How to Apply to IEM

Admission to UAB Information Engineering and Management requires

1. An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited university.
2. Preference is given to engineering, math, science or technical-related undergraduate degrees.
3. Original transcripts from every institution attended should be requested by the applicant and sent directly to the UAB Graduate School.
4. Relevant industry work experience as evidenced by your resume and three recommendations.
5. An essay containing a short paragraph addressing each of the following questions:
   1. Why do you want to be a part of IEM and what do you expect to gain? 
   2. Describe your area(s) of technical expertise. 
   3. Tell us about one major accomplishment and one major setback you have faced in your career and how that impacted you. 
   4. Why will your classmates be glad you are on their team?
6. A video introducing yourself to IEM.  The video should be less than 5 minutes in length.  Please tell us a little about yourself, what you’ve done and why you want to be admitted to IEM.  The video should be posted to YouTube, privacy settings set to "unlisted," and the link e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
7. A photograph of yourself (preferably a head shot you would use on a LinkedIn profile).
8. An interview with the IEM admissions committee may also be required.
9. No GMAT/GRE required for admission to IEM.

The Paperwork

Whether you are on campus or online, or some of both, here is what all entering clients need to do: 

Go to Apply Yourself for the UAB Graduate School and fill out application.

• Use the area on the left and choose “Application for Admission as a Degree-Seeking Student“.
• Under the link Application Information and the option Program Applying to: choose Information Engineering and Management.
• Under Additional Information you will be asked to upload a resume.
• Applications will be processed in rounds. We encourage applicants to complete their application early to make sure they are considered for admission as soon as possible. A complete application means that all materials (transcripts, essay, resume, etc.) have been received by the Graduate School and the video should be uploaded to YouTube.  Applications must be complete by the following deadlines or the application will be delayed to the next evaluation round:

• Due to limited openings, applications completed after July 1 may not be accepted for the current year.  If space is unavailable, the application may be deferred to the next Fall Semester.
• Acceptance is determined by the IEM Admissions Committee.
• Scholarships may be available to those that complete their admissions paperwork before May 1 – see the IEM scholarship page for more information.

Applications Submitted after July 1

If you are applying after the graduate school deadline (July 1 for Fall), the system will only allow you to apply for the following year. Go ahead and apply, then email IEM.

Late applicants may apply as “non-degree seeking” and pay an additional application fee.  If approved by the Graduate School deadline, they may start classes in the Fall semester.  Applicants are still required to submit the paperwork shown above.  The non-degree seeking deadline is typically the week before classes begin.

• Apply Yourself site - If you need technical assistance in submitting your application, please contact Technical Support at http://emt.hobsons-us.com by clicking on Contact Support or view the FAQ's.
• UAB Graduate School - 205-934-8227