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Glenville State University now offering five new MBA programs, including AI program

Fall 2024 MBA Graduate Hannah DeMarino and GSU Mark A. Manchin at GSU Fall Hooding Ceremony.

Through an exciting partnership with RIZE Education, Glenville State University is now offering five new, cutting-edge MBA programs! These programs are a result of hard work and dedication on the part of the Glenville State University Business Department and University President Dr. Mark A. Manchin’s commitment to provide innovative, fully online programs available to WV, US and international students.

Students can complete their MBA in just 18 months, with flexible 8-week courses designed for working professionals with no prior technical background needed. With the lowest in-state graduate program tuition in West Virginia, these programs are within everyone’s reach. The concentration in Artificial Intelligence is one of the first of its kind and promises to bring interest from around the state, country and world.

Dr. J.D. Carpenter, Chair of the Business Department at GSU, had this to say about the new programs: “We are beyond excited to be able to bring this opportunity to the State of West Virginia and beyond. It has the Three C’s – it’s cost effective, it’s convenient and it’s cutting-edge. At Glenville, we tell our students to be Pioneers of their future. With a Glenville State MBA in one of these five new concentrations, you will be well on your way.”

The new concentrations include:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Analytics
  • Cybersecurity
  • Finance
  • Healthcare Administration

Dr. Mark A. Manchin is enthusiastic about the new program offerings.

“Here at Glenville State University, we are always working to find new and exciting ways to give our students the tools they need to succeed,” he said. “We have partnerships across healthcare, finance and tech industries to help our students build the network they need to flourish far beyond graduation.”

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