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Why Alabama?

Best Graduate Schools 2008

  • The Princeton Review rated the MBA program in the top ten in two categories and top five in one category. (2008)

Best Administered - #8

Best Campus Facilities - #4

Best Classroom Experience - #9

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  • U.S. News and World Report placed the Manderson Graduate School of Business at 60th in the nation. (2005)
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Unsurpassed Program Value

  • Return on Investment

    We consistently rank among the top MBA programs in the nation for return on investment. (Click here for article detailing the ROI from an MBA.)

  • Strong Commitment to Student Financial Support

    We consistently award at least 50% of our students some type of scholarship, assistantship, or fellowship.

  • Strong Placement Opportunities

    Our outstanding career services put grads in touch with leading U.S. Corporations.

Selecting the Best and Brightest

  • Selectivity

    Allowing 60 to 70 students entry each year, the hallmark of the program is the selection of a diverse academic and professional class that has in common high achievement and high potential for leadership.

  • Work Experience

    Experience is important to the dynamic MBA learning environment. Typically 60% of each entering class has significant prior work experience. The program also has a niche group of approximately 40% high achieving students with little or no prior experience.

  • Diversity

    The MBA Program seeks an ideal split of 70% non-business and 30% business undergraduate majors in each entering class.

Innovative Programs

  • Flexibility

    The MBA Program offers a variety of concentrations and joint programs, plus the flexibility to create a niche area of specialization.

  • Technology

    State of the art facilites and technology, including Pre-MBA Modules, are a significant part of the MBA Program experience.

Relationship Intensive Environment

  • Internationally Recognized Faculty

    Develop strong relationships with faculty who will be mentors and valuable resouces for years to come.

  • Executive Speaker Series

    Outstanding speakers on campus throughout the year.

  • Bright, Talented Peer Group

    Develop bonds through extensive teambuilding activities, projects, and presentations.