Florida Atlantic University - College of Business

What Florida Atlantic University - College of Business does

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is a public, AACSB-accredited academic college within Florida Atlantic University, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, and operating across six South Florida campuses (Boca Raton, Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, plus Harbor Branch). The college serves over 9,000 students through undergraduate majors, MBA programs (online, professional, executive), specialized master's degrees (Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, IT Management, Supply Chain Management, Health Administration, International Business, Economics, Taxation), and Ph.D. programs. It is among the top-15 largest AACSB-accredited business colleges in the U.S., a credential held by less than 5 percent of the world's business schools, and holds R1: Very High Research Activity classification.

The college's product surface spans degree programs, a 52,000-square-foot Executive Education facility delivering 60+ professional certifications, 13 executive degree programs, and custom corporate training, plus a portfolio of faculty-produced economic intelligence products including the Business and Economics Polling Initiative, Logistics Managers' Index, Monthly Inflation Report, and South Florida Economic Outlook Report. A new MBA concentration in Artificial Intelligence launched in 2026 across online, professional, and executive MBA programs, supported by a $4 million John Templeton Foundation grant for AI curriculum integration through global strategy simulations, consulting projects, and low-code/no-code training. A state-of-the-art Trading Room provides hands-on financial-markets experience using professional money-management technology.

Revenue is generated from three primary streams: tuition and academic fees across the degree portfolio (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral), Executive Education and corporate training delivered on-site, on campus, or online, and research grants. Notable named corporate clients for Executive Education include JP Morgan, American Express, NextEra, Polen Capital, JM Family Enterprises, United Healthcare, and Memorial Healthcare System. The college is funded through state appropriations, tuition, endowments, and philanthropic gifts, with the $5 million Phil and Susan Smith gift in 2016 representing the largest single gift in its history. The college is publicly owned and not subject to venture or private equity ownership.

Name

Florida Atlantic University - College of Business

Legal name

Florida Atlantic University

Website

https://business.fau.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is a public, AACSB-accredited academic institution serving over 9,000 students across six South Florida campuses, offering undergraduate, MBA, specialized master's, doctoral, and Executive Education programs with a 2026-launched MBA concentration in artificial intelligence.

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Product category

Higher Education - Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

Keywords

• Business education
• Executive education
• Graduate degree programs
• Undergraduate business degrees
• Professional certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs including MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Health Administration, and specialized master's programs.
2. Executive Education Programs: Professional development programs offering over 60 national and international certifications, executive degree programs, and custom corporate training delivered on-site, on campus, or online.
3. Research Grants: Federally funded research including $4-million John Templeton Foundation grant for AI research and $4.5 million U.S. Air Force flight simulator grant.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The FAU College of Business delivers AACSB-accredited business education through undergraduate majors, MBA programs (online, professional, and executive formats), specialized master's degrees, and PhD programs. It also operates Executive Education offerings with 60+ professional certifications, corporate training, and a 52,000-square-foot Boca Raton facility, alongside applied research products such as the Logistics Managers' Index, Business and Economics Polling Initiative, and Monthly Inflation Report.

Product overview

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is an AACSB-accredited academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products. The core offerings include undergraduate business programs with multiple majors, MBA programs (online, professional, and executive formats), specialized master's degrees (Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, IT Management, Supply Chain Management, Health Administration, International Business, Economics, Taxation), and Ph.D. programs. The institution recently launched an MBA in Artificial Intelligence concentration, becoming one of the first universities in Florida to offer this specialized program. Beyond degree offerings, the college provides Executive Education with over 60 professional certifications, corporate training, and executive degree programs housed in a 52,000-square-foot facility. Research and analytical products include the Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI), Logistics Managers' Index (LMI), Monthly Inflation Report, and South Florida Economic Outlook Report. Specialized centers include the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise, and a Trading Room facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Business Programs Bachelor's degree programs offering multiple business majors including Accounting, Business Communications, Economics, Finance, Information Technology & Operations Management, Management Programs, and Marketing, designed for traditional undergraduate students seeking AACSB-accredited business degrees.
• MBA Programs Master of Business Administration programs available in multiple formats including online MBA, professional MBA, and executive MBA, offering concentrations including AI, Sport Management, and other specializations.
• MBA Concentration in Artificial Intelligence A specialized MBA concentration covering AI product development, business innovation, analytics, and finance applications, available across online, professional, and executive MBA programs.
• Master of Accounting Graduate-level accounting degree program for students seeking advanced accounting credentials.
• Master's in Business Analytics Graduate program focused on business data analysis and analytics.
• Master's in Data Science & Analytics Graduate program covering data science methodologies and analytics techniques.
• Master of Science - Finance Graduate finance degree program for advanced finance education.
• Master's in IT Management Graduate program focused on information technology management.
• Master's in Supply Chain Management Graduate program covering supply chain logistics and management.
• Executive Education Programs Professional development programs including executive degrees, corporate training, and over 60 national and international certifications, housed in a 52,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Boca Raton.
• Corporate Training (Custom Programs) Custom corporate training programs delivered on-site, on campus, or online for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies, aligned with their organizational goals and culture.
• Ph.D. Programs Doctoral programs in business disciplines for advanced research and academic careers.
• Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) Research product measuring expansion or contraction of the logistics industry using eight components including inventory levels, warehousing capacity, and transportation metrics.
• Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) Public opinion research initiative conducting surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues at regional, state, and national levels.
• Monthly Inflation Report Economic research report produced by FAU economists tracking inflation indicators including the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCEPI).
• South Florida Economic Outlook Report Quarterly economic report offering localized, industry-specific data at the county level for Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.

Quantifiable outcome

• No. 1 in Florida for Executive Education, fourth consecutive year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• JM Family EnterprisesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Strategic partnership for inaugural Finance Case Study Competition in collaboration with the College of Business and Career Center. Provides real-world case studies for student learning and industry engagement.
• Noble Capital MarketscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025Longstanding partnership spanning over a decade for hosting the annual NobleCon investment conferences at the Executive Education facility. Noble has played a pivotal role in developing the College's Financial Analyst Program and Noble Internship Program. Collaboration includes corporate presentations, networking events, and the debut of Golden Bull Awards.
• Memorial Healthcare System, United Healthcare, JP Morgan, Polen Capital, NextEra, American ExpressminorOthersLeading companies where Executive Education program participants work, indicating corporate relationships for professional development training.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Florida - Warrington College of Business: Public Florida flagship business school offering undergraduate, MBA, and executive education programs. Direct competitor for Florida-resident students, faculty talent, and corporate training contracts.
• Florida International University - College of Business: Another large public South Florida business school with AACSB accreditation and a focus on international business. Overlaps directly with FAU in Miami-Dade and Broward markets for students and executive education clients.
• University of Central Florida - College of Business: Large Florida public business school serving a similar commuter and working-professional population. Competes for the same in-state tuition pool and online MBA candidates.
• Florida State University - College of Business: Public Florida business school with comparable AACSB-accredited undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's programs. Competes for in-state students and executive education contracts.
• Thunderbird School of Global Management (ASU): Specialized graduate business school with strong executive education and international business focus. Comparable to FAU's specialized master's programs (e.g., MS International Business) and Executive Education portfolio.
• Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business: Large public AACSB-accredited urban business school with strong executive education and a similar scale of students. Comparable in business model, student demographics, and executive education strategy.

Regional players

• University of Miami - Herbert Business School: Private South Florida business school with similar executive education and MBA offerings, though positioned as a higher-priced private alternative for the same South Florida corporate market.

Broad incumbents

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business: Top-ranked public business school with nationally recognized online MBA and executive education programs. Sets the benchmark FAU competes against in online and executive education segments.
• Babson College: Specialized business school renowned for entrepreneurship education. Competes with FAU's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship in attracting entrepreneurial students and corporate partnerships.
• George Washington University - School of Business: Private university business school with comparable graduate and executive education portfolio including custom corporate training. Overlaps with FAU in federal/government contract training and professional development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/faubusiness
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYruICHe-xix-iFbq4mNbzA
• Facebookfacebook.com/FAUBusiness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-atlantic-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/faubusiness

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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