Programs

• Challenging curriculum shaped by an advisory council of IT executives from major corporations.
• Five-course certificate program that can be completed 100% online in one year.
• Top-ranked quality online instruction recognized by US News & World Report.
• Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
• Large network of IS professionals at your fingertips.
• Active Association for Information Systems chapter open to UAB students.
• No GMAT/GRE requirement.
• Reputable certificate from AACSB-accredited business school.
• Certificate can be applied towards UAB's top-ranked Master of Science in Management Information Systems program with five remaining courses, all 100% online, or a Master of Science Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.

The overwhelming amounts of data that modern businesses collect generate an unprecedented demand for individuals who can analyze data and gain insight into business operations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects demand for professionals in this area to increase by 31% from 2019-29. 

Learn More: BLS Business and Financial Occupations Outlook opens a new website

Data drives decisions. Add analytics to your skill set.

A graduate certificate in business analytics can help you understand how to manage and use data in your career.

UAB's five-course certificate program focuses on the strategic role analytics plays in the modern organizational environment. We emphasize the tools and technology needed to develop analytics that align and shape organizational strategy and data-driven decision making, as well as how to visually present data to key organizational stakeholders.

Our Information Systems Advisory Council, composed of IT executives from major corporations in our area, was instrumental in developing this certificate's curriculum and provides ongoing input to ensure that we deliver relevant and up-to-date instruction.

The five courses in the certificate prepare students by covering fundamental analytics concepts; the extraction, transformation, and loading of data; the use of IT tools; and the strategic impact business analytics plays in modern business. Overall, the certificate emphasizes the application of IT tools for business analytics and alignment with organizational strategy.

Courses

• IS 608: Desktop Analytics with IT Tools OR MBA 662: Quantitative Analysis for Business Managers
• IS 617: Data Science for Business
• IS 619: Advanced Business Analytics
• IS 651: Data Management & SQL for Analytics
• IS 652: Data Visualization for Business

• Students and professionals currently working in information systems, communications, and marketing related fields.
• Entrepreneurs wanting an edge on positioning their business for growth.
• Individuals wanting to build the skills needed to succeed in social media careers.

Social media savvy? Get certified.

The Social Media Certificate emphasizes the application of new and emerging social media technologies to help students and working professionals advance in their careers by improving understanding about how to leverage the latest social media technologies and platforms to benefit organizational goals and personal career advancement.

With social media being integrated with every aspect of society, students who obtain the certificate will be equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge to succeed in the rapidly expanding field of social media marketing.

Prepare for your career goals and aspirations by adding an undergraduate certificate in social media to your resume. 

The certificate consists of four courses:

• MK 401: Social Media in Marketing
• MK 410: Integrated Marketing Communication
• MK 449: Integrated Marketing Communications Practicum
• IS 417: Introduction to Business Intelligence OR IS 418: Applied Data Science for Information Systems

Learn more about admission.

• Current business students (e.g., an accounting major who needs to attract future clients).
• Current UAB students with majors outside of business (e.g., a kinesiology major who wants to open a future practice or an art major who wants to sell designs or services).
• Individuals who have no sales training but have moved into positions in which selling is required.
• Individuals interested in a career in sales.

Stand out from the crowd.

Our Professional Sales Certificate focuses on the fundamentals of professional selling and the increasing status and integrity of the field. Students learn what a career in professional selling entails and how to develop the necessary skills for success through application-based learning.

• Open to all UAB students interested in selling.
• No pre-requisites required for entering the program.
• Four-course curriculum requirement can be customized with one agreed-upon elective.
• All faculty members teaching in the program have relevant, real-world experience.
• State-of-the-art facilities with role-playing technology provide an ideal learning environment.
• Prime location in the state's largest business center provides valuable interaction with industry.
• Advanced selling course meets the experiential learning requirement for Collat business degrees.

According to a survey of sales managers, graduates of sales programs "ramp up" 50% faster and experience 30% less turnover than their non-sales educated peers. (Source: Sales Education Foundation opens a new website)

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• Title: Marketing professors present new theoretical model of tacit knowledge transfer, Link: https://www.uab.edu/news/research/item/12157-marketing-professors-present-new-theoretical-model-of-tacit-knowledge-transfer, Image:

The Professional Sales Certificate requires the completion of four courses. In addition to the three courses below, students must complete an agreed upon elective.

• MK 330: Professional Selling
• MK 423: Emerging Trends in Professional Selling
• MK 425: Advanced Selling

• Students and professionals currently working in nonprofit-related fields.
• Individuals wanting to prepare to succeed in nonprofit careers.

Service and leadership.

The undergraduate certificate in Interprofessional Nonprofit Leadership is designed to train leaders of nonprofit organizations how to use the latest management and strategic best practices to benefit their organizations and stakeholders.

This unique collaborative program is shared by the Collat School of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Public Health. Our interdisciplinary approach emphasizes the interprofessional perspective application of best practices in leadership, management, and organization.

To earn the certificate, students will take two management courses that include hands-on learning projects with local non-profits and two courses within other disciplines based on their career objectives and approval by academic advisor. This requirement allows students to explore the study of nonprofit organizations from the perspective of another discipline.

Required core courses

• MG 305: Nonprofit Organizationl Management/SL
• MG 405: Nonprofit Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Learn more about admission.

• Individuals looking to transition into the IT industry.
• Professionals looking to gain information systems knowledge to enhance their already established career.
• Prospective students who want to prepare for success/entry in UAB's MSMIS opens a new website online degree program.

Bridging the gap to IT.

The Information Systems (IS) Certificate provides a bridge for aspiring students with backgrounds in unrelated fields to enter UAB's Master of Science in Management Information Systems opens a new website(MSMIS) degree program. The 100% online Information Systems Certificate consists of six courses and is intended to help students transition into the IT industry.

The certificate consists of six courses and covers some of the basics of networking, computer programming, databases and systems analysis. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in each course.

• BUS 350: Business Communications
• IS 204: Introduction to Business Programming
• IS 301: Introduction to Database Management Systems
• IS 302: Business Data Communications
• IS 303: Information Systems
• IS 321: Systems Analysis

Current students: learn more about admission.

If you are not a current UAB student, please contact Gary Applewhite for more information on the application process.

• Individuals looking to transition into the accounting industry (typically with an undergraduate degree in something other than accounting).
• Professionals looking to gain accounting knowledge to enhance their already established career.
• Prospective students who want to prepare for success/entry to the UAB MAc program.

Fast-track your accounting skills.

The Accounting Certificate is designed to transition individuals into the accounting industry by providing those with an undergraduate degree in something other than accounting with a solid foundation in accounting principles and how to apply them in practice. It also provides a bridge for students looking to enter and succeed in the UAB Master of Accounting (MAc) program.

Students without a bachelor's degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited university can be admitted to the Master of Accounting program after completing this bridge certificate. These students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Accounting Certificate program courses.

In some cases, prospective MAc students may be able to waive the Accounting Certificate requirement by contacting the MAc program team. Applicants might be able to waive some or all eight courses.

The Accounting Certificate consists of eight courses covering principles of accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, and income taxation.

• The Accounting Certificate requires that students earn a C or better in all eight courses.
• Admission to the UAB MAc program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Accounting Certificate program courses.

Required courses

• AC 200: Principles of Accounting I
• AC 201: Principles of Accounting II
• AC 300 Financial Accounting I
• AC 304 Accounting Information Systems
• AC 310 Financial Accounting II
• AC 401 Cost Accounting
• AC 402 Income Taxation I
• AC 430 Financial Accounting III

Current students: learn more about admission.

If you are not a current UAB student, please contact Brandon Cox for more information on the application process.

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.

• 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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• Title: Edmonds honored with Provost’s TOC Award for online class, Link: https://www.uab.edu/business/home/collat-news/edmonds-honored-with-online-class-award, Image:

Counting on a bright future.

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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