Today’s Market Moves Fast. Adapt Faster.
Today’s business landscape demands leaders who are nimble, proactive and adept at harnessing the latest technologies and tools. The Adaptive MBA at ºÚÝ®ÊÓƵ is designed to enable this agility. This isn’t a static degree. It’s a living, dynamic program that moves forward with you, constantly evolving to meet the shifting demands of business — so you can future proof your career.
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Business Innovation Intensive MBAD 652
- Credits:
- 3
- Dept:
- Crowell School of Business
What Makes the Adaptive MBA Different?
The Adaptive MBA at Biola isn’t the typical out-of-date, behind-the-curve degree you’ll find in traditional business schools. Instead, this first-of-its-kind program transforms the MBA experience by integrating real-time market insights and flexible learning pathways with enduring business skills and time-tested Christian principles. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, Biola’s Adaptive MBA meets you where you are, enabling you to:
Fast-Track your Growth with Expert-Led Intensives
Stay ahead of the curve with immersive 3-day intensives led by top professors from major universities and industry trailblazers from powerhouse companies like Amazon, Starbucks and Nike. Dive deep into emerging topics like agentic AI, cryptocurrency and behavioral economics.
Master New Skills Through AI Business Sprints
Engage in 3- to 5-week AI business sprints, where you'll tackle real-world challenges issued by current business leaders. Access cutting-edge resources through Biola’s AI Venture Studio and AI Lab to gain experience in using artificial intelligence for business innovation.
Craft a Comprehensive “Kingdom Challenge Planâ€
In the MBA program, you'll develop a Kingdom Challenge Plan — a purpose-driven business strategy that blends your education, values and passions to make a lasting impact. Graduating with more than just a degree, you'll have a dynamic venture plan to guide your career and change the world for Christ.
Key Program Highlights
Human-Centric Skills
Cultivate enduring skills like emotional intelligence, social influence and critical thinking — and develop the clarity and strength needed to lead.
Skill Badges
Unlock the power of skill stacking by earning résumé-ready badges in such areas as AI augmentation and entertainment business. Gain the exact skills you need right when you need them.
Biblical Integration
Learn to think biblically about business in every aspect of your professional journey and approach complex business challenges through a lens of faith, ethics and compassion.
Business Mentor Program
Pair up with an industry-aligned Christian mentor who guides your professional development and helps you integrate your faith into your career.
Personalized Electives
Choose from a wide range of cross-school electives in diverse academic disciplines and make your education just as unique as your career aspirations.
World-Class Business Faculty
Learn from business professionals with decades of experience at firms such as JP Morgan Chase, AT&T, Microsoft, In-N-Out, Bank of America, World Vision and more.
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Make Kingdom Influence Your Goal
The Adaptive MBA doesn’t just prepare you for a job; it prepares you for a calling. Every class you’ll take integrates biblical wisdom to its core and wrestles deeply with the complexities of living for Christ in the workplace — bolstered by personal 1:1 mentorship from a Christian business leader. You’ll also create your own Kingdom Challenge Plan throughout your degree, so you’ll graduate with a blueprint for making a redemptive impact. With a mind for business and a heart for Christ, Biola graduates don’t just lead — they inspire, innovate and transform the business world through a kingdom-minded approach.
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Don’t Stand Still — Apply Today
This is your moment to step into a degree that adapts to you, shapes your skills and empowers your impact. Apply today to join the Adaptive MBA and become a leader who moves the world forward.