Earn your MBA degree in as little as one year with the fully customizable MBA program at the UAB Collat School of Business. Our flexible MBA program includes a 36-credit hour (12-course) curriculum with the option to add a specialized concentration or graduate certificate.
The UAB MBA program will help prepare you to excel in leadership roles within business, government, or social services. Engage in courses that refine your analytical techniques and decision-making skills needed to solve the complex problems facing business leaders today.
Multiple Program Learning Options: You can choose between in-person, online, or a hybrid of classes with fall, spring, or summer start dates (summer starts for domestic students only).
Flexible Learning Experience: Complete the program in as little as 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time. Our master’s in business administration options allow you to set your own pace of your education. Load up on courses one semester, take on fewer courses the next; our flexible learning experience lets you stay on track while tending to life’s ebbs and flows outside of school.
Customized Curriculum
Customize your degree through one of our specialty graduate certificates, concentrations, or MBA dual-degree programs.
MBA Program Certificates
For a higher level of specialization, earn a graduate certificate while earning your MBA without taking extra courses. Certificates available in:
Through this concentration, you will not only learn the essentials of building your own business, from idea to IPO, but also how to execute and expand on your ideas through advanced tools and effective business processes.
MBA Dual Degrees
Become a leader in your field. Complement your specialized education with an MBA degree and gain the business knowledge and authority to set yourself apart from others. The Collat School of Business has partnered with other UAB schools to meet the growing demand for specialized education at the master's level by providing graduate dual degrees that offer balanced course schedules and reduced total credit hour requirements.
100% online MBA program (24/7 technical support included)
Hybrid MBA program — apply as an on-ground student but take in-person and online classes simultaneously
Jumpstart Your MBA Degree—Start Early
Accelerated Bachelor's / Master's (ABM) Program
Earn a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration degree at an accelerated rate with a reduced cost. Once admitted, you can share up to 12 credit hours of approved graduate courses with your undergraduate program, allowing you to complete both degrees in a shorter time frame.
Students in ABM programs study, work, and learn alongside other high-caliber students — much like they would in an Honors program — preparing for a challenging career upon graduation.
Foundations of Business Administration Certificate
Gain fundamental business administration tools and build your resume with a five-course graduate business certificate that can be fully applied towards an MBA if you decide to further your education after earning this valuable credential.
You have the option to pursue an online MBA degree with a structured program that includes a guaranteed path of progression.
Through this online MBA program, you’ll have access to 24/7 technical support, ensuring you can retrieve course materials and get virtual assistance whenever needed.
UAB’s MBA program includes a 36-credit hour (12-course) curriculum. The MBA degree can be completed in one to two years.
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). Specialized Graduate Certificate options include:
Join a community of over 21,000 alumni and connect with our networked faculty. Here at the UAB Collat School of Business, we train you on business fundamentals and empower you to leverage technology for strategic impact.
Award-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. 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.
Esteemed Reputation
We’re accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), in both business and accounting, which means we maintain the highest quality standards in business education worldwide.
Accomplished, Student-centered Faculty
UAB Collat faculty demonstrate a strong commitment to student-focused learning by facilitating experiential learning with broad access to teacher-scholars. They are accomplished researchers, publishing papers and textbooks that contribute to the body of knowledge within each discipline.
UAB is proud of its highly experienced professionals who have worked for some of the world’s leading companies.
Career Opportunities
Advance your current career or transition into a new one with a UAB MBA degree. 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.
