Program Overview

Graduate Pathway in Business Administration (MBA)

Overview

The Graduate Pathway in Business Administration (MBA) is a 2-semester program designed to provide academic, language, and cultural support for international students to succeed at a US university. Students who successfully complete the program are guaranteed progression to a UAB graduate business degree program.

Degree Program Components

• 36 credit hour program
• 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
• 24 credit hours remaining toward degree

Key Information

• A Pathway program provides academic, language, and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
• Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
• Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Business Administration (MBA)

• 2 Semesters
• Service Level Agreement

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

• 17

Academic Requirements

• 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 2.5 undergraduate GPA

English Language Requirements

• TOEFL 65
• IELTS 5.5
• PTEA 46
• Duolingo 95
• TOEFL Essentials 7.0
• Completion of Academic English Level 4

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (August)

• Program start date: 20 August 2025
• Program end date: 1 May 2026
  • Semester 1 fall: 20 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Semester 2 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Program start date: 7 January 2026
• Program end date: 14 August 2026
  • Semester 1 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
  • Semester 2 summer: 6 May 2026 - 14 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: $32,630.00
• Approximate cost: $32,630.00

Sample Classes

Semester 1

• ELI 401: Academic Reading and Writing I (3 Credit Units)
• ELI 402: Academic Speaking/Listening I (3 Credit Units)
• TBD: MBA Major Course (3 Credit Units)
• TBD: MBA Major Course (3 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 12 Credit Units

Semester 2

• ELI 404: Academic Speaking and Listening II (3 Credit Units)
• ELI 403: Academic Reading and Writing II (3 Credit Units)
• TBD: MBA Major Course (3 Credit Units)
• TBD: MBA Major Course (3 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 12 Credit Units

Progression

• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses
• English level: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses
• Additional Requirements: INTO - international student recruitment partnerships