campus places you at the center of Fortune 500 headquarters, global banks, health care networks, tech startups, consulting firms, mission-driven nonprofits and more.

Advantages of Charlotte include:

  • Access to a booming analytics, finance, tech, and health care ecosystem
  • Proximity to industry leaders for networking, mentorship and applied projects
  • Dynamic professional community with year-round events and meetups
  • A vibrant neighborhood filled with galleries, greenways, restaurants, and public art

Elon University Charlotte campus

Unleash Your Data Potential

Ready to take the next step in your career? Elon University is excited to offer the MSBA Flex Program, a part-time pathway to an MSBA on the Elon University Charlotte campus. Apply today for the fall 2026 start term.

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