Samford University Online Master of Business Administration

Why Samford University? 

Samford University recruits applicants for its online Master of Business Administration degree program. This small private university in Homewood, Alabama administers the program through its Brock School of Business.

While the professional experience and business success potential of applicants will be considered, there is no specific admission requirement relating to past work experience. The results of the Graduate Record Examination or Graduate Management Admissions Test should be submitted along with other application materials.  You will be required to submit the results of the GMAT if your undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0.  Applicants are assessed on a holistic basis. No minimum GPA is required for admission, but academic potential and prior achievement will be considered as part of the admissions process.

Program Snapshot

University Name	Samford University
Location	Birmingham
State	Alabama
Niche.com Grade	A
Name of Degree	Master of Business Administration
School or Department Administering Program	Brock School of Business
Credits	48
Cost per credit	$924.00
Tuition for Entire Program	$44,352.00
Test Requirements	GRE or GMAT You will be required to submit the results of the GMAT if your undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0.
Minimum GPA	none
Prerequisite Courses and Skills	none
Campus Visit Required?	no
Typical Time to Complete	2 years
When Can Students Start the Program?	Fall, Spring, Summer
Program Concentrations	Data analytics Finance Sports Business
Synchronous classes	both
Required Courses	Managerial Communication and Analysis Accounting for Decision Making Economics of Competitive Strategy Managerial Finance MIS and Communication Technology HR and Organization Management Marketing Strategy Operation Management Managing Corporate Integrity Strategic Management 2-3 electives
Does the Program Include a Capstone?	no
Does the program include a practicum or internship?	no
Other Features that Make the Program Unique	6 joint degrees available- Master of Accountancy;  Juris Doctor; Master of Environmental Management; Master of Divinity; /Doctor of Pharmacy; Master of Healthcare Administration (Christian perspective; distinctive concentration in sports business
Program Objectives (quoted directly from the program)	Cross Disciplinary Competence: integrating business processes across functional areas in order to make holistic, timely and informed decisions Critical Thinking and Decision Making: generating and synthesizing information to make and implement timely and informed decisions Effective Communication: improving abilities to communicate ideas, analyses, plans, and evaluations to individuals and groups. Corporate and Social Responsibility: building the capacity and inclination to make decisions based on comprehensive values and to take actions that demonstrate an awareness of and an attempt to serve all stakeholders. Teamwork: recognizing the importance of effective teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives and skills, and assuming a variety of roles to accomplish team objectives.
Program Description	This degree requires 48 credits of coursework. Students do not complete a capstone course or other culminating experience. There are no formal requirements for an internship or practicum. Most students complete the program within 2 years. 3 concentration areas are offered: Data analytics, Finance, and Sports Business. The program emphasizes a cross-disciplinary approach, critical thinking, excellence in communication, collaboration, and corporate and social responsibility.

 

What will I Learn?

This program offers a unique concentration in Sports Business alongside more traditional specializations in Data Analytics and Finance. Students take 2-3 electives in order to fulfill their concentration requirements.

The curriculum is informed by Christian values, integrating an emphasis on corporate and social responsibility. Graduates will be equipped with knowledge that crosses disciplinary boundaries, enabling them to communicate and collaborate effectively in diverse teams. Graduates will be to identify and solve business problems through effective action and ethical decision-making.

Required courses begin with Managerial Communication and Analysis, Accounting for Decision Making and Economics of Competitive Strategy. Students then take Managerial Finance, Management Information Systems and and Communication Technology, and Human Resources and Organization Management. The curriculum also includes required classes in Marketing Strategy, Operation Management, Managing Corporate Integrity and Strategic Management.

How much will the program cost?

The program costs $924.00 per credit, and 48 credits are required.

The total cost of the degree is just over $44,000.00 for the entire degree. Most students take two years to finish their studies.

How does the program fit into my life?

Some of the classes in the program are taught at set times through videoconferencing. This is called “synchronous learning.”  Some are asynchronous, which means that students can do their work each week on their own time. For example, if they need to, they can watch videos of lectures that have already been recorded. Participants do not need to visit the campus in-person at any point during the program unless they wish.

Offering three starts per year, in Fall, Spring, and Summer, this program allows you to begin your studies at your convenience. Students complete the program within 2 years. Most students complete their studies on a full-time basis. 

Summary

This private Baptist university offers the opportunity to meet and network with other Christian business professionals within a comprehensive program of learning focused around the needs of today’s student. The mid-price program offers 6 joint degrees with the MBA: Master of Accountancy, Juris Doctor, Master of Environmental Management, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Healthcare Administration.  Applicants may also be attracted the program’s distinct concentration area in Sports Business.