Program Overview

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Master of Business Administration

The UAB MBA is designed to provide competency in management and to acquaint the student with all aspects of business activity. In order to deal effectively with increasingly complex and ambiguous problems of business and organizations, managers require training in sophisticated analytical techniques, appreciation for the behavioral facets of management, as well as an ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in an organizational environment. The program stresses critical thinking and is decision-oriented, focusing on key aspects of business administration.

Admission

To obtain specific admissions requirements on how to apply to Graduate School, prospective students should visit the UAB website.

Application Deadlines

• Fall semester: July 1st
• Spring semester: November 1st
• Summer semester: April 1st

Required Documents

• Application form including 3 letters of reference
• Current resume
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• GMAT score (optional)
• Kira Talent Assessment (online interviewing platform)

Additional Documents Required for International Applicants

• TOEFL IBT score of 80 with a minimum score of 20 in each section or IELTS of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section or a composite score of 140 on the Duolingo with a minimum of 120 required in all skill areas

Quantitative Requirement

Applicants should be quantitatively proficient with the ability to analyze and interpret numerical information. All entering students must prove competency in fundamental mathematical operations by passing a proficiency quiz upon admission to the program.

Grade Point Average Policy

The MBA program follows the GPA policy set forth by the Graduate School.

Full-Time Student Enrollment Status

To be enrolled as a full-time graduate student, a student must register for at least 9 semester hours in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program (ABM)

Exceptional students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at UAB may apply to our Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's program (ABM). This program is open to all students who meet the criteria for admission, regardless of their major.

How the MBA ABM Program Works

To accelerate progress through a master's degree in the Masters of Business Administration, a limited number of graduate courses (up to 12 credit hours) may be counted towards both the completion of the undergraduate degree and the MBA graduate degree.

Admissions

The Accelerated Bachelors/Master's Program is for exceptional students. The accepted students will have:

• A minimum GPA of 3.7 in all institutional courses
• A minimum of 60 credit hours (45 of these credits must have been taken at UAB)

Master of Business Administration Degree Options

Master of Business Administration

Requirements:

• MBA 602: Essential Skills in Financial Reporting & Analysis
• MBA 603: Internal Tools for Investment, Risk, and Profitability
• MBA 610: Business Analytics and AI
• MBA 611: Managing Disruptive Technologies
• MBA 630: Leadership of People & Organizations
• MBA 640: Navigating the Complex Economic Environment
• MBA 650: Marketing Management: Strategies and Implementations
• MBA 693: Strategic Management: Competitive Advantage in the Marketplace
• General MBA Electives: Four additional electives chosen from a list of available courses

MBA with Certificate

Students may choose to pair 24 hours of MBA core coursework with a graduate-level certificate. Eligible certificates include Business Analytics with Information Technology, Cybersecurity Management, and Digital Marketing and IT Operations and Strategy.

MBA with Concentration

Students can choose to pursue a concentration in one of the following areas: Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Services, Management Information Systems, or Marketing.

Dual Degree Options

The MBA Program offers dual degree options with the following programs: Health Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Engineering, and the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Optometry.

Courses

A list of available courses for the MBA program, including:

• MBA 601: Accounting and Finance for Managers
• MBA 602: Essential Skills in Financial Reporting & Analysis
• MBA 603: Internal Tools for Investment, Risk, and Profitability
• MBA 608: Strategic Cost Analysis and Decision Making
• MBA 610: Business Analytics and AI
• MBA 611: Managing Disruptive Technologies
• MBA 613: Information Security Management
• MBA 616: Web Analytics
• MBA 617: Data Science for Business
• MBA 618: Technology Based Project Management
• MBA 619: Information Technology and Business Strategy
• MBA 621: Topics in Corporate Finance
• MBA 622: Portfolio Theory and Construction
• MBA 624: Global Financial Management
• MBA 625: Real Estate Decision Analysis
• MBA 627: Financial Risk Analysis and Management
• MBA 628: Valuation Seminar
• MBA 629: Short-Term Financial Management
• MBA 630: Leadership of People & Organizations
• MBA 631: Management and Organizations
• MBA 634: Strategic Management
• MBA 636: Human Resource Administration
• MBA 637: Operations and Supply Chain Management
• MBA 638: Managerial Communication Skills
• MBA 639: Developing Your Blueprint for Professional Success
• MBA 640: Navigating the Complex Economic Environment
• MBA 642: Economics for Managers
• MBA 643: Healthcare Leadership Development
• MBA 644: Transformational Leadership and Change
• MBA 646: Leadership Development
• MBA 650: Marketing Management: Strategies and Implementations
• MBA 651: Marketing Strategy
• MBA 652: Sales Management
• MBA 653: Marketing Analysis and Decision Making
• MBA 654: International Marketing
• MBA 655: Digital Marketing Strategy
• MBA 656: Integrated Marketing Communications Practicum
• MBA 657: Digital Marketing Topics
• MBA 658: Applied Marketing Research
• MBA 659: Green and Gold Fund Investment Portfolio Management
• MBA 662: Quantitative Analysis for Business Managers
• MBA 671: Health Care Marketing
• MBA 673: Planning and Pitching a New Business Concept
• MBA 676: MBA Internship
• MBA 681: From Idea to IPO
• MBA 683: Leading Innovation
• MBA 684: Special Topics in Accounting
• MBA 685: Special Topics in Finance
• MBA 686: Special Topics in Marketing
• MBA 687: Special Topics in Economics
• MBA 688: Special Topics in Management
• MBA 689: Special Topics in International Business
• MBA 693: Strategic Management: Competitive Advantage in the Marketplace

Faculty

A list of faculty members, including:

• DeCarlo, Thomas E.
• Di Gangi, Paul
• Dobbs, Joel
• Edmonds, Jennifer
• Goh, Samuel H.
• Hadley, Mark
• Huang, Xuan
• Kennedy, Karen
• Murphy, Patrick J.
• Pfluger, Peter
• Powers, Thomas L.
• Qiao, Zhilei
• Savage, Arline
• Song, Chen
• Wech, Barbara
• Worrell, James L.
• Xu, Nuo
• Yates, Stephanie