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MBA Admissions

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At the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, we believe in a more personalized approach to admissions. That's why we don't require GRE or GMAT scores. Instead, we focus on understanding your unique experiences and career goals, so you can start your MBA journey without the stress of standardized testing.

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree: A degree in business or any other field from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Submit three (3) letters from individuals who can speak to your qualifications and potential.
  • Personal Statement: Share your career aspirations and how the MBA program will help you achieve them.

Application Deadline:
January 1st for Spring Semester
August 1st for Fall Semester

Required documents should be sent to:
Office of Admissions
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2500 Meisler Hall
390 Alumni Circle
Mobile, AL 36688-0002

Prerequisites

Thinking about an MBA but don’t have a business background? That’s perfectly okay!

The MBA program is designed to welcome students from all academic and professional backgrounds. To ensure you're prepared for success, certain foundation-level knowledge is required before taking core courses. You may satisfy these either by:

  • Having already completed the required undergraduate courses with a grade of C or higher, or
  • Completing the relevant MBA Math modules:

Course prerequisites:

  • MBA 502 – Requires ACC 211 (Principles of Accounting or equivalent)
  • MBA 503 – Requires ECO 215 (Microeconomics)
  • MBA 506 – Requires FIN 315 (Business Finance)

If you haven’t taken previous coursework in subjects like accounting, economics, or finance, you can meet these requirements by completing online modules through MBA Math, a flexible, self-paced platform that allows you to build the skills you need on your own schedule.

An MBA Math module typically takes 10–20 hours to complete and costs $169 for one year of access to all modules.

MBA Tuition and Fees

Students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program are responsible for both tuition and program-specific fees. Since this is a fully online program, there is no out-of-state tuition—all students pay the same rate regardless of residency.

  • Tuition: $505 per credit hour
  • Program Fee: $100 per credit hour (in addition to tuition)

For students completing the full MBA program (30 credit hours), the estimated tuition cost is $18,150 (not including University fees).  

Please note that your overall cost may vary depending on the number of credit hours taken and any applicable University fees.  For detailed tuition rates, visit the Tuition and Fee Schedule page.

Financing

For information about financial aid options, visit the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Office of Financial Aid. 

The Mitchell College of Business has a limited number of Graduate Research Assistant opportunities. These positions are a wonderful opportunity to gain research experience, while receiving tuition reimbursement and a stipend. As a condition of the appointment, Graduate Assistants must enroll in at least six credit hours each semester.  Additionally, GA’s are required to work in the department four hours each weekday (9-12 or 1-5) for 20 hours per week.  GAs are not allowed to stack hours or work virtually. 

Learn more about assistantships and other financial aid options.