Collat School of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

Graduate Degree

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Innovative, Customizable Options

The UAB MBA is a flexible program designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in business, industry, government, or social services. You'll engage in courses that hone your analytical techniques and decision-making skills needed to solve the complex problems facing business leaders today. Take advantage of our faculty's expertise, industry experience, and networks to find your path.

Earn your MBA at your own pace with on-campus classes that meet once a week in the evening, completely online classes, or a combination of both. Start building your future today.

Students may choose to customize their MBA with a concentration.

Concentrations

  • Business Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Health Services
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing
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Accelerated Bachelor to Master (ABM) Program

Earn a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration degree in and accelerated time period with a reduced cost. Once admitted, students can take up to 12 shared credit hours of approved graduate courses that help complete both degrees. Students in ABM programs study, work, and learn with similar high caliber students — much like they would in an Honors program — and are prepared for a challenging career when they graduate.

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START WITH THE ESSENTIALS

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.

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MBA Dual Degrees

Compliment your specialized education with an MBA and gain the business knowledge and authority to set yourself apart from others and become a leader in your field. 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.

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100% Enhanced Online

You have an option to pursue the degree online with a structured program that includes a guaranteed path of progression and a tuition premium.

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Curriculum

Courses and Program Requirements

UAB’s MBA program includes a 36-credit hour (12-course) curriculum. Add an additional course for an MBA with a specialized concentration. The MBA degree can be completed in one to two years.

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Why choose business administration at the Collat School of Business?

Top ranked program

Ranked in the top 15% of U.S. News & World Report's 2023 "Best Online Programs" and recognized in its "Best Graduate Schools" rankings of part-time MBA programs.

Esteemed Reputation

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), separately in business and accounting, which means we maintain the highest quality standards in business education worldwide.

Customized Curriculum

Students can customize their degree through one of our six specialty concentrations or MBA dual-degree programs.

Career Opportunities

An MBA degree prepares you for success in a wide variety of professional fields within many industries and companies of all sizes, from start-up to Fortune 500. An MBA can help you advance in your current career or transition into a new one. Common job titles for MBA graduates from entry to executive level include investment fund manager, marketing manager, product manager, business development manager, operations manager, department/division director, and chief executive officer.

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