Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Degree awarded by University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Duration
- As little as 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- None verified
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
A 36-credit-hour, 12-course curriculum with seven required courses, a strategy capstone and four electives. Students can add a graduate certificate such as business analytics, health sector business, cybersecurity management or marketing in the digital era, or pursue an MBA dual degree with another UAB school.
- Intakes
- Fall, Spring, Summer Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- As little as 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, USA710 13th St. South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state — Graduate courses offered in-state (on-campus and hybrid courses charged at standard rate) | USD 517 Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per credit | 2026-2027 |
| Out-of-state — Graduate courses offered out-of-state | USD 1,265 Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per credit | 2026-2027 |
| International — Graduate international charge | USD 1,356 Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per credit | 2026-2027 |
| All applicants — Online MBA program course fee per hour (listed under Institutional Fees) | USD 1,088 Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per credit | 2026-2027 |
Other published fees
- MBA Leadership & Professional Development Fee (per semester): USD 50 (2026-2027) Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution; cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- 3-5+ years of professional experience preferredSource: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredStatement of purposeSource: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required3 referencesSource: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredKira Talent virtual assessment (four video questions and one written question) takes the place of an in-person interviewSource: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 70Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- Not requiredA GMAT score of 500 or higher may be submitted to strengthen an applicationSource: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- IELTS Academic
- RequiredPublished minimum: 6.5 (scale 0–9)International applicants only; minimum 6.0 in each sub-scoreSource: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- RequiredPublished minimum: 120 (scale 10–160)International applicants only; accepted alternativeSource: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | — | July 15Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Summer | — | April 15Source: uab.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | Domestic applicants | Date not confirmed |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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