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.