Business Administration, MBA

University of Alabama

Program Overview

The objective of the Manderson MBA program at The University of Alabama is to prepare high-achieving, high-potential students for successful business careers in a globally competitive environment. The MBA program has a commitment to providing a high value-added experience within a diverse and collaborative learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes fundamental business concepts, knowledge, and skills through an interdisciplinary perspective. Case studies, projects, teamwork, and technology contribute to a dynamic applied learning environment.

MBA Program Formats

The Manderson MBA Program is offered in a variety of formats. The Traditional MBA is a full-time, two-year program that requires a focused area of study and is entered after the completion of an undergraduate degree. The STEM and CREATE Paths to the MBA are five-year programs integrated with quantitative and creative undergraduate disciplines, respectively, at The University of Alabama. The STEM and CREATE MBA programs also require a focused area of study.

Traditional MBA

The Traditional MBA program begins in the fall semester. Students must be enrolled for four consecutive Fall and Spring semesters that span over the two-year program. During the intervening summer, students are expected to be involved in meaningful internships to further enhance their professional experiences. Students take a prescribed program of courses and cross-discipline work that blends the analytical tools of management and the functional areas of business into a general management perspective. Topics include accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, operations, strategy, communications, information systems, and statistics. In addition, each student pursues elective courses leading to a mandatory focused area of study. Course selections for the focused area of study are made with the advice of faculty and staff advisors. Teaching methods combine cases, lecture-discussion, and projects. Small class sizes allow faculty members to use a variety of techniques for enhanced learning.