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Barry is a Catholic university in the Dominican tradition, founded in 1940 in Miami Shores. Learn about our mission, our history and where we're headed.

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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

Colleges and Schools

Academic Support

Barry University Students

The Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

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Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

Professional & Career Education

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

Honors Program Orientation

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

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Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

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We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

Access research resources, technology, study spaces, and expert support to help you succeed academically.

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AI Strategy

MBA Specialization

Learn AI Strategy. Apply It. Build It. Lead It.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations operate, compete, and create value. The AI Strategy MBA specialization at Barry University prepares business professionals to understand these changes and, more importantly, learn how to put AI to work in real organizations.

The specialization takes a practical approach to AI strategy. Students learn to identify business opportunities, assess organizational readiness, evaluate AI capabilities, rethink processes, and develop strategies for responsible AI adoption and implementation.

Students explore generative AI, automation, AI agents, data strategy, governance, and emerging technologies through a business and leadership lens. The focus is not on becoming an AI engineer, but on developing the judgment and capabilities needed to make informed decisions and lead AI initiatives.

Learn by Doing

AI strategy cannot be learned through theory alone.

Students apply what they learn to real business challenges, from understanding organizational needs and identifying opportunities to designing solutions, experimenting with AI tools, developing prototypes, and planning implementation.

Through Barry University’s AI Center and DX Lab, students also have opportunities to work with businesses, nonprofits, startups, and community organizations on consulting projects, digital transformation initiatives, workshops, hackathons, research, and prototyping.

Learn AI → Apply AI → Build AI → Lead AI

The goal is to move beyond understanding what AI can do and develop the ability to determine where it creates value and how to put it into practice.

What You Will Learn

Students develop practical capabilities to:

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Identify business opportunities where AI can create meaningful value

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Develop AI strategies aligned with organizational objectives

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Assess readiness across people, processes, data, technology, and governance

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Apply generative AI and emerging technologies to business challenges

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Identify opportunities for automation and AI agents

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Redesign workflows, processes, and customer experiences

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Evaluate whether to build, buy, automate, integrate, or redesign

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Address AI governance, privacy, security, ethics, and responsible adoption

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Develop implementation plans and business cases

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Lead AI and digital transformation initiatives

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Define outcomes and measure business impact

From the Classroom to Real Business Challenges

Students have opportunities to extend their learning through Barry University’s AI Center and DX Lab, where education, experimentation, and business engagement come together.

Rather than working only with hypothetical cases, students gain exposure to real organizational challenges. They may research industries, analyze business processes, identify AI opportunities, develop strategies, prototype solutions, or present recommendations to business leaders.

These experiences help students build the strategic thinking, communication skills, and practical judgment needed to lead AI initiatives.

AI Strategy in Practice

Real students. Real organizations. Real business challenges.

Explore how students apply AI strategy, digital transformation, and business innovation through projects with industry and community partners.

Alexandra Parra

WRG Restoration

Competitive Analysis & Brand Positioning

WRG Restoration is a Miami-based company specializing in water damage restoration and property recovery services.

Alexandra conducted competitive research and analyzed the company’s market positioning to support its digital strategy. Her work helped identify opportunities for differentiation, strengthen brand positioning, and guide recommendations for improving the company’s digital presence.

Britney Mapang

Nurturio

Product Strategy & Digital Innovation

Nurturio is an emerging digital platform designed to connect parents, schools, and therapists, helping families access and coordinate educational and therapeutic support.

Britney worked with the startup to clarify its business concept, refine its value proposition, and design a product prototype. She also contributed to go-to-market planning, helping translate an early-stage idea into a clearer product vision and market approach.

Milosz Mencel

TBench Solutions

Market Validation & Digital Growth Strategy

TBench Solutions is a Hamburg, Germany-based engineering and technology consulting firm specializing in technical solutions and product development.

Milosz developed a targeted digital marketing strategy focused on specific customer segments, audience research, messaging experiments, and content development. His recommendations aimed to strengthen market visibility, communicate the company’s technical expertise, and improve engagement with prospective customers.

Tania Mares

EbienLabs

AI-Assisted Lead Generation & Marketing Strategy

EbienLabs is a B2B clinical medical laboratory providing white-label laboratory testing panels to healthcare providers.

Tania contributed to a DX Lab initiative to develop a more systematic, AI-assisted lead generation process. The project includes market research, prospect identification, lead enrichment and scoring, and automated outreach workflows using tools such as Clay and Monday CRM, helping the company build a more scalable approach to business development.

Courses include:

  • Ai

    AI Strategy

    Learn to evaluate AI from a business and leadership perspective. Explore AI capabilities, business opportunities, organizational readiness, data strategy, responsible AI, governance, automation, AI agents, and the strategic decisions required for successful adoption.

  • Tech Lines

    AI Project Implementation

    Move from strategy to execution by planning and implementing an AI initiative around a real-world business challenge. Explore solution design, data requirements, workflows, implementation, adoption, governance, and measuring business value.

  • Ai Head

    Technology Project Management

    Develop the leadership and project management capabilities required to manage technology and digital transformation initiatives. Learn to coordinate teams, manage stakeholders, address implementation challenges, and move initiatives from planning to execution.

Meet the Professor

Tarik Safouan
Senior Director of Innovation & Technology Education | AI Strategy MBA Specialization

Tarik Safouan is an AI strategist, educator, and co-author of Practical AI Strategy (2026), bringing more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation and technology leadership across organizations including Gannett/USA Today, F1, Sitel, Sears, Autotrader, and the Miami Dolphins.

At Barry University, he leads the AI Center and its labs, including the DX Lab and AI Startup Lab, connecting classroom learning with industry projects, entrepreneurship, and experiential education. A Harvard University master's graduate pursuing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, he is also an Approved Claude Trainer and Gemini Certified Trainer.

His teaching emphasizes learning by doing, helping students move beyond AI concepts to develop practical strategies, build solutions, and lead real-world initiatives.

Prepare to Lead AI in Practice

Organizations need professionals who can connect AI capabilities with business needs.

The AI Strategy specialization prepares students to contribute to AI strategy, digital transformation, innovation, consulting, technology management, operations, product strategy, and AI adoption initiatives.

Students develop a practical understanding of how to identify opportunities, build strategies, test ideas, manage implementation, and measure results.

Through classroom learning and experiential opportunities, they strengthen the ability to communicate with business and technical stakeholders, evaluate priorities, and lead initiatives that create meaningful organizational value.

Don’t Just Learn AI Strategy. Practice It.

Build the strategic thinking, practical experience, and leadership capabilities needed to help organizations navigate an AI-driven future.

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Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

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