University of North Alabama
College of Business
UNA Box 5013
Florence, AL 35632
United States

Course Information

 
MBA Program

The College of Business offers several different MBA degrees and formats. The traditional MBA is delivered in class, and students are able to develop concentrations of the MBA in Accounting, Information Systems, and New Venture Management. The online MBA is delivered over the Internet and students do not attend traditional class meetings.  The Executive MBA is a blend of distance delivery and in class, with classes meeting on Saturdays.

On advisory approval, select graduate courses in business may be applied toward the graduate programs in educational leadership offered by the College of Education. The College of Business also provides courses applicable to a minor in business education in graduate programs in secondary education offered by the College of Education.

Traditional MBA program

Students may start this program in September, January or June. Classes meet on campus.  The typical course meets one evening per week for a 16-week semester.  All concentrations are available except the Executive Option. See the Expenses section at the beginning of the bulletin for tuition and fee information for this program.

Admission Requirements

Unconditional Admission

For Unconditional Admission, a student must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and meet one of the following criteria:

1.  Have a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate work taken as part of the undergraduate degree. No admission test scores are required.
2. Present a GMAT test score of 550 or higher and a bachelors degree in any field. No grade point restrictions are used with this test score.
3. A total of at least 950 points based on the formula: 200 times the overall undergraduate grade point average plus GMAT score, or at least 1,000 points based on the formula: 200 times the grade point average on the last 64 semester hours taken plus the GMAT score.
4. A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and submission of one of the following: (a) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 800 or higher; or (b) Miller Analogy Test (MAT) score of 35 or higher.
5. A grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale and submission of one of the following:     (a) GRE score of 900 or higher; or (b) Miller Analogy Test (MAT) score of 40 or higher.

Note: Official admission test score should typically be no more than five years old. For students holding a masters degree in another field, admission test scores are typically waived.

 Students who fail to meet one of the admission criteria above may be admitted Conditionally. Students admitted Conditionally will have to remove the conditions spelled out in the admissions summary sheet by the time they complete their fourth graduate course, at which time their status will be changed to Unconditional Admission.

Conditional Admission

For students to be considered for conditional admission, they must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Present an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale with no admission test score.
2. Present an overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale and submit one of the following test scores: GMAT of 350 or higher; GRE of 800 or higher; MAT of 35 or higher.

Students whose status is ‘Conditional Admission’ must earn ‘Unconditional Admission’ status by the time they have completed their fourth graduate course after being granted ‘Conditional Admission’. The student must earn a B average or higher in the first four courses, with no more than one C grade as well as satisfy any other conditions that may have been spelled out in the admissions summary sheet.

Admission Process

The application/registration process at UNA is a two-step process.

The Application Process

Students who wish to enroll in graduate studies must be admitted officially to graduate studies on formal application. Applications, official transcripts, and any additional documents should be filed with the CSU Admissions Department in advance of the opening date of registration for the term.

 Before applying, students are encouraged to review the Admissions Requirements page. With UNA Unconditional, Conditional, and Unclassified admissions categories, students can normally qualify for admissions with no MAT,GRE, or GMAT score. However, to send your scores, please use the following codes:
GMAT: 1735
GRE: R1735
TOEFL: 1735

1. Complete the Application for Admissions and submit a $50 application processing fee

• Online Application

Download Application:

• Microsoft Word Format
• Adobe Acrobat Format

2. You need to request that official transcripts from all institutions where you earned undergraduate and graduate credit be forwarded to the Columbia Southern University Admissions Department. To download a Transcript Request form, click the link below:

• Transcript Request Form

Students who have completed the MAT, GRE, or GMAT should request their official score be sent to CSU. While we must receive an official score, we can process your application with a copy of the unofficial score.

Columbia Southern University cannot submit your application for evaluation to the University of North Alabama until you have submitted all required documentation (all previous transcripts and any required entrance test scores). UNA will process your application within two weeks of receipt of your complete application package, and notify you in writing of your application status.

Questions should be addressed to the:
CSU Admission Department
800-370-3592
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The Course Registration Process

Once your application for admissions has been accepted,
your next step is to register for classes.

Prior to course registration, you should view the Course Schedule for a listing of available online courses for the upcoming session.

Students may register for online MBA courses through their UNAPortal Account.

Most students register for two courses per session. However you may want to take just a single course. Doing so will enable
you to settle comfortably into your program and gain a sense of what is expected of you.

The course(s) you register for will be posted to your UNAPortal account once your registration has been processed.   To access your course:

1. Log on to your UNAPortal Account
2. Select the My Courses & Academic Services Tab
3. Select My Courses (Click here to view your courses schedule….)
4. In the Course Schedule for Box – Select All Terms
5. A course link will be provided for the course(s) you have registered for.

Questions should be addressed to the:
CSU Admission Department
800-370-3592
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Tuition and Fees

The cost of each semester hour of credit is $320 or $960 per course.  Tuition payment is due at the time of registration and can be paid by a check or major credit card.  

Other Fees and Charges (non-refundable):

1. Application Fee: Initial application for admission to the University must be accompanied by the payment of a nonrefundable fee of $50.00. After initial enrollment, no charge is made for reapplication unless the student has attended another university.
2. Late Registration Fee: Student who enroll after the initial schedule regular registration are charged a late fee of $30.00.
3. Change of Course Fee: One $10.00 fee is charged for
   all course changes processed on one change of course form until the close of the period for withdrawal with a grade of W.
4. Graduation Fee: Candidates for degrees are charged a $30.00 diploma fee. This fee should be paid according to the date designated in the Univeristy Academic Calendar.
5. Transcript of Credit Fee: One transcript of credits will be issued upon request of the student without charge. A fee of $5.00 will be charged for each additional transcript requested. Transcript request should be submitted to the Office of the Registrar. Official transcripts will not be released to students.

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