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UAB's Collat School of Business and School of Engineering opens a new website partner to empower students to combine the analytical and technical skills taught in the Master of Engineering program (MEng) with critical skills needed to lead teams, manage projects, and solve business problems. Students can concurrently pursue a MEng and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a balanced course schedule and reduced total credit hour requirement through our MEng/MBA Dual Degree.
Why an MBA?
While engineering professionals often possess analytical capability that is highly valued in the business world, they often lack the business skills to leverage this capability. Leaders need to synthesize diverse information and repackage it so that people can understand it. Management requires the ability to connect with others, collaborate on projects, and influence your co-workers to meet organizational goals. Those interested in management or starting their own companies need to be able to tackle larger and more abstract strategic problems such as project management, budgets, forecasting, cost estimation, and proposal development.
Program Specifics
In this dual degree program, students can apply two courses from the MEng program as electives towards the MBA program requirements. This leaves MEng/MBA students with ten courses to take in the MBA program. All MEng courses are taught online. MBA courses can be taken online or in the classroom, meeting once a week in the evenings.
Students select from the following MEng specialized concentrations: Construction Engineering Management, Information Engineering Management, Sustainable Smart Cities, Structural Engineering, and Advanced Safety Engineering Management. Learn more about the MBA dual degree curriculum requirements and see the MEng program website opens a new website for details on the related MEng program of your choice.
How to Apply
Students who wish to pursue the MEng/MBA dual degree program must apply and be admitted to the MEng and MBA programs separately.
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The coordinated Master of Public Health (MPH) / Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is offered through UAB's School of Public Health opens a new website and Collat School of Business. Changes in the health care delivery system in the United States have created a substantial demand for persons with both public health backgrounds and business administration skills, making the pursuit of the MPH and MBA degrees an attractive option.
Why an MBA?
Combining an MBA with an MPH can be particularly beneficial if you are interested in healthcare management, policy or leadership roles requiring you to balance financial, organizational, and public health considerations. Having a strong business foundation with management and leadership skills, and public health expertise equips you with a competitive advantage to develop a deep understanding of complex healthcare issues and how to improve them.
Program Specifics
Learn more about the MPH/MBA program and curriculum requirement opens a new website
How to Apply
Students who wish to pursue coordinated MPH/MBA degrees must apply and be admitted to the MPH program and the MBA program independently.
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For specific information concerning the MPH program, contact the School of Public Health at-
Graduate RecruiterBrandon Cox MBA205-270-5833
The Master of Science in Health Administration & Master of Business Administration Program (MSHA/MBA) is offered cooperatively by the UAB School of Health Profession's Department of Health Services Administration opens a new website and Collat's Graduate School of Management. The coordinated MSHA/MBA program is a 30-month program, including 21 months of courses on campus plus a 9-month administrative residency.
The program blends academic coursework and directed experience in institutional operations and policy. Students acquire a broad base of knowledge and skills that empower them to successfully lead and manage as top-level executives in health service organizations. The administrative residency is conducted under the preceptorship of a high-level administrator in the host institution and provides the student with a top-notch applied learning experience along with a stipend.
The program has a diverse faculty with expertise in health services applications such as accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, law, management information systems, marketing, organizational behavior and theory, and quantitative methods.
Why an MBA
If your career aspirations include leadership or executive positions in healthcare organizations including startups or launching your healthcare-related business, an MBA can provide a broader set of business skills that can be valuable. Combing business skills in financial management, strategic planning and decision-making and entrepreneurship with your healthcare administration knowledge makes you a well-rounded candidate for a variety of leadership roles in the healthcare sector.
Program Specifics
View the curriculum opens a new website for the MSHA/MBA dual degree program.
Funding
Limited scholarship and traineeship funds are available. These funds are awarded based on need and scholastic record. The number of awards varies from year to year.
How to Apply
Students who wish to pursue coordinated MSHA/MBA degrees must apply and be admitted to the MSHA program and the MBA program independently.
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For specific questions concerning the MSHA program, please reach out to Heather Lee, MPH opens a new website with UAB School of Health Professions.
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Graduate RecruiterBrandon Cox MBA205-270-5833
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.
Why Choose an MBA Dual Degree?
Choosing an MBA dual degree program can be a game changer. The knowledge acquired can help you understand and apply business principles to guide and affect change in your specific field, and increase your authority in business-focused decision making and other roles that drive the bottom line and future success.
An MBA, the most popular master’s degree in the world, is a versatile degree that can open new career opportunities and advancements, boost income, and broaden professional networks. A field-specific master’s degree coupled with an MBA provides a skill set that sets you apart from others and demonstrates your commitment and ambition.
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Why Get Your MBA at UAB?
The UAB Collat School of Business offers a world-class business education in the heart of Alabama’s economic center. It is fully accredited by AACSB International, the most prestigious accrediting agency for business education in the world. Students have unfettered access to Birmingham’s business elite, who provide real-world instruction in applying theoretical learning to actual business situations. Additionally, UAB’s MBA faculty include some of the most sought-after thought leaders in their fields, those pushing the boundaries with topical, practical research that goes beyond the “why” to also ask “what if.” The school’s location near downtown Birmingham provides endless opportunities to infuse experiential learning into the traditional classroom experience.
MBA Dual Degree Program Requirements
As a UAB MBA Dual Degree seeking student, you will be required to take 30 total credit hours (10 courses) in the MBA program, a reduction of six credit hours from the regular MBA program. Select dual degree program listed below for more details.
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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
- Pre Title: Start Early, Name: Accelerated Bachelor's / Master's (ABM) Program, Description: Earn a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration degree in an 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., Link: index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=499&Itemid=1639
- Pre Title: START WITH THE ESSENTIALS, Name: Foundations of Business Administration Certificate, Description: 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., Link: index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=418&Itemid=1465
- Pre Title: Combine Programs, Name: MBA Dual Degrees, Description: 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., Link: /business/home/programs/graduate-degrees/mba/dual-degrees
- Pre Title: CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM, Name: 100% Enhanced Online, Description: You have an option to pursue the degree online with a structured program that includes a guaranteed path of progression and a tuition premium., Link: https://www.uab.edu/business/home/programs/100-online
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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Few people in the business world understand numbers and can put that knowledge to work like accountants. Accounting professionals hold crucial roles in the success of any business, and developing that expertise doesn't happen overnight. UAB's Master of Accounting degree delivers an education that readies you for career success.
Our MAc program allows you to tailor your degree and pursue specific career goals depending on whether you plan to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or you’re interested in other areas of accounting. Interested in pursuing your CPA license? Our program formally incorporates CPA preparation with faculty/advisor mentoring and a portfolio of courses that help you throughout the entire process of passing the CPA exam and becoming a CPA. Don’t plan to become a CPA right now? We also offer a slate of accounting classes paired with information systems courses in business analytics, cybersecurity management, or IT management, which will earn you a graduate certificate in addition to a MAc. You can still pursue a CPA license later.
UAB's MAc program allows you to earn your degree at your own pace with on-campus classes that meet once a week (primarily in the evening), completely online classes, or a combination of both. Start building your future accounting career today.
- Pre Title: Start Early, Name: Accelerated Bachelor to Master (ABM) Program, Description: Earn a bachelor's degree and a Master of Accounting (MAc) degree in an 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., Link: index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=499&Itemid=1639
- Pre Title: Bridge the Gap, Name: Accounting Certificate, Description: Has it been a long time since you earned your accounting degree? Do you have a non-accounting background? You can gain the knowledge needed to successfully transition into the MAc program through the undergraduate bridge certificate in accounting., Link: index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=411&Itemid=1457
- Pre Title: CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM, Name: 100% Enhanced Online, Description: You have an option to pursue the degree online with a structured program that includes a guaranteed path of progression and a tuition premium., Link: index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=390&Itemid=1425
The graduate accounting curriculum includes courses that provide greater depth than provided in the undergraduate program. Students can tailor their degree by selecting electives in auditing, information systems, and legal studies.
The graduate accounting curriculum has two focuses:
- CPA Preparation
- Accounting Information Systems
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Accounting can lead to a wide variety of positions ranging from controllers, tax specialists, auditors, and analysts to CFOs working with companies that are big or small, public or private. Every business needs a skilled accountant, from nonprofits to international corporations.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for the next decade is at a steady rate of 7%, and the median annual wage is around $77,000 for accountants and auditors.
Pursuing a MAc degree equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue upper-management or executive positions.
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Are you looking to get ahead in your career or make a successful career change? A graduate business degree can provide the essential tools and knowledge that you need to strengthen your value and open doors to new opportunities.
The Collat School of Business meets the demands of professionals looking to get ahead in their career by offering graduate-level degree and certificate programs ranging from four-12 courses, as well as business courses and certificates offered through Collat Professional Education.
As part of an elite, top-tier group of business schools (only 1% worldwide) that holds a dual AACSB accreditation opens a new website in both business and accounting, students can rest assured they are receiving a quality graduate education that is relevant today and reputable to employers.
We’ve partnered with other UAB schools on campus to create MBA dual degree programs that offer course schedules to fit the needs of students pursuing specialized graduate education.