University of North Alabama Online MBA & Executive MBA (EMBA)

• Online MBA
• MBA - Information Systems
• MBA - Accounting
• MBA - Data Analytics
• MBA - Executive (EMBA)
• MBA - Finance
• MBA - Health Care Management
• MBA - LyonsHR Human Resource Management
• MBA - Project Management
• MBA - Strategic Marketing and Sales Leadership

By Farheen Gani Reviewed By Jocelyn Blore

Updated October 2, 2026

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The University of North Alabama (UNA) offers a 100 percent online master of business administration (MBA) designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers without stepping away from them. The program is flexible, affordable, and built around real-world case studies and practical strategies so students can apply what they learn on the job right away. The online MBA delivers the same curriculum and the same reputable degree as the on-campus program, taught by the same expert faculty.

Students in this online MBA can choose from 11 concentrations or create a custom path by selecting three electives. The program is the largest MBA in the state of Alabama and has held that distinction for eight consecutive years. Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles such as supply chain manager, business intelligence analyst, facilities manager, purchasing manager, regulatory affairs manager, and sales manager.

The accounting concentration builds a strong foundation in auditing, financial risk management, and financial reporting and supports the path toward CPA certification. The data analytics concentration strengthens the ability to analyze data and communicate insights to solve real business challenges.

The engineering management concentration builds leadership skills to manage complex projects and technical teams for those working in the engineering industry. The executive MBA is designed for individuals with significant business experience who want to improve leadership and management skills. The finance concentration focuses on financial risk management and prepares students for roles in investment analysis, corporate finance, or banking.

The healthcare management concentration explores procedures, standards, and policies that support leadership roles in clinics, hospitals, and other medical settings. The LyonsHR human resource management concentration builds practical skills in managing people and prepares students for the SHRM Assurance of Learning Certificate.

The information systems concentration explores how database structures and systems support the people who use them and how to help organizations work more efficiently. The manufacturing engineering concentration focuses on safety, systems, and quality in industries where things are made and tested.

The project management concentration builds practical skills for working within complex business environments and managing projects. The strategic marketing and sales leadership concentration helps students lead with strategy, insight, and data in fast-changing marketing and sales landscapes.

This online MBA is designed specifically for professionals juggling full-time work, including career changers, working professionals, and those with family obligations. Students benefit from personalized career services, resume help, job search support, career fairs, alumni networking, and cohort-style relationships that build lasting professional connections.

The University of North Alabama is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). All business programs, including the online MBA, offered by the Sanders College of Business and Technology are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

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What to Expect from University of North Alabama Online MBA & Executive MBA

Admission Requirements: Admission to the University of North Alabama MBA program requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale. No GMAT is required for admission. Students who wish to enroll in graduate studies must be admitted officially to graduate studies on a formal application. To apply for the MBA, students start the online application process and submit official transcripts from their previous bachelor’s degree-granting institution.

To apply for the Executive MBA, students start the online application process, submit official transcripts from their previous bachelor’s degree-granting institution, and submit a resume showing at least a five-year work history demonstrating increasing responsibility in professional or entrepreneurial positions. Up to six semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred from other approved institutions.

To apply for the accounting concentration, students should have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or complete undergraduate accounting prerequisites as prescribed by an accounting-MBA coordinator.

Study Plan: The University of North Alabama online MBA requires 34 credits, consisting of 25 credits of core courses and nine credits from a concentration or electives. Full-time students can complete the program in 12 to 18 months, while part-time students typically finish in 18 to 24 months. Students who have career or family obligations may still complete the MBA within these timeframes.

The program offers five start dates each year: January, March, June, August, and October. Students can choose between 8- or 16-week courses to customize the experience to their responsibilities and goals. One concentration can be earned in 34 graduate hours. To earn an additional concentration, at least six additional credit hours must be taken in the second concentration before the MBA degree is conferred. Up to six semester hours of graduate credit with a grade of B or better on each course may be accepted by transfer from other approved institutions.

Curriculum: All students in the University of North Alabama online MBA complete the same core courses. These include foundations of business; MBA essentials; accounting information for strategic decision making; contemporary information systems and digital innovation; analytical tools for strategic decision making; data analytics and visualization; strategic microeconomic analysis for managers; business ethics and responsibility in a global economy; global business; corporate financial strategy; leadership; strategic management and competitive analysis; and strategic marketing analysis.

In addition to this core, students can choose between 11 concentrations or create a custom path by selecting three electives.

• Accounting concentration: In addition to the 25 core credits, students complete concentration electives including research in accounting; advanced accounting theory; advanced tax accounting; advanced auditing; information systems design and project management; and select six hours from financial statement analysis; advanced cost accounting; AC issues – business environments; AC issues – regulation; AC – issues: auditing; AC issues – financial reporting; accounting business concepts; fraud examination; special topics; taxation of business entities; data mining & analytics for accountants; controllership; or business combinations.
• Data analytics concentration: Students complete core MBA courses and nine credits from business analytics; database management systems; optimization; and regression and time series analysis.
• Engineering management concentration: Students complete the core MBA courses and nine credits from project management; strategic leadership in engineering & technology; and quality and innovation management in technical organizations.
• Executive MBA concentration: In addition to the core MBA courses, executive MBA students complete project management for executives; management mentoring; corporate governance; leading complex collaborations; and career management and professional development.
• Finance concentration: Students complete the core MBA courses and nine credits from advanced financial management; seminar in finance; security and portfolio analysis; and independent study/research.
• Healthcare management concentration: Students complete the core MBA courses and nine credits from health policy, politics, and analysis; healthcare finance; quality and process improvement in healthcare operations; and U.S. healthcare system.
• LyonsHR human resource management concentration: Students complete the core MBA courses and nine credits from human resources management; strategic HR planning and development; and advanced personnel management.
• Information systems concentration: Students complete the core MBA courses and nine credits from software engineering for the enterprise; information systems management; business process integration with ERP systems; and electronic commerce.
• Manufacturing engineering concentration: Students complete the core MBA courses and nine credits from quality management and six sigma; process safety; and operations management for manufacturing systems.
• Project management concentration: Students complete the core MBA courses and nine credits from project management; leading high performance teams; and applied project management.
• Strategic marketing and sales leadership concentration: Students complete the core MBA courses and nine credits from electronic marketing; sales techniques for new business development; sales management strategies for new business development; private and government contract business; purchasing, logistics, and supply chain management; key account management; and digital branding and analytics.

Online Experience: UNA’s online MBA is 100 percent online and taught by the same expert faculty who teach on campus. Students learn from the same professors, receive the same curriculum, and earn the same reputable degree as in-person students. Courses are built around real-world case studies and practical strategies, with options for 8- or 16-week formats to fit busy schedules. Students benefit from personalized career services, resume help, job search support, career fairs, alumni networking, and cohort-style relationships that build lasting professional connections.

On-Site Requirements: The online MBA program has no campus visit requirements. The degree is earned entirely online, and the diploma does not say “online.”

Paying for the University of North Alabama Online MBA & Executive MBA

University of North Alabama’s online MBA program tuition costs are listed in the tables below. Interested students should contact the admissions department for cost clarifications and updates.

Financial aid is available to students who qualify. Options may include federal student aid, private loans, scholarships, or employer tuition assistance. The first step in applying for financial aid is to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are encouraged to contact the university’s Office of Financial Aid for personalized support and guidance.

Farheen Gani

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Farheen Gani is an expert in online MBA programs, having covered MBA programs in computer science, economics, healthcare management, and fraud and forensics, among others, since 2018. She writes about healthcare, technology, education, and marketing. Her work has appeared on websites such as Tech in Asia and Foundr, as well as top SaaS blogs such as Zapier and InVision. You can connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter (@FarheenGani).