Online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Program
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An MBA Designed for Emerging Leaders.
The UAB Collat School of Business online master’s in business administration (MBA) program is a flexible 36-hour master’s degree, concentrating on decision-making skills and the complex problems facing business leaders today. Designed for the busy working professional, students can customize the program and specialize in areas such as finance, marketing and health care.
Our rigorous curriculum, virtual career services, and 24/7 technical support will bolster your unique career goals and help you become a leader in your organization.
For a higher level of specialization, earn a graduate certificate while earning your MBA without taking extra courses. Certificates are available in:
Online MBA Courses and Program Requirements
The MBA program is offered fully online. Most students can complete the degree requirements within one year attending full time or two years attending part time.
MBA Curriculum (36 hours)
Required Courses (21 hours)
- MBA 602: Essential Skills in Financial Reporting and 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 and Organizations
- MBA 640: Navigating the Complex Economic Environment
- MBA 650: Marketing Management: Strategies and Implementations
Capstone Course (3 hours)
- MBA 693: Strategic Management: Competitive Advantage in the Marketplace
Electives (12 hours)
For a General MBA, select any four MBA electives.
For a Certificate, all four electives must be from the same area of specialization (one certificate course is waived or completed in the MBA core requirements). Specialty options include:
- Business Analytics with Information Technology
- Electives: IS 617, IS 619, IS 651, and IS 652
- Business in the Health Sector
- Choose four of these electives: MBA 644, MBA 649, MBA 647 or HI 620, MBA 648 or HA 621, MBA 671, MBA 688, and HPO 601
- Business Leadership and Professional Growth
- Electives: MBA 632, MBA 638, MBA 639, and MBA 676
- Cybersecurity Management
- Electives: IS 607, IS 613, IS 620, and IS 644
- Financial Analytics for Decision Making
- Choose four of these electives: MBA 604, MBA 605, MBA 606, MBA 621, and MBA 629
- Information Technology Operations & Strategy
- Electives: IS 607, IS 611, IS 618, and IS 650
- Marketing in the Digital Era
- Electives: MBA 653, MBA 655, MBA 656, and MBA 657
Learning Outcomes
- Bolster your business analytics and Artificial Intelligence expertise from a managerial perspective.
- Develop your leadership knowledge, skills and abilities while understanding your own individual leadership students and building a personal development plan.
- Prepare for a data-driven business environment.
- Understand the complexities of financial data and how they influence a company’s market value.
- Learn how to integrate marketing strategy into an organization’s overall strategic plan and business model.
- Understand how to identify and evaluate disruptive technologies while creating effective strategies for organizations to implement and leverage them for competitive advantage.
The Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Online Experience
Each course in our online MBA degree program is delivered in a fully online, on-demand learning format and incorporates input from leading organizations and business professionals. This ensures that you learn in-demand, real-world skills valued by companies seeking to add to their leadership and management bench today.
AACSB Accredited
The UAB Collat School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which means we maintain the highest quality standards in business education worldwide.
Learn MoreAward-winning Program
Ranked in the top 15% of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Online Programs” and recognized in its “Best Graduate Schools” rankings of part-time MBA programs.
Learn MoreEvolving Curriculum
New core classes integrate cutting-edge technologies with foundational discussions in every discipline, so students understand how to lead in today’s complex business environment.
Career Opportunities
Advance your current career or transition into a new one. Our flexible curriculum, dedicated faculty and robust career services program can help prepare you for success in a wide variety of professional fields. The goal of this program is to equip you to be able to excel in the industry’s leading companies, from start-ups to Fortune 500s.
A few of the common job titles to explore with an MBA degree include:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Department/Division Director
- Operations Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Investment Fund Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Product Manager
Online MBA Application Requirements
Applicants are required to have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- 3-5+ years of professional experience preferred.
- Quantitative Requirement: A free, self-paced quantitative tutorial and quiz is provided online for admitted students. This must be successfully completed before the start of a student's first term. Students can enroll in the quantitative proficiency quiz after registering for their first term.
Documents
No GMAT/GRE score is required. However, students who need to strengthen their application may consider submitting a GMAT score of 500 or higher. Documents needed to apply for admission include:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Three professional letters of reference
- Statement of purpose
- Current resume detailing work experience
- Kira Talent Assessment*
* Once your application is moved to "Under Review," you will receive an email link to access the Kira platform. This talent assessment consists of five questions, four requiring video responses and one requiring a written response. This assessment takes the place of an in-person interview and allows the admission committee to meet you virtually and evaluate your personal qualities, soft skills, and characteristics for fit with our program.
International Applicants Only: Additional Requirements
- TOEFL IBT score of 80 (minimum of 18 in each subscore) or IELTS of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in each subscore) or Duolingo composite score of 120 (minimum of 100 in all subsections and at least 110 in two subsections).
- Application is required at least six months in advance of the deadline to ensure time for transcript evaluation and processing of all Visa paperwork.
UAB Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Program FAQs
- Reputable certificate from an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
- Career Center embedded in the school.
- Diverse student body contributes to a broad perspective in classes.
- Network of peers representing various industries.
- Valuable business insights that can be applied immediately.
- Certificate can be used as a stepping stone to the UAB MBA with seven remaining courses or applied towards a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.
The Business of Healthcare
Healthcare organizations need leaders who understand both patient-centered care and the business strategies that drive operational success.
The Business in the Health Sector graduate certificate combines healthcare marketing, leadership, finance, public health, and data privacy to give professionals a well-rounded understanding of today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Through this program, you’ll learn how to improve organizational efficiency, enhance patient experiences, navigate complex industry challenges, and support data-driven decision-making across healthcare settings.
While many healthcare programs focus primarily on clinical practice or policy, this business-focused approach prepares you to lead teams, manage resources strategically, drive innovation, and make ethical decisions that strengthen healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.
The five-course Business in the Health Sector Certificate program features coursework in leadership, healthcare marketing, knowledge management, security and privacy, financial management, and health economics.
Courses:
- MBA 630: Leadership of People and Organizations
- Choose any four electives from the following:
- MBA 644: Transformational Leadership
- MBA 649: The Business of Healthcare
- MBA 647: Managing Health Data, Privacy, and Security OR HI 620 Security and Privacy in Healthcare
- MBA 648: Finance in Health Services OR HA 621 Healthcare Financial Management II
- MBA 671: Healthcare Marketing
- MBA 688: Special Topics in Management (various health-related topics)
- HPO 601: Health Economics
- Courses are offered both online and in the classroom for added flexibility.
- Reputable certificate from an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
- Career Center embedded in the school.
- Diverse student body contributes to a broad perspective in classes.
- Network of peers representing various industries.
Grow into the leader your career demands
Leadership is a fundamental skill in business. From guiding teams to managing change, strong leadership shapes organizational success at every level.
This five-course graduate certificate is designed for early-career professionals ready to stand out and step up. You’ll build practical business experience, strengthen your communication skills, and develop the confidence to lead in real-world settings.
Along the way, you’ll learn how to elevate your professional presence, navigate your career with intention, and position yourself for roles that demand strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The Business Leadership and Professional Growth Certificate program features coursework in managerial communication, career blueprint development, and enhanced soft skills. It consists of four MBA graduate-level courses and one internship.
Courses:
- MBA 632: Team Dynamics: Mastering Collaboration, Negotiation and Project Success
- MBA 638: Managerial Communications
- MBA 639: Developing Your Blueprint for Professional Success
- MBA 640: Navigating the Complex Economic Environment
- MBA 676: MBA Internship
- Courses are offered both online and in the classroom for added flexibility.
- Reputable certificate from an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
- Career Center embedded in the school.
- Diverse student body contributes to a broad perspective in classes.
- Network of peers representing various industries.
Valuable business insights that can be applied immediately. - Certificate can be used as a stepping stone to the UAB MBA with seven remaining courses or applied towards a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.
Lead Technology Strategy with Confidence
Modern organizations depend on technology leaders who can align IT operations with business goals, drive innovation, and manage emerging technologies strategically.
The IT Operations & Strategy graduate certificate prepares technology professionals for leadership roles by combining operational expertise with business strategy and decision-making.
Through this five-course program, you’ll explore how technology supports organizational growth, efficiency, and security while learning to navigate complex IT environments and stakeholder priorities. Coursework emphasizes artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the strategic application of IT to real-world business challenges.
You’ll graduate with the leadership perspective and strategic insight needed to guide technology initiatives that create lasting organizational impact.
The five-course IT Operations & Strategy Certificate program features coursework in organizational strategy, leadership and persuasion techniques, financial budgeting and decision making, regulatory requirements and compliance procedures and business operations management.
Courses:
- IS 607: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- IS 618: IT Project Management
- IS 611: Information Technology and Business Strategy
- IS 650: Artificial Intelligence Strategy
- IS 660: Emerging IT Trends & Technologies
- Courses are offered both online and in the classroom for added flexibility.
- Reputable certificate from an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
- Career Center embedded in the school.
- Diverse student body contributes to a broad perspective in classes.
Network of peers representing various industries. - Valuable business insights that can be applied immediately.
- Certificate can be used as a stepping stone to the UAB MBA with seven remaining courses or applied towards a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.
Make Smarter Financial Decisions with Analytics
Today’s financial leaders need more than intuition—they need the ability to turn data into strategy.
The Financial Analytics for Decision Making graduate certificate prepares students to analyze complex financial data, build predictive models, and support smarter organizational decision-making in a data-driven business environment.
Through this 15-credit program, you’ll gain hands-on experience with financial modeling, cloud-based analytics tools, forecasting, risk assessment, and data visualization techniques. You’ll also learn how to communicate financial insights clearly and effectively to support business strategy and executive decision-making.
In addition to technical expertise, the program explores the ethical responsibilities surrounding financial reporting and analytics, preparing you to make informed, transparent, and responsible decisions in today’s evolving financial landscape.
The five-course Financial Analytics for Decision Making Certificate program features coursework in financial analytics, financial data processing, knowledge management, data visualization, machine learning for finance, and statistical inference and dynamic modelling of financial data.
Courses:
- MBA 602: Essential Skills in Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Choose any four electives from the following:
- MBA 604: Data-Driven Fraud Examination: Becoming a Financial Detective
- MBA 605: Taxation and Business Decisions
- MBA 606: AI-Enhanced Financial Statement Analysis
- MBA 621: Strategic Corporate Finance
- MBA 629 Short-term Financial Management
Online Bachelor’s in Accounting
UAB Online
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Make Your Degree Count
Join a community of leaders at the UAB Collat School of Business. Our online bachelor’s in accounting major offers a high-quality, practice-oriented educational experience led by top professors and experts in the field of business.
In fact, we're among an elite group of universities worldwide to achieve the seal of excellence in both business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition to the core accounting classes, you will have the opportunity to explore topics in finance, information systems, analytics, and more.
We prepare you for success using a balanced approach to teaching, research, and service. If you're an aspiring accountant seeking an innovative, flexible, and technology-driven learning environment, you're in the right place.
Online Bachelor’s in Accounting Program
Our accounting curriculum includes creative, innovative courses designed to teach business fundamentals and new technologies in ways that stick with students. We maintain strong ties with industry leaders who serve as advisors to ensure students have the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workforce. We believe that students learn by doing, so much so that we made experiential learning a graduation requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the online bachelor’s in accounting degree will be able to:
- Prepare financial statements: demonstrate knowledge of accounting cycles, accrual accounting, and the preparation of the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
- Make managerial accounting decisions: apply tools and techniques to make significant business and ethical implications on investors, customers, employees, and other stakeholders.
- Understand the objectives and consequences of the U.S. federal tax system.
- Demonstrate ability to integrate budgetary and fund accounting insights as they apply to municipalities, other governmental units, and nonprofits.
Why Choose an Online Bachelor’s in Accounting at the Collat School of Business?
AACSB Accredited
Our accounting program is separately accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which means we maintain the highest quality standards in business education worldwide.
Intensive Career Development
Accounting-specific events, like the Ollie Powers Accounting Boot Camp, Janet Herring Mentorship Program, and hands-on career coaching, are offered online and will ensure you’re ready to impress recruiters and future employers. We also have a 24/7 technical help desk for your support.
Intensive Career Development
The Collat Career Center, which caters specifically to business students, provides hands-on career coaching. Just like our on-campus students, you can benefit from both our Virtual Career Center and Handshake platforms. Both will help you access recruiters, land internships, schedule job interviews, and more. We also have a 24/7 technical help desk for your support.
Experiential Learning
All accounting students are required to complete experiential learning, and as an online student, you’ll have three options for yours:
- An internship (150 hours)
- A study away trip (generally 1 week)
- Waiver for previous/current work experience
U.S. News & World Report Accolades
Our programs have been dubbed as one of the “Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online Master’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online MBA Programs,” and “Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs” in the 2025 “Best Online Programs” rankings.
UAB Online Bachelor’s in Accounting Program FAQs
Accounting Career Opportunities
An online accounting degree program can lead to a myriad of career choices in business, finance, insurance, investing, tax, or auditing. Because of the extensive business curriculum offered, accountants have the flexibility and knowledge to branch out into management and entrepreneurial roles.
A few of the common job titles to explore with an accounting degree include:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Director of Finance
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Forensic Accountant
- Budget Analyst
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
UAB Undergraduate Accounting Bridge Program
If you already have a bachelor’s degree but it’s not in accounting, UAB offers an accounting bridge certificate that provides the undergraduate accounting courses necessary to pursue a Master of Accounting degree. Regardless of your professional experience, you will need to complete all bridge courses. If you have a degree in business or you have taken undergraduate accounting courses, they may be applied as credit toward your bridge coursework. The bridge and master’s in accounting programs alone are not sufficient for someone to become a certified public accountant (CPA).
Student Story
Holly Giang was drawn to the accounting degree from her first class and secured a position with one of the Big Four accounting firms before graduation. Hear how her experience at UAB Collat School of Business and its unique partnerships with the local business community impacted her career.
Online Bachelor’s in Finance
UAB Online
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Money matters.
Join a community of leaders at the UAB Collat School of Business. Our online bachelor’s in finance program will guide you along your path towards a successful finance career.
Our finance curriculum uses both theory and best practices to teach you how to best understand and solve the financial operating and investment problems that businesses and individuals face. You'll not only be able to produce the numbers, but also analyze them in ways that can influence decision-making and strategy.
Online Bachelor’s in Finance Program
Our finance program includes a creative and innovative curriculum, designed to teach business fundamentals and new technologies in ways that stick with students. We maintain strong ties with industry leaders who serve as advisors to ensure students have the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workforce. We believe that students learn by doing, so much so that we made experiential learning a graduation requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the online bachelor’s in finance degree will be able to:
- Implement financial solutions through algorithm development
- Make cost determinations, cost allocations, and budget-based decisions using financial data
- Demonstrate understanding of long-term corporate financial planning and financial management
- Display effective communication skills for business contexts
- Understand financial accounting — recording transactions, preparing financial statements, and more
Why Choose an Online Bachelor’s in Finance at the Collat School of Business?
Award-Winning Green & Gold Fund
The student-managed Green & Gold Fund allows students to gain valuable hands-on investing experience. Online students are able to participate in live-streamed meetings during which students manage more than $1M in assets with earnings funding student scholarships and resources.
AACSB Accredited
The UAB Collat School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which means we maintain the highest quality standards in business education worldwide.
Intensive Career Development
The Collat Career Center, which caters specifically to business students, provides hands-on career coaching. Just like our on-campus students, you can benefit from both our Virtual Career Center and Handshake platforms. Both will help you access recruiters, land internships, schedule job interviews, and more. We also have a 24/7 technical help desk for your support.
Experiential Learning
All finance students are required to complete experiential learning, and as an online student, you’ll have three options for yours:
- An internship (150 hours)
- A study away trip (1 week)
- Waiver for previous/current work experience
U.S. News & World Report Accolades
Our programs have been dubbed as one of the “Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online Master’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online MBA Programs,” and “Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs” in the 2025 “Best Online Programs” rankings.
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Finance Career Opportunities
An online bachelor’s in finance can lead to numerous career paths in a variety of fields, depending on your focus or specialty.
Finance graduates will be able to pursue career opportunities in the following:
- Business Analyst
- Commercial Banker
- Investment Banker
- Financial Planner
- Real Estate Broker
- Hedge Fund Manager
- Venture Capitalist
- Public Accountant
- Insurance Agent
Student Stories
Jacob Irvin changed majors from biology to finance with an accounting minor. Motivated by his UAB Collat School of Business classmates and hands-on experience, he is building a standout resume to one day be a manager at a hedge fund.
Online Bachelor’s in Information Systems
UAB Online
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Technical expertise meets business savvy.
Do you enjoy working with both technology and people? We invite you to explore the UAB online bachelor’s in information systems degree through our prestigious Collat School of Business.
Information systems are the backbone of modern organizations, which need help keeping up with emerging technologies and understanding how different applications can be leveraged to accomplish their goals. Individuals who know how to develop technological solutions to business challenges are in high demand. The UAB online information systems major pairs a solid foundation in business knowledge with specialized courses in information systems management that prepare students for careers in this in-demand field.
Choose from two concentrations:
You can also pursue a bachelor’s in information systems with no concentration.
Online Bachelor’s in Information Systems Program
Our information systems curriculum includes creative, innovative courses designed to teach business fundamentals and new technologies in ways that stick with students. We maintain strong ties with industry leaders who serve as advisors to ensure students have the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workforce. We believe that students learn by doing, so much so that we made experiential learning a graduation requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the online bachelor’s in information systems degree will be able to:
- Design information systems to help implement business solutions
- Effectively communicate technical solutions to stakeholders
- Understand how information systems technology impacts business operations
- Demonstrate knowledge of business intelligence from an organizational IT perspective
- Understand issues related to data stewardship and provenance
Why Choose an Online Bachelor’s in Information Systems at the Collat School of Business?
AACSB Accredited
The UAB Collat School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which means we maintain the highest quality standards in business education worldwide.
Intensive Career Development
The Collat Career Center, which caters specifically to business students, provides hands-on career coaching. Just like our on-campus students, you can benefit from both our Virtual Career Center and Handshake platforms. Both will help you access recruiters, land internships, schedule job interviews, and more. We also have a 24/7 technical help desk for your support.
Experiential Learning
All information systems students are required to complete experiential learning, and as an online student, you’ll have three options for yours:
- An internship (150 hours)
- A study away trip (1 week)
- Waiver for previous/current work experience
U.S. News & World Report Accolades
Our programs have been dubbed as one of the “Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online Master’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online MBA Programs,” and “Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs” in the 2025 “Best Online Programs” rankings.
Information Systems Career Opportunities
Employment in computer and IT occupations is projected to grow 17.4% from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Plus, in the U.S., the median annual wage for computer and IT occupations in May 2023 was $169,510.
A few of the common job titles to explore with an information systems degree include:
- Information Security Specialist
- Systems Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Information Systems Manager
- Database Architect
- Software Developer
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Information Security Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Information Systems Analyst
- Computer and Information Research Scientist
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Computer Network Architect
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Student Stories
Chordaryus Billingsley, a UAB information systems major and self-professed introvert, was looking for something different when he fell in love with the IS major. His experience at UAB, including the ROTC program and internship with Shipt, has provided the confidence he needs to succeed.