Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Business Administration
Experience an unmatched, AACSB-accredited MBA – only five percent of business schools in the world have this accreditation – in the concentration that’s right for you.
As a North Alabama MBA student, you will have the advantage of being a part of the largest MBA program in the state of Alabama – one with years of student success stories and national recognition to show for it. Our online EMBA is ranked ninth in the U.S. by College Consensus and the MBA is ranked 41 in the world by Great Business Schools. You can see all of our accolades here.
Online or on campus, you will benefit from the research and knowledge of your experienced professors through their dynamic delivery of practical business skills and strategies, case studies, and analysis of real-world business problems.
Cost
$495 per credit hour + fees
Time to Complete
12-18 Months (Full Time)
18-24 Months (Part Time)
Modality
100% Online
Credential
MBA
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Why UNA for Your MBA?
- Program flexibility for working professionals with 5 starts per year.
- 10 concentrations to choose from or create your own path.
- 100% online or hybrid, the choice is yours.
- AACSB Accredited.
- New students receive their first course free with our New Start Scholarship*.
- No GMAT Required.
“A couple of my co-workers were already getting their MBA from UNA and said they really enjoyed the program because it is virtual, the professors are flexible, and they could do it on their own time.”
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Curriculum
The UNA MBA offers the ability for you to specialize in a particular concentration and there are 10 different concentrations to choose from, or you can design your own path. The Executive MBA gives individuals with significant business experience the opportunity to improve their leadership and management skills.
Concentrations
Advance your opportunities in public, management and governmental accounting and prepare to pursue CPA certification. Now offering a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) for those looking for a more specialized accounting program.
- Discover Business ranks UNA's Online MBA in Accounting Program #3 in the nation
- Named Top Master's in Accounting Program in Alabama by Masters in Accounting
Enhance your proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and communication of results to solve business problems and make more informed decisions.
Prepare for the challenge of leading an organization. This program was designed for rising managers and career professionals with six to eight years of business experience.
- Ranked #9 Best Online Executive MBA in the nation for 2021 by Great Business Schools
- Ranked #12 Online EMBA Program for 2020 by College Consensus
Master a deeper understanding of finance while developing the professional communication and analytical skills needed for leadership roles in banking, investment analysis or corporate finance.
Build on business insights and principles in order to support global, multicultural workforces effectively, while factoring global suppliers and customers into your corporate strategy.
- Ranked #4 Best Online MBA in Global Business for 2021 by Best Value Schools
- Ranked #3 Most Affordable MBA in International Business by Master’s Programs Guide for 2021
Develop knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards to help meet the growing demand for management at medical facilities.
Prepare for the SHRM Assurance of Learning Certificate with human capital management skills and new approaches to enterprise systems, organizational behavior, and global competitiveness.
- Ranked #7 Best Online MBA in Human Resources in 2021 by Best Value Schools
Analyze and optimize the ever-evolving role of database structure and systems that improve the performance of personnel in organizations.
Focus on developing critical methodologies for managing projects and successfully interacting with organizational processes in business environments.
- Named #31 by Intelligent for Best MBA in Project Management Degree Programs in the nation
The Sales and New Business Development Concentration equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic world of professional sales management and provides students with an in-depth overview of the distinctive opportunities and challenges faced when leading a sales organization. Students emerge with a profound appreciation for both the unique challenges inherent in new business development and the strategies employed by effective managers to maximize long-term productivity and profitability within the sales function.
Build your own MBA degree plan by choosing three electives (9 credits) in lieu of a concentration to create your own MBA degree, online or hybrid. You must complete the 25-credit MBA Core in addition to 9 credits of electives.
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Accolades and Honors
Your MBA from North Alabama comes with a long list of accolades and honors recognizing both academics and affordability.
- CEO Magazine ranked the Sanders College of Business and Technology a Tier One program in overall delivery and #17 in the world for online MBA programs
- Still the largest MBA Program in Alabama as ranked by Birmingham Business Journal
- Named #3 MBA Program in Alabama by Online MBA Today
- Named #1 in Alabama for 100% Online MBA with AACSB Accreditation by Online MBA Page
- Largest MBA Program in Alabama as ranked by Birmingham Business Journal for six consecutive years
- Ranked #9 Best Online Executive MBA in the nation for 2021 by Great Business Schools
- Ranked #12 Online EMBA Program for 2020 by College Consensus
- Discover Business ranks UNA's Online MBA in Accounting Program #3 in the nation
- Ranked #4 Best Online MBA in Global Business for 2021 by Best Value Schools
- Ranked #7 Best Online MBA in Human Resources in 2021 by Best Value Schools
- Ranked #3 Most Affordable MBA in International Business by Masters Programs Guide for 2021
- Named #2 by Intelligent for Best MBA in International Business Degree Programs in the nation
- Named #31 by Intelligent for Best MBA in Project Management Degree Programs in the nation
- Named #3 by MBA Central for Best Online Human Resources MBA Degree Program
- Named #7 by MBA Central for Best Online Executive MBA Degree Program
- Named #3 MBA Program in Alabama by Online MBA Today
- Named #1 in Alabama for 100% Online MBA with AACSB Accreditation by Online MBA Page
- Named #1 in Alabama for Online MBA with Human Resources Concentration by Online MBA Page
- Named #5 for 10 Best Online Executive MBA Programs for 2019 by OnlineCourseReport
- Ranked #1 Online EMBA Program for 2019 by College Consensus
- Named #7 for Best Online MBA Degrees for 2019 by Best College Reviews
- Named #3 for Best Online Executive MBA Programs in 2019 by TheBestSchools
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What Can I Do With an MBA?
The purpose of an MBA is to provide training in the theory and practice of business management. It is suitable for students from a wide range of industry backgrounds: arts, sciences, engineering, nursing, business, education, computer science, or technology. The MBA gives you control of your future, provides opportunities, and helps you to be a valuable contributor to the world around you. It will also have a positive effect on your income. At $115,000, the median salary of MBA grads is 75% more than that of people with a bachelor’s degree alone. No matter what your career goals are, a graduate business degree can help you to achieve them.
“The MBA program at UNA has given me the tools to become a better leader and effectively manage my team. The curriculum has challenged me to improve my management abilities and allows me to interact with multidisciplinary students from around the world.”
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Admissions Requirements
The minimum requirements for acceptance into the program vary by concentration and professional experience, but generally include the following:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- No GMAT Required
A maximum of six semester hours of graduate credit may be accepted by transfer from other approved institutions.
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Tuition & Aid
Earn a high quality MBA degree online for $19,890 with no extra fees; less than half the national average tuition 1. We want to make your educational experience affordable and multiple scholarships are available. As a newly enrolled student in an online program, you will receive your first course free when you enroll in a minimum of two courses.
Tuition Cost
Online MBA, including Executive option: $495 per credit hour + fees
1 The national average for MBA tuition is $35,000-$50,000, according to MBA.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Test scores are currently waived for admission. View all admissions requirements.
- Traditional: A regular MBA with the opportunity to specialize in a particular concentration.
- An Executive MBA is for individuals with significant business experience (5 years) who want to improve their leadership and management skills.
Visit Student Financial Services for any financial aid information.
Your MBA diploma will not say “online”. You can be confident in knowing that UNA’s online programs receive the same quality of education as the in-person programs - from the same instructors teaching the same content.