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Master of Arts (MA) in
Management, concentration in Global Business

Online

Program Overview

Employees with global management skills are highly valuable and sought after. The online master’s degree in Management from UA’s Culverhouse College of Business offers you the opportunity to develop essential management skills while also concentrating on the global business area.

Program Format
Online
Credit Hours
30
Tuition Per Hour
$440

Prepare to Lead in a Diverse Environment

This flexible, online program is designed for supervisors, administrators, coordinators, managers, military personnel and others who desire to advance their awareness of global issues and management in the workplace.

You will study the complexities of managing global business operations and learn how to effectively lead in a culturally diverse environment. As a graduate of this program, you will understand the degree to which globalization has changed management in today’s society. In addition, you will have a broad knowledge of the areas that are key to succeeding in a global market, including but not limited to accounting and finance, international marketing, and leadership and ethics.

The University of Alabama’s online master’s is AACSB accredited, which is the benchmark of quality worldwide and is widely sought after by business schools. Less than five percent of institutions worldwide have earned the achievement.

Recognized as a Leader in Online Education
Application DeadlineApplications accepted year round
Fees$250 Culverhouse graduate fee (per course)
RankingRanked 10th for best online graduate business programs by U.S. News & World Report (2020). Ranked 4th for best online master's in management programs by TheBestSchools.org (2018).
AccreditationAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Curriculum

The online MA in Management curriculum prepares employees to be leaders in their organization by approaching management issues from a global mindset with a commitment to making a positive impact on society. The program consists of 30 hours of coursework. No thesis is required.

Please note that courses are subject to change.

Core Courses

MGT 517 Leadership & Ethics
MGT 537 Strategic Human Resources Management
AC 506 Concepts of Financial Management Accounting
IBA 550 Global Business
GBA 525 Business Policy (Global Capstone Project)

Concentration Requirements

IBA 555 Global Marketing Management
IBA 560 Advanced Export/Import Strategy
ST 560 Statistical Methods

Two Electives From the Following

EC 500 Managerial Economics
FI 504 Foundations of Financial Management
GBA 515 Effective Negotiations
MGT 531 Employee Recruitment, Selection and Placement
MGT 534 Training and Development
MGT 538 Workforce Training
MGT 539 Work Flow Analytics
MGT 582 New Venture Development
MKT 510 Product Design Marketing Strategy
MKT 530 Advanced Marketing Analysis
MKT 531 Consumer Insights
MKT 537 Personal Selling
MKT 540 Introduction to Digital and Social Media Marketing
MKT 542 Digital and Social Media Analytics
MKT 543 Advanced Digital and Social Media Projects and Studies
OM 500 Management Science & Spreadsheet Modeling
OM 517 Supply Chain Modeling & Analysis
OM 522 Operations Scheduling Problems
OM 523 Inventory Management
OM 524 Mfg Sched & Control Systems
OM 525 Effective Quality Management
OM 527 Purchasing and Sourcing
OM 540 Systems Simulation
ST 521 Statistical Data Management
ST 531 Data Mining I
Or other Director approved elective course

Admission

In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include:

A resume
3 letters of recommendation
A GRE score of at least 300 (verbal + quantitative) or a GMAT score of at least 500. Test score waivers may be granted if the applicant, 1) already has a graduate degree from an accredited university, or 2) has at least 5 years of substantial management experience.

Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, may be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.